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Heiress Series #1
Catch Me
Anthony Carter has nothing left to lose. After a string of devastating losses, he cashes in his chips and returns home to rural Montana with his tail between his legs. A weekend in Vegas just might be his only opportunity to put his troubles behind him. But he gets a lot more than he bargained for following a drunken night on the strip.
Liz Rockwell may be the billionaire heiress to a candy empire, but she is not your typical spoiled little rich girl. A strong-willed and well-educated attorney, she’s met her share of conmen, but nothing has prepared her for the man she meets following a wild night out in Vegas.
A momentary lapse in judgment leads them down the aisle. A quickie divorce should solve everything, but that depends on who you ask. Anthony sees the answer to his prayers, while Liz prepares for the largest battle of her life.
Will the newlyweds find marital bliss or will what happened in Vegas stay in Vegas?
Previously titled How to Catch an Heiress
Liz Rockwell may be the billionaire heiress to a candy empire, but she is not your typical spoiled little rich girl. A strong-willed and well-educated attorney, she’s met her share of conmen, but nothing has prepared her for the man she meets following a wild night out in Vegas.
A momentary lapse in judgment leads them down the aisle. A quickie divorce should solve everything, but that depends on who you ask. Anthony sees the answer to his prayers, while Liz prepares for the largest battle of her life.
Will the newlyweds find marital bliss or will what happened in Vegas stay in Vegas?
Previously titled How to Catch an Heiress
267 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 3, 2016
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Natalie Rios
15 books240 followersNatalie can't sing. Or dance. Or play an instrument. She can't ride a bike and doesn't know how to swim or drive. As a result, her husband often asks if she's from another planet (the answer, in case you were wondering, is no). When she's not geeking out at her day job, Natalie can be found baking ridiculously chewy chocolate chip cookies and watching so-bad-it's-good reality television shows.
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October 6, 2016
2.5 stars
well,
I'am so sorry to say that I didn't like the story.
The "reverse" premise of a supposed "gold digger/but really a guy left to handle the bad cards dealt by life" trying to get a hold of an awkwardly set up situation of a drunken marriage to an actual heiress of a Candy empire/divorce and family law lawyer, to try to get his life on a right track.
See, not even this premise made an interest and actually after this sentence came out of the main character's mouth:
If my debts were paid off, I might be more...amenable to the idea of divorce.
If you don't agree to pay my debts, i'll refuse to sign off on any of it. Annulment or divorce.
Well, aint that the perfect basis to start a romantic relationship, dont you think?
and the reason more that it was a moot point on his account, since she already cut it off before he even started to think about what he actually said and demanded of her, where else to develop any farther strategies...
apparently she, as a divorce attorney, didn't need him or his signature at all to dissolve an obvious farse of a "marriage" and she looked smug while she spat it out...
But my point here is that I, unfortunately, didn't connect to either of them, I didn't like them to begin with and therefore I couldn't "understand" the further action they embarked on to have an actual relationship in the end nor it was believable for me.
*sigh*
which leads me to wondering if it's just me here or what?
Simply didn't work for me.
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September 17, 2016DNF @25%. No rating.
I tried. I really, really tried. But at some point, you just have to put on your big girl panties and admit that the story isn't working for you despite the awkwardness that goes along with it, considering I got this ARC from the lovely author herself.
I was intrigued by the blurb. In my years of reading romances, I can only count with one hand the books I've read where the hero is destitute and in need of the heroine's money. And they're usually historical romances. I don't mind them when they're executed well. It also takes a certain kind of hero to pull it off.
Unfortunately, I couldn't even muster an ounce of sympathy for, Anthony, the supposed hero in this book. I just didn't like him. I can usually find something to like about my heroes but this one...I just can't find any redeeming qualities. He's not the typical alphahole, which was a plus. But he also has no pride nor spine. I just...I have no words how much I dislike this character. None. And while I did like the heroine but it wasn't enough for me to continue.
Now this is just my opinion. I've seen plenty of reviewers who liked/loved this book. Check out their reviews to get another perspective before you write this one off.
