The Sexy Stranger

Italian Nights #1

by J.A. Low

A Billionaire Holiday Romance

Lilly

This is not how I saw my life panning out. Flying halfway across the world, leaving my dream job behind me all because my fiancé couldn’t keep it in his pants. Coming home to my family is the exact cure I need for my broken heart.
What I wasn’t expecting to see in my living room is a hot, naked, Italian man.

Did I mention, naked. I really shouldn’t be looking at his…

Luca

I’ve always lived by my family’s rules, but where has that gotten me?
A cheating fiancée. A scandal that will be national news by morning.
I need to get away and plan my next move. A remote cottage in the middle of Scotland seems the right place.
That is until an awkwardly cute brunette stumbles into my cottage in the middle of a snowstorm where I’m standing. Naked.

She can’t take her eyes off of my… I should go and put some pants on… shouldn’t I?


** Was released as Fate's Plan a novella. This is now a full length standalone Novel **

Genres: Romance, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary, Forced Proximity, Novella, Billionaire Romance, Holiday

256 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 12, 2018

About the author

"JA Low lives on a faraway beach in Australia. When she's not writing steamy scenes and admiring hot surfers, she's tending to her husband and two sons, and dreaming up the next epic romance."

Reviews

[Dilek VT · Rating 1 out of 5]

I don't have words to describe how ridiculous it is.

There are some books that make you decide immediately that you will never touch another book by that writer -well, this is one of them... My first and last try from this writer.

Writing actions such as kissing or having sex but not giving life to your cartoon characters so that their feelings pass to us may result in a "WTF is happening here and why?" kind of reaction in the reader. At least that was my reaction when things happened and I felt nothing other than the urge to mock with these cartoon characters.

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[Dora Koutsoukou · Rating 3 out of 5]

3,5 ❤️❤️❤️🔥🌈🌟s❣️

The sexy stranger was a very good and pleasant break to my recent reading tumble!
It was a very enjoyable romantic story, lighthearted, sweet and sexy almost fairytale.

Luca and Lilly run into each other accidentally, while both of them had just come out from their cheating fiancées. Their first encounter was spectacular!!!
The writing and the plot were engaging, the main characters were fantastic, good paced, dual pov.

Some of the secondary characters were quickly removed from the plot and the small drama that unfolded in the end is not my favourite style.

Overall, I enjoyed it a lot❣️❣️❣️

[Meegz Reads]

*DNF*

ARC kindly received in exchange for an honest review.

I found that I just couldn't get into this one. It was a bit much too soon with the characters for me. I like JA Low books, so it may just be that other personal stuff going on right now for me is affecting my reading right now, but unfortunately I had to put this one down. I wish the author all the best with the release, as I have seen many good reviews.

[Serena Books · Rating 3 out of 5]

No deberían haberse conocido pero el destino tenía planes para ellos!



Fate's Plan de J.A. Low:

Lilly Simpson es una doctora que regresa a su casa en Glencoe, Escocia, después de trabajar en África.

Las cosas no salieron bien con su prometido y necesitaba marcharse, el consuelo de su familia y hogar.

Cuando llega a su casa de campo lo último que espera encontrar es un hombre completamente desnudo! Un hombre más precisamente italiano desnudo.

Luca también necesitaba salir de su hogar en Italia y nada mejor que una casa en Las tierras altas. Quiere estar lejos de las responsabilidades familiares y su compromiso fallido.

Nada lo preparó para el impacto de conocer a Lilly. Ella no es como las mujeres que conoce habitualmente; es genuina, alegre, inteligente y un poco torpe.

Ninguno esperaba conocerse, nunca lo hubieran hecho de no ser por alejarse de sus infieles parejas, debe ser el destino.



Un librito corto, dulce, romántico, me enganchó tanto que no pude soltar el libro hasta acabarlo!

Me encantó todo la verdad!

Las vísperas navideñas, dos desconocidos que conectan en una casita en el campo en Escocia, que él sea Italiano y misterioso pero dulce, que ella sea una mujer real con sus torpezas...

