5+ stars for You Otter be in Pictures (Regency Bay Book One) by Kate Berberich #romance #newrelease #bookreview
- N. N. Light
- Jun 23
- 3 min read
Title: You Otter be in Pictures (Regency Bay Book One)
Author: Kate Berberich
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Book Blurb:
Sophie Bennett, mayor of Regency Bay, California is devoted to her quirky hometown, with its mix of Austen-inspired place names and cutting-edge conservation. She definitely knows better than to date another summer guy who’ll be gone in September.
Sam Trowbridge, freelance photographer, spends the summer in eclectic Regency Bay, gathering background material for a movie. Always on the lookout for the next adventure, falling for a lovely lady mayor in a summer town was never part of his itinerary.
He’s not ready to put down roots. She’s not ready to have her heart broken again. Neither of them planned on falling in love.
My Review:
What do you get when twenty-first century environmentalism meets a Regency-themed California coastal town?
A delightful, heartfelt romantic comedy.
Sophie Benett is the young mayor of Regency Bay, a California town known as much for its cutting-edge environmental practices as for its Jane Austen-themed special events. Between cosplayers and romance writers, Sophie has little time for herself, let alone for romance. That is until she meets Sam Trowbridge, a freelance photographer on assignment for the summer.
A refreshing approach to the summer romance genre, You Otter Be in Pictures, is flawlessly written. Ms. Berberich has crafted a town, its residents and visitors (many of them charmingly quirky), with the precision of a surgeon.
Our hero and heroine drive the story and the romance. Sophie’s concerned for her town—the events, the safety of the buildings, and the otters and their special place in the environment.
Sam’s concerned about Sophie’s welfare. He brings her lunch spontaneously because he knows she fails to eat when she’s busy—and she’s always busy.
This story isn’t without its bad guys. A ruthless real estate developer wants to turn Regency Bay into an updated, modern tourist trap. And the editor of a local newspaper would love nothing better than see it happen and is out to discredit Sophie.
You Otter be in Pictures is original, clever, and romantic. And it’s the perfect way to celebrate summer. You otter pick yourself up a copy.
My Rating: 5+ stars
Buy it Now:
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/books/you-otter-be-in-pictures-surf-sand-and-romance-by-kate-berberich
Author Biography:
I am an author with a penchant for writing about strong, sassy ladies and the men they love (and cats!). I have a background in historic and theatrical costuming. I live in New York with my cat, Miss Toby Toebeanz, and lots and lots of books.
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You Otter be in Pictures is a small-town summer romance with a hint of spice, on sale June 16, 2025, in paperback and digital formats from your favorite retailer.
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Reviewed by: Terry
