Thank you Black Odyssey Media and Netgalley for this Advanced Reader Copy of 90 Days to Love
Pub Date: 3/25/2025

This book started off really strong with introducing the characters. I found Anyssa and her quest/career super entertaining! Once I got into the book and the spice I was caught off guard because I thought she was looking for love but it was a lot spicier than that. From the cover and the description I felt like I would have connected more to this book, but that was not the case for the most part.

Great book. Made me have all types of different emotions while I was reading it. I would like to read more from this author

I enjoyed reading 90 Days to Love. It was such an enjoyable and sexy read. The characters had me wanting to see what happened next. I couldn't put the book down. Absolutely loved the romance! It was hot! This book is amazing!

Loved this romance novel, light, cute and fun to read.

Loved the caracters and plot through it all.

A good cozy romance to add to your TBR.

** spoiler alert ** I was so excited to read this as the cover grabbed my attention from the start.

I wish I could say that I loved it but unfortunately I didn’t. I understood that it was an erotica going into it (I love a a good spicy book as much as the next person) but I wasn’t expecting the bdsm. Such a far cry from the gorgeous cover. To be honest I almost dnf’d at the knife play scene as I find that kink to be quite triggering & it makes me so uncomfortable. Some of the other sex scenes felt less hot and more like a joke. I’m sorry but calling your vagina a "va jay jay" (FMC said in head but still weird) during sex isn’t sexy.

Other than that the writing style just wasn’t for me.

I received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This book was a nice read.
At the beginning, I felt like it was a bit long. The intro was taking too much time and Anyssa and Nazar met a bit late for me. But it really picked up at the end. From the moment, Anyssa’s real identity got out, I felt like the book got way better. The story really got deeper and Nazar could really show that he actually cared for her.
Anyssa was a fine fmc. I liked how bold and sexually liberated she was. I just wish her fear of love was explored a little deeper. I had a hard time connecting with Nazar. He wasn’t charming to me and the way he talked about women kind of slightly threw me off.
The family reconnecting at the end warmed my heart and I liked that Nazar and Anyssa got to be friends first after. It was really cute how he showed up for her.
The spice could’ve been a little better, I feel like Nazar and Anyssa needed a little more chemistry.
Overall, it was a nice read.

This was such a fun read!
Travel YouTube blogger Anyssa Kelly is getting ready to turn the big 3-0.
she has complied a bucket list of things she would like to accomplish/experience before turning 30.
Single (newly divorced) and traveling the world she is in search of adventure and maybe even real love. On a Business event she meets Camila Martinez; owner of large vineyard business. They become good friends after discovering not only they look very much alike but share a strong entrepreneurial vision. Camilia and Anyssa sign a contract (Alyssa signs a DNA) Having to care for her dying father, Camilia gets Anyssa to go in her place to an exclusive invite only resort and meet with the property owner in hopes to win a new contract for her Vineyard business. Anyssa must pretend to be Camilia.
Upon arrival at Bell Baie resort on Maritius, Anyssa is shocked to discover the resort caters to a BDSM lifestyle clientele. Determined to help Camilia win the new contract, she decides to stay and signs an NDA with the resorts wealth and very handsome owner Nazir Rivas.
This is such a meet cute story! Nazir and Anyssa bond. The chemistry and tension between these two are hot. Nazir introduces her to BDSM play. Lots of foreplay, toys, bondage, really spicy moments shared. The dynamic escalates and Anyssa learns all about Nazirs personal life and past trauma. She is haunted by her secret identity and just as she realizes things are evolving into more then just play, her past comes back to throw everything upside down.

This is a light romance plot, great for anyone wanting to dip there toes in BDSM and a bit more dark play then your usual Rom-com. If you enjoyed Fifty shades but wanted a hell lot more BDSm play/detail, you will enjoy this. Light but hot. Would highly recommend.

Thank You NetGalley for my advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

This book was one that I was excited to start and had a hard time putting down. I was drawn to this book from seeing the cover and reading the description. The story sounded so interesting and unique. I think Cassie Verano did a great job at capturing the reader's attention. I also loved that Anyssa was a independent and liberated women. Although I liked the book, the plot fell a little short for me. Anyssa has a "30 before 30" checklist and one of the biggest things on the list is to fall in love. It seemed to me that her and Nazár fell more in lust rather than love until the very end of the book. There was not enough of an emotional and romantic connection for me to believe they were in love. I would definitely recommend this book to someone who is looking for a steamy book that will keep them engaged. Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to read this ARC!

*Title: 90 Days to Love-a standalone

*Release date: 3/25/25 | Read 12/31/24

*Author: Cassie Verano-new to me author

*Format: E-book 333 pgs.

Thanks to NetGalley, Black Odyssey Media, and Cassie Verano for this ARC🧳! I voluntarily give an honest review, and all opinions expressed are my own.

*Setting: Mauritius, East Africa

*POV: 1st person dual

*Genre: Adult/Women's Fic, Erotica, Multicultural Romance, Contemporary Romance

*Tropes: body positive, cover lover, family drama, friends with benefits, hidden truth, interracial romance, open door, secret identity

*Look out for: DV, BDSM, death of a spouse, grief, miscarriage, alcoholism, cheating (H cheated on, not by h), depression, liver cancer (mentioned)

*Synopsis: Anyssa is travel vlogger who impersonates her lookalike to complete a bucket list task at an exclusive resort. She falls in love with the billionaire owner Nazar while hiding her identity in a tale of exhibitionism and opulence.