Aunque es un libro de pocas páginas no lo sentí incompleto o que me perdí algo, todo sucede a su tiempo y deja conforme.

Una bonita historia de amor estilo cuentos de hadas...

Los epílogos muy lindos, y madre mía esa pedida de mano de Luca no sabía si era exagerada o al final era perfecta para ellos.

[Siobhan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fate’s Plan is a quick fun novella from J.A. Low, one I really enjoyed. I’m not usually a big lover of novellas, but I was addicted to this. I was sucked in from the start, wanting more of this story, and I’m excited to read more by this author.

From the very first page this one grabbed me, leaving me wanting more. I fell in love with the characters and storyline, desperate to see how everything came together. With an addictive story, great chemistry between the characters, and plenty of drama, this one has all you could expect from a great novella.

Moreover, it was a story that surprised me. I spent the first part of this book thinking it would be nothing more than your standard enjoyable contemporary romance reads – then a surprising trope was thrown in. Totally unexpected, and completely loved.

Without a doubt, I adored this one. There is no doubt I will be reading more J.A. Low in the future.

[Doris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet and Sexy

Lilly found out her fiancee had been cheating on her so she headed to her sister's but is in for one heck of a surprise when she walks in. To say the least Lilly and Luca hit it off. This is a sweet, sexy Insta love book that I was glad I picked up.

[✰ BJ's Book Blog ✰Janeane ✰ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Copy received from author for an honest review

Wow, for a story written in a day this was something else.

Luca and Lilly's story is short, hot, sweet and sexy, and goes to show you never know what fate has planned for us.

I adore Lilly and her sister's bond, and couldn't help but swoon at Luca.

Great little short that will put a smile on your dial.

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this quick, fun amd flirtatious read, there was no messing around with this  story. It was everything you need from a fairytale and the secret that is revealed is amazing. The flow and the chemistry in this  novella is hot, heavy and ment to be. Luke/Luca and Lilly are amazing together.

I recommend this to anyone who loves a quick steamy read and has a hour or so to kill. This is just perfect for a lazy day of reading.

[A.BookNerd.Bookseller&Bibliophile.Blog · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a novella. Stand alone novellas are usually a little difficult for me to read because the pacing can be too quick, but this is a delightful book. It’s a funny, sexy, atmospheric story and a completely enjoyable read.

Reviewed by: Clare M.

[Nikki_Kate · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful! This had me laughing and crying, I just couldn’t put it down. I wanted to know what happened next.