ARC provided by Natalie Rios in exchange for an honest review.
I tried. I really, really tried. But at some point, you just have to put on your big girl panties and admit that the story isn't working for you despite the awkwardness that goes along with it, considering I got this ARC from the lovely author herself.
I was intrigued by the blurb. In my years of reading romances, I can only count with one hand the books I've read where the hero is destitute and in need of the heroine's money. And they're usually historical romances. I don't mind them when they're executed well. It also takes a certain kind of hero to pull it off.
Unfortunately, I couldn't even muster an ounce of sympathy for, Anthony, the supposed hero in this book. I just didn't like him. I can usually find something to like about my heroes but this one...I just can't find any redeeming qualities. He's not the typical alphahole, which was a plus. But he also has no pride nor spine. I just...I have no words how much I dislike this character. None. And while I did like the heroine but it wasn't enough for me to continue.
Now this is just my opinion. I've seen plenty of reviewers who liked/loved this book. Check out their reviews to get another perspective before you write this one off.
ARC provided by Natalie Rios in exchange for an honest review.
October 10, 2016
3.5 stars!
Waking up married in Vegas was not what Liz and Anthony planned. Liz just got out of a 10 year relationship, and she isn’t looking to get into a new one. Anthony has too many problems to even think about being in a relationship with someone, but it looks like their drunken vegas wedding might be the answer to his prayers.
Liz was a strong character. She’s an heiress, but she’s never touched the family fortune. She uses her hard earned money to support herself. She was very independent. It took a while to get used to her attitude. I didn’t care for her at first, but in the end, she was cool.
Anthony was smart and charming. I didn’t agree with what he intended to do in the beginning. I understood that he was desperate, but I still could not approve of it. He really fell for Liz in the end, so that made me like him.
If you’re looking for a lighthearted romance, then this book is for you.
Waking up married in Vegas was not what Liz and Anthony planned. Liz just got out of a 10 year relationship, and she isn’t looking to get into a new one. Anthony has too many problems to even think about being in a relationship with someone, but it looks like their drunken vegas wedding might be the answer to his prayers.
Liz was a strong character. She’s an heiress, but she’s never touched the family fortune. She uses her hard earned money to support herself. She was very independent. It took a while to get used to her attitude. I didn’t care for her at first, but in the end, she was cool.
Anthony was smart and charming. I didn’t agree with what he intended to do in the beginning. I understood that he was desperate, but I still could not approve of it. He really fell for Liz in the end, so that made me like him.
If you’re looking for a lighthearted romance, then this book is for you.
October 6, 2016
Both Anthony and Liz have gone to Vegas for a dry kern weekend to escape; Anthony to escape the grief he still feels after losing his mother to cancer and his spot on the prestigious doctoral programme and ending up in debt. And Liz to escape the fact that her boyfriend of 10 years dumped her and then married someone else within 3 months and she now no longer really believes in happily ever after or love full stop. Both never would have guessed they would have met at a bar, both looking miserable to then wake up married. But although Liz is desperate to finish and forget this drunken mistake, Anthony isn’t so keen- at first for his own gain but as time goes on he starts to think, maybe this marriage wasn’t a drunken mistake after all?
“I didn’t lose my virginity until I was twenty-one. By then, I was so worked up from waiting so long, I practically shot off like a rocket the second I got it in. My nickname was Two Pump Tony until I got to grad school.”
This was a really fun, entertaining, easy, enjoyable read from a promising new author! Anthony and Liz were such likeable and relatable characters that you couldn’t help but root for and an interesting take on the, “drunk fling in Vegas” story.
“You’re the beautiful one. Seriously beautiful, with the fullest lips I’ve ever seen. I can’t look at your face for too long because my eyes immediately zero in on them and then I’m wondering what they feel like.”
