From the very first meet-cute to the HEA ending, I adored this book!  It's packed with real emotion, lovingly mixed with flirtatiousness and fun. 

Although I have to say that the blurb kinda gave me the wrong impression.  Based on the description of Caitlin I was expecting someone a little harder and more corporate, but she's not that at all.  The woman is planning to open a daycare and you can't get much gooey-er than that!  She's definitely a lady with a plan, though, and she's not going to let much deter her.  It's so much fun seeing her "lay siege" to Josh.  And readers are going to be absolutely delighted at his struggles as he fights THAT losing battle :) 

But Josh does have his reasons for not wanting to get involved - and they are really good ones, the poor guy - but he has it bad.  And though he tries to resist, he'll quickly find Caitlin difficult to ignore.  Unfortunately those demons of his are really hard to shake.  I have to give him massive props for everything he's done so far ... too bad he doesn't see it, too.  Pride, insecurity, and doubt sure can cause a whole mess of trouble.     

*Minor spoilers ahead so stop now if you don't want to know any more!*

  

I will admit that it seemed to me when the going got tough Caitlin didn't fight like I expected her to.  She knows that something is wrong with Josh but her own doubts and hurt feelings get the better of her.  It is suggested that she's not done but her actions don't really back that up.  Luckily Josh gets a little help in figuring things out and proves himself to be the man we know he is, but that it took him a little longer to recognize.  It's so awesome to see and I love him even more for doing it.  (I guess I just really wanted her to a little more soul-searching of her own and find a bit more strength too.)    

Full of sweetness and fun, but with a few bumps to make it interesting, The First Kiss of Spring is a real delight.  With her deftness at creating characters to cherish and story-lines that captivate until the very last word, March is continuing to show her fabulous talent.  I am so starting to fall under her spell!

(I think this one is a little easier for new readers to follow.  Like A Stardance Summer there are returning characters but enough of this one focuses on the main couple that it makes it easier to jump in.)

*** I voluntarily read a Review Copy of this book. All opinions stated are solely my own and no one else’s. ***