I like how my job is the only one with any real threat of danger,” Gwyn said, but off Vivi’s look, she lifted her hands in defeat. “Okay, okay, Operation Soothe the Muggles, I’m on it.” His new lord, Prince Laurent, personifies all that was wrong with the court at Vere: he was gorgeous, cunning, and deadly. However, nothing is as it seems in the deadly political labyrinth of the Venetian court, and when Damen finds himself involved in a play for the throne, he must cooperate with Laurent to survive and save his nation. There is only one rule Damen must follow: he must never, ever divulge his true identity. The reason is that the only man Damen needs is the one who has more reasons than everyone else to despise him…

Damen, the legitimate heir to the throne of Akielos, is revered as a military hero by his people. But when his half-brother takes over, Damen is kidnapped, stripped of his identity, and brought to work as a pleasure slave for the prince of an adversary country. When her partner of over a decade suddenly ends things, Laurie is left reeling—not only because they work at the same law firm and she has to see him every day. Her once perfect life is in shambles and the thought of dating again in the age of Tinder is nothing short of horrifying. When news of her ex’s pregnant girlfriend hits the office grapevine, taking the humiliation lying down is not an option. Then a chance encounter in a broken-down elevator with the office playboy opens up a new possibility. it promises a cute and fun fake dating romance. this is not that. yes, the fake dating trope is used, but it is not the focus of the story and neither is the romance. i know some readers will say, ‘oh, its just a slow burn.’ wrong. its a no burn. lol. Once again McFarlane writing combines laugh-out-loud moments with an insightful narrative that taps into deep-seated issues. Blending humour and realism McFarlane's story is as witty as it is topical. Torveld favoured Laurent with another of those long, admiring looks that were starting to come with grating frequency. Damen frowned. Laurent was a nest of scorpions in the body of one person. Torveld looked at him and saw a buttercup.”When her partner of over a decade suddenly ends things, Laurie is left reeling—not only because they work at the same law firm and she has to see him every day. Her once perfect life is in shambles and the thought of dating again in the age of Tinder is nothing short of horrifying. When news of her ex’s pregnant girlfriend hits the office grapevine, taking the humiliation lying down is not an option. Then a chance encounter in a broken-down elevator with the office playboy opens up a new possibility. We have always steady, hard-worker, tough, mostly smart business woman who hates the guts of the Alpha male but finally she accepts the offer (because of a carrier leverage or a heartbreak or boredom, choose one of them)

stars for a RomCom, with depth, heart and a lot of laughs. A feast of loveliness served up in February, what could be better? The hot and intensely romantic worldwide bestselling book served as the basis for the popular film. Laura Biel and her partner are having the time of their lives in stunning Sicily. She is abducted on the second day of their journey, which also happens to be her 29th birthday. The stunningly gorgeous, youthful Don Massimo Torricelli, leader of a major Sicilian crime family, is the person responsible for her kidnapping, and he is desperate to get his hands on her at any cost. Massimo has good intentions. An identical apparition to Laura appeared before his eyes during an initial attempt on his life. He makes the commitment to find the woman in his vision and claim her as his own after escaping the onslaught. She comes from an undesirable neighborhood. If Liberty Jones can control her wild heart from taking control of her thoughts, her aspirations and resolve will propel her far from Welcome, Texas. Liberty is entirely off-limits in Hardy Cates’ eyes. His own goals are greater than those of Welcome, and he doesn’t need Liberty Jones’ complications. However, a perilous attraction that is bigger and more powerful than both of them pulls them toward one another as a result of something powerful and magical. Imagine going about your day knowing someone’s carrying you in their mind. That has to be the best part of being in love- the feeling of having a home in some else’s brain.” I'm so disappointed I did not like this as much as I thought I would when I first read the premise, and I think I need to explain why.Sometimes we make all the wrong decisions, end up in all the wrong places, and still find exactly where we’re supposed to be.” If I Hadn't Met You' ('Si No Te Hubiese Conocido') Netflix Review". Ready Steady Cut. 15 March 2019 . Retrieved 5 August 2019. There is really lovely humour throughout the book plus a dash of wit, a smidge of sarcasm and a dollop of lol! The conversations between all the characters have a genuine feel of authenticity which I really like. The story is well paced, it feels fresh and current which the Manchester setting adds to. I think the author has been very clever with her choice of locations as they match the personalities. Manchester is a vibrant, exciting and fun, young city and so it’s a great environment for the unfolding romantic comedic drama. Lincoln where Jamie’s lovely parents live, is a beautiful old city with great history just as his parents have. Overall, a very enjoyable, fun read and I love the ending ... and...it happens at Christmas! Awwww. So appropriate to the time of year leaving the reader with a real sense of satisfaction and happiness. It is well written, it’s smart, keeps you interested throughout, it entertains and takes you through a range of emotions - what more can you ask for?!