Julie's Review: It Had to Be You

Author: Georgia Clark
Series: None
Publication Date:  May 4, 2021
Publisher: Atria Publishing
Pages: 384
Obtained: Publisher via NetGalley
Genre:  Contemporary Fiction, Contemporary Romance
Rating: 4/5
Bottom Line: A gem of a romantic comedy
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Summary: For the past twenty years, Liv and Eliot Goldenhorn have run In Love in New York, Brooklyn’s beloved wedding-planning business. When Eliot dies unexpectedly, he even more unexpectedly leaves half of the business to his younger, blonder girlfriend, Savannah. Liv and Savannah are not a match made in heaven, to say the least. But what starts as a personal and professional nightmare transforms into something even savvy, cynical Liv Goldenhorn couldn’t begin to imagine. It Had to Be You cleverly unites Liv, Savannah, and couples as diverse and unique as New York City itself, in a joyous Love-Actually-style braided narrative. The result is a smart, modern love story that truly speaks to our times. Second chances, secret romance, and steamy soul mates are front and center in this sexy, tender, and utterly charming rom-com.

Review: Not going to lie, it took me a little bit to get into the groove of this one but once I did, I wanted to keep reading. All of the characters are wonderful and their stories are all woven together and by their connection to each other through In Love In New York. This is owned by husband and wife team of Liv and  Eliot Goldenhorn until he dies in a hotel room in Kentucky. Enter Savannah, Eliot's secret girlfriend, who now owns his share of the business. Liv, in shock and coming off a bad review decides that the business is defunct. Savannah isn't one to give up so easily and she convinces Liv to revive the business and do one for no cost if the bride uses social media to promote her wedding and them. 

We also have the employees of In Love In New York who are the centerpiece to the novel as well. You've got Zia who is independent, fierce and devotes her life to helping others until a handsome, famous actor enters her life. Their relationship will make her question herself, her past and if she's really able to give herself fully to someone else. She's never relied on someone before. We also have a possible romance blooming between the members of the band but will they both get out of their own way to see what is in front of her. 

Then there is the adorable Gorman and Henry, who truly adore each other but seem to be on different pages when it comes to their long-term plans and future together. 

Fans of any kind of rom-com, will love this novel. I did feel that at times it did drag on a bit but recovered in the end. 

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