Only For Pretend

Name: Only For Pretend
Rating: 4 (3 reviews)
ISBN: 9781760370473

By Charlotte Marigold

Publisher Description

She's always been the good girl, but this trip to Italy will show Annabella that love and chocolate can both be sweet, tempting – and dangerously addictive.

When infamous playboy Alessandro De Costa entices Little Miss Sensible, Annabella Beaumont, to be his master chocolatier and faux fiancée, neither anticipate the deception – or passionate seduction – that will follow.

Annabella isn't prepared for the limelight, the charade, the 'makeover', and she didn't know her new boss would look like a gift from heaven with the devil in his smile. But she's determined to succeed; her sister's depending on her.

Now, as she slowly succumbs to the playboy's charms, Annabella struggles with sweet temptation – as well as secrets that could ruin everything.

*Previously published as Hot Chocolate by Charlotte de Pace

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Only For Pretend Reviews

4.0

Sheena

Created over 7 years ago

“<img src="https://i.imgur.com/aOZEB0l.gif"> Rating: ★★★★✬ (4.5/5 Stars) Title: Only For Show Author(s): Charlotte Marigold Character(s): ― Sofia Beaumont: Brunette, Brown Eyed ― Roberto Conti: Black, Black Eyed Setting: N/A Tag(s): Romance, Contemporary Content Rating: PG-13 POV: Third Person Smexy Level: Warm Favorite Quote(s): ― “The biggest coward is a man who awakens a woman’s love with no intention of loving her.” Overall Opinion: The story starts off with Sofia and Roberto pretending to be involved in a relationship to fool the media in order to regain their individual families reputation. Unable to push aside their families history of Roberto's father affair with Sofia's mother who later became pregnant and given birth to a half-sister Annabella, it's becomes more than difficult to play nice. Despite that, it crosses the line of make believe when feelings are caught and the mutual attraction between the two grows. Honestly I really liked this book a lot more than I've anticipated. Sure there were a few grammar and spelling errors but they were few and far between. I thought Sofia anosmia, that was gained from a car accident three years prior to the series, was a unique feature to add to the story element and someway, it helped bond her and Roberto closer. They definitely were the dynamic duo in the culinary world. The characters were extremely likable and you're able to feel the strong connection from the get-go. Definitely a nice read for any chocolate lovers out there. Also please note if you have not read the first book "Only For Pretend" of the "Only You" series, I will definitely advise that you do. It will give you a better understanding of what's going on with the characters and what have cause them to pull this PR stunt. Overall, a romance filled story about enemies turn chocolate lovers. But would it enough to sweeten up a old family scandal? <blockquote><img src="https://i.imgur.com/SITPDE7.png"></blockquote>”

MaureensBooks

Created about 10 years ago

“When I first saw the title and book cover of ‘Hot Chocolate’, I honestly thought this book was not for me. I just don’t really like those erotic books that don’t involve any romance. And seeing the cover, that was what I thought about this book. But after I read the book description I became really curious about this read, and decided to give it a shot. In ‘Hot Chocolate’ we meet Annabella and Allesandro de Costa. Annabella is desperate to get the job of master chocolatier in the De Costa business. Not only because it’s her dream, but also because the money will make sure that Annabella’s sister is able to get the help she so desperately needs. When Allesandro offers her the job of chocolatier, he only has one condition: Annabella must pretend to be his fiancé so he can shed his bachelor status and become the respected businessman his company needs. This all seems like a great thing for the both of them. But soon secrets start to stand between them. After reading the first chapter of ‘Hot Chocolate’ I must admit I kind of fell in love with this story and the characters. It was so much fun to read about all those delicious chocolates Annabella and Allesandro made. And it definitely made you want to eat some chocolate yourself. (Yep, this read is really bad for your diet!!) Although this book definitely had some parts I didn’t like, for example the beginning where Allesandro was just too arrogant, most of all this read was really fun. I read ‘Hot Chocolate’ in only a day. Especially because I really loved the romance between Annabella and Allesandro. It was sweet to read about those two characters getting to know each other and falling in love. If you want an exceptionally good written novel, with a lot of depth, this book is not for you. But when you’re looking for a nice and delicious romantic read.. This book is definitely for you.”

Lashea677

Created about 10 years ago

“Hot Chocolate has all the makings an old school romance. Ms. De Pace is a new author to me but she understands what appeals and what doesn't. Although not as modern a romance as I would normally read, she got her point across.”

About Charlotte Marigold

Following a whirlwind romance with a hot-blooded Italian, CHARLOTTE MARIGOLD now finds herself in cosy domesticity with her husband and two young children in Melbourne, Australia. But memories of romantic nights in Italy, those first flutters of blossoming love and the exhilarating ride to happily ever after are far from forgotten. Those moments inspire Charlotte's emotionally driven, passionate stories set in glamorous locations where hot romance and seduction always lead to love.

If you'd like to know more about Charlotte, her books, or to connect with her online, you can visit her webpage charlottemarigold.com or follow her on Twitter @CMarigoldauthor

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