Their chemistry is great and they communicate in a wonderful rhythm while maintaining their distinct personalities. Sparks fly at Ally and Megan’s first encounter, but it doesn’t feel forced or like insta-love. I’d also love to give a shoutout to Ally’s fellow teacher Lacey, who, despite her limited on-page time, is one of the most entertaining side characters Brayden has ever written! I loved Megan too - she sounds like the perfect kind, hardworking boss, and I adored her emotional journey. She sounds like the best kind of fun, weird elementary school teacher and I wish I could have been in her class! Wedding planner Megan Kinkaid (Black, biracial) is the put-together powerhouse to Ally’s laid-back vibe, though her perfectly curated exterior hides a woman who can be a hot mess at times. I just adored her! She doesn’t have much of a filter, which made for some wonderfully comical moments, and she doesn’t hesitate to say what’s on her mind, which is refreshing. Though while Brayden handled this premise well, I still had some issues with it.Īllison Hale is our kind, quirky, sunshine girl who reminds me of Elizabeth Draper from BEAUTIFUL DREAMER.
I was hoping that I’d enjoy Brayden’s book more than Lydon’s, and I 100% did. Basically, I think this is a really hard premise to navigate: you’ve got a very significant third person in the picture, there’s a high possibility of cheating, there’s so much at stake, etc. While I liked that book fine, I didn’t feel much chemistry and didn’t really buy the romance. I’ve read a book with this same premise before: BEFORE YOU SAY I DO by Clare Lydon.
This is also a toaster oven romance, though Allison is quick to embrace her queerness, which I loved. As always, we have a chemistry-filled pairing between two wonderful leads and a well-rounded cast of lovable (and, in this case, not-so-lovable) side characters. MARRY ME has the quintessential Brayden magic but has a bit of a different feel than some of her other books, probably because there’s so much going on and so much at stake. Melissa Brayden is the author who got me into f/f romance, so her books will always have a special place in my heart.
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