Letty Gonzalez is a true romantic. She’s spent her life waiting for flowers, poetry, the grand gesture that will finally sweep her off her feet—without any luck. After her latest dating fiasco, she’s ready to give up on the idea of Prince Charming—but not on down and dirty fantasies about her new
boss—gorgeous, out-of-her-league Max Delgado.
A Restless Romeo
Max is more pragmatic than romantic—and with his looks and charisma, beautiful women usually fall at his feet. Bubbly, generously curvy Letty just isn’t for him, and maybe if he finally lets his grandmother set him up with someone new, Letty will finally believe it.
A Sultry Surprise
But the senior citizen’s matchmaking is trickier than anyone anticipated. And when Letty and Max find themselves stuck in Key West together for a seductively sexy weekend, one kiss is enough to light a fire neither of them wants to put out . . .
Kindle Edition
Published
September 18th 18
by Lyrical/Kensington
Terri's Thoughts
** I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!
This is book five of the One Night in South Beach series. I had not read any of the previous stories before picking this up so I am not in a position to compare it to the previous instalments in the series.
Ok, full disclosure. This is going to be more of a rant than a review as this story brought up some really strong feelings. This book was an example of everything that is wrong with females in our society.
You have no idea how many woman/girls I know that define their self worth based on their clothing size and/or on how a man sees them. Both are absolutely wrong. First of all, beauty comes in all shapes and sizes and has nothing to do with number on a designer label. True beauty comes from the inside in the form of confidence, humor, compassion and how you treat other people to name just a few.
Don't even get me started on the man aspect. If you can't love yourself and who you are flaws and all, you are in no position to love anyone. No man will change that regardless of the compliments they may lay on you. A man cannot, as this book suggests, bring you self esteem, only you can.
This story just played in to all the doubts and worries that can plague a woman and essentially said they can all be cured with the right man. It is so not the right message to be sending and as a result I could not get onboard. While it is truly an amazing thing to be in a loving relationship, the only person who can define your worth is yourself. If you find someone to walk along beside you in life (not in front or behind, then that is a bonus but not the end of the world.
I wish I could shake everyone who feels otherwise!
So this story was a no go for me. The only plus was the plus size modeling (although size 14 is the average female not a plus size however we know the modeling industries take on it)
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