Ache for You (Slow Burn, #3)

by J. T. Geissinger

In this fairy tale with a sexy twist, she’s a penniless San Francisco seamstress. He’s the king of Italian couture. Who’s got designs on whom?

Boutique owner Kimber DiSanto has seen better days. She’s been dumped at the altar by Prince Charmless, her business went up in flames (literally), and now she’s stuck in Florence, Italy, with an ice-queen stepmother, to try to save her late father’s failing dress shop. Only one thing could make it worse: another man in her life. The arrogant Italian fashion tycoon offering to buy her father’s shop is as rich as he is sexy, and their attraction is off the charts. But Kimber’s not about to get burned again.

Women don’t say no to Matteo Moretti—and certainly not with Kimber’s stinging precision. With all the heat and fury sparking between them, Matteo can’t resist baiting the gorgeous American. His plan? Win her over one scorching kiss at a time.

Kimber tells herself it’s all just a game. That her broken heart isn’t in danger, and that Matteo’s touch does not make her Lady Land dance with joy. But sometimes it takes the fieriest of enemies to turn a fantasy into a real-life romance.

• ISBN10: 1503904385
• ISBN13: 9781503904385
• Publish Date: 6 November 2018
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Montlake Romance
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 362
• Language: English

Reviews

[bookperson]

dnf

I absolutely loved 1st book in the series and 2nd one in audiobook format is sooooo good! this one was just not for me. Especially audiobook - I didn't like main character's narration. Also the fact that love interest calls heroine 'lesbian' because she didn't fall head over heels for him and then 'buys' her sketchbook to use as his collection... yikes.

I'm disappointed because I really was looking forward to reading this one.

[Rowena]

Thank you, next...

[EBookObsessed]

DNF

I can’t tell you how disappointed I was with this book. I actually stalked this book. I enjoyed Melt For You (and have re-read it several times because I love Cam and Joellen) and I also enjoyed Burn for You. I was so looking forward to this book so much that I stalked it. I looked for it over and over again on Netgalley. I couldn’t wait until I could get my hands on a copy and then finally have a chance to read it. Then I couldn’t finish it.

Received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

My review has some spoilers and is a bit ranty. Read it at EBookObsessed.com

[Romance Schmomance]

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I absolutely loved the first two books in this series and had the same expectations for this one. But it didn't quite hit it out of the park like I hoped it would, but still found it an OK read.

To me, it felt like the style was a bit different than the past two books. And there were lines that I definitely could have done without, it went a little bit too far or maybe I'm sensitive. I wasn't quite connecting with the characters like I hoped I would and the romance took a while to get to. I did feel for Kimber and everything she endured, so I understand a little bit about the way she was with being left at the altar and losing her father. I can only imagine the emotional roller coaster she was on.

I liked Matteo a little bit here and there, but he had his unlikable moments and I really just wanted him to be truthful about his intentions towards Kimber. I think it would have saved a lot of heartache for everyone.

Trust me, I'm bummed out that I didn't like this as much as I wanted to, but it could still work out for you!