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BOOKWORM REVIEW: My Darling Bride by Ilsa Madden-Mills

 

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
SPICE: 🔥🔥🔥

The first meet-cute. The banter. The second meet-cute. The tension. All of that makes the heart of this fake marriage trope lover full. 

A sketchy motel in the middle of the desert was not exactly the travel destination that Emmaline Darling and the mysterious "G" had in mind. Yet here they are, escaping from their respective lives and having their fates intertwined by a motel with an iguana mascot and an even shadier cowboy-wannabe trying to get in Emmy's pants. When the reason Emmy needed some reprieve at Motel Iguana shows up, she -- temporarily -- steals "G"'s Lamborghini as a getaway car. 

It turns out that "G" happens to be Graham Harlan, the Super Bowl-winning tight end who almost lost his life on the football field. He also happens to live in Manhattan, where Emmy is also based. He eventually tracks her down, and while she is regretful and ready to hold up her wrists for police bracelets, Graham offers her jewelry of a different kind: an engagement ring. Graham needs a fake bride to secure the family inheritance so he can split it with his brother, and Emmy happens to be the perfect fit.

I love their chemistry. Ilsa Madden-Mills creates such a great connection between these two from the get-go. Graham checks off the boxes for a fantastic book boyfriend: his caring and gentle approach when it comes to Emmy and her family balances well with his broody overprotectiveness.

And their families? They are so adorable. Emmy's dynamics with her siblings and friends are so endearing. Graham's brother Brody and football teammates are also the best. Well, except Holden -- he is evil personified. (You will find out why.)

There are aspects of the plot that seem rushed, but they don't take away from the overall story. Madden-Mills provides a great build-up for Book 2 in the series, and I cannot wait for that to come out.

ABOUT THE BOOK

In a sizzling romance that sparkles with wit and depth, two wounded souls meet by chance in the desert and agree to get married, and their lives will never be the same.

On a normal day, Emmaline Darling isn’t a car thief. She’s just a simple girl who runs a bookstore and adores cats. But when she’s stranded in the desert and needs to get away from her dangerous ex-boyfriend, she picks her only option: swiping the keys to a famous football player’s Lamborghini and speeding away.

Football star Graham Harlan is in chaos. First he took a hit on the field that left him with a near-death experience, and now he’s promised his brother he’ll get married to secure the family inheritance. Trouble is he isn’t even seeing anyone.

Then a mystery woman steals his car. With his usual stubbornness, he tracks her all the way to Manhattan and gives her an ultimatum: marry me or I’ll press charges.

Her choice is obvious, only neither of them expect the sparks that ignite between them.

As the end of their arrangement looms, will Graham take a chance on love or let his darling walk away forever?

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MEET ILSA MADDEN-MILLS

Wall Street Journal, New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Ilsa Madden-Mills is best known for her angsty new adult romances and romantic comedies.

Eight of her eleven novels have placed in the Amazon Top 10 Best-seller List: Dirty English #1; Fake Fiancée and I Dare You #2; I Bet You, Filthy English, and Very Bad Things #6; Boyfriend Bargain #8; The Last Guy, her collaboration with Tia Louise, #4.

A former high school English teacher, she adores all things Pride and Prejudice, and of course, Mr. Darcy is her ultimate hero.

She's addicted to frothy coffee beverages, cheesy magnets, and any book featuring unicorns and sword-wielding females. Feel free to stalk her online.

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