Dream job. Dream house. Fake fiancé.
A year in a gorgeous Italian castle…
When Anna Roberts’ life implodes, an online search leads her to
an ad for the ultimate dream job – management of a gorgeous castle on the
shores of Lake Como, accommodation included. The only catch? Anna can’t do it
alone…
…With the last man on earth she’d choose!
The castle owners will only accept a couple as
caretakers, which means Anna needs a man on her arm at the interview. Enter her
neighbour, Jake Tucker. Though Anna and Jake have never seen eye-to-eye, Jake’s
had a rough few years and an escape to Italy sounds ideal. Yet, when they get
the job and jet off, Anna and Jake face an unexpected challenge. Pretending to
be a couple is difficult … but pretending the tension simmering between them
doesn’t exist is quickly proving impossible!
A castle in Italy? Enemies to lovers? TICK AND TICK for me.
This is the story of Anna and Jake, neighbours who have never really seen eye to
eye but now have to rely on each other to make their dreams come true. Anna is
cheated on, losing both the love of her life and her job. She is told to find
her “dream job” and she does just that – managing a castle in Italy. Her dream
job doesn’t come easily though, there is a catch; applicants must be in a
couple. Single Anna needs this job and so enlists the help of the last person
she ever imagined asking for help.
On the surface Jake is a lad with a past; having spent time
in prison for punching someone – he is out and now finds the community not
exactly welcoming, although he had his reasons for what he did. He is loyal to
those he cares about and is soon showing his true colours. He is looking for an
opportunity to prove himself, and when Anna provides and opportunity he must
decide if he can handle everything that is to come.
Great characters – both having their own issues and insecurities
I found they balanced each other out brilliantly and had a positive effect on
the other. Both characters evolved throughout the story, with a nudge or
disagreement to help them on their way. There is drama, mishaps and
miscommunications as well as romance and some light-hearted moments along the
way.
This is the first time I’ve read anything by this author and
I don’t think it will be the last. I thoroughly enjoyed the story, think it
moved along at a good pace. I liked the characters (well the ones that we are
supposed to like – there are some rotters in the mix as you can imagine).
I think this is a perfect summer, holiday read.
Purchase Links
Link UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09RFF6X5Q
Link US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09RFF6X5Q
Author Bio:
With a husband who
asks every Valentine's Day whether he has to buy a card (yes, he does), all the
romance in my life is in my head. Then again, his unstinting support of my
career change proves love isn't always about hearts and flowers - and heroes
come in many disguises.
Social Media Links:
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