🔖 REVIEW 🔖 How the Italian Claimed Her by Jennifer Hayward

How the Italian Claimed Her by Jennifer Hayward

Release Date: September 26, 2023

Pages: 197

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

The Italian wants her…between his billion-dollar sheets in this passionate opposites-attract romance from Jennifer Hayward.

He always puts business first…
then it’s mixed with pleasure!

After taking the reins of his family’s legendary but failing fashion house, CEO Cristiano Vitale vows to restore its legacy. To do that he needs the face of the brand, supermodel Jensen Davis, to do her job. Only she’s committed to living up to her headline-hitting reputation.

Jensen doesn’t want to jeopardize Cristiano’s company, but courting scandal distracts from her mother’s self-destructive spiral. So, lying low at his Lake Como estate, she’s caught between her familial duty…and how much she wants the dangerously sexy Italian to claim her!

From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.

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My Review:

Hayward delivers a sizzling and passionate romance between a billionaire CEO and a supermodel in How the Italian Claimed Her. This opposites-attract romance is about second chances and new beginnings that will leave you rooting for the characters until the very end.

As the CEO of Francesco Vitale, the legendary Italian fashion house, Christiano Vitale has worked really hard to rebuild his family’s legacy. By bringing his grandfather’s fashion house to new consumers, Christiano is hoping to do that by hiring one of the most influential supermodels around. But hiring Jensen Davis as the face of his brand has only brought the wrong attention to the company. With just weeks out from the launch of the most important collection in Francesco Vitale’s history, Christiano is taking it upon himself to get Jensen to take the job seriously or fire her before it’s too late. Yet, he wasn’t expecting to feel so strongly for Jensen or the need to protect her at all costs. Until she doesn’t show up when he needs her the most that Christiano begins to question his feelings for Jensen.

Having grown up in front of cameras ready to capture every moment of her life, Jensen Davids, is used to being talked about. With a legendary last name of her own, means that it’s hard to do anything without the tabloids finding out about it. But her sisters and her have managed to start careers of their own without their mother’s approval. Yet, no matter how much distance Jensen puts between them, her mom keeps bringing her back into her old life. As the face of Francesco Vitale, Jensen has been hired to be part of the upcoming launch, but it’s her busy schedule that has her tired and overwhelmed. It doesn’t help that her mom’s recent actions could jeopardize the job that Jensen worked really hard to get.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading How the Italian Claimed Her, the story was well-written and the chemistry between the characters was magnetic. Both of the characters have been through so much, they are ready to start fresh but not before overcoming some obstacles getting thrown their way. I loved the different settings in the story and that it takes place in the fashion world. I would highly recommend checking out the story and any other by the author, you won’t regret it! :)

***I received an advanced copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own.***

My Rating: 4.5/5

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🔖 BLOG TOUR 🔖 Unforgiving Queen by Eva Winners {REVIEW}

Unforgiving Queen by Eva Winners

Release Date: September 14, 2023

Series: Stolen Empire #2

Pages: 392

Genres: Romance, Contemporary, Mafia

A harmless kiss led to a fairy tale. Or so I thought. But unlike the happily-ever-

afters you read about, my tale didn’t end with a wedding gown and roses.

My fairy tale turned into a heartbreak. Inked in pain and sealed in tears.

It almost cost me my life. And my family.

He moved on as if nothing ever happened, while I was left to pick up the pieces.

Now, he’s back and he wants me.

To him, I’m a pawn to be used. Leverage. But I’m no longer his. I’m his brother’s betrothed.

Stuck between two brothers, the push and pull unbearable. One wants me, the other needs me. But the Leone brothers will learn that this queen won’t be a pawn.

To me, they are both men deserving of pain and poison.

My family thinks I’ll accept my fate.

Well, I plan to fight it.

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My Review:

Unforgiving Queen by Eva Winners takes us through a much more twisted and darker romance. Be prepare to dive back into the world where loyalties will get tested and explosive secrets will be revealed.

The story picks up right where it left off in Bitter Prince, after the discovery of a major secret Amon decides to distance himself from Reina. Thinking that with time they can both move on, Amon attends an event with someone whose family has strong connections. He wasn’t expecting to kiss her with Reina witnessing their interaction from afar. The heartbroken look on her face completely devastates him and as she rushes out, he is horrified to see her get hit by a car. That’s when his world turns upside down again. He knows that he should stay away during her recovery, but he can’t.

A part of him still loves her no matter what. With everyone in the underworld wanting to go after Reina, Amon has to be extra careful and protect her at all costs. There is only one way for her to truly be safe and that is through marriage, so when it’s announced that she will be marrying his brother, Amon vows to stop the wedding and finally make Reina his queen. Only there are forces ready to stop them from being together and he has to be ready before it’s too late.

