Hayley is sweet, beautiful, and loving. Unfortunately, her taste in men leaves something to be desired. Trevor is handsome, charismatic, and scared to death of relationships. Sparks fly and witty conversation ensues when they meet for the first time. Can a sweet woman who wants a long-term relationship and a commitment shy man hope to have a future? This incredibly sweet, funny, and at times heartbreaking story true love is a must read!

This is the second book in the series and I really feel that you need to read it from the beginning because you know who all the characters are and some of the things that happen are because of something that happened since the first book, like the bet that Hayley had with Dane and why she was in the no dating hiatus. So we met Hayley in the first book and I liked her in the first book and I still liked her in this book. We meet Trevor and we like him and he sounds hot and for a moment and actually in my instance anyhow there were a couple of times that I wasn't crazy about him, but again not all instances because I did like him. These two had chemistry but Hayley was fighting it because one she was in that bet and two she didn't want to fall in love as she has a bad habit of doing and she needed time to herself, of course that does not last and Trevor did go after her knowing, knowing that he shouldn't and then he has a brain fart and luckily for all he snapped out of it fairly quickly..Did enjoy reading of the secondary characters and will patiently wait for the next story..

Book 2 in the Dogwood Lane Series.

Hayley Raynor has been living in Dogwood Lane for the past 9 years. She came back to look after her cousin Dane's daughter and has been floating between jobs. She loves working at the community library but that may not be an option soon as funding has been cut and she is sure her job will be too.

She also loves her friend Claire who works at the Dogwood Café and especially the specialty doughnuts Claire keeps under the glass dome. Needing a doughnut and coffee hit, Haley waltzes into Dogwood Café fully expecting her doughnut to be ready and waiting but unfortunately the very last one has been purchased by Trevor Kelly who shall henceforth be named "Thief" and who had the embarrassing fortune to witness Hayley's reach over the counter for her doughnut, butt in the air and giving a perfect eyeful of her pink panties.

To say the attraction between these two is blindingly obvious is an understatement but Trevor doesn't believe in love and Hayley has been burnt one too many times. Add the fact that Trevor lives four hours away, a relationship isn't on the cards.

But the heart wants what the heart wants and Hayley and Trevor go on a journey that will reel you in and cheer them on in their pursuit of each other,

Absolutely loved this book, I recommend you read Tumble first as the characters appear in Tangle.

Thanks to NetGalley and Montlake Romance for the opportunity to read and give an honest review of this book.

I found Tangle to be an entertaining story. I like small town read, where everyone knows you. I thought Hailey was such a sweet person, but don't cross her cause she's quite the spitfire. Trevor is so swoon worthy, and he met his match with Hailey. Their banter made me laugh. It was so good getting a glimpse of past characters. Looking forward to the next Dogwood Lane book.

such a fun great story. captivates you from the beginning. Adriana writes such great books. great characters and all around great story.

Oh my stars I absolutely loved this book. Trevor and Haley have such great chemistry and witty banter that I found myself smiling through most of the book. I love Haley’s life advice which is sprinkled through the book which I will sum up as “you have to love and respect yourself before you can expect someone else to”. The ending made me cry happy tears which doesn’t happen very often. Adriana Locke is a master story teller who gives us characters we love and the happily ever afters we crave.

This was a super cute, fun, and quick read, perfect for summer! I have read several of Adriana Locke’s books and I’ve yet to come across one I didn’t like. Her writing is so intentional, funny, and heartfelt. I loved both of these characters from the start. I mean, the first scene included a spat about a donut, so I was all in after that! Can’t wait to read the next in this series!

You know what they say about best-laid plans.....and of course this one is no different - its especially entertaining when you have a hardcore cynic who does not believe in love and a small town girl who wants nothing more than to be loved!!!

I absolutely adore the town of Dogwood Lane and all its resident, and I look forward to visiting it many more times over the course of the next few books.

I loved Haley when we first met her in Tumble. She is this sassy little dynamite package who has a heart of gold. A heart that has been broken more times than she cares to admit. Which is why she is currently on a 6 month no dating ban.

Trevor is a new character to the series. He is in Dogwood Lane to oversee a few last details to his dad's house that is being built by Dane and the crew. When he meets the gorgeous Haley and they banter over the last donut in the coffee shop, he knows he wants her more than anything. However, he has a bit of a reputation as he has no problem getting girls to fall for his charm, its just that he has no intention of taking it anywhere as he does not believe in love at all.

So when the 2 decide to spend some time with each other, there is no other option but to draw up a "contract" to keep things simple between them.

I loved the book from start to finish and now cannot wait for the 3rd installment. Especially if it's going to be Penn's book......whoo hoo

Another amazing small town romance packed with wit, humor and love! This little town has nestled inside my heart and I never want to leave!

