For a French soccer icon, and a gifted artist, a fake engagement is the perfect solution for their current dilemmas. But when last summer’s fling slips from lust to love, their pretend relationship becomes too hot to handle.
Gabriel DuVernay is heir to one of the oldest wineries in France, but his passion is playing soccer, not tending vines. When he signs a multi-million dollar deal with the … When he signs a multi-million dollar deal with the Los Angeles Galaxy, he’s able to postpone his unwelcome family duties and reunite with the striking redhead he can’t forget.
Last summer, artist Dylan McNeill’s life on her family’s Southern California horse-breeding ranch was thrown into chaos and she escaped to Paris. One electrifying night with a gorgeous playboy athlete helped her forget her problems. She’s never forgotten Gabriel, but aspiring artists trying to break into the elite art world don’t have time for romance.
When Gabriel suffers a career-shattering injury, he needs to buy some time to figure out how to remain in America and choose his own future. A fictitious engagement seems like the simple answer until living at Pacific Vista Ranch and pretending to be in love starts to feel real.
Can last year’s one night stand and this year’s fake engagement turn into true love forever?
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Dylan and Gabriel tell a great love story. He loses his livelihood and she steps in to help. Who wouldnt fall for his charm.
I loved Dylan and Gabriel’s story! It was super cute and romantic. I think it’s cute how they actually ended up meeting originally in Paris and then found each other again a year later. I was hoping for more details to occur about their future. But overall, good book!!
Last summer, artist Dylan McNeill broke free from her shyness and had a one-night stand with soccer superstar Gabriel DuVernay. It was the best night of her life and Gabriel stole a piece of her heart. He signs a huge deal to play soccer in L.A. and they reconnect. The chemistry between them is off the charts but neither of them foresees their circumstances when a career-changing injury devastates Gabriel. When his mother suggests a fake engagement to give Gabriel a reprieve from his familial obligations, they agree. But can they pull it off? Dylan’s never lied to her close-knit family before and she wears her heart on her sleeve. The more Dylan is in close quarters with Gabriel, the stronger her heart beats for him. She knows heartbreak is imminent yet cannot help but follow her heart. Can Gabriel show her he’s in love with her and would do anything for her? Or will they walk away when the time comes?
For the Love of You is a heart-wrenching romance filled with emotional turmoil. This is book three in the Pacific Vista Ranch and in my opinion, it’s the best in the series. I connected with Dylan right away. She’s an artist and sees the world through an artistic lens. Vivid descriptive narration allows the reader to dive deep into both Dylan and Gabriel. An accurate portrayal of the daily ins and outs of a soccer star, including injuries, paparazzi, and forced retirement, make this a must-read. Claire Marti adds sublime dramatic tension between Gabriel and his father, Gabriel and Dylan, Dylan and her family as well as Dylan and Gabriel’s family. I found myself glued to my e-reader as I whipped through the story. The romance between Dylan and Gabriel is blistering hot with a fair share of misunderstandings. The ending made it all worthwhile, though. An incredible romance not to be missed. Highly recommend!
Favorite Character/Quote:
“Run away with me. Run toward our future.”
My Rating: 5+ stars
Gah! The one-night-stand who got away! That has to be one of my favorite tropes, and there’s no going wrong with Claire Marti…
For the Love of You (Pacific Vista Ranch #3)
Claire Marti
This series just keeps getting better and better. This is Dylan’s story, and who could have predicted that her running from the Ranch several years ago would lead her to find her love. Dylan is in Paris and goes out to forget things happening with her family in California, She meets Gabriel and they have some crazy chemistry which leads to them having a one night stand. Dylan leaves before morning, and Gabriel has never forgotten her, nor she him. She has pretty much given up dating after that night. So is fate bringing them together when Gabriel signs on with the Los Angelos soccer team? Gabriel invites her to one of his games, and as soon as they see each other again, the sparks start flying, but before they can have date #2, Gabriel is injured, and this leads to his mother requesting them to have a fake engagement or is she really just hurrying up the process for them? Dylan knows this will probably lead to her heart being broken, but she can’t help but agree to the plan. Gabriel knows he has never had feeling like this for another woman, but really doesn’t know if it’s love, but not sure he has thought to much about it. Can Dylan pull this off? Can she make her family believe they are in love and this wasn’t a rash decision on her part? You will need to pick this up and find out for yourself, but be prepared to swoon and get hot. Gabriel is a sexy beast, and knows how to please his woman in many ways. Their chemistry and sizzle factor is off the charts. I have loved all the couples in this series, but I really think Dylan and Gabriel are my favorites. Thanks for another great book Claire Marti. I look forward to reading more of your work and would love some more books in this series! These characters and the McNeill family feel like family to me too.
Yessss!!! These two FINALLY get their happily ever after! What starts out as a one time thing, quickly turns into so much more! From fake engagements, to real life love, thus book has it all!
Get ready for your heart to feel all the things!!
I can’t wait to read more from Author Claire Marti!!
