Even thought it's not that original. But I really enjoyed the story thought it was logical and quite believable. I felt bad for Elizabeth thought out the book i was saying she deserved more than Devyn. who was adorable and sweet specially her love for her sister overall their relationship grow on me. the writing was quite good too.

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3.8 stars for me

I really do not remember reading a book by this author that I have not liked so far and of course this one hasn't disappointed me either, me being eager for mellow romances.

In addition, the book has many things that I like to find in a romance such as that the story takes place in a small community, in this case a coastal town, with its inhabitants very closely related to each other, two very different women in their choice of life and in their  characters that complement each other making their attraction irresistible, a bit of sexual tension and many intimate moments.

There is also the transformation that this relationship causes in the two women. The optimistic and vivacious Elizabeth, who seems to get along with everyone and always sees the positive side of things, but is a bit insecure of being worthy of true love, since she has suffered some losses in her life.  She seems a little naive but when Devyn enters her life, everything changes for her. And Devyn, a shark in the real estate field, but taken out of the voragine in which her life has become and after overcoming her refusal to return to her hometown, she also discovers that relaxed and calm can be good.

So, hopeless romantics, I think you will not be disappointed with this book.

Damn you Melissa Brayden for making me feel so much each and every time.

This is a reunion / friends to lovers romance. Elizabeth and Devyn went to school together. After graduation, Elizabeth stayed in their small town while Devyn left as soon as she could. Years later, an accident brings them back in the same place. Elizabeth is a whirlwind of nice and quirky. She’s the town sweetheart, helping everyone out, because it’s her job but also because that’s the way she is. Also, anyone who measures hotness in jalapeños is on my team. Devyn, on the other hand, is not a people person. Once upon a time, she was the captain of the cheerleader team but, as popular as she was then, she definitely wasn’t happy. All she cares about now is her very successful career as a real estate broker. Back in her hometown to help her sister Jill, she ends up liking her former schoolmate a lot more than she thought possible.

One of the things I like most in Melissa Brayden’s novels is the way the places she sets her stories in become characters themselves, whether it’s big cities, as in the Soho Loft series (still one of my faves ever) or small towns, as in this book. She pays attention to details, which also makes her secondary characters as real as the MCs.

There’s a lot of cuteness in this novel (Scout stole my heart), along with the usual sexiness and fun which are Brayden’s trademarks. Yet another win (I might have said that before about some of her previous novels, but it’s true once more).

I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

I love stories with great character development and Beautiful Dreamer was such a story.

Devyn and Elizabeth were longtime classmates, but did not travel in the same social group. Devyn was the co-captain of the cheerleaders and very popular while Elizabeth was involved in school committees and mainly existed under the radar. Both left their small town for college. Elizabeth happily returned to her beloved hometown. Since Devyn felt like she never belonged there or could be her true self, she left her hometown behind. She stayed in Philadelphia and made a very lucrative life for herself as a real estate broker. Their paths crossed again when Devyn’s sister, Jill, went missing. During this traumatic and highly emotional time, Devyn welcomed Elizabeth’s much needed support, cheery disposition, and friendship. After a while, they began a relationship with each other not knowing its future since Devyn’s life was not in South Carolina.

True to life, people make life altering job and relationship choices all the time. Melissa Brayden made her character, Devyn, struggle with those choices. The author skillfully cultivated a relationship between Elizabeth and Devyn that was initially tentative to one that bloomed into an emotional awakening. This was what I enjoyed about Melissa Brayden’s characters. Their growth and angst throughout the story, conveyed with intelligent, witty and emotional dialogue, felt real, not forced. Her secondary characters, including Scout, also played pivotal roles and added to the depth of this story.

Overall, Beautiful Dreamer was... simply put…a beautiful story. Highly recommended!

I received an ARC of this book from Netgalley in exchange for a honest review.

Devyn is a very successful realtor in Philadelphia. Her life is hectic because of her really demanding job but when she gets a call that her older sister Jill is missing she quickly rushes back to her hometown Dreamer's Bay to find out what is going on. Since Devyn's mother died 4 years ago, Jill is her only close relative even though their relationship suffered a lot the last few years because of her busy schedule.

Elizabeth is Devyn's old schoolmate and the one person who organized the rescue mission for Jill when she disappeared. She owns "On The Spot", an odd jobs company, she really loves her little town and she likes to help people.

When Jill is found injured from a road accident Devyn decides to stay in Dreamer's Bay for a few weeks until Jill can be able to walk and take care of herself. Elizabeth and Devyn grow closer and they become inseparable to the point that the line between friends and lovers is blurred.