*Characters

* Anyssa "Nys" Kelley-29, YouTube travel vlogger with "30 before 30" bucket list
*Nazario "Nazar" Rivas-36, a Columbian real estate mogul with an exclusive & wealthy resort "Belle Baie" and rum distillery owner
*Kayla Wyndham-met Anyssa at vloggers conference 8 years ago, became BFFs
*Leona-Nazar's assistant and ex
*Felice-a guest at the resort, Nazar's ex
*Camila Martinez-Dominican, owns a vineyard, Anyssa's doppelganger
*Karin, Logan, Kyrie-Anyssa's friends from Atlanta
*Bella Fouche Rivera-Nazar's deceased wife
*Annalise Kelley-Anyssa's mother

*Review: I didn't really connect to Anyssa even though I admired her freedom and independence. She was sexually open but looking for true love. Nazar's journey was forgiveness, grieving, and new beginnings which was more believable. I loved the surprise reveal and end to Anyssa's family drama. This was a good nod to FSOG, which will always be a classic to me.

*Rating: 3.5/5 ⭐

*Spice level- 5/5 🌶️

I received this book from NetGalley to read and review. I really enjoyed this book. The BDSM aspects were a surprising touch. Anyssa was a free spirit that did whatever and whoever she wanted. Even though she wanted to fall in love, she didn't really act like it. Sis was just out here giving herself away for the thrill of it until she met Nazar. The attraction between these two is instant, but Nazar fights it. Nazar is still struggling with the loss of his wife and doesn't want to let anyone else in. He also doesn't think anyone can handle his form of BDSM. This was one spicy read from beginning to end. I enjoyed the growth of both main characters throughout the book. There was a surprise in the book that I didn't see coming, but it was needed. I wouldn't mind seeing more on this couple.

I struggled with this novel mightily, but part of that can be attributed to my relative apathy towards the main characters for most of the read. I didn’t buy their love story or find it particularly compelling, and the steamy sex scenes weren’t enough to motivate me to suspend disbelief. Some of the dialogue also felt stiff and stilted, which made me feel distant from the characters at moments I believe the intent was to draw us closer. The travel aspect and the familial dynamics had promise, but they didn’t take up enough real estate (in my opinion). Despite my reservations, I still appreciate the ARC!

90 Days to Love is easily one of the best books I’ve read all year. Not only does it examine the complexities of growing [romantic] love between two people, it also looks at self-love, familial, and platonic love.
Anyssa Kelley’s turning 30 in 90 days, and she’s got a list of things she wants to do, beforehand, including finding love. Along her journey, she meets Camila Martinez who could pass for her look alike, and the two decide to pull a switcheroo which launches Anyssa on quite the adventure. She finds herself at an exclusive resort/vineyard owned by the handsome and mysterious Nazário Rivas, and upon meeting him, their attraction is explosive.
I was completely immersed in the pages as Anyssa navigates through self-discovery, evaluates her self-worth, and what it truly means to love. The author’s ability to make a fictional story so visceral, realistic, and relatable was truly remarkable. She left not one loose end as the subplots help tie it all up in one beautiful bow. Bravo, Mrs. Verano, bravo!

I really enjoyed this book. It kept me engaged and it only took a few days to read. I think this is going to be a good book club option for several clubs. I plan recommending to my book friends and I look forward to reading more by this author.

I loved this book so much! I was not able to put it down. I will say that it took me a while to connect with the characters but it was definitely a good spicy, slow burn. If you like:
-Spice
-Romance
-Mystery/Lies/Secrets
you will love this one!

This was an interesting read for the most part. I loved the amount of spice in the story. This story is my first by the author and I look forward to reading more from her.

90 Days to Love had plenty of drama and some really spicy moments. The story follows Anyssa and Nazar, whose relationship starts off on shaky ground with a lot of secrets and misunderstandings. The spicy parts definitely made it more interesting than a typical rom-com. But sometimes, I didn’t totally believe they were in love. At times, it felt more like attraction rather than real chemistry. But overall, it was an easy and fun read with spice!

This book was amazing.

It was giving me freaky Friiday vibes. The 2 female main characters are doppelgängers. Anyssa is a travel vlogger who is trying to fulfill her 30 before 30 check list. She happens to meet Camila her doppelgänger who can’t go on an all inclusive invite only resort that will benefit her business.. When she hears about Anyssa;s check list she makes her an offer she can’t refuse.

Anyssa pretends to be Camila and begins her vacation and she discovers all the shocking activities at the resort along with a sexy MMC.

This book had my mouth agaped and not wanting to put it down.

The plot and the spice was perfect.

10/10 recommend

Cassie Verano’s 90 Days to Love is a blend of passion, deception, and redemption. Following Anyssa and Nazar as they navigate a romance built on false pretenses, the story delivers a perfect mix of spice and intrigue. The characters’ growth throughout the journey is both compelling and heartfelt, and just when you think it’s only a love story, a big twist turns everything upside-down. I really enjoyed this book! Thank you NetGalley and Black Odyssey Media for the Advanced Readers Copy!

The cover of this book is incongruous from the expected content inside. I expected a cute little rom-com. What I got was the Disneyland version of 50 Shades of Grey. I mean, as far as spice and kink goes... It was fine, but I'd be hard-pressed to say that I bought that either of these characters were in love. 2.5 stars.

This book did not live up to its beautiful cover, unfortunately. I didn’t connect with the characters, the twists, or the way the conflicts were resolved. The spicy scenes couldn’t salvage the story for me.

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I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.