Will their fake relationship…
inflame their families' feud?
Fashion designer Mia Serenghetti desperately needs a date
for the biggest gala of the season. Her only option? The smoldering tech
hotshot Damian Musil -- whose family is the Serenghettis' greatest rival in the
construction business back home. When the unexpected heat between them proves
anything but make-believe, will they risk reputation and family to explore
their intense connection? Falling for Mr. Wrong has never been so dangerous…nor
felt so right.
Fun enemies to lovers story. Mia needs a date for the
Ruby Ball. The man she had been dating just got married to someone else. Then Mia
mistakes a man at a costume ball for her second choice and discovers that she
laid a lip-lock on Damian Musil. She and Damian grew up in the same town, and
their families are business rivals, so she's shocked when Damian suggests that
he be her date.
Though Mia doesn't know it, Damian has been attracted to
her for a long time. This event provides the opportunity he needs to get closer
to her. Mia is wary, well aware of the animosity her family holds for his. But
Damian has an ace up his sleeve to tip the balance his way. Mia soon finds
herself embroiled in a fake relationship that becomes all too real.
I enjoyed the development of the relationship between Damian
and Mia. At first, it was just the ball, then Damian needed her for a business
outing. It doesn't take long for them to realize that they actually liked each
other, in addition to the attraction that burned between them. I liked seeing
them spend time together and build a friendship before taking the next step. The
more time they spend together, the deeper their feelings grow, though neither
admits it. For Mia, the animosity between the two families is a significant
obstacle. Things go quite well between them until a recent purchase by Damian's
company impacts Mia's family. I ached for both of them, as Mia felt betrayed
and Damian was just confused. I loved the advice Damian got from his dad and
what he did to make things right. The epilogue was great.
The family dynamics in the book were interesting. Mia's
brothers Cole and Jordan irritated me with their attitudes toward Damian. I
loved the scene at the beginning where he backed up Mia with her family. It was
fun to see him refused to get riled no matter what they said. I also liked
Mia's encounter with Damian's father and brother. Though I haven't read the
other books in the series (yet), there was enough background dropped in through
the book that I wasn't lost.
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