Will her deepest secrets be exposed? A midnight kiss with her nemesis is only the beginning… Nelle Lassen can’t believe she fell into the arms of the infamous Grayson Monk–and enjoyed it! And when the masks come off, the bitter war between their families seems to mean nothing to him. When he offers a much-needed boost to her career, Nelle’s suspicious but accepts. Is he using her as a fake … Is he using her as a fake girlfriend? How outrageous! And how very, very tempting…
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Nelle is starting anew after having to leave her old job on sour terms and is focused on rebuilding her career so when and how she meets Grayson is a shock to her and not a pleasant one due to their fathers past. The friction and attraction between the two is fantastic and you can see how Nelle battles herself in regards to how she is falling for Grayson as well as how Greyson is torn between doing what he is expected of him versus wanting to have Nelle. There are some great twists, laughs, interesting characters and story that has you turning the page to see how it will all pan out for Nelle and Grayson… and you will love the ending!!
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New author for me and i really enjoyed the read. Nelle meets Grayson at a masquerade ball and as part of her job has to go ask him for a donation. Grayson’s father was responsible for the destruction of her fathers career according to Nelle’s father and while she despises his father, she is mature enough not to let it interfere with her relationship with Grayson or her work. Grayson believes his father is innocent in the accusations made by Nelle’s father, but when the media forces Nelle to be his girlfriend to aid in his political career, they become friends and much more. There are some unexpected twists and surprises in store for Grayson, Great plot, great character building and discovery and I loved Grayson’s sister. Awesome read.
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This is my first book by this author and I enjoyed the story so much, I added some more to my list to read by her. This has a Cinderella mixed with Romeo and Juliet-type vibe but with differences and its own spin. I couldn’t put it down.
What a steamy tale of unexpected love, family drama with a Cinderella theme
Nelle and Grayson meet at a masquerade where the lure of not knowing who the other is increases the magic of the moment. Until midnight strikes and Nelle discovers her masked Prince Charming is none other than the son of the man who destroyed her father’s career. The photos of their steamy kiss and Nelle running away minus her mask, sets the stage for Grayson’s start of his political career. To save her job, Nelle shows up at Grayson office looking for a donation for her charity. Grayson will introduce Nelle to his wealthy friends, if she will be his plus one at an exclusive fundraiser. What follows are some steamy pages, but will family mishaps and interventions ruin everything between the two? You have to read to find out and will read the book in one sitting, it is just that good.
I think this is the first I’ve read from this author, and it definitely won’t be the last. I found it to be an easy read that quickly captivated with Nelle and Grayson’s story. I had fun with the Romeo and Juliet and Cinderella comparisons. The story referenced elements of those classics while remaining wholly distinct from them. I loved Nelle and her desire to reinvent herself as someone stronger and braver than she’d been. My heart hurt for Grayson and the family expectations he was caught in the middle of. I really liked the way the book comes full circle and deals with the ghosts of the past. I’m curious to see what the author has in store next.
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This is a new Author to me. I enjoyed reading Nelle Lassen and Grayson Monk’s story of families that dislike each other. This couple will have a lot to overcome before they get a happy ending. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I really like stories that take on the role of how chemistry between a couple of lovers can impact an ongoing family rivalry that exists outside of their match. This one did not disappoint.
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Two people from rival families finds a connection while in masks and something more develops between them despite their family enmity. I voluntarily received this book for an honest review.
Despite Cinderella being in the title, this book is only loosely related to the fairytale. However, this was a wonderful story and a heartmelting romance. I loved seeing things from Nelle and Grayson’s points of view. There were definitely some steamy parts, but this story also took time for a lot of serious issues and character development.
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Fantastic Book…
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This is the first story I’ve read by Susannah Erwin and wow it’s simply
Sweet and sassy and oozes charm.
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Romeo and Juliet at a Masquerade
I read a lot of romance, but I had read nothing by this author before. I was first drawn by the fairy tale theme in the title. It really wasn’t quite *that* Cinderella inspired, but the enemies-to-lovers theme with a deep family backstory was certainly reminiscent of Romeo and Juliet in places. It was fun, too, that the author set this in San Francisco. The opening scene with the Ferry Building… I’ve been there, though it’s been a long time. But it’s fun when an author uses a setting that you actually know! By the way, I love the idea of having a masquerade ball in a contemporary romance. I am a massive fan of Regency romance, and a masquerade ball is often used in those romances but not quite so much in contemporary ones. Fun stuff! The characters are well drawn. I thought the heroine was strong and resilient, forging a new life for herself in a new place with a new job and facing a difficult past while still being true to herself and getting the job done. I’m not a particular fan of the billionaire romance genre, but I found the hero to be quite sympathetic because of his complicated family dynamics and his conflicted feelings toward the heroine. All in all, I thought this was a very pleasant romance read.
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Entertaining. Loved the theme that we are the protagonists of our own stories. This plays into the reason for enemies-to-lovers, and how Nelle and Grayson resolved their differences. Great character development.
I’m looking forward to the rest of the series!
I really liked the masquerade portion of the story. It gave off a mysterious vibe which turned with a twist upon her discovery. I liked the play out of the story. I really liked how the author built the intensity of the story. I enjoyed reading this book.
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3.5 Stars
The story line and character work were good. The book had a fairly smooth flow to it. This was an entertaining read and I look forward to more from this author.
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