From the start both characters were easily likeable. Anthony has had a really rubbish time of it and my heart went out to him and the issues he was dealing with. Through it all he was still able to laugh and make others smile and be someone you would want around you! Liz was definitely a cut throats lawyer but there was so much more to her than that- strong, confident but also vulnerable and someone who had lost faith in love and relationships but you could tell she didn’t want it to be that way.
“I had taken my eye off the prize for a girl who likely wasn’t looking for anything more than a rebound fling. Leaving was going to be an absolute bitch.”
We follow the ever changing dynamic of their relationship in this story which definitely keeps us on our toes! From drunken comrades, to horrified newlyweds, to friendship, to attraction….they really do go through every stage a couple could go through! So many ups and downs throughout their relationship and all the emotions these invoke really kept me hooked- I laughed, smiled, got teary eyed, angry and then lustful over their chemistry!
“During my darkest time, you served as my guide, giving me the perspective and support I needed to find my way again.”
A really enjoyable read about two people going through hard times, finding each other in a drunken state but who slowly start to come together. Will they finally start to believe that maybe this wasn’t just a one time drunk thing but maybe they were meant to meet, be with each other and help to heal each other and overcome their hard times.
~Bethany
“I didn’t lose my virginity until I was twenty-one. By then, I was so worked up from waiting so long, I practically shot off like a rocket the second I got it in. My nickname was Two Pump Tony until I got to grad school.”
This was a really fun, entertaining, easy, enjoyable read from a promising new author! Anthony and Liz were such likeable and relatable characters that you couldn’t help but root for and an interesting take on the, “drunk fling in Vegas” story.
“You’re the beautiful one. Seriously beautiful, with the fullest lips I’ve ever seen. I can’t look at your face for too long because my eyes immediately zero in on them and then I’m wondering what they feel like.”
From the start both characters were easily likeable. Anthony has had a really rubbish time of it and my heart went out to him and the issues he was dealing with. Through it all he was still able to laugh and make others smile and be someone you would want around you! Liz was definitely a cut throats lawyer but there was so much more to her than that- strong, confident but also vulnerable and someone who had lost faith in love and relationships but you could tell she didn’t want it to be that way.
“I had taken my eye off the prize for a girl who likely wasn’t looking for anything more than a rebound fling. Leaving was going to be an absolute bitch.”
We follow the ever changing dynamic of their relationship in this story which definitely keeps us on our toes! From drunken comrades, to horrified newlyweds, to friendship, to attraction….they really do go through every stage a couple could go through! So many ups and downs throughout their relationship and all the emotions these invoke really kept me hooked- I laughed, smiled, got teary eyed, angry and then lustful over their chemistry!
“During my darkest time, you served as my guide, giving me the perspective and support I needed to find my way again.”
A really enjoyable read about two people going through hard times, finding each other in a drunken state but who slowly start to come together. Will they finally start to believe that maybe this wasn’t just a one time drunk thing but maybe they were meant to meet, be with each other and help to heal each other and overcome their hard times.
~Bethany
September 7, 2016
I really enjoyed this! 4 Stars to "How to Catch an Heiress" is the debut novel for author Natalie Rios. This novel is the first in the Heiress Series. It is written in both POVs.
*I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review*
First, I would like to say I was pleasantly surprised by this novel. Not because of how much I enjoyed it but because the author wrote perfectly for a first novel. With new authors we sometimes get a few books before all the writing kinks are out but I found this novel well written with developed characters having some complexity as well as being well researched. I can tell this author took her time to apply her knowledge and research appropriately. That said, let me introduce you to our H/h.
Liz (Elizabeth) Wheaton Rockwell is an heiress. Her family is wealthy, dysfunctional and ridiculous. It's amazing how she pushed past all that to make her own way in the world. Liz was educated and became a successful lawyer. She supports herself with her own hard-earned money, never touching the family fortune. Unfortunately Liz doesn't trust well for good reasons. Sometimes she can be a real b*tch. Because of that I had some difficulty liking her. But as the story moved forward and her character developed, she became more relatable and I liked her.
