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A review by bookmarkedtbr
The Temporary Wife by Catharina Maura
emotional
hopeful
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? It's complicated
5.0
Summary
Luca and Valentina have worked side-by-side for years in a strictly professional sense. But when Luca needs to be rescued from his arranged engagement and Val needs help with her grandma's medical needs, they elope. Their marriage is meant to only last 3 years, which works fine for them since they've been disillusioned by love in the past. But 3 years is a long time to live in close quarters together...
Thoughts
I honestly really love these two together because they're so similar, but somehow heal each other's hurts. I love that Val stands up for what she needs and Luca gives her things she didn't even know she needed. I just loved the way their relationship advanced and how they both were so in love, but didn't realize it. To have someone that will standup for you and put you above all else is what movies are made of, but their relationship felt so real. It was inspiring, honestly.
CEO & Executive Assistant/CFO, workplace romance
Possessive, jealous, interfering exes
Marriage of convenience, friends with benefits
Scheming grandma
Luca and Valentina have worked side-by-side for years in a strictly professional sense. But when Luca needs to be rescued from his arranged engagement and Val needs help with her grandma's medical needs, they elope. Their marriage is meant to only last 3 years, which works fine for them since they've been disillusioned by love in the past. But 3 years is a long time to live in close quarters together...
Thoughts
I honestly really love these two together because they're so similar, but somehow heal each other's hurts. I love that Val stands up for what she needs and Luca gives her things she didn't even know she needed. I just loved the way their relationship advanced and how they both were so in love, but didn't realize it. To have someone that will standup for you and put you above all else is what movies are made of, but their relationship felt so real. It was inspiring, honestly.
CEO & Executive Assistant/CFO, workplace romance
Possessive, jealous, interfering exes
Marriage of convenience, friends with benefits
Scheming grandma
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Chronic illness, Death, Infidelity, Dementia, and Abandonment