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A review by deena_
The Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana Zapata
4.0
This was such a comfort read. Aiden and Vanessa are just perfect; they are everything I did and did not expect. And Aiden fucking Graves, the man you are. There's something about a book that doesn't require intimacy to speak volumes of its characters' relationships that gets me all the damn time. Mariana Zapata's books are the exact definition of it, with likable characters and mind blowing chemistry between each of them. Which is to say, under different circumstances, I would have absolutely loved it, apparently can't say it's a good pick for when you're in a possible slump. I enjoyed it regardless.
Vanessa Mazur quits her job as a full time assistant/ caretaker to the Canadian star QB in hopes of pursuing her own dreams, never feeling well appreciated in her past job. She didn't think her leaving would be that big of an issue. Surprisingly enough, her ex boss appears at her doorstep a mere month afterwards, begging for a favor. A marriage deal of 5 years that'd ensure his citizenship; in exchange offered to pay off all her student loans. Vanessa couldn't comprehend why Aiden Graves 'The Wall of Winnipeg' would seek her out when he could have about anyone do his bidding. But that amount of money? even she couldn't decline. Not when it promises to clear out her lifelong debts that have been looming over her head since forever. She knows she's getting herself into something stupid. The man himself claims he's only asking her this because he finds her tolerable enough. From 2 years of working experience with him, she knows Aiden better than anyone else. The way he practically always has a scowl on and never pulls on a single emotion on his ridiculously handsome face, but she would be lying if she said she didn't care for the guy even though he pretended she didn't exist half the time. Vanessa figures she's in way too much trouble when Aiden steps up and does things for her no one ever cared to do—things that went beyond their contract. As her heart gets weak for probably the best person she has ever met, who also happened to be her friend and fake husband, she realizes perhaps she never got over the minor crush she had on him all those years back; eitherways, who's to blame? He's 'The Wall of Winnipeg' the entire world's in love with afterall.
Vanessa Mazur quits her job as a full time assistant/ caretaker to the Canadian star QB in hopes of pursuing her own dreams, never feeling well appreciated in her past job. She didn't think her leaving would be that big of an issue. Surprisingly enough, her ex boss appears at her doorstep a mere month afterwards, begging for a favor. A marriage deal of 5 years that'd ensure his citizenship; in exchange offered to pay off all her student loans. Vanessa couldn't comprehend why Aiden Graves 'The Wall of Winnipeg' would seek her out when he could have about anyone do his bidding. But that amount of money? even she couldn't decline. Not when it promises to clear out her lifelong debts that have been looming over her head since forever. She knows she's getting herself into something stupid. The man himself claims he's only asking her this because he finds her tolerable enough. From 2 years of working experience with him, she knows Aiden better than anyone else. The way he practically always has a scowl on and never pulls on a single emotion on his ridiculously handsome face, but she would be lying if she said she didn't care for the guy even though he pretended she didn't exist half the time. Vanessa figures she's in way too much trouble when Aiden steps up and does things for her no one ever cared to do—things that went beyond their contract. As her heart gets weak for probably the best person she has ever met, who also happened to be her friend and fake husband, she realizes perhaps she never got over the minor crush she had on him all those years back; eitherways, who's to blame? He's 'The Wall of Winnipeg' the entire world's in love with afterall.