Lilly comes home and finds Luca. He is renting her home from her sister. Lilly finds Luca standing in the living room naked. She stays the night, and the next morning tries to leave but can’t because of the snow storm. Lilly left Kenya because she was cheated on, now her sister is there. Luca can’t believe it’s been six months since she’s has sex. She runs to her room in tears. He knocks on her door to apologies, but she pulls him in for a kiss. He kisses her back because he thinks she is beautiful, smart and funny. They continue kissing and he kisses her down her neck and stomach. He tells her she deserves to be pleasured. Lilly falls asleep exhausted. She wakes the next morning with his arm around her and rolls over to look at him. She ask him if he is single and he tells her he would never cheat. After his blow job they laugh because she couldn’t swallow and it ended up all over him. After they shower, they have dinner and Lilly ask him about himself. They tell each other this is only for the month he will be staying. After dinner they play Monopoly and he’s never played before so they challenge each other. She tells him there’s nothing he can offer her to change her mind when he needs to pay rent or go bankrupt. He walks behind her and kisses her neck, then pulls her from her chair and throws her over his should and he heads to the bedroom. He tells her he wants to pleasure her and pull a condom from the bedside table. She calls her sister to find out how their trip is going, they are having a wonderful time. He sister asks her if she sleep with the Italian stallion yet and she tells her yes they been spending their time in bed. She reads an email she received from her ex telling her she needs to come back to Kenya. Lilly takes Luca to the pub it’s tradition to eat Christmas Eve dinner there. He gets a little lost in translation, the owner has a thick accent. Everyone welcome Luca and Lilly. She tells everyone Luca is Contessa’s, her nanny’s nephew. She tells everyone she came home to surprise her sister and her sister went to Kenya to surprise her. She tells them her and her ex broke up it was at all who she thought he was. Everyone agree they didn’t like him. Luca and Lilly agree to talk in Italian so no one understand their conversation. He tells her on Christmas Eve it’s tradition he doesn’t eat meat, when platter of turkey arrives. She tells him they can leave but he tells her it looks delicious. Christmas Day she makes him an Italian fest he takes a shower and gets a phone call from his family, Luca tells her he wants more time with her. They go for a walk to Loch Leven a famous lake. They look out over the lake and talk about Luca’s family. He tells her how he is close with his brother and one sister but not the other sister. He opens up and tell her his fiancee Rachele cheated on him with his best friend. Lilly sister Lolly calls her tells her her boyfriend proposed. After a bath they head to bed, Luca lays looking at Lilly when her phone rings, without looking he picks it up and realizes it’s her phone. A male voice comes down the line, so Luca hangs up but Rob calls back several times. She answers his call and he asks her who answered her phone and she tells him no one. She tells him he shouldn’t care who she is hooking up with as she doesn’t care who he hooks up with. Rob calls Lilly a slut and that’s when Luca takes the phone away and tells Rob just because he couldn’t make her happy doesn’t mean anyone can’t and she the most amazing woman he’s met and he never wants anyone else. He hangs up the phone and throws it across the room. She jumps into his arms thanking him because no one stands up for her. They wake the next morning and shower then Luca tells her he wants another round of Monopoly. They are in the middle of their game when they hear a loud banging on the door, Luca goes to answer and someone yells they need Lilly. Someone has had an accident and needs her help. So Luca drives her, through the snow storm, their nan fell and hit her head. The woman all go gaga over Luca and can’t stop flirting. The next day Lilly sleeps in she finds Luca sitting on the armchair next to the fire, she ask him if when their month is over if they can be friends. She tells him in the New Years she wants to work on herself and he tells her he does too. Later her parents call and give her grief about her break up with Rob. They don’t care what Rob did they want her to go back to him and she refuses. Her sister calls her and tries to reassure her she doesn’t have to go back to Rob especially after what he did to her. Luca overhears their conversation and hears her tell her sister what she wants to do for New Years, which gives him an idea. He makes a few phone calls and he books them into the luxury penthouse with views over Edinburgh Castle to watch the fireworks. The next day they wake to banging on the door, Luca’s sister, Allegra and ex-fiancee, Rachele walk in and tell him he is coming home so they can get married. Lilly asks him who he is, they tell him he is a prince. Allegra tells Lilly he needs a princess one who he is betrothed to since birth. He says he will never marry Rachele after she cheated on him with his best friend. Allegra tells him he needs to come home for Papa he had a heart attack. Lilly tells him to go be with his family, he tells her to come with him. She tells him everything changed now they were only meant to be a holiday romance. He tells her he has fallen for her, she tells him she doesn’t know who he is. He tells her not to give up on them, and she tells him to go. Her sister calls her on her way home and she tells her what happened, her sister gives her a pep talk. He finds out his father is going