5+ stars for For The Love of You by Award-Winning Author @clairepmarti #romance #bookreview
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    • Mar 23, 2020
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5+ stars for For The Love of You by Award-Winning Author @clairepmarti #romance #bookreview



Title: For The Love of You

Author: Claire Marti

Genre: Contemporary Romance


Book Blurb:


For a French soccer icon, and a gifted artist, a fake engagement is the perfect solution for their current dilemmas. But when last summer’s fling slips from lust to love, their pretend relationship becomes too hot to handle.


Gabriel DuVernay is heir to one of the oldest wineries in France, but his passion is playing soccer, not tending vines. When he signs a multi-million dollar deal with the Los Angeles Galaxy, he’s able to postpone his unwelcome duties and help his younger sister convince their old-fashioned father she should be their family’s first female winemaker. Another bonus of moving to California is reuniting with the striking redhead who snuck out of his apartment after the hottest night of his life.


Last summer, artist Dylan McNeill’s life on her family’s Southern California horse-breeding ranch was thrown into chaos and she escaped to Paris. One electrifying night with a gorgeous playboy athlete helped her forget her problems. She’s never forgotten Gabriel, but aspiring artists trying to break into the elite art world don’t have time for romance. She’s determined to get discovered without trading on her family’s famous name.


When Gabriel suffers a career-shattering injury, he needs to buy some time to figure out how to remain in America and choose his own future. His influential mother can open important doors in the art world and help Dylan fulfill her dreams ––for a price. A fictitious engagement seems like the simple answer until living at Pacific Vista Ranch and pretending to be in love starts to feel real.


Can last year’s one-night stand and this year’s fake engagement turn into true love forever?


My Review:


Last summer, artist Dylan McNeill broke free from her shyness and had a one-night stand with soccer superstar Gabriel DuVernay. It was the best night of her life and Gabriel stole a piece of her heart. He signs a huge deal to play soccer in L.A. and they reconnect. The chemistry between them is off the charts but neither of them foresees their circumstances when a career-changing injury devastates Gabriel. When his mother suggests a fake engagement to give Gabriel a reprieve from his familial obligations, they agree. But can they pull it off? Dylan’s never lied to her close-knit family before and she wears her heart on her sleeve. The more Dylan is in close quarters with Gabriel, the stronger her heart beats for him. She knows heartbreak is imminent yet cannot help but follow her heart. Can Gabriel show her he’s in love with her and would do anything for her? Or will they walk away when the time comes?


For the Love of You is a heart-wrenching romance filled with emotional turmoil. This is book three in the Pacific Vista Ranch and in my opinion, it’s the best in the series. I connected with Dylan right away. She’s an artist and sees the world through an artistic lens. Vivid descriptive narration allows the reader to dive deep into both Dylan and Gabriel. An accurate portrayal of the daily ins and outs of a soccer star, including injuries, paparazzi, and forced retirement, make this a must-read. Claire Marti adds sublime dramatic tension between Gabriel and his father, Gabriel and Dylan, Dylan and her family as well as Dylan and Gabriel’s family. I found myself glued to my e-reader as I whipped through the story. The romance between Dylan and Gabriel is blistering hot with a fair share of misunderstandings. The ending made it all worthwhile, though. An incredible romance not to be missed. Highly recommend!


Favorite Character/Quote:


“Run away with me. Run toward our future.”


My Rating: 5+ stars


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Author Biography:


Love steamy contemporary romance with a hint of family saga in the style of Jill Shalvis and Bella Andre? Try Claire Marti's books. The first two books in her Pacific Vista Ranch series, Nobody Else But You, an enemies to lovers story, and The Very Thought of You, a second chance romance are available now. For beachside romance, check out the Finding Forever in Laguna series. Her award-winning debut novel, Second Chance in Laguna, was a Best Contemporary Romance Novel Finalist in the prestigious RWA Stiletto Contest, won best unpublished contemporary romance in the Heart of the Molly and third place in the Maggie. At Last in Laguna, the second book in the series, is a brother's best friend story, and Golden Quill finalist, Sunset in Laguna, features a vet with PTSD and the compassionate attorney who helps him heal. Claire Marti started writing stories as soon as she was old enough to pick up pencil and paper. After graduating from the University of Virginia with a BA in English Literature, Claire was sidetracked by other careers, including practicing law, selling software for legal publishers, and managing a non-profit animal rescue for a Hollywood actress. Finally, Claire followed her heart and now focuses on two of her true passions: writing romance and teaching yoga. She's a cancer survivor and the author of Come Ride with Me Along the Big C, a memoir on how yoga helped her cope with breast cancer, and the bestselling Yoga for Cancer Recovery DVD. Claire is a member of the Romance Writers of America, Contemporary Romance Writers, and the San Diego Romance Writers.


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Reviewed by: Mrs. N



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