From New York Times bestselling author Lauren Layne comes the second delightfully charming installment in the Central Park Pact series, following a young widow whose newfound cynicism about love is challenged by a sexy, rough-around-the-edges contractor.

There are no good men left in New York City. At least that’s Claire Hayes’s conviction after finding out her late husband was not the man she thought he was. Determined to rid her home of anything that reminds her of her cheating husband, Claire sets out to redesign her boring, beige Upper East Side brownstone and make it something all her own. But what starts out as a simple renovation becomes a lot more complicated when she meets her bad-tempered contractor Scott Turner.

Scott bluntly makes it known to Claire that he only took on her house for a change of pace from the corporate offices and swanky hotels he’s been building lately, and he doesn’t hesitate to add that he has no patience for a pampered, damaged princess with a penchant for pink. But when long workdays turn into even longer nights, their mutual wariness morphs into something more complicated—a grudging respect, and maybe even attraction...

Filled with laugh-out-loud scenes that blend perfectly with the touching friendships Layne brings to life on the page, this “hugely entertaining” (USA TODAY) novel is perfect for fans of Lauren Weisberger.

I enjoyed book 1 in this series and LOVED this one even more!

These three women who have met under the craziest of circumstances have bonded and become such good friends and have made a pact to protect each other from “bad men”.

Love on Lexington Avenue follows Claire Hayes, the cynic widow, on her quest to change her vanilla life to strawberry lemonade beginning with the outdated brownstone she shared with her late husband.

Enter hottie contractor friend of Oliver, Scott Turner, a tell it like it is honest guy, not looking for love or attachment, but the best at what he does.

Claire and Scott both have preconceived notions of each other so it was fun to watch them uncover what was underneath—two mistrustful people hurt by someone they loved looking for that special someone to make them whole again. I loved their interactions, the witty banter and fun arguments, Bob the dog. I loved the slow build, the feelings and eye contact that saw under the surface.

I’ve never felt like I do when you look at me.

This book brings romance in Paris to another level. *le sigh*

Lauren Layne writes romance that you fall deeply in love with… characters who embed themselves into your hearts that leave you wanting more. I just love this strong group of women… their friendship, the laughs and oh their men are so fine! This was a fun second chance romance that you don’t want to miss! I am BEYOND excited for Audrey Tate’s story… CLARKE! GAH!