Gracie's Guide to Dating by Rebecca Jo Jackson: Book Review

 **ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own. 

The Book

Gracie Rhodes has a secret. She’s just moved back home with a degree in dance after finishing college, and while her family and old dance studio are ecstatic to have her back in Sweet River, she recently had an audition that might whisk her away to NYC.

She’s not telling anyone…except for Nathan Hadaway, the older brother of her longtime crush, but only because she ran into him in New York during her secret audition. Luckily for her, she never sees Nathan around anymore.

Or never did…until he shows up at the dance class she’s teaching over the summer to pick up his niece. But maybe it isn’t so bad to have someone she can talk to about her big opportunity?

Nathan and Gracie decide to do more than just swap secrets: if she’ll give him dance lessons so he can help his niece for the upcoming Father and Daughter dance competition, he’ll play matchmaker and give her help in the dating department.

Nathan proves to be a pretty bad matchmaker constantly distracting his student from her potential suitors. And as a dance instructor, Gracie can’t seem to find anything wrong with being in his arms.

Gracie’s not sure where her future leads…except that she just might want to spend it with Nathan.

The Author

Rebecca Jo Jackson writes closed door romcoms with all the banter and chemistry to make you swoon.

She grew up in a small town in Texas (hi, Sweet River inspo), but now calls California home. She lives with her husband, two adorable daughters and their german shepherd mix, Humphrey.

Find her on Instagram @authorrebeccajojackson.

Book Review

There is just something about the way that Rebecca Jo Jackson writes a romance that I absolutely adore. She has such a beautiful way of blending the swoon worthy romance with small town and strong family vibes. Her stories bring such a coziness about them that I cannot help but be drawn into. And Gracie's story was certainly no exception. Gracie and Nathan together were simply perfection. I love a good 'dating coach/matchmaker' romance and this one was done really well... his notes were a highlight, and I loved how he kept distracting her from the men he was setting her up with. These two definitely had some obstacles to figure out, but their chemistry was undeniable and I loved seeing them figure it all out. I'm also a sucker for a MMC who has a soft spot for only her (or a select few, at least) and Nathan certainly had just that! This was an excellent addition to the series and one that I adored.  

Gracie's Guide to Dating is a closed-door romance with kisses only and no language. It is the fourth book in the Sweet River series, but I do think it could be enjoyed as a standalone as well. 


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