The Stolen Empire Trilogy just keeps getting better, there are lots of shocking twists and turns that had me at the edge of my seat. The chemistry between Amon and Reina is sizzling! We get to see them grow as well and Reina starts to finally see the world behind her dad’s empire. She refuses to be a pawn in the game and starts to fight back. She’s been through so much already so when they find out the hidden truth that was kept from them, it gives her even more reasons to fight for the love of her life. She is ready to be Amon’s queen and claim him as hers. But as just they thought that they were safe, another obstacle gets thrown their way. Although we are left with another cliffhanger, I cannot wait to read what happens next. The epic conclusion is coming! :)

***I received an advanced copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own.***

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MEET EVA WINNERS:

Eva Winners released her first novel Second Chance At Love in 2020 and has been writing feverishly ever since. She writes about everlasting romance for every century focusing on characters emotional development and always guarantees an HEA.

She loves yoga, wine and her kiddos. In her spare time, she seeks adventures either hiking through trails, yoga or exploring the beaches.

Writing books has always been her passion and she brings real life to the forefront in everything she writes about.

Deeply passionate characters and stories will draw you in and you'll never want to leave.

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🔖 BLOG TOUR 🔖 Unforgettable by Michelle Heard and Tayla Louise {REVIEW}

Unforgettable by Michelle Heard and Tayla Louise

Release Date: September 18, 2023

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

From USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author Michelle Heard and debut author Tayla Louise comes a new STANDALONE, full-length CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE novel.

Life has taught me I’m forgettable, unless someone needs something from me. While things are going great, people forget I exist, but the second hell breaks loose, my number is the one they call.

It sucks.

Just once, I’d like to be a priority in someone’s life. I’d like to be taken into consideration. I want my voice to be heard.
But that’s never going to happen.
I’m the forgettable one. Always have been. Always will be.

Wanting to feel like I’m a priority for one night, I take matters into my own hands and book a date through The Perfect Gentleman’s service. I figure if I’m going to pay for the date, the guy will be forced to give me the attention I’ve always craved.
I’m not going to lie, I almost cancel the date a hundred times, but gathering my courage, I head to the restaurant to meet Mr. Perfect.
Mr. Perfect turns out to be PERFECT in the looks department. His blue eyes are seductive and playful, luring me in like a moth to a flame, and the dominance radiating from him actually makes me feel safe.

Little do I know my entire life is about to be turned upside down.

WARNING: 18+ only. Please read responsibly. THIS NOVEL CONTAINS TRIGGERING CONTENT.

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My Review:

Heard and Louise deliver a relatable and gripping romance in Unforgettable. It will pull at your heartstrings and never let go. A must-read!

For twenty-five-year old, Lillian Harrison, having grown up in the world of privilege didn’t always make her life easy. After all, when her family is all about law and she is the one all about art, it can make things difficult when it comes to how they interact with each other. All her life Lillian has felt invisible and forgettable from everyone around her, including her family and friends. For once in her life she wants to be seen and heard, so when she overhears about The Perfect Gentleman, she wants to give it a try. Hire someone to be the perfect gentleman with her and to be the perfect date for her friend’s birthday party. What soon starts as a paid date, it becomes to much more when she gets to know Callan Wright more. He is everything she’s ever wanted, but Lillian is afraid that her feelings for him are not mutual. It’s up to her to end things before it’s too late.

As CEO of The Perfect Gentleman, thirty-two-year old Callan Wright, has managed to achieve tremendous success and wealth at a young age. His status has made him one the most eligible bachelors of Billionaire’s Row, which often comes with the wrong attention. While some people might want him for his wealth, others judge him for being part of world of “new money.” But Callan doesn’t care about what others think of him, only those he is closest to the most. Which would have included a very special person in his life, but that person was taken away too soon and Callan has been dealing with the loss ever since.

That is until he bumps into a beautiful stranger at a coffee shop that his life starts to take a different turn. It’s fait when they are brought together again, this time through his own company. Escorting Lillian Harrison to a birthday party should have been an easy job, but when they get dinner to start to get to know each other, Callan can sense an undeniable attraction between them. There is something about Lillian that keeps pulling them together and he will not stop until he can convince her that they are meant to be together.

I throughly enjoyed reading Unforgettable, the story truly sucks you in from beginning to end. There are trigger warnings for a reason, so be mindful when reading the beginning of the story. I found myself completely connecting with both of the characters so the story felt a lot more emotional for me. We have two characters who have suffered in different ways, but at the end they are able to lean on each other as they go through a series of obstacles together. There is a lot of growth coming from Lillian and we get to see her truly start controlling her own life/future. Their chemistry is magnetic and be ready for those steamy scenes as well! I absolutely loved the ending and I cannot recommend it enough. I can’t wait to read more from the authors in the future! :)

***I received an advanced copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own.***

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About the Michelle:

Michelle Heard is a Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling Author who loves creating stories her readers can get lost in. She resides in South Africa with her son where she's always planning her next book to write, and trip to take. 

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About Tayla

Tayla Louise is writing her debut contemporary romance with her MIL Michelle Heard. She lives in South Africa with her fiancé, Sheldon, and their furbabies. 

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