Bethany Lopez

Up until now, Nicole's life has been mapped out for her. She'd go to college, marry Jake and become the upstanding minister's wife. When she leaves that life to begin again in a small town in Texas, she finally has the freedom to live as she chooses. There, she meets Kent, a guy whose charm and passion make it hard to stick to her morals. Dodging his father’s fists and protecting his twin sister made Kent into the man he is today. He learned by watching his mother stay by his father’s side that it’s better to keep relationships simple. Then he meets Nicole. Her sweet smile and genuine response to him land like punches to his resolve. After a lifetime of learning to protect his heart, can he finally let down his guard?

I Choose You

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Bethany Lopez’s Friends & Lovers series continues on a high note with I Choose You, Nicole and Kent’s story. These two characters couldn’t be more different. Nicole comes from a strong (if pushy) and religious family. Her future was decided for her, until she made up her mind that she wanted more out of life than small-town life as a minister’s wife. Kent is a playboy. He had a rough time growing up with an abusive father. I liked each of these characters separately and somehow despite their differences, they worked wonderfully well together.

Despite the seriousness of some of the themes in this book, it never felt too angsty or overly-emotional. Instead, it just felt real. The characters were realistic and believable. The dialogue fit the characters. It was a really good college-age fiction book. I feel like I could walk onto just about any college campus in the country and find a group of friends just like the one in this series.

If you’re in the mood for a new adult series with sweet romance, a slight bit of heat and characters you can connect with, you should check Bethany Lopez’s Friends & Lovers out. They’re short, quick, enjoyable reads.

I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.

I Choose You

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