Legacy Collection, Book 3
Synopsis: Lil Dartley’s life is upside down. Her previously steadfast and predictable sister is marrying an influential billionaire and needs help planning the wedding of the century in less than a month. Years of middle class rebellion have not prepared Lil for handling diplomats or paparazzi.
Jake Walton knows a train wreck when he sees one. Lil was trouble from the first day he met her, but since her sister is marrying his best friend, he has no choice but to help her or this wedding will be in the news for all the wrong reasons. Teaching Lil how to fit into high society would be a whole lot easier if she didn’t drive him insane both in and out of the bedroom.
Review: I had not tried the previous volumes of the series but it’s true that I was curious to find out more since I heard about the novels. Well, I realize that it might probably be interesting to read the other volumes in the series to learn more about the characters and their stories, but that does not really pose any problems and I had a great time with this novel.
Lil is a very talented young woman, and she continually attracts disasters even if she tries to do her best not to. But now that she has a little 6 months old girl, she is determined to become the mother she should be and correct her mistakes. However, nothing goes as planned. Oh no, because she answers an interview about her sister and her future billionaire husband without realizing it will cause widespread disruption. Determined to prohibit the passage on TV, and assisted by Jake, the right arm of Dominic (the husband), she goes to outstrip all. Yet Lil is very far from happy to see this man, a man she fell under the spell earlier and who has explained that he wanted nothing from her. Yet an history will slowly develop between them, even if nothing is ever simple, and that the two are not very good at that.
It was very interesting to see the differences between Lil and Jake. They are diametrically opposed, oh yes! Lil is a walking disaster! But she also has a heart of gold and does everything to protect the people she loves. She is sweet, hoping to find a man she can love and who would love her as much in return. Building a family and live happily ever after. But that’s not really what Jake asked her. Oh man … He always used to control everything and Lil does not belong to that. She is far from the woman he dreamed of having yet something draws him to her. Alas, while Lil is afraid of commitment and to be thrown away thereafter, Jake does not reassure her all over their meetings and while he is usually gifted and mastered, he will make some great errors with our heroine. And I really understood Lil and her anger in some moments! But we must still rely on the presence of the little baby that was quite touching and it was cute to see how the two were still there for her.
I loved seeing their relationship, to see how Lil and Jake tried to manage everything happening. We also meet the sister of the young woman and her husband and it’s true that everything made ​​me want to discover their history which I think is quite funny as it is about kidnapping. By cons it is true that I was quite surprised at the end of the novel because for once I think the author wanted to go too fast with romance and I think it would have been better to keep everything simpler, but that’s just my opinion.
In any case it was an enjoyable read, a good romance and I think I will try something else from the author when I get the chance.
Tracy Terry
Whilst I haven’t read anything by this author I have heard good things about her. Alas not a book that appeals to me, if I decide to try her out I think it will have to be with another of her novels.
Melliane
It was fun, I was curious to discover this one.
Brandi Breathes Books
Their relationship sounds like one that I would enjoy reading about as well
kindlemom1
This sounds like a great story without being too unrealistic to boot! Can’t beat that!
Melliane
yes it was sweet
Carmel @ Rabid Reads
I love how you have no shame about started series’ mid-installment, Melliane! I’m too OCD to do that without an author’s assurance that it’s do-able. Strong relationships & romantic elements are definitely key in this genre, so kudos to Cardello for pulling off both!
Melliane
lol you know me, I continue to do that because I’m curious. With romances, it’s usually ok. I’m trying not to do that with UF or else.
Jenny @ Supernatural Snark
This definitely sounds like a fun romance! I’m always onboard for an opposites attract setup, and I’m already rooting for Lil. I can’t not root for someone who attracts all kinds of disasters:)
Melliane
I always love this kind of heroine.
Lily
LOL Melliane your such a badass book reader 😉 Starting a series midway through …badass 😉 LOL! I actually remember reading the first book in this series, maid for the billionaire? Something like that. Anyways, it was quite enjoyable and I imagine it most have been something along the same lines as this one. Great review Melliane 🙂
Melliane
LOL I know… I keep doing that. Ah yes maybe you’re right!
Ruth
Thank you for taking the time to read my book! I had a lot of fun writing Lil & Jake’s story. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts with your followers! xx Ruthie
Melliane
It was a pleasure, I had a great time with the book and I’m curious to read the others now!
kimbacaffeinate
You are so brave jumping in here and there on a series! This sounds good and I am glad you liked the author.
Braine Talk Supe
Diametrically opposed, oh I love this!
Anyway, I love opposites attract tropes too! The cat and mouse game/chase neveer fails to make me swoon!
Melliane
me too, it’s fun to read
blodeuedd
Sounds fun I guess
Horrid cover though
LilyElement
Haven’t heard of this author before 🙂
Sarah @ One Curvy Blogger
Who of us haven’t dreamed of being swept off our feet by a handsome rich guy? Sounds good. Now Go read the first two books! Hehe
Melliane
LOL true! Still waiting for that
Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum
Sounds like a good story line, but unfortunately not quite my genre. Why can’t spec fic have more of these kinds of romantic plots? I guess it’s PNR for me 😛
Stephanie Faris
It was always interesting in romance to see opposite personalities thrown together like that. The title’s a little direct, but catchy!
Melliane
that’s true, maybe why they changed it in French
Kirsty-Marie
Sounds like a soap opera move there, with her answering an interview and not knowing it’ll get out so far, drama drama, but I love some drama. 😉