Before I Called You Mine

This one was simply a scrumptious feast of literary pleasure. A gentle romance is central to the story but not the main issue: the main issue is adoption. And poor Lauren is stuck where she has to pick between romance and motherhood for her future!! Say what? Mean author, right? Well, it sure makes a compelling story as Lauren wrestles for her dreams even while she faces having to pick between the two things she wants most: though motherhood is drawing at her heart, attraction to her new co-worker is making her heart dance a bit too high.

Joshua was easy to like and I really enjoyed how their interactions went. We got lots of page time with them together, and I especially loved the texting scenes and the tree lighting scene best.

My favorite thing was how adult they are. They actually talk through things when they have issues! And they don't forget they have issues because they have attraction! This is exactly what I love reading in a good romance: believable adult interaction. Spot on.

But oh, Lauren's journey to motherhood...ouch, ouch, ouch...you're sure to cry over and over again...make sure you start with the multi-pack of Kleenex or a roll of paper towels!!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free reading copy. A favorable review was not required.