High-powered attorney Louisa "Lulu" Malone's life centers entirely on work. One day, however, she decides that she's had enough. Her cousin Mitch, a fan favorite on the Renaissance Faire circuit, convinces her to hit the road for a summer of corsets, turkey legs, and tarot. She spends her summer traveling with Dex MacLean, the guitarist for the Dueling Kilts and a man who is known for his romantic exploits. Forced to spend their days together, Lulu and Dex begin to see beyond each other's carefully cultivated facades and find themselves falling in love. This fourth installment in DeLuca's "Well Met" series (after Well Matched) returns to the world of Renaissance Faires, where true love is always possible. Brittany Pressley skillfully provides nuanced characterizations, capturing the personalities of each figure. Her portrayal of the romance between tightly wound Lulu and mysterious Dex is delightfully steamy. VERDICT This fun and sexy romance will be welcomed by series fans, and new listeners will be able to jump right in. Share with fans of Ali Hazelwood, Pippa Grant, and Stephanie McAfee.--Elyssa Everling

DeLuca returns to the Renaissance Faire circuit a fourth time (after Well Matched) in this charming contemporary romance. Corporate lawyer Louisa "Lulu" Malone heads to the Ren Faire to soak up some precious relaxation time. After her bosses call once too often during what's supposed to be her time off, she abruptly resigns by tossing her phone into the laundry wenches' tub. With an unprecedented amount of free time on her hands, she joins the crew of the Dueling Kilts, a band of Scottish musicians on the U.S. Ren Faire circuit. Accustomed to the 24/7 grind of trying (unsuccessfully) to make partner, Lulu quickly makes herself useful, helping several Ren Faire performers become more efficient and making friends along the way. She's also astute enough to realize that Dueling Kilts guitarist, Dex, has more depth than his easy smile and ladies' man reputation suggests. For his part, when Dex realizes that Lulu is open to getting to know him, he leaves one-night stands behind in favor of hanging with Lulu in the band's traveling camper, talking to her over s'mores and beer. DeLuca has a steady hand with this duo's slow-burning chemistry, making their connection feel entirely earned. Fans and new readers alike will be drawn in. Agent: Taylor Haggerty, Root Literary. (Dec.)

An overworked attorney decides to give up law life and join a Renaissance Faire. Louisa "Lulu" Malone isn't happy working long, thankless hours as a corporate attorney. While on a business trip, she decides to take a break and visit a local Renaissance Faire, and while she's there she gets a phone call that confirms what she already knows--she's never going to make partner at her firm. In a fit of anger and desperation, she tells her boss she's quitting and throws her phone into a tub of water the "laundry wenches" are using for their show. Luckily, she makes a new friend at the Faire, a woman named Stacey who works with a band called the Dueling Kilts. Stacey also happens to know Lulu's Ren Faire--loving cousin, Mitch, and the two of them convince Lulu to take some time away from the law world. Instead of rushing into another job, why not travel with the band…or, as Lulu puts it, "run away and join the Renaissance Faire"? Soon, Lulu's wearing a lace-up bodice, selling turkey legs, and meeting the "bad boy" of the Dueling Kilts, Dex. Dex has a reputation for hooking up with any acrobat or belly dancer who will have him, and Lulu has no intention of falling for his charms, his over-the-top flirting, or his man bun. As she gets to know Dex, she realizes there may be a depth to him that no one else sees. But he lives for the Faire and his band, and Lulu has to figure out if there's a future for the two of them. DeLuca returns to the Renaissance Faire world of her previous three books, bringing back many familiar characters. The Faire is a unique setting, and Lulu and Dex's relationship feels both realistic and fun, making this an easy and perfectly charming read. A comforting, low-angst romance that will make readers want to attend a Renaissance Faire. Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.