How did I get here?I had no intention of breaking up with my husband during our last night in Albuquerque, but maybe things do happen for a reason.I’ve been fed up with him for a long time, and our attempt at fixing everything wrong in our relationship backfired. When Brad storms out of the restaurant where we’re having dinner and leaves me alone, I don’t feel desperate…and I’m certainly not … certainly not sorry.
In fact, in a matter of weeks I find my mojo again.
As I begin to move on, I can’t help but notice the man who was there for me during my darkest hour.
Esteban Garcia is the dashing hero who looks like he came straight out of a fairy tale, and I can appreciate it…even though I’m no damsel in distress.
With his dazzling smile, bright green eyes and golden skin, he’s a brand of gorgeous I’m not used to, and mysterious enough to drive me crazy with thoughts of him.
I wouldn’t be surprised to find out I’ve somehow been enchanted by him . . . or maybe he was my fate all along.
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I’ll admit that it has been a while since I have read this book, but I can still remember how it made me feel. And those are the best books. I can remember scrolling through Facebook when Hilaria posted on a book/author page promoting this book. I downloaded it and jumped right in – finishing it in one night.
Ines is on vacation with her husband when she decides enough is enough. She wasn’t planning on ending their marriage in the middle of a crowded restaurant but it just sorta happened. Of course her husband blew up on her, and after the manager intervenes, he leaves her stranded in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Esteban, the restaurant manager, helps Ines get an apartment that is owned by his sister. The sister that doesn’t think it is a good idea for him to get involved with Ines. He agrees that Ines needs time to heal and find herself. So he lays low – only seeing Inez a couple times during her first few months in Albuquerque.
During those couple months, Ines deals with her lawyer ex-husband. The divorce is in-progress when she sees Esteban in a new light. Or has she always seen him this way? They decide to take things slow. And deliciously slow it was.
There were so many things I adored about this book, but the characters were my favorite. Ines, while obviously hurt, was never obnoxious about her brand-new start. Her ex was truly a piece of but she didn’t let that bring her down. Esteban was just as wonderful. He really was her prince charming and protector. And when you put them together. . . *fans self*
Like I mentioned earlier, it has been a hot minute since I read this book. Writing this review has me wanting to pick it up again soon. Y’all know how much I love a good slow-burn romance.
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This book was just ok for me. Nothing really stood out as blowing me away. It’s obvious that they have chemistry and after what Ines has been thru, she needs a nice guy like Esteban. Esteban is there for her when she needs him the most. They have a close friendship that soon becomes more. Both characters are great and the book was well written!
Enchanted By You is romantic, a little whimsical, and made me want to visit Albuquerque!
Ines’ marriage problems have just come to a head in the most inconvenient place possible – a restaurant in Albuquerque while on vacation.
When the kind and handsome restaurant owner Esteban comes to Ines’ rescue, she is grateful. Over time a surprising connection and attraction blossoms between the two.
Hilaria Alexander has created an interesting setting with descriptions of the beautiful New Mexico landscape and city. I also found myself interested in where Esteban and Ines’ relationship might go as they grew closer despite her separation having happened so recently.
Overall quick read that was unique and fun!
Thank you to the author for providing an ARC for an honest review.
Enchanted by You by Hilaria Alexander
5++ Stars
Absolutely amazing and then some!! I love the cover! Loved the story!! Kept my interest throughout! Surely hated it to end!
Ines and Esteban~ took place in Albuquerque, New Mexico
were made for one another
Ines husband leaves her New Mexico. She is trying to find herself. Esteban treats her very well. He is charming and a hot guy.
“The notion that he loves me still feels like a foreign concept, a beautiful dream I don’t want to wake up from.”
“This is true, this is real. I’m in love with him and he’s in love with me.”
Highly recommend!!
Saying goodbye to your life as you know it and make drastic changes, would you do it? In Enchanted by You Ines does that very thing, she walks away. I love the journey she makes, and the man she meets. Enchanted by You is a sweet, charming story.
“He looks at me like I’m the most magical, beautiful creature, holding the secret to eternal happiness.”
Ines is a married woman. Once she was happily in love, but over time her husband changed. Not that he was cheating or beating Ines, but there are more ways to kill the love of a woman for a man. And right now, Ines is totally done with the whole situation and decides to start over. Starting over in totally town is unplanned, but it turns out the be decision. Here she meets Esteban, who gives her all the feelings she hadn’t had for a long time.
“I can’t bring myself to spoil the moment. I’m not sure how long we dance, closer to each other than we’ve ever been, constantly stealing glances when not openly staring at one another.”
I love Ines. She’s a brave woman who decides enough is enough, who wants to be happy and acts on it. Could she have handled it differently? I don’t think so, she saw an opening and took it. Her new life is very different, in a city where she doesn’t know a single soul. Luckily there’s Esteban (and his protective sister), who makes it all easier. That Ines falls for Esteban isn’t a surprise. Although he’s a good looking, successful guy, he also happens to be a sweet and kind man. A man looking for the right woman to settle down with.
