The CEO, the Puppy and Me

MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

When the Bartolini’s lost their parents, a deep dark secret was revealed a out their parents past, and one sibling is not a Bartolini. When Gia ended up being the one that wasn’t their dads biological daughter, she takes off on a long journey trying to find the man that is her real dad. Will she really unveil secrets that have come to haunt them?

This is a sweet romance that has several other stories going on within the story. I was wondering where the puppy came in, and this was an interesting story as well. I felt the puppy held things together between Gia and Ric, especially at first. And Ric and the puppy are so adorable together.

And now to the rest of the story. It is so hard for me to write this review and not give away any of the plot! I can say that the author does a really nice job with her characters. As I read the book I had the feeling these were real people in our real world. I love the family setting, and even though they have money, the three siblings do not mind working to support themselves. And I will stop here, before I give too much away. If you love a good clean romance, check out The CEO, The Puppy and Me for a few hours of sweet entertainment!

A special thanks to the author/publisher for a copy of this book. I am not required to write a positive review, the opinions here are mine alone. I am disclosing this with my review in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

This was an easy book to read with good story line and characters. I loved Gia’s love for family and animals, and her trying to figure out where she belonged and her search for her biological father.

Clean romance without being graphic even though “love making” was eluded to towards the end of the book. I appreciated the clean romance aspect and that there was an actual plot to this story instead of just steamy kisses and love scenes. I don’t read alot of Harlequin Romance books for that reason.

This is book 2 in “The Bartolini Legacy” series but they can be read as stand alone books. I liked reading about Riccardo’s change of character during the book and him being more accepting and tolerable of others.

I enjoyed reading this book-it would be perfect for a summer road trip or beach read!

I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

Ms. Jennifer Faye has hit another sweet romance, out of the park.
The CEO, The Puppy, And Me, stole my heart.
Such a pleasant relaxing read that captured true happiness.
I have adoptive cousins so this one, really intrigued me.

Gia is on a mission to find her biological family. Searching for clues, she stumbles upon an injured puppy while trespassing on a great old mansion’s property. Gia knew she had to help the sweet angel.
Ric finds Gia, then he offers to help her, with both the puppy and her quest to find her biological family.
A wonderful romance with a mystery intertwined.
This book has everything, romance lover’s crave.

This is the second in the Bartolini Legacy and it is little sister Gia’s story. Still reeling from the fatal accident that has taken their parents, Gia is also dealt another devastating blow that takes her away from her siblings in search of what she believes will complete her.

In her desire to find some answers, she finds herself trying to rescue a puppy along with CEO Ric Moretti. Ric was a very stick to himself, rely on no one kind of guy. Certainly good looking, but with a very gruff nature. He also has some baggage from his past he has yet to overcome as he is letting it define his present and future.

Well this unprecedented meeting brings these two hurting people together and we watch as complete strangers turn into friends into something more. Unfortunately Gia is much more willing for love and marriage, and Ric is not.

I enjoyed watching these two realize their worth and let go of their past, no matter how hurtful, and to see the gifts they had right in front of them in this classic love story. (This was a clean story with one fade to black scene.)

I was provided a copy of this novel from the author. I was not required to post a positive review and all views and opinions are my own.

The CEO, the Puppy and Me by Jennifer Faye, is a sweet romance with lots of self-growth for the characters. I was so swept up into the characters’ lives that I found myself crying for them.

Will Gia and Ric figure out the true meaning of family?

Gia
Gia is one of our main characters, and she is grieving for the parents that she lost and the fact that she is not a Bartolini by blood. She sets out to find her biological father to discover who she really is.

Gia is a strong woman; she just needs to finish grieving. I like that Gia can delegate the running of her hotel to the managers that she hired and trust them. Gia is brilliant and uses the abilities that she is good at to make things work. I love how compassionate she is. She puts the life of animals and others before herself. I felt like I connected her on a personal level.

Ric
Ric is our other main character. He has been hurt by those closest to him, and even though he is wealthy and successful, Ric keeps himself isolated and hides his true self. You can tell that he is attracted to Gia from the beginning. He doesn’t believe that his uncle could be Gia’s father and sets out to help her find the truth. Some of that could also be from the puppy kisses. As the puppy Gin, has them both wrapped around his paw.

I like that Ric steps up to take care of the puppy and help Gia. He grows throughout the story. It’s amazing what a little love and respect can do for someone’s attitude.

Five Stars
I thoroughly enjoyed the story, the characters, and the setting. The Bartolini family is just incredible. It’s full of strong-minded individuals who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty. Gia and Ric are so cute together. I love happy endings. Therefore, I am giving The CEO, the Puppy and Me by Jennifer Faye five stars and yes, I do recommend this book to all you romance readers out there.

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy from the Prism Book Tours. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

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~Jen

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I thoroughly enjoyed this delightful story. This is the second installment in the Bartolini series and I am loving this family. Gia is the youngest sister and her world has just changed drastically. Now she’s on a mission, and it leads her straight to Ric and a very cute puppy.
I read an advanced copy of this book

Another winner by Ms. Faye. The second in the Bartoloni Legacy. A tear jerker for sure, but with so much love throughout.
As Gia, Enzo and Bianca await answers hidden in there Mother’s journal things will change one of there legacies. Gia doesn’t care. She loves her siblings.

