While a very small part of me knows that Fake was more like a fairytale, a very large part of me couldn't help but think ... wouldn't it be lovely if all heroes could look like this cover model, and act like Prince Charming?
I am a sucker for my book heroes to be almost perfect. Good looks, money, a fabulous career, and a loving family made Paddy almost perfect. I think it really shows the authors talent when she can make a fairytale hero seem like a normal bloke, vulnerabilities and all. In Paddy, we meet a man who has been plunged into every actor's nightmare ... bad publicity. Between Paddy and his agent, they are on a mission to change public opinion. If it means being in a fake relationship, Paddy is willing to go there. If only he could find a woman willing to do the job...with conditions.
Norah was an awesome heroine and I absolutely loved that she was determined to keep her heart out of the business relationship she started with the very, very gorgeous Paddy. She couldn't believe the superstar even considered her for the job of his fake girlfriend. This job will set her and her grandmother up financially and may even help her find some direction for her life. This is her chance to find a new path and keep her beloved grandmother in the care she needs. The challenge will be to remember that it's only a job and the beautiful man she's living with doesn't want to keep her.
I loved the way this story developed and I surprisingly never once rolled my eyes. Sure, we're talking about Hollywood and the lives of the rich and famous, but Paddy was mostly a nice guy. He did have a public 'face' that could melt your panties, but when he was at home, he mostly was just a normal bloke. I wasn't expected to believe that Norah and Paddy took one look at each other and instantly fell in love. Their relationship developed over time and they genuinely liked each other before they even contemplated becoming intimate.
My absolute favourite part of Fake was that Norah wasn't willing to be arm candy for Paddy, and wanted her own career. I also absolutely loved that Paddy made the right decision when it came to where his priorities were.
While some things were a little predictable, the characters were developed enough to make this story their own without it feeling too cliche. There was a strength in Norah that was admirable and her ability to make sure she wasn't taken advantage of, definitely made her likeable. There was drama and angst but it was never over the top and was dealt with quickly by a sensible conversation and honesty. The sexy times were hot and the declarations were perfectly executed. I had all the shakes and shiveries I want in my romance reads.
I really enjoyed this West Hollywood romance and I will definitely be looking forward to more in the future. If you haven't tried a Kylie Scott romance, you can't go wrong with trying this Fake. ;-)
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Norah, my hero.
I've done a lot of reading in my time. Suspense, mystery, thriller, crime and romance. So it's safe to say that I've come across a lot of characters. Some I liked, some I didn't. Some I wanted to throw my Kindle at and some that made me want to hug my Kindle.Fake is one of those that made me want to hug my Kindle.Why?Well Norah and Patrick were written as grown ups. Norah especially. Of all the couples I've read in books I think this is the first time ever that I crushed more on the heroine than the hero.Norah was no nonsense, she means what she says and says what she means.Patrick also was there to oblige her. He needed someone like Norah to always tell what she is feeling and vise versa. Also, Kylie has the ability to make you fall for the side characters. In Fake is was all about Paddy and Norah. Sure, there were some great side characters, but they didn't steal the show.Thank you Kylie, you wrote about a couple who in other worlds would of kept us frustrated with kept secrets and insecurities. But instead we got a grown up couple who didn't need all that drama to be a super couple.
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