Series Name: Romantic Escapes, # 12
As he gave in to the indulgence of holding her, something shifted inside him, triggered by the familiar scent of her and the comfortable way she fitted against him.
A Little Place in Prague is a romantic second-chance love story that is sure to sweep you off your feet.
It’s been years since Anna has seen Leo Knight. And of all the apartments in all the cities in all the world, he just happens to walk in to her cosy new attic home – as her new housemate.
As the two walk the cobbled streets of Prague, taking in the sights and sounds from Wenceslas Square, frosted with snow, to the soft glow of candlelit Charles Bridge, the enchantment of the City of a Hundred Spires soon starts to work its magic on them…
There is just something so magical about Julie’s writing. She truly is the master at creating a story that transports you to unique places in our world. No matter where her books are set, Julie masterfully brings to life the culture, the people, and the essence that makes these places so special. In this book, we are transported to the gorgeous city of Prague. I’ve been lucky enough to have visited Prague around the holiday season and seen how festive and magical the city becomes during this time of year. The city just comes to life in this book. I felt like I was back in this city, eating yummy treats and soaking in the beautiful sights. Beware, the food talk in this book is delicious and will leave you feeling super hungry.
The story and the characters are wonderfully developed and rich. Reading a Julie Caplin story is like being wrapped in a cozy blanket. You just sink into the story, and the world around you disappears. This book has charm and heart that leaps from the pages of her books, and this book is no exception. I love that feeling of escapism that I got when reading this book. The story unfolds interestingly and entertainingly. I enjoyed learning about Czech beer; watching two MCs explore the world of breweries was a lot of fun. Even though there is this light fluffiness to this story, there is this realism that is woven throughout the plot. Both Anna and Leo have emotional baggage, and they are dealing with these tougher emotions that have been plaguing them, which means that there are plenty of ups and downs, especially when rekindling the romance between them. Their struggles and insecurities are relatable to anyone who may have felt they weren’t good enough.
Anna and Leo are wonderful MCs. We met Leo in the previous book in the series and he is an absolute delight. He is that cinnamon roll hero who is full of life and a big old flirt. He is the life of the party, and you just cannot help but love him. Leo struggles with feeling like he is not good enough. People often write Leo off as a pretty party boy who will never amount to anything. He is in Prague to prove he can make it in the brewery world and start his own business. Anna is also in Prague to prove to her family that she can play a bigger role in her family’s brewery business. Anna sees herself as a prickly-ish person. Her self-esteem isn’t the highest, and she doesn’t believe that someone like Leo would ever stay in love with her. She doesn’t see herself like Leo (who adores her) does.
If you like a good second-chance forced proximity romance, you will enjoy this book. I really enjoyed the chemistry and journey Anna and Leo went on in this book. Julie hooks her readers in by teasing us with the knowledge that these two characters have a past. But we don’t know what that past is. I instantly wanted to know what happened between them because that tension was leaping from the pages. I liked Anna and Leo together. They have this great opposite-attract chemistry that I couldn’t help but devour. The main obstacle these two have to overcome is clearly past miscommunications and learning to trust one another with their fears.
A Little Place in Prague is a charming, breathtaking romance that is so satisfying to read.
Thank you, HarperCollins UK and Rachel Random Resources, for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