Like other books by Hilaria Alexander, Enchanted by You is an engaging story with a great leading couple and interesting side-characters. It’s a standalone book and is told solely through the eyes of Ines. I kind of miss the point of view of Esteban, I really want to know what he is thinking from time to time. Okay, obviously I can guess it, but I want to read it, because Esteban is a very intriguing guy. I love Ines and Esteban together, they are an amazing couple who both deserve all the love and happiness.
“His eyes beam in a way I’ve never seen before and the fire in my chest burns with the intensity of my love for him.”
4.5 stars
Enchanted by You was such a nice and sweet read.
Ines and Esteban journey is worth your time you won’t regret to get to know this fabolous fated couple.
Ines,our main character,feels belittled and trapped in an unsatisfying marriage by her husband behaviour.During their vacation in New Mexico our heroine understand that love should always be easy and powerful and it should enrich every lover’s life and heart.She finally tries to explain her thoughts to her husband in order to be happy but things got quickly ugly in a very busy restaurant fortunately there is a man ready to protect and understand her.
Esteban is a very charming and hot man who will definitely melt your hearts.
Hilaria Alexander wrting was so good and captivating it was really easy to fall in love with this story.The setting where it took place was so well depicted and realistic that I now want to add the Albuquerque city to the list of the places I want to see.
Loved this fate filled, love story! Ines is on a new road to healing and finding herself and Esteban is a wonderful supportive hottie that helps Ines with her self discoveries. This is such a happy and wonderful read
Enchanted by You is entertaining and romantic. Ines finds herself starting over in a new place after she comes to the realization that she has the strength to move on from a bad relationship.
Esteban is swoony and protective but he seems to be keeping a bit of a secret and right from the start I want to know what that mystery is!!
This author has a way of making the location and setting of her story come alive. Albuquerque felt like another character in the book that I became invested in and wanted to learn more and more about.
The story is an easy and quick read that kept me interested and flipping pages right from the beginning.
-4.5 Stars!-
Enchanted by You starts off with Ines being on vacation with her husband in Albuquerque and decides to make a drastic change in her life. It’s clear that she hasn’t been treated well and has had enough. That is one of the strongest things in Enchanted by You. Ines realizing she wasn’t being treated as she should be and even though he wasn’t hitting her, there was definitely some abuse.
Ines is such a strong character and I loved her development in Enchanted by You. It was nice to see a strong female character finding her way without a man. Even if Esteban wasn’t that far away, haha. Esteban is a hardworking man, who not only is taking care of his parents’ business but starting his own as well. On top of that he’s really close to his sister!
That’s another favorite aspect of mine. All of the characters in this book, I loved Lupe and even Ines’ neighbor. They made this book even more fun. It was clear from the start that there was an instant connection between Ines and Esteban, but I loved that it was more of a slow burn romance. Ines gave herself time to figure stuff out and how aware she was of having feelings while just getting out of a relationship. Not man books take that in consideration.
The twist at the end wasn’t something I was expecting. I think it made their connection just a bit more special, but it was an unique twist in a love story like this. Enchanted With You is written in a way that makes you keep on reading! I fell in love with these two characters and only wished them the best. I would’ve liked to have had a few chapters from Esteban though! I think htat would’ve made this story extra special and more complete!
ENCHANTED BY YOU is a good depiction of a relationship done right and a relationship that is toxic. The story jolts you from the start as readers experience a taste of the appalling behaviour Ines’ husband subjects her to on a regular basis. He may leave her behind in Albuquerque, but frankly, I was not sorry to see him go.
Enter Esteban Garcia, a man who treats Ines well from the start; there is a strong pull between them that is apparent from the beginning and it shows throughout their relationship. When they are together, they work so well. Their nervousness, giddiness and quiet excitement in being with one another makes for a lovely read. I was happy to be in their company and I was happy for them.
I was a tad frustrated about a few things with the story. Firstly, it took so long for them to get together! At the halfway point it’s been about three months since they met, and the had only spoken to each other a handful of times. Secondly, I felt Esteban’s “secret” created more friction than it did depth to the plot.
Summing up, I’d say there are two stories here: Ines’ journey to find herself after a failed marriage, and the romance between Ines and Esteban. Even dealing with some heavy topics, I think the author has handled them with a light touch that gives readers substance but never gets mired in deep angst. The writing is engaging and there are no loose ends when we reach the end. I liked it!
I have enjoyed every one of Hilaria’s books. They’re sweet, real, and great. Enchanted by You was a nice read. It was a good blend of sweet and romantic. I liked seeing the progression of Ines and Esteban’s relatonship. Reading about them was an incredible journey. Esteban was just amazing. He was the best guy. They were wonderful together. Just completely endearing. I also loved the scenic descriptions of Albuquerque. She described it so beautifully and I so wanted to visit. My heart was happy as I read this story. It was so pleasant. I can’t wait to see what Hilaria has coming next.
Hilaria Alexander has written another wonderful story that will pull you in from the first page. I honestly did not want this book to end because the story of Ines and Esteban is one of destiny, fate, or just in the right place at the right time circumstance that will make your heart pitter-patter all the way through the entire book. And on top of these two great characters, we are introduced to Albuquerque, New Mexico a place added to my must visit list after reading another of Ms. Alexander’s books.