Today I’m thrilled to say it’s my turn on The Italian Job by Kathryn Freeman blog tour. Thanks to Rachel’s Random Resources, One More Chapter and NetGalley for my copy of the book.
Dream job. Dream house. Fake fiancé.
A year in a gorgeous Italian castle…
When Anna Roberts’ life implodes, an online search leads her to an ad for the ultimate dream job – management of a gorgeous castle on the shores of Lake Como, accommodation included. The only catch? Anna can’t do it alone…
…With the last man on earth she’d choose!
The castle owners will only accept a couple as caretakers, which means Anna needs a man on her arm at the interview. Enter her neighbour, Jake Tucker. Though Anna and Jake have never seen eye-to-eye, Jake’s had a rough few years and an escape to Italy sounds ideal. Yet, when they get the job and jet off, Anna and Jake face an unexpected challenge. Pretending to be a couple is difficult … but pretending the tension simmering between them doesn’t exist is quickly proving impossible!
I only realised this book was part of a series after I had read it. It didn’t affect my enjoyment of the book at all. It was such a fun, escapist read.
Anna Roberts has just found the answer to all her problems…well almost. A job working in a beautiful Italian castle on Lake Como. All she needs is a man to come with her to fill the job description of a couple for both Housekeeper and maintenence duties.
She decides to invite her next door neighbour, Jake Tucker. He is the most exasperating man she has ever met, but it won’t be that hard to pretend…Will it? Jake himself has major reasons to want a fresh start, but he doesn’t yet realise how hard a fake relationship is going to be, at all!
These two are in for more of a rocky road than they expect and it was great to be witness to it all! The setting is perfect and one I would love to go to myself. It’s the perfect backdrop for Anna and Jake’s dance. Such a romantic place to be, especially with your fake ‘fiancé’ I say. They both still want to do the best they can, even though they have struggled for their own reasons.
They are great characters, both flawed which makes them even more so believable. I loved getting to know them,and as the story developed really hoped they could overcome everything and get together. Such a good book, there’s not too much of anything, the balance is perfect.
A book with romance, passion and adventure. This adds up to a beautifully written romance that I didn’t want to end.
Purchase Links
Link UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09RFF6X5Q
Link US https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09RFF6X5Q
Author Bio
For as long as I can remember, I’ve always wanted to write a book. It may have had something to do with my obsession with reading romance. Real life interfered and I headed off in a different direction – into the world of science, becoming a pharmacist before joining the pharmaceutical industry. I did end up writing, but it was about disease and medicines. Decades later, I’m finally doing what I always wanted to do.
With a husband who asks every Valentine’s Day whether he has to buy a card (yes, he does), all the romance in my life is in my head. Then again, his unstinting support of my career change proves love isn’t always about hearts and flowers – and heroes come in many disguises.
Social Media Links
Website http://kathrynfreeman.co.uk
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