This was my first Tracey Livesay novel. That being said, I was in the mood for a good romance, and Livesay delivered just that! The book starts off with the girlfriends relationship and then focuses on Caila who has to got to a small town and make a determination on whether to shut down the factory in town or not. Of course she immediately comes in contact with the wonderfully handsome Mayor Wyatt. Otherwise know as Mayor McHottie! Cheesy, but I will roll with it. I love Hallmark movies, and this novel follows the Hallmark algorithm to a tee. The setting was perfectly described, and I wish I could read more about the characters.
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Sweet Talkin’ Lover by Tracey Livesay is a 2019 Avon publication.

Caila Harris is one hundred percent devoted to her career – forsaking a social life on her climb to the top. But, when a death in the family leaves her shaken- her career winds up on shaky ground as well.

Knocked down a peg or two, Caila is sent to inspect a cosmetics plant in a small town. Her analysis will either keep the plant open- or most likely have it shut down.

Naturally, Caila is persona non-grata once the townspeople realize why she is there. It then becomes the mayor’s job to try and prove to Caila why the plant should remain open.

Enter Mayor Wyatt Bradley- otherwise known as Mayor McHottie. Wyatt is under a tremendous amount of pressure from his family to carry on the political aspirations, his own father passed on- and to keep the cosmetics plant open as it is the main source of the town’s livelihood. In order to fulfill his duty, he must spend time with Caila to show her how her decision will affect the people of his town.

The problem is, Wyatt and Caila are having a hard time staying focused on their goals when they are around each other. Not only that, but Wyatt’s parents are very much against the pair becoming a couple. The odds are NOT in their favor…

This is funny, charming and moderately steamy contemporary romance- with an ‘enemies to lovers’ vibe. The characterizations are wonderful, and the story shows growth, and the importance of prioritizing the important things in life, compromise, and working together.

A lovely story- looking forward to book two!

3.5 stars ( )