Trevor didn’t expect love and wanted nothing to do with long term but one look at Haley and the world makes no sense! Unexpected run ins, annoying ex’s and off the chart chemistry have these two doing things they never planned on but it’s up to Trevor to decide I’d love is worth the fall!?

Per AL's usual, Tangle was fantastic. I loved the dialogue, the characters, the setting, everything. I can't recommend this author enough, and this book was no exception to that rule!

I’ve read all books of Adriana and Tangle is on a different league to the others! She’s like a dust that a fairy sprinkle all over you and you feel light, warm, light headed and you can’t help but fall in love with this book.

I can only describe Trevor is like a sugar! He is soft, fluffy and oozing with charisma whilst Hayley she’s like the cinnamon(spice) to his sugar! They click and you can feel the chemistry but both are blind on what’s going on till both of them realised...Trevor resist and step away on what they have. Hayley is such a strong character and it helped her be a stronger woman she is and she’s loving the new her.

But when Trevor realised his destiny is with her...is it too late for him...

‘My destiny is in your hands...Hayley...’. -Trevor

Adriana makes my heart flutter with this witty romance.

Haley moved to Dogwood Lane to help her cousin raise his child. What's she's learned is that her heart is so big she loves everyone. She even loves the terrible men she has dated in the past. She just want to find the right man love. After a bet with her cousin Dane she is on a dating hiatus. Until the most gorgeous stranger walks in the cafe. Need flirty, fun, and his ego knows no bounds.

Trevor has shown up in Dogwood Lane to oversee his father's and his wife's new home. He is also on the run from a clingy ex. He doesn't believe in LOVE. never. When he steps into the cafe for coffee he is struck by a woman who puts him in his place and is sticking to her convictions.

The rules have been laid out as they each help each other navigate through a new friendship. And there is a time limit set as Trevor must return to Nashville.

Can they stick to their guns in how they view relationships?

This book was amazing!!

I want to be Haley!! or at least be BFF's with her. She is one of the warmest, kindest, friendliest and sassiest person I have ever seen. The banter that she and Trevor have on a daily basis was off the charts both in hotness but also wit and charm. I wish I was half as funny as her. She is a woman who is owning what she sees as issues with herself and dating and Trevor isn't playing by the rules. I love that she is trying to decide what she wants to do with her life and what makes her truly happy!

Trevor is the perfect book boyfriend. Not so much on the not believing in love thing in the beginning but everywhere else. I loved how to just happened to bump into Haley everywhere. I especially liked the whole first doughnut meeting.

I also really liked the supporting cast in this book. I LOVED Penn and Jake. Both of these characters brought a fun perspective to the main couple. I really hope there will be more in this series.

I LOVED this book so much. Hayley and Trevor have this amazing connection right from the beginning even if she is on a dating hiatus. If you like spirited heroines who give as good as they get you will love this couple.

This is book 2 in the series and it easily stands alone. I actually thought the author wold put H and Perry together but she went in the other direction and it really works. Trevor is very wealthy and is in Dogwood to work with Dane on a house for his dad and stepmom Haley is Dane''s cousin who ended up his nanny but now that he has a girlfriiend he no longer needs Haley so she is sorta freed job wise and she has to decide what she wants to do professionally.

She meets Trevor over a donut and then they realise they have Dane in common. Eventually Trevor convinces her to eat dinner with him while he helps her write a resume. Thats when the fun with these two start. Haley likes rules and well T loves to break them and so starts a fun and beautiful story.

Tangle is the book that you'll tell your friends about. Trust me. I'm telling you about it, arent' I?
I don't even have words to express how much I love this book.
Trevor Kelly is everything. EVERYTHING.
I enjoyed every single moment of Haley and Trevor’s journey and their chemistry was to die for. In true Adriana Locke fashion, she’s given us yet another couple to completely fall in love with!
Haley & Trevor, along with the rest of the Dogwood Lane crew, give me life!! This is THE book that you don't want to miss.
Adriana, you've taken this to an entirely new level. I have never loved a book as much as I love Tangle! I cannot wait for everyone to get this book into their hands<3

If I thought I fell in love with Dogwood Lane in Tumble, I didn’t even know what love was. I mean, this small town filled with these larger than life personalities is working hard on owning my heart. And y’all? I’m not even trying to fight it.

This felt so good! From the perfectly executed sparky banter, to the slowly building scintillating chemistry that burned between Trevor and Haley – every bit of this story was a delight! I don’t even know who I loved more! Honestly, in a rare feat – I think Adriana Locke gave me a heroine that I loved more than I loved the hero. Haley might be one of my favorite heroines...ever. Her dry wit and snappy comebacks combined with her big strong heart and unfailing honesty. Sometimes I felt like I was Haley (or maybe, more to the point, that Haley was all of us), but at every turn I felt like I for sure wanted Haley to be my best friend forever because she was just that awesome.

