Catch Me

by Natalie Rios

[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***