Gia’s fate is sealed, and her journey sends her to an Italian island of Lapri, where she meets a CEO Riccardo Moretti and finds a puppy. What does her future hold?

Buy the book and see what happens…

The CEO, the Puppy and me

Gia is trying to locate her biological family in this second book of the series. I love books with dogs in it. Gia finds a puppy that is hurt and rescues it. She meets Ric when she found the puppy. I loved how she wanted to take care of the puppy. I love the way Ric and Gia meet. Ric wants to help find her biological family, will they succeed? Read the book to find out.

I enjoyed reading this book and look forward to reading the next book in the series.

I received a complimentary copy of the book from Prism book tours. I was not required to write an positive review.

Jennifer Faye wove a romantic story that had me reading the book in a day so I could find out how everything turned out. I was so excited to read this story to find out which Bartolini sibling was not really a Bartolini from book one in this series. There was mystery, romance, a sexy businessman, and cute puppies. I really liked the two main characters, Gia and Ric who had both closed off their hearts to love and were just going to pursue work. It was such fun to watch the sparks between them fly as they tried to deny their presence. I am so glad there is another book in this series. I received an advance copy of this book and I willingly chose to write an honest review.

Thank you in advance to the author, Jennifer Faye, as well as Prism Book Tours for providing an advanced review copy. A positive review was not required and all words are my own.

I was introduced to Jennifer Faye’s in March when I reviewed the first book in this series (“The Bartolini Legacy”) – “The Prince and the Wedding Planner” to review. I thoroughly enjoyed that and wanted to see what happened next. After all, I had to see where the story was going with that cliff-hanger ending.

This is the second book in the “The Bartolini Legacy” series. Some books in a series can work as a standalone read. This, because of the connections and plot, doesn’t work as well. I highly recommend reading “The Prince and the Wedding Planner” before reading this. That sets up the plot for this book and gives this one a major boost.

If you haven’t read that one first – the blurb for this book is going to spoil one of the MAJOR “mysteries” from where that novel ended.

The “non” Bartolini ends up being …

GIA

Thus begins this super sweet, precious, light-hearted romantic tale. After all, how could it be anything but precious with a good looking guy and a puppy in a romantic, exotic location? The cover is so cute and whimsical it’s hard not to want to settle on the couch (or reading nook) and dive right in.

Gia is in the Island of Lapri after finding a clue as to who her father might be. It is here she meets Ric, who thinks she might be an intruder or after his uncle’s estate. But, she’s there to find the truth – after being led there by her mother’s journal.

But, enter a puppy! The little sweetie ends up drawing Ric and Gia closer together in this book. And, it won’t be the only surprise for the two who start off on the wrong path.

Motivated by purely selfish reasons, Ric instantly helps Gia’s search for her father. But, it soon turns into a genuine search to help her. Some of it is guided by his own childhood, one that is similar yet different from Gia’s.

I didn’t know what to make of Ric, but he was a delightful and pleasant surprise. His development over the course of the story seemed to change the longer he was with Gia – in addition to the time he would spend with that adorable puppy. I was rooting for Gia to have a happy ending with her biological father. Readers won’t find out his name until a bit over halfway (½) into the story and there will be a resolution.

This is one part of the story where I wanted more background. I wanted to know how Gia’s mom met/knew this man, along with other questions regarding that matter.

Ric and Gia’s relationship does take a slower road; then again neither one wants to get hurt. It is apparent in the scenes where Ric’s “fame” is brought to light along with his childhood. But, watching as the two fall in love together gives the reader hope for finding love in unexpected places. Part of the hang-up is in trying not to hold each other responsible for the actions of those from their past. Both of them had a lot to learn with that aspect.

Another beautiful message is that biology doesn’t change family, and some people choose to be a family by choice. Love is what makes a family, and watching Ric and Gia learn this is such a heart-warming treat. It doesn’t hurt that the puppy was there to “guide” them along.

This was such a fast-paced, quick little read that it was over before I even knew it. Probably because it was hard to put down. I would’ve also liked to have had a sub-plot with Bianca’s wedding plans given how the first novel went.

This is a super sweet and fairly clean read. There is no foul language, no descriptive sex talk, and a one-time “scene” takes place off-page between chapters. The writer is very respectful and keeps the details to a bare minimum.

Unlike the first one – this doesn’t end in a “cliff-hanger”, but has the standard “HEA” (happily-ever-after) ending. However, I am eagerly looking forward to the third book coming later this year. The blurb on the author’s website (and review) is a bit of a spoiler. And, hopefully some questions or plot issues will be answered and/or concluded in that novel.

Faye definitely wins summer reading with this light, airy distraction where the reader can almost feel the weather, smell the sea, and experience the beauty of this island.

Romance readers who enjoy a sweet exotic romance with foreign locations (Italy, Greece, etc), as well as fans of the author; will likely enjoy this story. Certainly those who’ve read the first book will probably enjoy this perfect, beach-type summer read.