ARC Review: The Catch by Amy Lea
Romance
The Catch
Book Info
Released Date: February 13th
Publication: Berkley
Pages: 416
Format: Paperback
“weren’t going to change their feelings, even though they both live together”
I know what you are thinking. You are thinking that this book looks a bit too much like Tessa Bailey's books, but it doesn't. It has the same vibes but not the same feel. Let me explain.
Off the bat, Melanie and Evan both knew that they didn't like each other. They weren't going to change their feelings, even though they both live together in a cozy cottage hotel. It wasn't going to change. I like that for them because they both knew that they were the total opposite of each other. There was no way for them to form a connection until recent events.
It's kind of laughable when you think about it. Out of nowhere, they became engaged to each other, aka fake dating to the extended families, when Evan trips over the boat and ends up in the hospital. In Melanie's mind, she needs to be there for him even though they don't like each other. So she told a big lie to the hospital staff about being his fiancé and to his family as well. It kind of works out because Evan needs help convincing the extended families not to sell the cozy cottage hotel.
You will think that this arrangement will work out perfectly for them. I will remind you that forced proximity is a thing for romance books, which means Melanie and Evans will spend more time together. And once they do, they soon realize that even though they are opposites, they have great chemistry.
Be warned; there aren't many spicy scenes in the book. Just a bit mild.
