This book was cute. It’s not something I would read again but it was a quick, cute and entertaining read.

I enjoyed it

This book is so freaking good, I still can't figure out exactly how to talk about it. Chiara has been traveling the world, working her way through, and for now, she's in Bali and she's also broke. Unfortunately, her family wants her home for Christmas, quite desperately, and, in fact, her dad sent her money for a plane ticket only she no longer has it. Evan, meanwhile, is a millionaire/billionaire (idk and also, what is the distinction, actually?) in the tech field and he's supposed to be wooing these Italian business people, but his interpreter cancels at the last minute. Enter Chiara. Turns out, she speaks Italian and so she helps Evan, for quite a fee, for one night. That one night leads to sparks that lead to her somehow agreeing to be his fake fiancé.

While the plot is really fun and fast-paced, what really made this book shine for me, is the emotional depth of this book. Chiara's mom passed away (honestly, I cannot remember from what) and so there is a lingering element of grief there. Evan's family is pretty cold and distant and it's so interesting when Chiara gets introduced to them. Somehow the third-act breakup hit me SO hard and I was just so deeply invested. I just really enjoyed this book on every level and cannot recommend it highly enough! My words are not doing it justice. Just know that it is phenomenal.

Hotel maid Chiara fills in as an emergency translator for tech billionaire Evan. When his Italian clients express concern about his bad-boy image, Evan convinces Chiara to pose as his fiancée during his Asian tour. Will their fake relationship turn real?

This is a smart, emotional, entertaining story with strong characters. The chemistry between Evan and Chiara is strong. It was fun exploring the variety of settings.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.

This was so cute. It hit the spot in the same way that Before Sunrise did. These characters just click right off the bat, and it's nice to see them get to know each other. Very romantic.