rozanne_visagie's review against another edition
medium-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
drtx_bwt's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Misogyny, and Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Death of parent, and Terminal illness
Minor: Cancer
ashleyj_reads's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
natashahillier's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Sexism
kekeyul's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
bookaddiction's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I loved this book it was a very interesting book i love how protective Aaron was of Catalina and how much he loved her and couldn’t even hide it I definitely rate this book a five star⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️😍😍😍😍💖💖💖💖
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Cursing, Grief, Sexual content, Alcohol, Bullying, Pregnancy, Death, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Sexism, and Mental illness
reynanagpal's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
mhairi_reads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Rating: ⭐️⭐️ ⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️
Tropes: Fake dating, hate to love, one bed, grumpy / sunshine, slow burn,
POV: Single - Catalina
The first thing I think an out when I think about this book if Mr Aaron Blackford 🥵! Yes please!
When I saw that she was a chunky girl I thought does a romance book need to be this long? Then I started reading - and let me tell you, oh yes it did. I could have done another 400 pages of Blackford alone!
We follow Catalina - who is in dire need of a date to her sister’s wedding in Spain where everyone she knows will be in attendance. Including her ex and his new fiancée. She’s told everyone she’ll be bringing her new boyfriend. The only problem is, she doesn’t have one.
Aaron Blackford - obnoxious, condescending, insufferable … tall, built and freaking gorgeous. Blackford is a colleague of Catalina’s and when her overhears her talking about her dilemma he offers himself to go back to Spain under the ruse of being her new beau. Sounds perfect, right? Wrong! Aaron is Catalina’s worst nightmare.
However with time most definitely not on her side Aaron is looking like her best option, she goes all in and does everything she can to make sure their Spanish Love Deception is bulletproof.
Throughout their time in Spain the pretending becomes much less forced and whole lot more natural. It doesn’t feel entirely like pretending anymore.
I loved this book!! From the obvious chemistry, to the banter this was just *chef’s kiss.* The more I read, the more I was totally sucked in to the story and I just didn’t want to put it down. Armas’ writing was easy and beautifully written. The dialogue was written effortlessly and it didn’t feel out of place. I will definitely be picking up more of Armas’ work. This was fantastic.
I can definitely see me picking this up again as a comfort read.
⚠️ Content Warnings: loss of a parent, sexism in the workplace, grief, unsafe dieting (restricting food)
Spice: 🌶️
Tropes: Fake dating, hate to love, one bed, grumpy / sunshine, slow burn,
POV: Single - Catalina
The first thing I think an out when I think about this book if Mr Aaron Blackford 🥵! Yes please!
When I saw that she was a chunky girl I thought does a romance book need to be this long? Then I started reading - and let me tell you, oh yes it did. I could have done another 400 pages of Blackford alone!
We follow Catalina - who is in dire need of a date to her sister’s wedding in Spain where everyone she knows will be in attendance. Including her ex and his new fiancée. She’s told everyone she’ll be bringing her new boyfriend. The only problem is, she doesn’t have one.
Aaron Blackford - obnoxious, condescending, insufferable … tall, built and freaking gorgeous. Blackford is a colleague of Catalina’s and when her overhears her talking about her dilemma he offers himself to go back to Spain under the ruse of being her new beau. Sounds perfect, right? Wrong! Aaron is Catalina’s worst nightmare.
However with time most definitely not on her side Aaron is looking like her best option, she goes all in and does everything she can to make sure their Spanish Love Deception is bulletproof.
Throughout their time in Spain the pretending becomes much less forced and whole lot more natural. It doesn’t feel entirely like pretending anymore.
I loved this book!! From the obvious chemistry, to the banter this was just *chef’s kiss.* The more I read, the more I was totally sucked in to the story and I just didn’t want to put it down. Armas’ writing was easy and beautifully written. The dialogue was written effortlessly and it didn’t feel out of place. I will definitely be picking up more of Armas’ work. This was fantastic.
I can definitely see me picking this up again as a comfort read.
⚠️ Content Warnings: loss of a parent, sexism in the workplace, grief, unsafe dieting (restricting food)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Eating disorder, Chronic illness, Bullying, Misogyny, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Death of parent, and Terminal illness
katbookish's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny and Sexual content
izzieisaloser's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book has got me kicking my feet giggling and twirling my hair.
I NEED A AARON BLACKFORD IN MY LIFE.
I LOVE AARON AND CATALINA and really everyone.
SPOILERS AHEAD
I lied Gerald and Daniel are asses.
The line that everyone raves over “I’ll give you the world. The moon. The fucking stars. Anything you ask, it’s yours. I’m yours.” Like Catalina how were you gonna let that man go. He’s been in love with you since the moment he saw you like girl bffr.
That like give you the you “wish this was you” feeling.
Her comparison to his being Clark Kent really helped me visualize him (I struggle to visualize book characters I def look up their names on Pinterest for help)
CATALINA IS A IDIOT. I feel like at least 97% of the time it is extremely obvious Aaron is IN LOVE WITH HER.
That fact that we NEVER meet Daniels fiancé suses me the hell out. I like 🤨 sir does what’s her face even exist for actual or are you a liar.
It took me so long to finish because the auctioning off the guys scene with Patrick made me put down the book and walk away for at least a day because I was SO STRESSED.
Okay actual review time so
- This is a for real for real slow burn like I mean the romance didn’t really start until around page 292 out of a 437 page book and even then she’s tipsy and is still questioning if it’s real or just pretend.
- office romance (including the struggles with possible judgement and criticism)
- At this point (1047 pm dec 14th) I genuinely CAN NOT think of a complaint about this book.
Am currently ordering The American Roomate Experiment, Rosie and Lucas book. Because I am just so excited.
I NEED A AARON BLACKFORD IN MY LIFE.
I LOVE AARON AND CATALINA and really everyone.
SPOILERS AHEAD
I lied Gerald and Daniel are asses.
The line that everyone raves over “I’ll give you the world. The moon. The fucking stars. Anything you ask, it’s yours. I’m yours.” Like Catalina how were you gonna let that man go. He’s been in love with you since the moment he saw you like girl bffr.
That like give you the you “wish this was you” feeling.
Her comparison to his being Clark Kent really helped me visualize him (I struggle to visualize book characters I def look up their names on Pinterest for help)
CATALINA IS A IDIOT. I feel like at least 97% of the time it is extremely obvious Aaron is IN LOVE WITH HER.
That fact that we NEVER meet Daniels fiancé suses me the hell out. I like 🤨 sir does what’s her face even exist for actual or are you a liar.
It took me so long to finish because the auctioning off the guys scene with Patrick made me put down the book and walk away for at least a day because I was SO STRESSED.
Okay actual review time so
- This is a for real for real slow burn like I mean the romance didn’t really start until around page 292 out of a 437 page book and even then she’s tipsy and is still questioning if it’s real or just pretend.
- office romance (including the struggles with possible judgement and criticism)
- At this point (1047 pm dec 14th) I genuinely CAN NOT think of a complaint about this book.
Am currently ordering The American Roomate Experiment, Rosie and Lucas book. Because I am just so excited.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Eating disorder, and Sexism
Moderate: Death of parent, Misogyny, and Cancer