to make a full recovery. His sister Natalia finds him and they have a talk about Lilly and what Allegra did. Natalia tells Luca that Lilly may have said she doesn’t have feeling for him because of Allegra and Rachele. He finds out Allegra and Rachele spun a story to his parents. Natalia tells him to give Lilly time but don’t ghost her. Lilly spends the week crying into her pillow and stalking Luca on his socials. Lilly gets a phone call about doing charity work, Luca kept his word by putting her in touch to do charity work. He thinks Lilly will be perfect for the job so they set up an interview. Lilly freshens up and goes to the pub, Wallace and Donna, pub owners greet her. They ask about Luca, then Lilly breaks down and Donna tells her she can talk to her. Donna and Wallace advise her to take the charity job and tells her she is proud of her she’s family to them. Luca’s mom has a talk with him, when he tells her about Rachele she doesn’t believe him so he shows her a video he took. He talks to her about Lilly and she tells him she check on her. His mom tells him she is an accomplished woman and if wants to fight for her then fight. Lilly messages Luca that she got the job with the charity organization he put her in touch with. They take her to a penthouse suite, where Luca steps out and congratulates her, telling her she’ll be an incredible asset to our company. She can’t believe he tricked her, she can’t work for him. Now she is standing in his home, he tells her he hope she falls in love with it and share it with him. She tells him she loves him and he loves her. They make out, he tells her he’s missed her. She pulls away from him and asks him how he could lie to her. He asks her if she really loves him and she says yes she does. He asks her if she’s just going to walk out of them, and she says yes so he tells her to go. He tells her he is tired of being the only one fighting for them. Crying into her pillow back at the cottage Lilly gets a knock on the door. Rob comes and wants her to come back to him. He tells her he doesn’t love her but their parents want them together. He tells her he not sexually attracted to her. She gets a phone call from Luca but can’t answer it. She tells him he made a fool out of her by sleeping around. She excuses herself to compose herself when she comes back out Rob has her phone, but says he only checking the time. They agree they are not good for each other, it was their parents putting them together. After Rob leave she tries to call Luca but it doesn’t go through, she messages him and it’s blocked. Luca gets a message from Lilly telling him to stop call her and she will get a restraining order. Natalia comes over and he tells her Lilly and him are truly over and show her the messages. They go out partying and he hooks up with someone, the next morning he asks her to leave because he regrets it. He walk out and finds his brother Giorgio waiting for him with and espresso and ask him if he still wants to hire Lilly Simpson. He tells his brother yes she is brilliant and it will be beneficial to have her. Lilly gets ready to leave and to Bangladesh for her charity work for three months. She returns and now knows what she wants to specialize in, women’s health especially human trafficking. She asks to be place where she can help vulnerable women and she goes to Brindisi in southern Italy for the next six months. Two months later it’s announced the prince is coming, she continues to do her paperwork, because she thinks he doesn’t want to see her. Her boss introduces her to Luca and tell him she is the best doctor and will be missed when she head to Albania next week. He asks her boss to leave them for a moment, she asks him about being blocked, he tells her about her message to call the police. He shows her the message and she says she never sent that and she looks at the date. She starts to hyperventilate, she can’t believe Rob did this to her. She explains to Luca what happened that night. They start to talk but his assistant show up and tell him they have to go. Luca send Lilly a message telling her Rob has been taken care of, he sent his girlfriend copies of message he sent other women. They text back and forth to each other. He send her a text asking how Albania is and she tells him its cold. He asks her what her plans are for Christmas, she tells him she has none and he asks her when she’s seen her sister and she tells him almost a year. Lilly calls him on Christmas Eve thanking him for bring her sister to her. She tells him this is the best Christmas except he’s not here. She tells him she misses him and he tells her he misses her too. She tells him there’s no rush and they’d like to take their time. They spend the next several days talking back and forth. The next day Natalia and Giorgio come rushing into Luca’s apartment, Lilly’s been kidnapped. They head to the emergency briefing at the headquarters to find out what is being done. He watches a video of what happened. Lilly offered herself because the women they wanted to take has two children. His brother tells him the charity’s hands are tied they have protocols they have to follow. He tells his brother he doesn’t care how much it is he wants Lilly back home with him. Giorgio tells him he know some people. Luca check his phone app and he can see where Lilly was, but her phone is turned off. Lilly is taken by van handcuffed and something over her head, she tries to remain calm so she can remember things. The van stops and she is rushed inside where she hears shouting, the bag is taken off her head but her eyes are blurry. A man stand before her and puts his hand out for her, he tells her he is sorry they treated her poorly. He gives her a bottle