1958 Las Vegas.She can ruin his career.He can save her freedom. What’s a little blackmail between strangers?Layla Rosas has been burned too many times—by her cheating ex, her narcissist mother, and now her father who’ll put her in an asylum, for good this time, if she can’t settle down and be a good girl. She needs a quality boyfriend—now—to convince her dad she’s back on the straight and narrow. the straight and narrow.
Jace Russell is good at his job: keeping the wealthy elite who visit his casino safe and happy. When a photographer snaps career-ending shots of a client, it’s Jace’s duty to do whatever it takes to stop those photos from hitting the press.
Layla didn’t intend to take compromising shots, but that doesn’t mean she won’t use them. When Jace realizes a few fake dates are all she wants in exchange for the negatives, he’s all in—with the added agenda of getting the crazy but beautiful woman between his sheets. But Layla refuses to gamble her heart on the toe-curling kisses of a fake boyfriend. It’s just a few dates. How hard can it be?
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This is the first book I’ve read by this author and I really enjoyed it. The setting is 1958 and if it wasn’t mentioned, you would not realize it because it’s a timeless story. There are several mentions that even though everyone is so “progressive” there are still roadblocks in life (2018 anyone?) Side note: I have wardrobe envy over Layla’s fashion.
The story moves at a great pace and can be read in a couple of hours. Characters are clearly developed and the reader is immediately aware or who is who.
This story has two bedroom scenes and no foul language. I would recommend this story to anyone who enjoys romance.
My Fake Vegas Boyfriend (Viva Las Vegas Book 1) By Lori Sizemore. This is my first story by this author and I wasn’t sure what to expect but I was definitely pleased I’d picked this book up. I’m not usually a fan of stories set in a different time but this one may have just changed my mind. I was completely hooked from start to finish. The characters are complex and flawed and so very believable. The author does a great job with every detail so that the story plays out in front of you. Layla was a breath of fresh air, she just has this something that makes her different than any character I’ve read about before. The banter between her and Jace is so fun to watch. This book had me up well into the night because I just couldn’t put it down. I’m giving this book a five star review and can’t wait to read more by this author.
My Fake Las Vegas Boyfriend by Lori Sizemore is the first book in her Viva Las Vegas series. This story has everything you could possibly want – drama, chemistry, great characters. Throw in a bit of blackmail and I knew this book would be a brilliant read.
Layla has to act quicly. Her parents want to have her committed to a mental hospital in an attempt to control her behaviour. The only way to stop it is to find herself a boyfriend and show them she is living the kind of life they want. When she accidentally takes some photos she sees an opportunity.
Jace wants those negatives. And if pretending to be Layla’s boyfriend gets him what he wants then he can do what must be done. However, he didn’t expect to have real feelings for her.
Will their agreement be enough to bring them together? Or will it be the thing that stands in their way of a true relationship.
The blurb of this book grabbed my attention straight away. The first few pages told me that it was going to be just as good as I hoped. Layla and Jace were such great characters. They were flawed and far from perfect which made them so much better to read about. I liked that the story didn’t follow the usual format but still managed to find a way for the characters to shine through. This was well written and highly entertaining. I cannot wait to read more.
My Fake Vegas Boyfriend (Viva Las Vegas Book 1)
By: Lori Sizemore
5 out of 5 stars
The story My Fake Vegas Boyfriend (Viva Las Vegas Book 1) by Lori Sizemore is a romance book that has both a plot and characters that are hard to forget once read about. This is a story that grabbed my attention from the very beginning and I found myself not wanting to put it down until I had finished. I enjoyed reading about the two main characters of Layla Rosas and Jace Russell. Layla is a woman that has found herself in a situation where she needs to show that the life she lives is normal or she may find herself being put away by her parents. With just a few unintentional clicks of a camera, she just may have found a solution. Jace is someone who keeps his clients happy. They depend on his ability to keep their secrets. Now he finds himself agreeing to be Layla’s fake boyfriend to get the negatives she has of a client back. These two enter an agreement in which both quickly find themselves with feelings/emotions for each other. Layla is someone who wants to find true love. She finds her feelings for Jack overwhelming. She, however, won’t settle for anything less than a full commitment. Jace is a man that is finding Layla hard to resist. While he agrees to the arrangement he soon finds himself with feelings for Layla that only get stronger. He finds himself wanting to take care of her. The chemistry when these two are together is electric. They are both attracted to each other. Will their agreement go as planned? Is there a chance there could be more between Layla and Jace? Could they even find happiness together? Read this story to find out. I enjoyed reading about the interactions/bantering back and forth between Layla and Jace. They are characters that I grew to care about. My emotions went up and down when theirs did. This is the first book in a series. It is well-written and a story that I would recommend reading.
I expected to enjoy the book but was unprepared for much I would love it. This author did a beautiful job creating very believable and relatable characters. The storyline felt raw and real. I experienced so many emotions as I read this book. It was beautifully done and a wonderful read. Will wholeheartedly recommend to others.
This is my first book by this author and I enjoyed it from beginning to end. I enjoyed this author’s writing style that is easy flowing and engaging. I enjoyed how her attention to details made me feel as if I was right there with the characters. Her characters are lovable and relateable. My favorite character is Layla. She has been through so much and I enjoyed watching her grow throughout the story. Wait until you meet Jace! This is a great romance story that I highly recommend.
My Fake Vegas Boyfriend (Viva Las Vegas Book 1) Lori Sizemore is an emotionally charged story and the plot was well thought out even if I did want to strangle a few people, ok mainly the parents but still. Layla has always had to deal with verbal abuse which lead to destructive traits and lack of self worth even though her character is extremely strong and fierce she is still a broken woman. I really really hated to see her go through what she did but it was gratifying seeing her get through it all with someone finally on her side. Lori has done an exceptional job on this story and I absolutely loved it. My Fake Vegas Boyfriend is a powerful romance story that is so different from the norm but a welcome change in direction. I highly recommend this book!