Meant For Me by Betsy St. Amant

 

Meant for Me by Betsy St. Amant is the 3rd book in the Magnolia Bay series. I have enjoyed this series so much!

In Meant for Me, Lincoln (Linc) offers to help Zoey with a place to stay after her Beignet shop burns down. She reluctantly takes him up on his offer because she doesn't want to put him out or take advantage of any of her friends. Not long after, Linc gets some unexpected news of his own as he finds out he has a teenage daughter he did not know about. With this unexpected news, Linc and Zoey decide on a marriage of convenience to help them both out.

Marriage of Convenience is one of my favorite tropes so Meant for Me was an especially enjoyable read for me. I also found both Linc and Zoey to be interesting characters with some opposites attracting and grumpy/sunshine vibes. I didn't get as frustrated in this book with the communication issues as I sometimes do but I did wish they would be more honest about their feelings for each other. At the same time, I could understand their reluctance. I think this book can be read as a stand alone but like many series books, it is more fun to read in order as characters from the other books are a part of this one.

Meant for Me is most definitely a sweet romance with some swoony dancing and kisses. However, Lincoln went through some challenges as a young man and handled them in such a way that he fathered the young woman he gains custody of. I honestly like when Christian books are real in this way as many people come to know Jesus after some checkered pasts so it seems realistic to me. However, some people may feel differently. I like the themes of grace, mercy, and redemption throughout this book. The song, Amazing Grace, also plays a part in this book, and I liked that too.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through JustRead Tours. All opinions are my own.