Strictly Come Dating by Kathrine Freeman was a good book! I liked the characters and how close everybody seemed. I also adored Seb and how his character seemed to grow the most in the story. I am a fan of the whole age differences relationship, whatever that trope is called. I just think those have the most character growths.

I loved how Seb loved Maggie’s kids and treated them like they were actually humans and not just little kids and how he finally decided what he wanted to do in life. I liked that he was able to help Maggie loosen up.

I loved the fact that this also revolved around dancing.

The pacing was good, though there were some spots when I didn’t realize that it was a new point of view, but that was more of a preference. I usually like dual POVS to have their own chapter but once I figured it out it was good.

Strictly Come Dating was a four star rating. I’d recommend this if you are looking for a romance revolved around dancing.

Thank you Netgalley and publishers for giving me the chance to read and review this book. This has no impact on my thoughts and opinions, they are my own.

She’s a beautiful and poised doctor with two young daughters and a passion for ballroom dancing. He’s a happy-go-lucky world traveler with a passion for her. Can these two mismatched people find common ground?

The chemistry between Maggie and Seb is off the charts and they really get each other. Maggie’s love of dance and her growing attraction to Seb is a no-brainer and I understand her reluctance to get involved with a younger man with no plans for the future. However, Seb’s determination to impress and win over Maggie is adorable. He is a catch with his fun-loving nature, his ease with children, and a heart of gold. Although his family seems pushy and unimpressed with his life choices, they understandably want the best for him. In addition, the dancing competition is an entertaining and fun way of the two to get to know each other.

Overall, I loved this delightful and uplifting romance with colorful characters, witty repartee, and dancing. I’m always a fan of older women and younger men. What more could one ask for?

Thank you to Ms. Freeman for giving me the opportunity to read this book with no expectation of a positive review.

I loved this!!

Please read this if you enjoy:

- Strictly come dancing
- Cinnamon roll heroes
- Adorable kids
- Slow burn chemistry

This was so freaking great! I can't stop smiling.

I have received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Since I finally found the time to dive into Strictly Come Dating, I will say that this was filled with all kinds of cuteness. In it, you will meet Maggie who is about 37 years old and a single mother of two girls. Just like all recent divorcees, she definitely has some insecurities that she is dealing with. So every weekend, she gets together with her best friends and watches 'Strictly Come Dancing.' Which reminded me of 'Dancing with the Stars' and I used to be obsessed with that show.

So when Seb walks into her life, well sparks definitely flew. Even though he was 10 years younger than her. To me? Well, age is just a number when you are an adult. So if a 40 year old and a 30 year old want to get together and make babies - then by all means, you do you boo boo. I don't feel the same way if it's like a 30 year old and a 16 year old. Sorry, not sorry.

As for the romance, it was a slow burn for sure. Which can go one way or another with me. For this book, it definitely worked just because I knew that Maggie was going through some things and she didn't think Seb was going to stick around.

Luckily for them, and me, they got closer and closer and I approved all of it. I loved them together and there was nothing that was going to change my mind about them. I'm very happy that I got the chance to dive into this and falling in love with some awesome characters.

My new favorite Kathryn Freeman book. 4.5/5

Organized Maggie has two small children, an ex-husband who ruined her confidence, and a younger man that won’t stop flirting with her. And did I mention that younger man, Seb, is her best friend’s younger brother?

Maggie has always loved to dance, but her ex-husband never wanted to go dancing with her nor did he want her to go alone - so she stopped. That is until she gains the confidence to go after a push from her friends. After overhearing about the lack of men at Maggie’s dance classes, Seb decides to join the classes to get to know Maggie a bit better. Will these opposites attract?

I loved all of these characters. Seriously. Maggie, Seb, Tabby, and Penny were all wonderfully developed. The book made me laugh out loud in multiple places, and I found myself grinning like a crazy person while reading.

Thanks so much to NetGalley for the ARC - it was an unexpected surprise!

Settling down to watch Strictly Come Dancing with her two children, their nanny and her friends Sarah and Alice has become a Saturday night tradition. Especially since her marriage ended three years ago. Maggie loves to watch the dancing and spend time with her friends.

One Saturday, there is an interruption to their usual viewing party when Seb, Sarah and Alice's younger brother gatecrashes. Tall, blonde, tanned and handsome, he notices Maggie straight away. Although she is 10 years older than him, there is something about her that draws him to her.

Over the weeks he joins them again and again to watch the show (spending most of his time watching Maggie). Starting dancing lessons Maggie hasn't found a suitable dance partner when Seb volunteers. She declines, yet he turns up anyway and the chemistry starts to grow between them.

Can this really work? He's only back in the UK to help his dad following a heart attack. She has responsibilities, not to mention the age gap. A funny and charming read, discovering that age can be just a number of you let it.