Anthony Carter is a biomedical engineer. He is also a sexy, adorable nerd! Anthony is not your typical alpha hero. In fact, if I had to choose I would say Liz is more alpha than he is. Anthony may not be domineering, however he was very good at gently manipulating Liz so she would let her "walls" down. Anthony was intelligent and nerdy as well as gorgeous and adorable. I am so used to reading about heroes being sexy, dirty talking, domineering alphas. Anthony is only minus the dominance. I wasn't sure I was going to fall in love with him. I was wrong!
The relationship build was slow going. As you know from the blurb, Anthony and Liz meet one night in a Vegas bar and wake up married. I know, cliche right, but it worked. So the morning after they both agree to go their separate ways. Liz being a lawyer will handle the dissolution of their hasty and unmemorable marriage, expediently and efficiently.
But Anthony has a change of heart after realizing who Liz is and how much she is worth financially. Yes, I was not a fan of his for a while. Extortion? Seriously? How could that possibly equate to true love? These two got to know each other; views changes, priorities shifted and morals grew strong again.
I thought his was a sweet, enjoyable story with a bit of suspense with low angst. I would definitely like to read the next book in this series...
*I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review*
First, I would like to say I was pleasantly surprised by this novel. Not because of how much I enjoyed it but because the author wrote perfectly for a first novel. With new authors we sometimes get a few books before all the writing kinks are out but I found this novel well written with developed characters having some complexity as well as being well researched. I can tell this author took her time to apply her knowledge and research appropriately. That said, let me introduce you to our H/h.
Liz (Elizabeth) Wheaton Rockwell is an heiress. Her family is wealthy, dysfunctional and ridiculous. It's amazing how she pushed past all that to make her own way in the world. Liz was educated and became a successful lawyer. She supports herself with her own hard-earned money, never touching the family fortune. Unfortunately Liz doesn't trust well for good reasons. Sometimes she can be a real b*tch. Because of that I had some difficulty liking her. But as the story moved forward and her character developed, she became more relatable and I liked her.
Anthony Carter is a biomedical engineer. He is also a sexy, adorable nerd! Anthony is not your typical alpha hero. In fact, if I had to choose I would say Liz is more alpha than he is. Anthony may not be domineering, however he was very good at gently manipulating Liz so she would let her "walls" down. Anthony was intelligent and nerdy as well as gorgeous and adorable. I am so used to reading about heroes being sexy, dirty talking, domineering alphas. Anthony is only minus the dominance. I wasn't sure I was going to fall in love with him. I was wrong!
The relationship build was slow going. As you know from the blurb, Anthony and Liz meet one night in a Vegas bar and wake up married. I know, cliche right, but it worked. So the morning after they both agree to go their separate ways. Liz being a lawyer will handle the dissolution of their hasty and unmemorable marriage, expediently and efficiently.
But Anthony has a change of heart after realizing who Liz is and how much she is worth financially. Yes, I was not a fan of his for a while. Extortion? Seriously? How could that possibly equate to true love? These two got to know each other; views changes, priorities shifted and morals grew strong again.
I thought his was a sweet, enjoyable story with a bit of suspense with low angst. I would definitely like to read the next book in this series...
September 21, 2016
I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads, so here is my review.
Anthony Carter has had a hard life, growing up with a single Mom that had to work two job, Anthony went to college and MIT thanks to scholarships but things went down hill fast. And then his Mom dies and he is back home in Montana waiting tables. A trip to Vegas with some friends to forget his worries for a little while and Anthony ends up at the bar alone and sitting next to a beautiful woman.
Liz Rockwell has lived the pampered life. Being the heiress to the Rockwell Candy Company but she went law school and living a life that is independent from the family money. She doesn't want the money, she wants to make her own way and doing a good job of it and making a name for herself. Liz is in Vegas for a girls vacation but the other two girls are MIA. Mags and Charlotte are not coming, so Liz is sitting at the bar drinking by herself when a handsome man sits beside her.
They begin to talk about whos sad story is worse. The laughing and fun they both were having was topped off with a bottle of scotch.
