Review: "Absence makes the crotch grow fonder." - Just one of the many hightable quotes you have to look forward to.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 21, 2014
Two pages in to Tawna Fenske’s Fiancée for Hire and I could already tell it was going to be a good book. It takes a special kind of story to draw you in such a short span of time, but protagonist Kelli Landers had me in stitches from the second she shot down a would-be suitor with little tact but plenty of dramatic flair. Kelli comes across as a ball-busting, no-nonsense type of gal with absolutely no filter between her brain and her mouth, which is the antithesis of the quiet, demure woman MacArthur Patton expects when Kelli is recruited as his fake fiancée. While I loved getting to know Mac, Kelli's personality is so vibrant and energetic that I eagerly anticipated what she was thinking or saying at any given moment. This is one of the few books where I've liked the heroine more than the hero, which is a credit to Tawna Fenske for creating a strong, independent heroine whose likability is independent of her relationship with the hero.Kelli's crush on her best friend’s brother, Mac, has been unrequited for years, partly because he was oblivious to her attentions and partly because he prefers to distance himself from forming emotional attachments. When the two are paired together, however, their explosive chemistry and effortless rapport make it obvious that the two self-proclaimed commitment-phobes have a certain weakness for each other. While Mac and Kelly both have commanding personalities – Mac's presence is more of the quiet and reserved kind, whereas Kelli is outspoken and forward – their characters also have an underlining vulnerability that had me, as a reader, more invested in the outcome of their journey. Whether they were joking around with each other or lost in the throes of passion, Mac and Kelly shared an undeniable connection that is the heart of the narrative.I started Fiancée for Hire late at night, planning on reading only a few chapters before calling it a night. The next thing I knew, I was halfway through the book, after having given up the prospect of sleep because a steady stream of laughter ensured I was wide awake and alert. After reading and enjoying the first book in Tawna Fenske’s Front and Center series, Marine for Hire, I was eager to read Mac and Kelli’s story (which had been introduced as a possibility) and I must say that Fiancée for Hire didn’t disappoint. To put it quite simply, Fiancée for Hire is a fun read and I can say one thing for certain – I will never think about cat testicles the same way again.*Complimentary copy provided by publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.