of water but she hesitates to take it so he takes a swallow. He tells her he needs her help, she tells him she took an oath. She only wants to help people, he tells her to follow him. He takes her to a room filled with row and rows of girls in a makeshift dorm. He tells her they need check-ups. She asks him sexual health check-ups and he says yes. She asks him if that’s all and he says follow him, she is taken to another room where she see twenty or more babies with frail women. He tells her she needs to check them over he wants to know how long until they can work. He gets very angry when she says six week after giving birth. She explains to him it would be easier and cheaper to put the women on birth control. Then she tells him they wouldn’t be out of work if they didn’t give birth. He tells her he’ll get what she needs. Lilly’s sister comes to find Luca and wants to know if it’s her that has been kidnapped. He takes her up to his apartment, and tells her everything that is going on. He sets her and her fiancee up and a luxury hotel and keeps in touch. Luca has a meeting with the men who will be going after Lilly, they tell him their plan. Lilly has been kidnapped for seven day, taking care of the women. She can’t fall to sleep at night and wakes up to the same routine everyday. Most of the women don’t speak English, so she ask the one girl, Ilona be with her to translate. Ilona tells Lilly she is helping them a great deal because their biggest worry is to have a baby. Her kidnapper comes after they escort Ilona back, he tells her she is doing a good job. She tells him these woman are human and they deserve some dignity for the life they’ve been dealt. He wraps his hand around her throat and tells her she knows her place do not overstep. He tells her he bets she’s feisty in bed, but not to panic he won’t touch her unless she wants him. He tells her he’s not ready to let her go she intrigues him, she tells him she is no one special. He tells her yes she is she is extraordinary and stalks away. Laying in bed she wonders if everyone forgot about her. She is woken by a cold hand around her mouth pulling her from her sleep. She kicks the man and he tells her to stop he is trying to save her. They tell her she needs to get something warm on Luca send them to save her. After running through the forest they all get into a van, the passenger tells her she is safe now. When she awakes the first things she sees is an airplane, then she sees Luca. He puts his arms around her and it feels right. They sit together on the plane and he notices the bruises on her neck and wants to know who did it to her. He tells her he doesn’t want to let her go again and she tells him the same. He tells her he never stopped loving her and she tells him she never stopped loving him. Luca takes Lilly to his bed as she fell asleep on the plane and he carried her off. Her sister comes rushing in wanting to know where she is he tells her she is ok but resting. Natalia and Giorgio arrive moments later and asks if she is home and he tells them she is. They want to send over a doctor to check Lilly out. He tell them she’s had a busy day and they’ll catch up tomorrow. When her sister comes out Luca tells her he is going to get her help he thinks she is traumatized. He falls asleep on the couch and is woken by Lilly’s screams. He wakes her but she scratches his face and is so sorry for it. She tells Luca what her captor told her he was going to do to her and Luca threatens to make this man pay. Luca tells Lilly he loves every bit of her and if he has to put her back together he will. It’s been a month and Lilly is working through her PTSD. Weeks later they were able to save some of the girls but most had been moved to another location. Luca greets Lilly in the morning and she realizes she didn’t have a nightmare, she is feeling more like herself. Natalia runs into their apartment and tell them Rachele is pregnant by Allegra’s boyfriend. Luca thinks it’s time to pay the boyfriend a visit so he calls Giorgio. Lilly ask Natalia if she’d like to go grab breakfast. So Natalia takes her out shopping also. They walk back into the apartment with arms full of bags. Natalia talks to Lilly about the crazy world they live in now especially that she is dating Luca. She tells her that someday she will be a princess. Natalia asks her if she ever seen Luca in Prince more and she has not. Luca comes in and tells her he loves her, wants to spend the rest of his life with her and that things will change, she’ll have to give up so much to be with him. He tells her she’ll have to give up medicine and she asks if she can do both, he tells her once they’re engaged she has to stop. He tell her she’ll also have to go to Princess bootcamp, and she says she can handle it. Two years later, Luca whisk Lilly away to the Alps to recreated the night they met. When Lilly comes rushing in she is laughing, she asks him why he has a bow on his dick and he tells her to unwrap it and find out. When the ring box falls to the floor he drops to one knee and asks her to marry him but he doesn’t get it all out before she is saying yes, he tells her to let him finish. The ring he gives her is over three hundred years old. She loves the ring knowing that makes it more special. One year later, they find Ilona, they found her in Dubai. Lilly and Luca want to give her refugee status in Italy. She married Luca and he gave her one of his farms to start her foundation. A place dedicated to woman who have been saved from human trafficking and unable to return home. Lilly and Luca are expecting a little boy soon. Ilona gets off the plane, she looks very thin and fragile. Lilly runs to her and tells her she is safe now.