Melissa Brayden is one of my favorite authors and this book reminds me a lot of one of my personal favorites "Strawberry Summer" not because of the plot but because of the chemistry between the two MCs. In certain chapters the sexual tension is really intense so please don't read this book at work or in a public place! The pace and the writing are superb as always with Brayden's books and especially in this one.

You will probably wonder why this book is a 4 and not a 5 stars for me. Let me clarify that I consider myself a city girl but I can certainly understand why other people prefer to live in small towns .
Devyn left Dreamer's Bay for a reason, driven by her ambition to be successful and because she wanted to be free to be herself in the big city. It's a little bit unbelievable that in a span of 1-2 months she turned her life upside down to be with Elizabeth. There was a certain condescending way of describing her life in the city (busy and with no time for personal relationships) when her sister's and Elizabeth's lives were presented to the readers as perfectly balanced and happy. As a reader I would prefer to be the one to draw conclusions about the characters of a novel instead of being subtly told which way of life would make one person happy.
I cannot also understand how (even though the feelings were intense and mutual) there was never an option for Elizabeth to move to Philadelphia but it was expected from Devyn (who had a really important job) to abandon everything and return to Dreamer's Bay. Also are we supposed to believe that a realtor of this caliber would be suddenly happy to work in the Dreamer's Bay real estate market?
Overall it was more than worthy as a book and I totally recommend it because, duh, it's Melissa Brayden. It certainly had the potential to be my "all time Brayden favorite book" except of the things I already mentioned that annoyed me and diminished my enthusiasm a little bit.

So I got this from Netgalley. So iagain Melissa Brayden has written a great book. Has she ever written a bad book?. Some may have a issue with one of the MCs but on the whole both are really well done. I did have a issue with one thing or maybe I just missed it but in the start the 2 MC at grad, meet and hug and talk a bit...this is never fleshed out in the rest of the book...again maybe I just didn't get it? On the whole this is home run by Melissa Brayden and I look forward to more of her books. 4.5 stars just because I liked Strawberry Summer Better!

I received an ARC copy of this book from the Publisher via Netgalley and voluntarily leaving my review.

Devyn is a broker realtor in Philly when she gets a call that her older sister Jill is missing so she rushes back to her hometown Dreamer's Bay to find out what going on.

Elizabeth loves people and especially loves her town and she does odd jobs around town which company called On The Spot.

When Devyn arrive in town she frantic that something happen to her sister so when Elizabeth organize a search to find Jill and when one of the volunteer stop on the side of the road when they spot a dog they saw Jill car and learn that she hit a tree.

Devyn is relief to find her sister and even though it was touch and go for minute there she was able to breath again knowing her sister was going to be alright.

Devyn and Elizabeth grow closer as they take care of Jill but when Devyn client wants her to comeback she makes the choice of going back to finish what she started.

I like the romance between Devyn and Elizabeth but the thing I didn't like is that why did Devyn had to uproot her life to be with Elizabeth. I mean Devyn left town for a reason she didn't feel like she could be herself and if she knew Elizabeth back then it might been another story I just don't get why Elizabeth couldn't be the one to uproot her like. Don't get me wrong I love small town romance I like when the small town girl leaves and move to city and become success and then something happens that she has to return and falls in love and decide to stay just why couldn't the person she fell for moves instead of her. I'm just saying.

A new Melissa Brayden is like a celebration for us. We look forward to tingles, romance, a few tears, adorable characters, great dialogue, awesome sexy times, so much love…and a world made up of support, encouragement, acceptance and all things good. This book checks all the boxes.

Devyn Winters is a real estate broker based out of Philadelphia. She is ambitious, cut-throat and totally loves her work. She loves the grind and enjoys her life. She was the head cheerleader in high school in a small town, Dreamer’s Bay, but adolescence is not a good memory for her. Though she had it all then by the usual standards, she felt she couldn’t be herself and ran away from the town at the first opportunity. Her sister, Jill, still living in Dreamer’s Bay, is now a fourth grade teacher there. In the midst of a high-visibility deal, Devyn gets a call saying her sister has been missing for two days. Devyn drops everything and rushes to Dreamer’s Bay. One of the first people she meets in the town is Elizabeth Draper. Born and brought up in Dreamer’s Bay, Elizabeth loves the town and is a ray of sunshine around. She is helpful and happy running a company doing odd jobs around town. The two polar opposites find a lot in common and a lot in each other.

This is a grab-you-heartstrings romance. Elizabeth is quirky and immediately loveable. Devyn is guarded by completely understandable. The two have fantastic chemistry. One of the things we absolutely loved was the fact that after a heartbreak, in heartbroken, but in-love party doesn’t immediately taker the heartbreaker back at the first sign of apology. The heartbreaker has to work her way back – and that is exactly how it should be.

Recommended? Oh my God! Of course!