A cruise should’ve been their honeymoon.
Rachelle Stewart has spent the last year working through her Breakup Bucket list, something her roommates helped her create to get over her ex-fiancé, Landon Higgins. The cruise she won is going to be the crowning achievement of her list, but she can’t seem to get rid of Landon when he shows up as a passenger.
Luck is on Landon’s side when he finds out he’ll get uninterrupted time with his ex-fiance. He ruined things a year ago and getting her back is a long shot. But seeing the changes in her gives him the sliver of hope that they might forgive and forget.
As the truth is revealed, will she trust him after all they’ve gone through apart? Or will they leave the ship and go their separate ways?
Enjoy the first book in the Romance by Love, Austen series, a romantic comedy spinoff of the contemporary romance series.!
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Summary
Matched with Her Runaway Groom is the first book in the Romance by Love, Austen series and offers a solid start to the collection. While I’m not typically drawn to stories involving broken engagements, this one was handled thoughtfully and worked well for me.
Much of the story takes place aboard a cruise ship, which added an extra layer of enjoyment for me—especially since I took a cruise this year. The setting brought a fun, relaxed atmosphere to the story and complemented the characters’ emotional journeys.
Rachelle was a likable heroine, and I appreciated the growth she experienced during the year she spent on her own. Seeing her maturity and increased confidence made her journey satisfying. Landon was a good male lead, though he didn’t quite stand out for me as much as I’d hoped.
The strong group of friends was another highlight, particularly Dani, whose story was set up nicely for the next book. The author did a great job sparking interest in what’s to come.
This is a sweet, clean romance with kissing-only content and a gentle, character-driven approach.