A review by ellelockley
The Spanish Love Deception, by Elena Armas

emotional funny tense slow-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? It's complicated

4.0

Catalina Martín needs a date to her sisters wedding in Spain, especially since her little white lie about her American boyfriend has spiralled out of control. With her ex-boyfriend and his fiancée also attending the wedding, the aggravating and insufferable Aaron Blackford steps in and Catalina has no choice but to choose him. This is one of the fastest books I've ever read, less than a day! It's got everything a romance book needs. It's a enemies to lovers, office romance, grumpy x sunshine. The fact that Catalina was from the North of Spain around the same area I'm from made me enjoy this book even more. Her family was the dictionary definition of a Spanish family and I loved them all. My standards have skyrocketed since coming to know Aaron Blackford, how he treats Lina and her family warms my heart, and how he stands up for her against that god awful excuse of a man Gerald. Lina and Aaron are both so well-written and such interesting characters. I loved this book although I'm not the biggest fan of smut. I'd recommend this book to anyone who loves a slow-burn romance.
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