Jennifer Hayward

The Italian's Deal for I Do by Jennifer Hayward consists of a world that is built on secrets and lies.
Rocco is used to getting everything he wants. He relishes on having control. After his grandfather dies, Rocco begins to realize things are not as they seem. Rocco feels blindsided to discover that in order to maintain control of the company he has worked to make prosperous he must change his public image. In other words he must settle down. He believes he has found the perfect candidate when he discovers another secret his late grandfather had been keeping. Former supermodel Olivia has been hiding out with the help of his grandfather. Rocco blackmails Olivia. Along the way they end up falling in love. Received a copy of this book for an honest review. This is a story about discovering what's most important and living up to your dreams.… (más)

Tempted by Her Billionaire Boss
3 Stars

When his regular PA goes on maternity leave, billionaire CEO Harrison Grant reluctantly takes on his brother's assistant, Francesca Masseria, even though she is proving to be an alluring distraction. Frankie is mortified when she accidentally has her new boss cuffed by security, and is eager to make up for her mistake even though her methods aren't exactly in the job description.

While the office-romance trope is a favorite of mine and the underlying premise of this story is very appealing, the convoluted prose makes it difficult to wade through an otherwise charming romance.

Harrison and Francesca are both engaging characters and they have wonderful chemistry. He is dark, brooding and self-absorbed, but also loyal and intelligent enough to acknowledge his own shortcomings. Frankie is sweet, caring and honest. She stands up to Harrison when he needs it and ultimately brings out the best in him.

Unfortunately, the story is undermined by the problematic writing, which starts off with one of the most incomprehensible sentences that I've ever encountered. Thankfully, the writing does improve as the book progresses and it is entertaining overall.
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