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Blurb:
Lilly Simpson’s life hasn't turned out the way she planned, especially her fiancé. She's on the first plane out of Africa and back home to a family she's missed the last couple of years.
But what she wasn't expecting when she arrived home was a hot, naked, Italian man in her living room, instead of her sister.

Guess I should stop staring at his …

Luca Fiorenzo has lived by his family's rules all his life. Until the person he was supposed to spend forever with betrays him. So to hell with the rules.
But what he wasn't expecting when he booked a cottage in the middle of nowhere Scotland was a cute, awkward brunette, who just wouldn't stop looking at his ....

Guess I should put my pants on then.

[Andrea ( books_fiction_desire ) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely beautiful story

What a beautiful and heartfelt story this was. I loved Luca and Lilly from the beginning of the story. Both coming out of broken relationships they found a way of their perfect HEA.
At the moment they first laid their eyes on each other there was chemistry. Spending some time together secluded from the world have them opportunity to get to know each other however when the whole truth of who Luca actually is, their relationship took a different turn.
I’m glad how it all worked out for them as they were both very passionate about each other and all through ups and downs they found their way to happiness ❤️

[Laurel Nilsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

After finding out that her fiancé was not who Lilly thought he was she decided she would surprise her sister by coming home. Luca is hiding out in the middle of nowhere as he is trying to piece his life back together after finding his best friend and fiancé together. Luca and Lilly’s attraction is instant and steamy from the start but they both know it can’t last or can it. One click The Sexy Stranger to find out you won’t be disappointed and you will fall in love with this pair. 5 star read

[Jolene St Germain Triggs · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved loved LOVED the extended version of Luca and Lilly's story! I just loved Luca for just being Luca in all his dirty talking, perfect d*cking yummy goodness lol. Lilly may have been a bit of a hot mess starting out but I loved that she went for what SHE wanted. They faced some challenges, but I think that only served to make their love stronger. Definitely hot together but I loved their sweetness with each other too! Great book and I look forward to the next!

[Brandy Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this short funny sexy read it's just the thing I needed to get over my back to back book hangover with characters that are lovable and story line that had me drawn in from start to finish . Fate's Plan would be the first book I've read by J.A Low and it wont be my last and I defiantly will be going back to read the authors previous stories . Lilly and Luca are both coming out of relationships were their spouses did them dirty so it's fate that brings them together in such a acquiredly hilarious and HOT way . Lilly and Luca shared some mad chemistry that reached a boiling point on a night of drinking and heavy flirting (side note one of the sex scenes gave me flashbacks to were I was laughing and blushing at the same time which I so loved it made it seem so real) plus who wouldn't get turned on by a sexy Italian who you know for a fact is well endowed . Lilly is such a likable heroine she's funny , kind , considerate , also love the relationship she has with her sister . Luca is a man of mystery we only know a little bit about him to a point were everything comes out he's hot , a giver (wink) , dirty talker , funny , and HAS A FLIPPING ACCENT enough said . love the epilogue I'm hoping this wont be last we see of the characters , one click this baby as soon as possible .
copy provided for honest review 
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hero= 10 heroine= 10 secondary characters= 10 Chemistry=10 steam= 7
romance= 7 humor= 6 darkness level= 3 action= 2 mystery= 5
enjoyment=10 angst=2 story line= 10 Story ending=10
character development=10 pacing= 10
cover= 10 stars= 5
would I recommend this book= yes
would I re read this book= yes
would I read future books by this author= yes

[Kath Dee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fates Plan - J A Low
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

From the first to the last page, you’ll totally fall in love with J A Low’s characters in this new short story.

