Champagne and Lemon Drops is a contemporary romance that is... very angst-y where both the FMC and MMC ended up extremely bounce by family obligations, relationships, and small-town dynamics. The triangle was well-written, but the book somehow just feels... very very long.
Beth Wilkinson had always been in love with her fiancee Oz and wanted to have a large family in their hometown of Blueberry Springs. But when Oz was pushed by his father into a path he did not want, his doubts made him doubted EVERYTHING, including their relationship. Beth reluctantly agreed to the "break", but that's tantamount to a breakup in the small town. Just then, Beth caught the attention of the charming doctor Nash, who came from the city. Not only is Nash rich enough to enjoy the finer things in life, he knew exactly what he wanted out of life, and that included Beth at his side. Now Beth is torn between Oz, the man she loved but may not have gotten over, and Nash, the man she believed she is in love with...
As a love triangle, this one is superb, as both guys are nice enough that you can't really bet on who will win at the end, with a lot of back and forth, a lot of angst, and a lot of indecision. However, some of the scenes just feel... slow, glacially slow. If the pacing can pick up a bit I may be tempted to give this a slightly higher score.
Category: Contemporary
Primary Plot: Woman forced to take a 'relationship break' from her fiancee had to decide between her (ex?) fiancee and a new guy who wanted her.
Tropes: triangle, on the rocks, family pressure
Overall Rating: 4/5
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