BREATHTAKINGLY BEAUTIFUL!! FOR THE LOVE OF YOU by Claire Marti had me Intrigued from the Very Beginning of the Book and never a Dull moment page after page!
After One Night Stand during the Summer in France, Dylan and Gabriel had an Chemistry Off the Charts Affair that left them Both wanting More.
When Gabriel finds himself in the States with his soccer career taking off, he couldn’t himself to contact Dylan and see if Sparks could fly again.
Dylan could not believe that Gabriel wanted to see her again after that Hot night. After meeting Gabriel after his game and having dinner at his place, there was NO Denying that they were Drawn Together…like a Moth to a Flame!
But then Gabriel has an Unfortunate accident during a Game and feels like his career taking a Nose Dive!
Not going to Spoil Anything but Things Happen for a Reason and Life Gets Messy!!
DEFINITELY a MUST Read BOOK!!
This was a nice ending to the series. I loved that Gabriel and Dylan were able to connect and help each other through their issues.
This is book 3 in the Pacific Vista Ranch series. Dylan ran of to Paris to get away from all the chaos at home. She goes out and meets Gabriela french soccer player. Their one night was a night to remember. Dylan is back in California. Gabriel has signed a deal and invites her to his first home game for the Los Angeles Galaxy soccer team. Gabriel gets hurt and needs time before his father makes him take over the company. They both agree to a fake engagement to give him time. I have loved reading this series. This book didn’t disappoint.
I loved the instant connection that Dylan and Gabriel had. It was long lasting even though they were an ocean apart and mostly out of contact. I think their connection helped make their fake relationship more believable. It wasn’t exactly as much fake as it was amped up. They had crazy chemistry and a sweet support system for each other. Loved it!
I enjoyed this book. It has a beautiful artist, a hot French soccer player, a reunion, a career ending injury, a fake engagement to keep his neanderthal father from demanding he take over the family business in France instead of his sister, very hot steamy scenes and not so fake feelings. A great addition to this series.
I thought this book was quite romantic. I really enjoyed reading it. I haven’t read the other books in this series but this one caught my attention. Just goes to show you how one hot night with a person can give your life a whole new meaning. Who knows what is fake and what is real when you make a deal. I really loved these two. It’s a sweet romantic love story and just what I needed right now.
I truly enjoyed every minute of this book. The characters just seemed to click. This story was sweet and lovely from beginning to end. Simply amazing and definitely recommended.
I loved the first two books in the Pacific Vista Ranch series, and Claire Marti has done it again with For the Love of You! Each time I read a book in this series, I think “this one is my favorite”. But, I think For the Love of You IS my favorite. I love the character of Dylan, and enjoyed reading her story. Marti’s characters are always well-rounded and real. And I can see the gorgeous Pacific Vista Ranch when I read these books, and wish I was there. For the Love of You can be read as a standalone book, but seriously, the first two are excellent…so read them all! This was a fun, escapist read, especially for this strange time in the world.
I love this family. These girls have a close bond. If your looking for romance with a twist this is it.
This book is a must read. The Characters Gabriel AND Dylan are great. Drama, Heartbreak and romance. Soccer player who has always dreamed of going that and not the family business. This story is about what happens when your dreams have stopped and now its time to start over and who will you be with when you do that.
Who knew when Dylan ran away to avoid life that it would be the best decision in her life? She met mer match in the sexy French soccer player. Their story is unique and beautiful. I love the setting of the ranch and the continuing of the sisters stories.
Sweet and sexy:
This book grabbed and held my attention. It is one of the better fake fiance books that I’ve read in that it wasn’t trite nor predictable.
Dylan is desperate to break into the art world and Gabriel wants his father to accept that he isn’t going to return and take over the family business. Their fake relationship starts out as one of convenience but soon real feelings emerge and decisions need to be made. I felt a real connection to both characters and could understand how they may have felt or acted in a certain way.
One thing that annoyed me however was that although Dylan spoke a few French phrases, overall his manner of speech was too American and not at all how a true Frenchman would speak. Other than that, it was a great book that can be read as a standalone (I hadn’t read any of the prior books in the series but now plan to go back and enjoy these too).
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. All opinions expressed are solely my own.
This book has all the great makings of a romance!! Drama, sexiness, heartbreak, angst and romance keeps you totally invested in this read from beginning to end. Great characters and a easy to follow story line makes you not want to stop reading once you start. This one is a must read for all you romantics out there!!
This was a sweet and powerful book. Dylan met Gabriel in Paris last summer. Their one night was magical that left both wanting more but not sure if they could. Dylan went back to the family ranch and worked on her painting while Gabriel was still playing football(soccer) around the world till he got a deal to play in America. He knew he wanted to see Dylan again so he called her and they felt the chemistry between them start like it did before. During a game Gabriel got hurt and won’t be able to play anymore but his father sees it as now he can start the wine business and stop playing games even though he doesn’t want it. His mother comes up with a plan to help him out and also Dylan but it can cost her, her heart and she not so sure she can handle that. Will they become more or will Dylan walk away you need to read this book.