A review by megatza
One Week to Claim It All by Adriana Herrera

emotional inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

 

All Esmerelda Sambrano-Peña wanted was for her father to acknowledge her and her hard work...and she has her chance to step into the limelight when he names her CEO of his Latino media corporation, Sambrano Studios, and grants her 25% of the shares instead of leaving it to his wife and Esme’s half-siblings.
The catch? She has one week to prove herself better for the job than acting-CEO Rodrigo Almanzar, the ex who left her reeling a decade ago. 

I loved this and think it’s the way a 2nd chance romance in a contemporary setting can really work: the second chance at romance is tied intimately to the plot, as they are thrust in close professional proximity only to realize that their feelings never went away. The reason for the original breakup is both still relevant (related to Esmerelda’s father’s business) and also so long ago (10 years) that both Esme and Rodrigo have had a chance to grow into adults.