The Italians Deal for I Do by Jennifer Hayward – a Review
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Description:
The Irresistible Italian: Married for Business
He’s conquered global markets and immeasurable hearts, but to regain control of the fashion empire that’s rightfully his, Rocco Mondelli must prove his playboy days are over. His secret weapon? Supermodel-in-hiding Olivia Fitzgerald…and the power to ruin her if she refuses to play his loving fiancée!
But returning to the world stage revives Olivia’s old demons, and instead of walking down the aisle toward her gorgeous groom—she flees! The world holds its breath: Can the indomitable Rocco get his wayward bride to the altar on time?
The world’s sexiest billionaires finally say “I do”!
Review:
The story begins with a tragic loss that not only breaks Rocco and his sister’s hearts, but also has him reeling. The Mondelli fashion empire should be his outright, but it seems his grandfather had other ideas. And, a few secrets. Once the will is read, a series of events unfold that has consequences for everyone. Especially Rocco and an unknown female living in an apartment that his grandfather had purchased and made available to said female. Rocco is convinced that his grandfather was having an affair with a young woman and he was also convinced that the young woman was using his grandfather. Throw into the mix that once he figures out the unknown female is none other than Olivia Fitzgerald, who fell off the earth a year earlier, and things really get dicey.
Even though Olivia tries to reassure Rocco that there was nothing between her and his grandfather other than business and friendship, Rocco is not convinced . He comes up with a scheme that will not only give Olivia what she wants, but will get the board off of his back and ultimately give him full control of the House of Mondelli. As Rocco and Olivia carry out the charade, it doesn’t take Rocco too terribly long to realize that things weren’t as they seemed. But, as Olivia hits the runways again to carry out her end of the bargain, and the old demons resurface, will she be able to seal the Italian’s deal for I do?? Well, my friends, you’ll just have to read and find out. And, oh, what a read it is!!
The Italian’s Deal for I Do is an awesome story. Jennifer Hayward has done a wonderful job with developing both of these characters. Rocco, who was hardened as a child by the death of his mother and his father’s downward spiral, is a delicious character. Just the right amount of alpha without being too dominant, and when the chips are down, he’s just the right amount of hero. Olivia’s demons have somewhat to do with her childhood as well, but more due to the fact that her mother had ISSUES that Olivia paid for literally and figuratively. She is such a multifaceted character that you’ll feel for her as her heart breaks and as it’s put back together. We don’t get to see a lot of the supporting characters, namely Rocco’s best friends, and fellow moguls, from college and his sister, but I have a feeling that we’ll be seeing them again. SOON I hope!! We get just a little taste of their personalities and I can wait for the whole spoonful! If you’re looking for a wonderfully written romance with very tasty characters, The Italians Deal for I Do is for you! I cannot wait for the next one!! Well done, Jennifer Hayward. Very very well done.
Reviewed by Vickie
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