by Macy Beckett
Series: Dumont Bachelors #2
Genres: Contemporary Romance
Source: Publisher
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Ten years ago, Beau Dumont made the biggest mistake of his life by letting his high school sweetheart, Devyn Mauvais, slip through his fingers. Now the reformed bad boy will stop at nothing to get her back. Even if it means tricking her into taking a job on his family's riverboat, The Belle of the Bayou. When Devyn's old flame offers her a stint at the boat's day care center, she sees it as a chance to prove she isn’t just the descendant of Louisiana's most infamous voodoo queen. Besides, it beats leading ghost tours around New Orleans. Yet when it comes to Beau, Devyn's all business. She won't give the sweet-talking playboy another chance to break her heart.But there's no escaping temptation in such close quarters, and Beau won't be satisfied with a few hot nights with the girl he's always loved. As he strives to make Devyn remember the good times, will his passion and heart be enough to regain her trust?
In Make You Remember the second book in the Dumont Bachelors series by Macy Beckett, we are back on the family’s riverboat The Belle of the Bayou. I love this contemporary romance series laced with a little paranormal woo-woo. Voodoo, hexes and heat combined with fleshed out characters and a small town feel made me smile.
Caffeinated Dates with Make You Remember
Spoiler free recap of series: A Mauvais woman scorned cast a curse on the Dumont men when one backed out of marriage to her. Since then no Dumont man has married, and all leave a wake of woman and children behind. In the first book Allie and Marc fight the curse and now it is Devyn and Beau’s turn.
First date: Devyn Mauvais’s life could not get any more complicated. Hmm, well maybe it can. She is broke, out of a job and attending her high school reunion. She is feeling confident in her consignment dress, that is until she walks in and sees the love of her life, breaker of her heart, Beau Dumont. Damn and he is looking like a dream. It unnerves her. She is torn between kissing him senseless and slapping him across the face. Ten years ago, he slipped away in the middle of the night and joined the service. He is back home for good but his biggest regret was leaving Devyn. Can he convince her to try again? Aaand I am in, from the snarky banter to the cracklin’ tension.
Second date: Beau has offered Devyn a temporary job aboard the boat, and as much as she wants to decline, she needs the money. It gives her a chance to take stock, make decisions and spend time with her sister. We get to catch up with the crew of the Belle of the Bayou and eat fried okra. I am ready to set sail, and enjoy watching these two tango. Beckett brings the heat and not just in the bedroom. I love second chance romances and just hope Devyn is willing. All that stands in the way is faith, and the Dumont curse. The one that Devyn’s grandma cast. No worries, because it is all voodoo mumbo jumbo right? I mean, it’s not real or is it?
Third date: Heat, turbulence and love make the world go round. Devyn is fighting her fears, Beau has declared his intentions and a storm is a brewing. Side stories add interesting, and even have me shedding a tear. Beckett knows how to weave a tale and I am fully vested. By the last chapters, I am holding my breath, despite really knowing how it will all end. By the time, I close the book I am smiling and craving some of Allie’s pastries.
Make You Remember is another delicious edition to the Dumont Bachelors. I love the small-town vibe, curse and colorful characters.
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Sharon
I like the sound of this book. Glad that you don’t need to have read the first book to get started on this one. Great review!
kimbacaffeinate
It is always nice when books in a series work as standalone. Thanks Sharon 🙂
Katherine
I was going to fuss at you for adding another series to my TBR pile but then I looked and this series is already on it! I’m glad to hear the 2nd entry was good as well. I love the sound of this one – the boat, the family, the fact that they knew each other before. Just about everything but the fried okra – you can have my share!
kimbacaffeinate
hehehe..oh that made me giggle:snort Katherine. Thanks for the smile:)
Anna Simpson
Whoa, I think I fell in love too 🙂
Anna from Shout with Emaginette
kimbacaffeinate
Brothers Anna..brothers.
Jennifer Bielman
You know, I don’t read a lot of books with voodoo, but the ones I have I really liked. This series sounds good.
kimbacaffeinate
I am convinced it is the southern bayou setting Jennifer:)
Jess
This sounds like a great read. I think it is awesome that it can be read as a stand alone, but I know that I like to read all the books in a series and I prefer to start with the first. I am definitely curious about this series after reading your review. Thanks!
kimbacaffeinate
psst..I like to read in order too Jess
Diana Leigh
Ha! Kissing or slapping. I like the family curse theme too.
kimbacaffeinate
The curse is what made me take a look at the first book when I began the series, that and the setting.
Heidi
You caught my attention with curse. I love books that feature a long standing family curse!
kimbacaffeinate
I am the same way Heidi..they draw me in every time!
