Review: Quick and fun read.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 15, 2014
This book was given to me as an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for my honest opinion. Normally I don’t do Novella’s because I don’t believe there is enough time to connect with the characters and make the story believable. With that being said I was mildly surprised with this book and didn’t feel disappointed when I read the last page.So what happens when you have to show up at your best friend’s wedding where you ex and mother will be expecting to meet you latest boyfriend. The elusive Charlie that you have talked about but no one except your best friend, the bride, has seen. Reality check, Charlie is a character Beth Bradley has drawn upon over the awkward years of her life. Only problem, he doesn’t exist. Enter Alex Tanner, the CIA agent who needs a cover story to infiltrate the wedding.When Beth comes upon him after he has broken into her ex-boyfriends car an idea pops into her head. He can pretend to be Charlie, meet her mother and ex then disappear on business. Alex must decide to go ahead with her plan or have her contact the police and potentially blow the case he is working on. Problem solved for both. She has the elusive boyfriend and he has the cover he needed. Only for Alex he has not intent of making the greetings and heading on his way.So what would you do when a totally hot guy decides to change the game? Is he a car thief, or are his plans more ominous, and why would Beth trust a total stranger?  When her life is suddenly threatened she finds she only feels safe when Alex is with her. The story takes place over the course of the weekend and while the two may fall in love the writer does a good job making it believable. While in most cases love blooms over time, drastic events can speed up the process. I really enjoyed this book; it was an easy read and would recommend it to anyone who is looking to get lost for a day.