Lilly Simpson has achieved a lot in her life, especially all the things that everyone else wants her to. Her parents, both upper crust Harley Street London Doctors insisted she take up the family business and with that, the same old marry well and produce heirs etc. etc. etc
But Lilly takes a diversion and joins a team of Aid workers, helping out the poor in Africa and having her no good doctor fiancé tag along.
Suffice to say that things take a turn and Lilly returns to her Scottish highland home and comes face to .....err well definitely not face with a stunning and very naked man.

Now the rest of the story is just too good to spoil but I can say without reservation that this was one of the most enjoyable story’s I’ve read in quite a while and if you want to know more about the seriously hot and very naked man that Lilly finds in her home, you’re just going to have to buy this book..... like right now.

J A Low, thank you for such an enjoyable story...... I’m diving into your Dirty Texas books next.

[Heather andrews · Rating 5 out of 5]

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Lilly and Luke sure have in depth conversations:
“Actually, I was just debating if I should wake you up or not to give you a b-job.” Luke’s eyes open at that remark. Throw those rules out, Lilly.
“Never debate a b-job, any way is good.” I move across him.
Luke could be so sweet, “You’re right , I wouldn’t share you for the world,” I tell her, pulling her face to mine and kissing her." This was a quick fun read that I enjoyed.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

For a quick evenings reading this gem of a story has it all. I love travel and was fasinated with the Scottish village, mentions of Africa and Italy. I really thought Luke was hot and I could not guess who he was...good fun.

[J.A. Low · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really hope you loved the extended story of Luca and Lilly!

[The Book Junkie Reads . . . · Rating 5 out of 5]

so much more than strangers meeting…..

THE SEXY STRANGER (Italian Nights, #1) . . . So much more than I was expecting. JA Low is new to me and this first installment in the Italian Nights series has won me over. This story would be one that I would go back and read again. I love it most because both Lilly and Luca find that when they need time it is not just a week or two. They truly take into account that they need time to work through somethings. For the each the time frame is different. Two years later they get there chance to make the most of the first encounter.

Then. Lilly finds that she can no longer stay in Africa. She had been lied to, cheated on, and had become complacent. Returning to the highlands of Scotland makes her feel happier. That was until she arrives home to find that her sister is not there. In her sister's place is a very naked, very sexy, very perfect male specimen. Their connection was electric. The chemistry off the chart. To find that he was Italian was just a cherry on top of all the delight she was getting. Finding out her sister rented out their cottage was a bit of hiccup in her plans for the holiday season. Lilly and Luca were able to get around it.

Luca had experience a humiliating event just days before he was to be married. This event sent him running for solace. He was ignoring everyone. Finding the cottage in the highlands was a blessing and a chance to get himself together. Meeting Lilly was just a chance event that would change his life and his world. No more then he would change Lilly and her entire life. Their time together was a chance for them both to grow and change.

The dynamics between the two families was very different. The support, concern, caring and more was clearly evident. One had overwhelming support and the other had not concern or caring. The parents and siblings were the key in both of their lives. I loved the story in general, the crashes between Lilly and Luca, the humanitarian soul of Lilly, Natalia, Giorgio, the characters from the highlands. There was even a little karma that happened. I did want more but that could happen in the next installment.

Reasons I enjoyed this book:
Tears Laughs Steamy Easy-to-read Entertaining Romantic Page-turner Wonderful characters Happily Ever After

[The.BlondeReader · Rating 5 out of 5]

“I promise you I’ll burn everything to the ground if they touch her.”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

Shoutout to @Rare25 for putting J.A. Low on my radar — I’ve never binged a book this fast!

Is it July and I’m reading a Christmas novel? ❄️🎄Absolutely. Do I care? Not even a little. 😎

This spicy little holiday read gave me everything I needed to shake off my reading slump. We’ve got a sexy Italian prince (yep, you read that right 👑🔥), and a whirlwind Christmas romance set in cozy, magical Scotland. Cue the fireplace cuddles and forbidden chemistry!

Despite the instant love, it worked — the connection between these two was intense, heartfelt, and totally believable for a shorter novel. I adored both characters, flaws and all. The only reason this didn’t get a full 5 stars? That plot twist. 😳 While I didn’t see it coming (which I usually love), it felt a little out of place with the rest of the story. Still, it didn’t ruin the magic.

