Review: A 'Pretty Woman' style contemporary romance!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 18, 2013
NEVER SAY NEVER, book 2 in the Price of Fame series, by Aimée Duffy is a contemporary romance that plays out similarly to nearly everyone's favorite movie, PRETTY WOMAN. Just as in the movie, our hero simply needs a companion who can play the part of his date, his girlfriend, even his lover. Chloe is NOT a prostitute, but in order for Sander to secure Chloe continuing in her role, he arranges for her to get an interview for her dream job, he pays for new clothes (actually takes her shopping), and arranges a caretaker for her mother so that she's free to attend to his needs - as a companion, of course. Everyone benefits, no one is hurt, Chloe gets what she needs, and Sander doesn't lose face. What neither expects is that with one kiss, everything changes and they both find themselves fighting the electric connection sparking between them - a battle they both fight hard not to lose.Aimée creates an atmosphere of a developing friendship, kindred spirits, and a couple with whom you'll fall in love. I love that she sprinkles her prose with bits of British slang that, although it means looking things up occasionally, lends a London air to the environment of the story that draws you in even deeper. Her characters are full-bodied and charismatic, which is quite amazing considering the modest length of the book.I highly recommend NEVER SAY NEVER by Aimée Duffy to anyone who loves a fairy tale romance that's simple yet complicated, subtle yet explosive, and that will have you urging the hero and heroine to stop fighting what is inevitable and just go for it - to NEVER SAY NEVER - and pursue their happily-ever-after.***eARC provided by author in exchange for an honest and unscripted review.