Lily B
Currently reading this and enjoying it 😀 loving the snarkyness.
kimbacaffeinate
Wahoo! *dances around the kitchen* I love the snark too Lily!
Nereyda
My friend read this and really liked it too. I need to check it out!
kimbacaffeinate
I am so glad, I keep seeing others have loved it too and it makes me smile 🙂
Melissa (Books and Things)
Another contemporary you have me interested in? Oh and I like the sound of this one! I really like the curse (that didn’t sound right…) and the small town vibe too. Hm… need to check this one out!
kimbacaffeinate
hehe..yeah the little paranormal, voodoo thread excited me too Melissa..
Quinn's Book Nook
Awww, this seems cute. And also different. I will have to look into those Dumont brothers.
kimbacaffeinate
Brothers always make me smile Quinn
Debbie Haupt
Oh wow, great review Kimba, Love on a Riverboat I want it. 🙂
kimbacaffeinate
Yeah, I love the idea of spending time going up and down the river.
Angela Adams
Thanks for the post!
kimbacaffeinate
🙂 have a wonderful evening Angela!
Melissa
I would have completely ignored this based upon the cover but your review has me reconsidering!
kimbacaffeinate
Yeah, it isn’t a favorite cover, but I loved book one
Berls
Sounds right up my alley! I love paranormal woo-woo and small town charm. I also really love second chance romances 😀 Adding to my list!
kimbacaffeinate
I do too Berls, enjoy! Ooo and you reviewed an author I adore today, coming over…
Trish
That cover is fab and I’m not even a fan of actual people on covers but I love that one. As soon as I saw the words voodoo I was IN! Sounds like a great read.
kimbacaffeinate
hehehe..yep that is a trigger word for me too Trish!
Braine Talk Supe
I’m planning to read this this week too, I’m happy to see it’s as strong as the first book although I get the sense it doesn’t have the magic element that the first book has?
kimbacaffeinate
We still have the woo-woo and some tense moments. I hope you enjoy it:)
Candace
Oh I saw another review of this recently, it sounds really wonderful! I love the setting. 🙂
kimbacaffeinate
It is and the setting rocks.
Kiran J.
This series sounds like something I’ll enjoy 🙂 Can I just say that the name “dumont” reminds me of Hotel Dumont in City of Bones by Cassandra Clare? 😛 Have you read it?
kimbacaffeinate
I read book one Kiran, and than my college age daughter left with them..and I’ve given up hope of getting them back. She adores the series.
Kiran J.
Awww that’s unfortunate 😀 I hope you get to read it… It’s definitely one of my favorite series! 🙂
Mary
Books like this always make me hungry! I need to win the lottery so I can hire a chef to make me all the yummy stuff I read about. Yay for small town romances, too!
kimbacaffeinate
Mary I am the same way, thankfully I had some southern dishes liked fried zucchini and okra last week.
Sarah
Oooh oooh oooh! I love family themed, small town romances! Especially located in the Bayou… it can make for some marvelous characters! 😀 Totally going to check out this series, one of these days.
kimbacaffeinate
Oooh I am the same way Sarah, mention small-town, family or BROTHERS and I am all over it!
Nick
Wee! So glad you enjoyed this, Kim! I had so much fun reading this book as well and I need to delve more into the series!
Lovely review! 🙂
kimbacaffeinate
These are fun, with just the right amount of woo-woo and banter.
kindlemom1
I do love that the recap is spoiler free, that is awesome and perfect for those that like to just jump right in and not read them in order.
kimbacaffeinate
Yes, these will work as standalone, but I love getting to know all the players:)
Carmel
I went to a really small high school, so we never had a 10 year reunion, and for that I’m glad. I do enjoy witnessing fictional characters getting tortured by ’em though. LOL! However, it sounds like this particular one proved to be worthwhile in the end, and I was surprised to see you mention paranormal woo-woo in your review. A new TBR candidate!
kimbacaffeinate
Yes, the voodoo elements and curses fit perfectly into the setting. I am enjoying these romances with a twist.
blodeuedd
I hve enjoyed her books in the past so I think I could enjoy this one too 🙂
kimbacaffeinate
She is new too me, and I love her characters.
Red Iza
I wasn’t much interested by that book at the start, but your review tricked me in : just added it to my list 😉
kimbacaffeinate
Oh this series is fun Iza.
Christy
Snarky banter. That’s all I need to know. 🙂
kimbacaffeinate
Agreed:)
alreem
Wonderful Review, I really liked it so much, but can i read the second book without reading the first one, the story line for the second is better or you can say, what i actually like and love. 😀
kimbacaffeinate
They can be read as standalone, I have enjoyed both.