When both wake then next morning, in the same bed, they notice they are married but neither can remember anything after opening the bottle of scotch. While they both agree to end the marriage, that is until one of Anthony's friends tells him who she is. And Anthony thinks he has found a way to end his mounting debt. When that doesn't work, he wants them to spend time together, get to know each other, so he can learn some secrets to get the money without Liz having him arrested for trying to extort money from her or her family.
Can Anthony make Liz see that they can actually be good together? Will Liz trust her feelings and follow her heart? Will she give Anthony his 21 days or will the pain form her last relationship not let her move forward?
This is a debut novel for Natalie Rios and I found that I really enjoyed it. It had me laughing, crying and even on the edge of my seat wondering what Liz was going to do. So sit back and enjoy it too.
Anthony Carter has had a hard life, growing up with a single Mom that had to work two job, Anthony went to college and MIT thanks to scholarships but things went down hill fast. And then his Mom dies and he is back home in Montana waiting tables. A trip to Vegas with some friends to forget his worries for a little while and Anthony ends up at the bar alone and sitting next to a beautiful woman.
Liz Rockwell has lived the pampered life. Being the heiress to the Rockwell Candy Company but she went law school and living a life that is independent from the family money. She doesn't want the money, she wants to make her own way and doing a good job of it and making a name for herself. Liz is in Vegas for a girls vacation but the other two girls are MIA. Mags and Charlotte are not coming, so Liz is sitting at the bar drinking by herself when a handsome man sits beside her.
They begin to talk about whos sad story is worse. The laughing and fun they both were having was topped off with a bottle of scotch.
When both wake then next morning, in the same bed, they notice they are married but neither can remember anything after opening the bottle of scotch. While they both agree to end the marriage, that is until one of Anthony's friends tells him who she is. And Anthony thinks he has found a way to end his mounting debt. When that doesn't work, he wants them to spend time together, get to know each other, so he can learn some secrets to get the money without Liz having him arrested for trying to extort money from her or her family.
Can Anthony make Liz see that they can actually be good together? Will Liz trust her feelings and follow her heart? Will she give Anthony his 21 days or will the pain form her last relationship not let her move forward?
This is a debut novel for Natalie Rios and I found that I really enjoyed it. It had me laughing, crying and even on the edge of my seat wondering what Liz was going to do. So sit back and enjoy it too.
October 4, 2016
2.5 Stars
Dnf at 37% Sucks because I was really looking forward to this book!
The blurb caught my attention and I was really looking for to reading this book but it just didn't work for me. Anthony and Liz get married after a drunken night in Vegas. They plan on getting divorced until he realizes she has money. Yup. Anthony told her he wouldn't divorce her unless she paid his debt. When that didn't work he tried to hatch up a plan to blackmail her. At that point I politely tapped out of the book. I wanted to make this work but I just couldn't stand Anthony. He had no morals, no spine, he was just ugh..... I mean we all have rough times in life but have some PRIDE in yourself. Even at my lowest point I've never stooped this low...
*was give an arc was given for an honest review but read on KU*
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Dnf at 37% Sucks because I was really looking forward to this book!
The blurb caught my attention and I was really looking for to reading this book but it just didn't work for me. Anthony and Liz get married after a drunken night in Vegas. They plan on getting divorced until he realizes she has money. Yup. Anthony told her he wouldn't divorce her unless she paid his debt. When that didn't work he tried to hatch up a plan to blackmail her. At that point I politely tapped out of the book. I wanted to make this work but I just couldn't stand Anthony. He had no morals, no spine, he was just ugh..... I mean we all have rough times in life but have some PRIDE in yourself. Even at my lowest point I've never stooped this low...
*was give an arc was given for an honest review but read on KU*
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March 23, 2017
This was a fun, interesting and sexy read.
