Could their first dance…

Last a lifetime?

Fanny Cunningham is only in small-town Crystal Hill to help her aging dance teacher. She has no time for local handyman Lawson Carl, who tried—and failed—to charm her ten years ago.

But when she needs a partner for an instructional dance video, he’s her only option. Teaching Law to dance is more fun than she imagined.

And she may end up with bruised toes, but she feels strangely safe in his burly arms. Could the man who stumbled into her studio be her perfect partner on and off the dance floor?

Titles in the Crystal Hill Romance series include: The Dairy Queen’s Second Chance ~ The Valentine Plan ~ The Teacher’s Forever Family ~ Their First Dance ~

This is an adult 18+ story that might contain language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.

Title:  Their First Dance
Series:  Crystal Hill Romance #4
Author:  Laurie Batzel
Published:  August 26, 2025
Publisher:  Harlequin Heartwarming
My Rating:  4.5 stars

Their First Dance is the fourth title in the Crystal Hill Romance series featuring Fanny and Lawson (Law) as they fall into an unlikely romance given their previous interactions years ago.  But time changes everyone and everything, and the present offers a perhaps second chance to see if those sparks actually could lead to a future neither had envisioned.

I adored Law and Fanny in this sweet romance that quickly captured both my attention and then my heart.  Fanny’s only back in town for a short period of time, yet running into Law in the most unusual fashion quickly reminded her of the charmer she’d met years ago.  In need of help, she’ll enlist Law in getting a dance instructional video finished… with perhaps sore toes, and a happy ending as a result.

If you love a well-written, emotional romance full of humor, memories, and second chances, then you’d love Their First Dance by Laurie Batzel.  While you “could” read their story as a standalone, I’d recommend checking out the entire series of fun, enjoyable shenanigans by the residents of Crystal Hill as each couple finds their happily ever after future.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley, and I sincerely thank the author or publishing house for their trust.  It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*

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