On top of the massive girl crush I have on Haley, Trevor also heaped on the swoons and set my heart aflutter. He was the perfect match for Haley – their humor played off each other in this sort of fun, flirty way that I find completely irresistible, and there was an undeniable sweetness to the bond they built. Were there moments where I wanted to shake some sense into him? Yes, 100%. But in the end, he straight up won my heart and I could not have loved him any more.

It’s pretty clear I have nothing but love for this book, right? And Trevor and Haley’s romance is just the tip of the iceberg. I loved getting Trevor’s family dynamic and how rewarding that story arc wound up feeling. I loved getting some time with Dane and Neely. Honestly, the whole secondary character game is strong here – which basically just means I am left wanting so much more from these wonderfully dynamic characters and this charming little town. If you're looking for something flirty, fun, and full of heart? Tangle is for you! Definitely recommend!

Who new a doughnut can be the catalyst for romance - LOL. Hayley has had her fill with crappy relationships and decides with the help from her family to not date for a few months. Taking the time for herself, she is literally left with her mouth hanging open when a sexy stranger tries to take the last doughnut she had her eye on. But will the chemistry with Trevor be the end of her dry spell? Or will their thoughts to having a "no Falling in Love" agreement, once again leave Hayley without a lasting romance? With beautifully written characters and a storyline that not only had me laughing out loud but wanting so badly for a HEA this is another fabulous read by Adriana Locke and I cannot wait for more!!

*4 Stars*

ARC kindly received in exchange for an honest review.

I had previously read the first book in this series, and I was excited to see that Adriana was releasing the next book because the people of the Dogwood Lane are awesome.

Wet met Hayley previously because she was Mia's Nanny, assisting Dane while he raised her. So this time, it's her chance at a happily ever after and for us to get to know her.

I really liked Hayley and enjoyed watching her trying to work out how she wants her life to go and to value herself without having a guy attached to her, and instantly falling love, as she's had a habit of in the past.

The moment we meet Trevor, we know he's going to be the one to push her with her new resolutions. He's a great character, a really sweetie, with his own issues he needs to deal with. The bond and chemistry between these two is great, and I really enjoyed watching them get to know one another and learn about themselves at the same time.

There are also some great secondary characters in this, in the form of our faves from Dogwood Lane and also some of Trevors family.

This was a really fun read, and I found myself trying not to laugh out loud in public when I was reading at certain times. Full of humour and chemistry, I would definitely recommend this one.


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Theres just something about small town romance stories that tug at my heartstrings so badly! I mean who wouldn’t want to be friends with everyone in this book! You will definitely understand what I mean once you read it for yourself!
There was witty banter that makes you giggle, innuendos up the wazoo and the men that cause you to swoon! Seriously heartwarming but may also cause eye seepage in parts!
I loved everything!! This small town romance will give you all the feels! With steamy tension, beautiful friends and great advice I have to say this is one incredibly well written story!
Haley is such a force to be reckoned with! But with great friends that have her back, little does she realize meeting Trevor will go the way it does!
Trevor Kelly....oh goodness me! The whole premise of this book is entertaining and very family oriented!
A story with so much heart, yours may burst and its one that must be read or you are seriously missing out!
Put this on your absolute must read list!!

Trevor Kelly is not looking for love, especially since he doesn't believe in it. Taking a trip to Dogwood Lane to keep an eye on his dad's house that's under construction, all he wants is to be in and out of that tiny town in one week. Haley Raynor, diehard romantic, is having a rough day to say the least, all she needs right now is a doughnut, unfortunately for her that doughnut has already purchased. With their first meeting a little less than pleasant the two continue to bump into each other around town, especially since Haley's cousin Dane is working on the Kelly project. Each agreeing to help the other out, Trevor helping Haley with her resume, and Haley helping Trevor be more direct with what he wants from relationships. A no falling in love contract is scribbled on a napkin. How hard can it be?

I adored this book, even more than Tumble. Trevor is so charming and smooth, totally and completely irresistible, wiggling his way in. Haley not being afraid to set boundaries, fight back and get to the point when an issue arrives, are all qualities that I love. "Doughnuts make me smile, people don't", that line had me laughing, and honestly, I feel that in my soul, Hayley and I could 100% be friends based on that alone. Their banter was so cute and entertaining, and that almost kiss and their chemistry was amazing. I really love books set in small towns, this is a fantastic follow up to Tumble.