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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for a honest opinion.
Kate is a lawyer that is a by the rules person. She has a great job and she had a boyfriend but when his family pressures him to find someone that is 'right' for him and not Kate, they break up. She's bought a house that needs a ton of work but all she does is work. When her boss approaches her and lets her know she's up for junior partner and that it would be a cinch, if only she had a life outside of the firm. That is when Kate lets it slip that she's got a boyfriend and her life is great outside of the firm. So not only has she lied that shes in a relationship she also has to find someone to fix her house that is a huge mess. Luckily her neighbor's nephew is a fit for the fixing part, and maybe the boyfriend part too.
Dominic left college when his dad got sick to help out with the family business and anything else his family may need. Now that his dad is starting to get back on his feet he doesn't have to stick around, maybe he can go back to school and finish his degree, or he can start his own restoration company. Meeting Kate, he knows she's out of his league but he can't help but feel attracted to her. He wants to help her with her house and then learns about her predicament with the boyfriend that doesn't exist, he offers to help there on the condition she help his sister nail her ex to the wall. It's a win/win for both parties, until the attraction becomes too much to ignore. Dominic can't get past her defenses and after the hurt he's suffered in his past maybe its a good thing.
This was a great book. I loved Dominic and his family. Kate was a little much sometimes but I think that it worked for the character. She was uptight but I figure that goes with being a busy lawyer. Also her ex worked in the same firm as her so did his new fiance. I do love a pretend relationship story that turns in to more. This book was easy to get in to and not want to come out of. I read it fast and was sad when it was over. Check it out!! Don't forget to leave the author some love!!
Kate is a lawyer that is a by the rules person. She has a great job and she had a boyfriend but when his family pressures him to find someone that is 'right' for him and not Kate, they break up. She's bought a house that needs a ton of work but all she does is work. When her boss approaches her and lets her know she's up for junior partner and that it would be a cinch, if only she had a life outside of the firm. That is when Kate lets it slip that she's got a boyfriend and her life is great outside of the firm. So not only has she lied that shes in a relationship she also has to find someone to fix her house that is a huge mess. Luckily her neighbor's nephew is a fit for the fixing part, and maybe the boyfriend part too.
Dominic left college when his dad got sick to help out with the family business and anything else his family may need. Now that his dad is starting to get back on his feet he doesn't have to stick around, maybe he can go back to school and finish his degree, or he can start his own restoration company. Meeting Kate, he knows she's out of his league but he can't help but feel attracted to her. He wants to help her with her house and then learns about her predicament with the boyfriend that doesn't exist, he offers to help there on the condition she help his sister nail her ex to the wall. It's a win/win for both parties, until the attraction becomes too much to ignore. Dominic can't get past her defenses and after the hurt he's suffered in his past maybe its a good thing.
This was a great book. I loved Dominic and his family. Kate was a little much sometimes but I think that it worked for the character. She was uptight but I figure that goes with being a busy lawyer. Also her ex worked in the same firm as her so did his new fiance. I do love a pretend relationship story that turns in to more. This book was easy to get in to and not want to come out of. I read it fast and was sad when it was over. Check it out!! Don't forget to leave the author some love!!
Let me begin by saying that the overall plot of the book is excellent. I just love Dominic. He sounds absolutely charming, adorable, sexy, cute, etc. Kate is very well pulled-together. She has a level head on her shoulders.
As for Michael, can I just say that I love the fact Dominic gave him a much-needed punch in the face?
That was long overdue. Michael is a 5-star jerk. He might have all the money, looks, charm, etc. But that boy has no heart.
What I don't like: language, sexual references/sex scenes (although this is more towards the end of the novel). I felt that the story line was strong enough that this part was overkill.
As for Michael, can I just say that I love the fact Dominic gave him a much-needed punch in the face?
That was long overdue. Michael is a 5-star jerk. He might have all the money, looks, charm, etc. But that boy has no heart.
What I don't like: language, sexual references/sex scenes (although this is more towards the end of the novel). I felt that the story line was strong enough that this part was overkill.
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Cover copy is up! Cover up! Love this one. Lots of sexual tension and a great voice.
Cute, sweet fake boyfriend romance. Kinda cheesy, but I've needed the distraction lately.
Ok I just have to say I almost gave this 2 stars for the grammer alone. I read the ebook and I dont know who edited it but they did a horrible, horrible job. There were so many words missing from sentences or written in the wrong sequence. It drove me absolutely nuts. I gave this 3 stars for one reason only. The characters. I enjoyed the family and seeing their dynamics. The story line was typical and ok. The poor me im not good enough or what she needs attitude from Dominic was bullshit to me. He came off as a confident man who told her to never let anyone tell her she wasn't good enough. Yet he did the exact thing. They both whined a little too much for my liking at the end of the book. However I did enjoy them and how they interacted with each other. I will be reading the second book but I hope they had a different editor!
It is a heart warming romantic novel. Kate and Dominic are both likable. It written in way that keeps readers interested throughout the book. Kate has still not gotten over her ex, who also happens to be her co-worker. When she finds out that he is now engaged to a "perfect" girl who is nothing like Kate, she is feeling quite bad about herself. Dominic is her neighbour's nephew. He is helping her with renvations. But then circumstances made them to struck a deal... pretend to be in love with each other so that Kate can get that promotion she has always wanted and Dominic can get his sister's life sorted out (with Kate's help that is). As always with these kind of stories, things don't go the way they envisioned and soon their lie becomes the truth.Now its up to them to convince themselves that they can make it work....
There are times when I just need a quick and easy romance, and while I had hoped that this book would fit that bill, it didn't quite make that for me.
The first half of the book starts out rather slow, and I really had a hard time caring about the characters at all. Things start to pick up in the second half of the book, but by that point the romance was half ruined for me. I understood wanting to be cautious, but too much caution was not a good thing for this romance. I did like the eventual chemistry between Kate and Dominic, but it wasn't enough to save the book for me.
I may or may not read more in this series.
The first half of the book starts out rather slow, and I really had a hard time caring about the characters at all. Things start to pick up in the second half of the book, but by that point the romance was half ruined for me. I understood wanting to be cautious, but too much caution was not a good thing for this romance. I did like the eventual chemistry between Kate and Dominic, but it wasn't enough to save the book for me.
I may or may not read more in this series.