Thursday, June 27, 2019

Suddenly Required: Bride by Jo Noelle {Review}

Suddenly Required: Bride by Jo Noelle
Kindle Edition, 224 pages
Published May 18th 2019 by Little Box Press LLC 
Source: Kindle Unlimited
 https://amzn.to/2YadcFj    https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45020341-suddenly-required
He never expected to fall for his nemesis. She never expected to arrange her divorce before her marriage. Yet, it might be the best thing that ever happened.

Kai Stuart hadn’t expected his marital status—lack of marriage to be exact—to be the deal-breaker that stood between him and buying a multi-million dollar luxury property in Italy at bargain prices, but it was. A short-term contract for marriage to someone he has no chance of falling for is exactly what he needs.

Remi Stein wonders if a marriage contract could be the answer for her current problem, too. She would net a few hundred thousand from the arrangement, giving her non-profit business a cash infusion it desperately needs. They can call a truce for six months, then they’ll happily part ways, getting what they each want. Luckily there’s no expectation of love.

Will their pre-arranged divorce survive spending time in close quarters, traveling the world, and sharing starry nights at a villa on Lake Como? Find out in this enemies-to-lovers romance novel.

*Stand-alone novel

My Review: 5 Stars

I'm a fan of marriages of convenience and this one was fun and fresh with some interesting twists. Kai and Remi grew up very competitive and were nemeses, but as they reconnected at their 10 year high school reunion, they both realized that maybe they've grown up and can admire each other's accomplishments and strengths.

What was interesting with this story is that both Kai and Remi had a reason to marry. They mutually benefited from their arrangement. I loved their relationship--how they were able to laugh, tease, play, work, and support each other, especially when their plans go slightly awry, leaving them with an undeniable romantic connection and a baby alpaca. 

These characters are extremely fun and the settings (three different locations around the globe) are utterly charming. I have some new places to add to my bucket list, hah! But of course, my favorite was the chemistry oozing off the pages. It's been said that the closest emotion to love is hate and it sure proves true in this case. This one charmed it's way straight into the deepest crevices of my heart.

Content: mild, swoony romance

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