I was drawn to Jamey Moody’s CeCe Sloan Is Swooning every time I saw the vibrant, eye-catching covers of the Sloan Sisters trilogy on Hoopla. Unfortunately, while the setup had potential, this one fell a bit flat for me.

CeCe and Alexis have a shared history, which makes their chemistry believable, but it also gives the story a rushed, novella-like pace. The plot felt like it was hurtling forward, driven almost entirely by dialogue—a pet peeve of mine. I prefer more showing than telling, and this book leaned heavily on conversations to move things along.

The climax and resolution were predictable, which made the story’s conclusion less satisfying. That said, I’m still curious about the other Sloan sisters and Moody’s holiday novella, so I’m not ready to give up on this author just yet.

If you’re in the mood for a quick, light read, CeCe Sloan Is Swooning might be worth checking out. It didn’t quite work for me, but I can see the appeal for fans of fast-paced romances with a touch of family connection.