The Bartender's Secret

I knew this would be a great book because I have enjoyed all of Caro Carson’s previous books. I was so excited about it, I took it with me on a recent vacation and read it on the plane and then late into the night. I even delayed breakfast the next morning so I could finish it. Then, after I finished reading it, the characters haunted me and I wished it were longer. I loved the characters. Their stories touched me so profoundly I totally lost myself in their world. This is a badboy/good girl story. I liked how the conflict between the badboy, bartender and the good Shakespearean scholar paralleled themes in Othello. Like Othello, Conner has a dark past and wants to move beyond it although he doubts he can. She wants to realize her full potential and fulfill her dreams but is being held back by her parents’ expectations. The conflict between the heroine and her parent and the other boyfriend who was sort of the villain added layer and depth. I thought the ending was fabulous. I can’t say more without inserting a spoiler. Such a great story. With a true hero. And a charming heroine. I liked Murphy and all secondary characters a lot. You won’t go wrong if you choose to read this romance. The author sent me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this books characters from the very beginning , Connor and Delphinia have that instant connection that true soul mates have. I love that she is a teacher and he actually reads, so they have that connection as well, but What I really loved about this book is that if left me wanting more , more stories from this couple , more banter , more everything .