✨ I loved the writing style, and I’m already diving into more of J.A. Low’s work. If you're looking for a quick, steamy, feel-good romance with festive vibes — this is your next read.

Tropes I lived for:
💫 Hidden identity
💔 Healing from heartbreak
🏴‍☠️ Scotland setting
🎄 Christmas romance
🏠 Forced proximity

[Rose Belle · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a cute one and had it's moments. It gets really serious for a bit too--like, a total tone shift which I wasn't expecting, especially with the wackiness of the meet cute at the beginning. The chemistry was spicy, and you knew they were going to get into trouble halfway through the book with their relationship. I was not expecting the last chunk. It almost didn't seem to fit with the rest of it, and lost a bit of the charm of the book. The first half of the book with the Scottish countryside, now THAT'S the moneymaker right there. But overall, the book was decent and worth reading.

Oh, there is "cheating" in this one. In this case, the characters are separated when one of them sleeps with someone else. This is not the first or second time this author does something like this, so if you are familiar with J. A. Low, you shouldn't be surprised. However, if that kind of stuff is a deal-breaker for you, then you were warned.

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[jineen · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5⭐️

[Majan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Well... that unraveled and spiraled down the rabbit hole slowly.

At ~70%, it lost me. This turned into a clusterf*ck.🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[KeelyReadsRomance]

Dnf at 13%

The writing felt juvenile. Story was very surface level and cringey.

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just met JA Low at Shameless Book Con..where I picked up this book! Such a cute little quick romance!

[Vfc]

DNF

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Sexy Stranger is the extended version of a previous novella, Fate's Plan released by JA Low and it will blow your mind!

This book is amazing! I loved every single page.

There's a bit of angst and the suspense towards the end had me staying up well into the night wanting to know what happens next!

Absolutely loved the extended version of the sexy Italian prince, Luca and the English doctor, Lilly.

This book is beyond steamy and will definitely leave you feeling hot under the collar and maybe other places.

I highly recommend this book!

[2OCC Reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fate’s Plan was an incredibly dreamy story that I absolutely adored reading. It was a story that really consumed me form the moment I started reading it until the very end. I instantly fell in love with the characters in this story and was immediately consumed with their stories. This story reminded me of the reason why loved reading romance and why I lov reading. I was immediately transported to that little cottage in Scottish with the sexy Luca.



Lilly was a caring character that really cared about helping people and was a completely selfless character. I found her to be a courageous character with the way that she went to Africa to help people out. I loved the way the relationship that she had with her sister and with the people in the town where she lived.



Luca was the sexy male character that I found to be a genuine character that wanted to be with someone who wanted hang around him for him. I found that he was a bit of a mystery and this made me really drawn to the character trying to figure out who he really was.



Fate’s Plan is about Lilly who has come home to her small cottage in Scotland after living in Africa for work for the past couple of years. She is in for the shock of her life when she walks into her cottage to find a mysterious man in her home.



J.A. Low has written an incredible sweet read that I absolutely loved. I devoured in hours once I started reading it and did not put it down until I finished it. I love the whole storyline and the characters. I loved the relationship between the two sisters and the main characters because they were perfect for each other. I loved the idea of how they found they found each other in completely unexpected places and times in their lives. This is a book that is a definite must read for any fan of romance because you will not be disappointed

[~lil maso~ · Rating 4 out of 5]

I believe in fate and that Luca and Lilly were meant to meet.
They both feel trap in their lives and escaped to find themselves in the same cottage. She’s an English girl, he’s Italian.

The first glimpse of Luca is a mighty fine package, I liked that she blatantly stares. I loved Luca and Lilly together even though they haven’t known each other for very long they do such sweet things for each other that you usually do when you have been dating for awhile.

Lilly introduces him to her world poor Luca gets manhandled by the geriatric of the village so hilarious. She, unfortunately, meets his asshole sister and fiancés.

It’s a truly lovely romantic story, although short I don’t think it was missing anything.

*ARC received in exchange for an honest review*

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