Love Overrules the Lawyer is a romantic fantasy, set in Cat's Paw Cove, which you might remember from my review of  Meows and Mistletoe .

This book takes place on an island off the coast of Cat's Paw Cove, where magical beings exist, which you can only see if you were either born there, or if you drink a special potion.

Rachel and Javier were childhood friends, until Rachel confessed her feelings for him, and he bolted.  They are given a second chance when Rachel returns to town, and works for the same company as Javier.  This is his chance to win her back, and the magical properties of the area are sure to lend a hand.

If you enjoy fantasy romance books, then you'll probably enjoy this.  It's a fun romp, which means it's easy to read but a good pacing.

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 Love Overrules the Lawyer  came out on 11th February 2020 , and you can buy it from  Amazon.  

I was given this book in return of an unbiased review, and so my thanks to NetGalley and to the authors collective.

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I’d been hearing about the Cat’s Paw Cove series for a while. Met a couple of authors at a signing, but then didn’t think anything more about the series until I came across this story on NetGalley. I decided to give it a try and now I’m hooked. I’m going to have to read the rest of the series!! This is actually book 10, but it can be read and loved without having read the previous nine stories.
Rachel’s life in Atlanta is pretty much over as she knows it. Her boyfriend, someone at the law firm she works at, has been outed as a cheat and a liar. No one knew they were a couple (at his request). She was the beauty on his arm at political events, the one that everyone at the firm wondered about, were they or weren’t they a couple? Then it all hit. He’d been scamming people. He’d also been in another relationship that most of the staff had known about, just not Rachel.
While all this was happening, she receives a call about an interview to head up the campaign for someone she’s long admired in her hometown of Savannah. Taking a leave from work, she heads home and interviews. But it’s not all sunshine and carriages in Savannah though. Even though she’s immediately offered the job, she’s worried about Javier, her first love. How will she be able to be in such close confines to the man who utterly destroyed her heart? After a run in with him, she needs to take time to decide whether or not to accept the job, move back home to Savannah, and be a part of the familiy’s life. One that includes Javier since he’s the chef at her Meemaw’s restaurant. Can she handle being around the man who crushed her heart?
Heading to Cat’s Paw Cove to think things through is just what Meemaw orders. The beauty of the land, the secrets it contains, all comes together to show Rachel what she should do. When Javier shows up to talk her into taking the job, and to also ask for forgiveness, Rachel is put in the unique position of power. Does she accept Javier’s apologies and start her life over in Savannah, or cut ties and run back to the mess she left in Atlanta? While there at Moon Mist Manor fate intervenes and forces Rachel to show Javier more of the world than he’s ever thought possible. After his eyes are opened to a new reality, will he decide that Rachel’s really worthy his love?
This story is pure magic y’all. I love the dynamic between Rachel and Javier. They’ve got so much passion, love, and feelings for the other, but they don’t know how to transition, or if it will even be worth it. When you fall in love as teens, does it stay when you get older? Can a heart crushed by a first love ever heal enough to take that same person back, fifteen years later? Or are they even the same person you fell in love with so long ago? This is a sweet story full of love, family, and magic. I truly enjoyed all the characters, from Ameerah to Puk, Meemaw to Hica. A definite must read for fans of true romance and magic. The writing pulls you in and keeps you wanting more. You’re rooting for true love to win. You want Rachel and Javier to prevail.
**I was given an ARC of this story by Netgalley and this is my honest and voluntary review.

Good second chance story that takes place in the magical world of Cat's Paw Cove and Guinevere Island. When Rachel and Javier were teenagers they were best friends, until Rachel confessed her love for him. Javier panicked and ran. He was the boy from the wrong side of the tracks and felt she would be better off without him dragging her down. Javier leaving without a word broke Rachel's heart. For the next fifteen years, her track record in relationships was awful, with the most recent one being the last straw. She left her job in Atlanta and went home to Savannah, where she was offered a dream job. The only problem was that it would force her to see Javier almost every day. Torn over what to do, Rachel fled to Moon Mist Manor to reconnect with her magical feline advisor, and get some much-needed advice. She didn't expect Javier to follow her.

Javier regretted breaking Rachel's heart, but still thinks he did the right thing. He's never lost the feelings he had for her, and seeing her again stirs them up. He's no longer the bad boy from the wrong side of the tracks. Instead, he is a renowned chef, cooking for the rich and famous and giving back to his community. When Javier's mother tasks him with convincing Rachel to take the job, he knows it's also his chance to make amends. So off he goes to Guinevere Island.

I liked the rekindling of the relationship between Javier and Rachel. She was not expecting him to show up at her hideout and was less than pleased that he would have to stay with her in her villa. Having him so close stirs up feelings she thought she buried long ago. Javier is determined to make amends and goes all out to win her over. Things get complicated when mischievous Pukwudgies threaten to take over the island and one of them attaches itself to Rachel. Javier is unaware of the magical side of the island and it takes some drastic measures to get him to see the truth. I liked seeing them get to know each other again as adults as they worked together to protect the island. But even after that problem is solved, Rachel's emotions are still all over the place. It takes a stern talking to from a fairy to open Rachel's eyes and reinvigorate her confidence. For Javier, it was a kick in the seat by a cat that opened his eyes. I loved his big moment at the end. It was sweet and romantic and bodes well for their future.

I also enjoyed the family and friends who made various appearances in the book. Family support for both Rachel and Javier is an important part of who they are, as knowing they have that security net gives them a little extra confidence. I also loved the scene with Jordyn and the kitties which showed another side of Rachel and gave Javier a little more insight into her. I loved the scene at the end when the whole family showed up on the island.

I always have a lot of fun when I read stories by this publisher as they're entertaining and engrossing and I could write a standard review as I still have to read one that I didn't like.
This one was no exceptions and it made me laugh and root for the well thought characters.
The plot flows and the setting is as lovely as usual.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

I was excited to find another Cat’s Paw Cove book! It always makes for a fun weekend full of adventure and romance. This installation is a second chance romance with a paranormal setting. Faithful readers will recognize old friends and welcome new ones. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Love Overrules the Lawyer is a sweet second chance romance. This is a sweet if angsty tale of two hearts meant to be together, a man doing what he thought was best for her (without discussing it with her), a forgiving woman and the magic of Cat's Paw Cove. Javi is smooth and sexy if a little too high handed. Rachel has grown up and is an amazing attorney but that confidence doesn’t follow into her personal life. This is a story of growth, forgiveness and new starts.

Like I have mentioned in every review I can not get enough of Cat's Paw Cove. This is the first story however that does not take place in the main town but out on Guinevere Island at the Moon Mist Manor. I enjoyed getting to know Rachel Saunders and Javier Consuelos and their second chance at romance. As teenagers they were best friends until one night they crossed over to lovers. Javier broke Rachel's heart and it sent her down the wrong path of picking the wrong men. I loved how Rachel is a normal person without any abilities but drinking a potion made on the island gives her the abilities to talk with her feline adviser, Ameerah who has always helped point Rachel in the right direction. This book was sweet and filled with just enough romance and antics to make me want to get my hands on the next one.

Thank you to netgalley and CPC Publishing for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

The story of Rachel and Javier. Will they get a second chance, years after he pushed her away.
Still not entirely sure what I thought of this book, with the talking cats and other creatures!