Put A Ring On It, Book 1
Synopsis: Rock bottom has never felt so good.
At least, that’s what I tell myself when I bargain with the enemy and score a renovation for my hair salon.
The enemy? Nick Stamos, my best friend’s older brother.
He’s got a body and face the Greek gods would envy but his personality needs a major overhaul.
He’s surly.
A rule-follower.
Did I mention he’s seen me naked?I may have crushed on him for years, but the only place I want Nick swinging his hammer nowadays is at my salon.
Except, he needs something in return. . .
A fake girlfriend.
And I’m just reckless enough to say yes.
Review: I discovered Maria Luis with another one of her series with which I am having a good time. So when I saw that she was releasing the first volume of a brand new one, I admit that I jumped on it! I was really curious to find out what she was going to offer us!
If I had a little trouble getting into the story regarding the writing style at first, I quickly got attached to the characters and it was easy after that to get caught up in the story!
Mina has a dream in life and that’s to open her hair salon. But here, the worker she hired left with her money. She has only one choice left and that is to go see her best friend’s brother, the one she has always loved and who is her nemesis, the one who is driving her crazy. It is also the one who has a renovation company. Yet she didn’t expect him to offer her in return to be his fake best girlfriend! And even less to fall back under his spell. But here it is, Nick is a fervent romantic and is looking for the love of his life… As for Mina? Well, it’s not in her plans.
I really liked these two characters. They are both touching and I must admit that I have easily become attached to Mina. She hides many injuries that are difficult to overcome and we hope that she will succeed. And how can I resist the framework that the author set up with Greek characters, who have their culture at heart and I loved all the touches of language! And then there’s Effie, Nick’s sister and Mina’s best friend, and her wife, and I also really enjoyed discovering them! Effie is a great person!
It was a good discovery and I am curious to discover Dom’s story now.
Sophia Rose
Glad it got better after you were able to get used to the writing style. Fake dates are fun ones.
Melliane
yes it was a nice one
Tracy Terry
It always a plus when you enjoy characters to this degree, I’m glad you found these to be to your liking.
Melliane
I agree with you
Heidi
I am glad you stuck with this and it ended up being a win in the end.
Melliane
thanks
blodeuedd
Ohhh yes please
Carole Rae
Looks like you found a good one
Anne
The fake girlfriend / boyfriend is a favorite trope of mine. I’m happy it was nice for you. Anne – Books of My Heart
Melliane
yes it’s always fun
Lindsi
I love it when characters pretend to date and end up falling in love! It’s one of my favorite tropes. Hate-to-love is a good one, too. I also like a surly rule-follower. 😉 I’m glad this one improved for you after a bit!
Lindsi @ Do You Dog-ear?
Melliane
Me too
Mary Kirkland
I like the whole fake girlfriend/fiance thing in books. Makes for an interesting ride when they fall for each other.
Melliane
true
Carole @ Carole's Random Life in Books
I am glad this one ended up working out for you. The characters sound great!
Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum
Glad to hear the characters worked for you, even if the writing style was tough to get into at times.
Melanie Simmons
I’m not familiar with this author, but this sounds interesting. Great review.
herding cats
Oh oh oh. That’s my favorite trope! on the list it goes 🙂