Catch Me

by Natalie Rios

• ISBN10: 1548719056
• ISBN13: 9781548719050
• Publish Date: 3 October 2016
• Publish Status: Active
• Imprint: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 262
• Language: English

Reviews

[Lindsey Gray]

Liz and Anthony have more baggage than most couples. To complicate their lives, a drunk night in Las Vegas has the out-of-sync pair married. That is not even the most interesting part of this story. Once Anthony comes to see Liz on her home turf, I began to think this would turn into the War of the Roses.

Liz comes from money, but loathes spending a dime of it. She is independent, self-sufficient, and has her own career that gives her a comfortable living. Anthony is the only child of a single mother who recently died of cancer. Medical bills plus money owed because of the loss of a scholarship has left Anthony almost $200,000.00 in debt.

With all these problems, yet a enormous attraction once sober, these two couldn’t be more wrong for each other. Liz tries to fight Anthony’s natural charms every step of the way. Anthony attempts to woo Liz into at least liking him a little bit. Stubborn Liz and Tenacious Anthony fight an epic battle, but whether it’s to save or destroy their marriage is unclear.

I can’t give much more away without spoiling the story, but I throughly enjoyed this roller coster ride. Ms. Rios gave me a complex story with well developed characters. The alternating chapters with Liz and Anthony’s points of view was perfect for this story and the insight into each of them I craved.

For a read fraught with sexual tension, sparks of family discontent, and an abundance of people caught up in uncomfortable circumstances, How to Catch an Heiress is the perfect novel for you. This looks to be the first in a series and I am definitely looking forward to more from Natalie Rios.

I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

[Lynn]

Elizabeth Wheaton Rockwell aka The Candy heiress feels abandoned in a Las Vegas hotel after her best friends drop out of their planned weekend together with differing reasons. Whilst sat at the bar, it isn't long before she's joined by a gorgeous guy who's alone too. One drink leads to another and all's forgotten when they wake up the following morning in bed together...neither remembering what really happened after the alcohol fogged their brains!

Ditched by his friends on their weekend in 'Sin City' when he decides gambling isn't his thing, Anthony Carter spots a beautiful woman at the hotel bar, so goes over to chat. Soon the conversation is flowing as easily as the alcohol. Only, when he wakes up in a strange bed he's shocked to see she's wearing a wedding ring...and he is too!

The beginning of the book is fun as Liz and Anthony get to know each other. The dialogue flows so it's easy to understand that 'what happened next' is a foregone conclusion. That's until consequences of their actions need dealing with and Anthony's motivations, aided by his friend Thomas made my heart sink. At that point, I had a sunken feeling about where the author planned to take us, yet intrigued enough to wonder what happens next.

I'm happy to say that Ms. Rios quashed my fears as the protagonists work through their varying issues and differences. Additionally, an eclectic bunch of secondary characters that add a quirky vibe to the plot. My favourite is Robbie, Liz's enigmatic brother who speaks wise words through his quiet voice of wisdom.

Overall, this is an admirable début novel by this author. How To Catch An Heiress is entertaining throughout and I'll watch out for more of her books in the future.

3.5 stars

***arc received courtesy of the publisher via Indiesage PR***

[thebookdisciple]

Link to full review below! I am a bit conflicted about this book. In the end, its almost a 50/50 between the things I liked and didn't like. See full review on The Book Disciple