May 13, 2017
ARC received in exchange for an honest review :)
4,5 stars for this surprisingly entertaining book :) I've had sooo much fun reading it, but since I just finished it, like a few minutes ago, I'm gonna need some time to gather all my thoughts ;) but give me a few days and you'll get my full review on my stop at the blog tour :) but I definitely recommend this story and cannot wait for the sequel ;) what a fantastic debut :)
edited to add my full review :)
I had the opportunity to read the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review and I have to say, I’m surprised by how much I enjoyed it ;) although „surprising” is the best word in general to describe this debut novel ;) I stopped counting very quickly all the times when this book took a turn I wasn’t expecting or resolved a situation in a different way that I thought it would happen ;) and don’t get me wrong, I am saying that as a compliment ;) it’s not often when a story surprises me so many times ;) so how about I will tell you a bit more about it... ;)
Let’s start with our main couple, Liz and Anthony ;) *sighs* and at the very beginning I have to say, theirs is a very... well, peculiar relationship... if you can even call it that ;) let me explain... or at least let me try to explain without spoiling you everything that happens in the book ;) sooooo... Liz is an attorney, but besides that, she is also a part of a very wealthy family... but better not call her a „trust fund baby”... ;) when her friends stood her up during a girls weekend in Vegas, she met Anthony in a hotel bar and they immediately hit it off ;) so much in fact, that when they woke up the next morning, barely remembering the night before, they realized they actually got married ;) yep, your regular wild-night-in-Vegas married ;) they parted ways with a mutual agreement to put all of that behind them and take care of it as soon as possible... it is a few days later when Anthony actually discovers who exactly he married that the plot thickens... ;) because Anthony has some money problems... can you see where I’m going with it? ;) but before you all get judgy and mad, trust me, it’s not as bad as it sounds ;) do they have a rocky start? yeah... that’s to weak word to describe it ;) but it’s one of those totally surprising things about this book ;) on paper it sounds pretty horrible, a guy wanting money in exchange for a divorce / annulment... believe me, I was sceptical as well ;) until I actually read the book, which turned out quite good ;) I don’t want to say too much and ruin all those surprises, but... what I can say is that I actually enjoyed their story very much ;) it was definitely different, a sort of slow burn romance that happened unexpectedly between them... ;)
Besides the main couple there were quite a few secondary characters that absolutely kept stealing my attention ;) I can see sooooo much potential for future books about them ;) and I am more than happy that it’s already official that book #2 will be about Charlotte, one of Liz’s friends ;) she was such a fun and unpredictable character ;) I am looking forward to getting to know her better and reading about her adventures ;) not to mention that whole Liz’s family was... oh they were something else all right... ;) most of them I would not like to have related to me, but there were some exceptions ;) I will leave you to discover for yourselves who exactly I’m talking about ;)
All in all I really enjoyed this book ;) it was written in two perspectives, so we got chapters from Liz’s as well as Anthony’s point of view ;) and I have to say that the writing style in general was really good, especially if you take into consideration that this is a debut novel ;) besides, trust me... I am way too busy right now to be reading mediocre books... I am definitely much more picky than I was a few months ago ;) like I mentioned earlier, what I really liked in this book is how unpredictable it was... I seriously stopped guessing where things are going pretty soon, because I kept being wrong, and who likes that? ;) so if you are looking for a little bit different contemporary romance, with the best nerdy compliments ever... ;) then definitely give this story a try ;)
XOXO
A
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4,5 stars for this surprisingly entertaining book :) I've had sooo much fun reading it, but since I just finished it, like a few minutes ago, I'm gonna need some time to gather all my thoughts ;) but give me a few days and you'll get my full review on my stop at the blog tour :) but I definitely recommend this story and cannot wait for the sequel ;) what a fantastic debut :)
edited to add my full review :)
I had the opportunity to read the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review and I have to say, I’m surprised by how much I enjoyed it ;) although „surprising” is the best word in general to describe this debut novel ;) I stopped counting very quickly all the times when this book took a turn I wasn’t expecting or resolved a situation in a different way that I thought it would happen ;) and don’t get me wrong, I am saying that as a compliment ;) it’s not often when a story surprises me so many times ;) so how about I will tell you a bit more about it... ;)
Let’s start with our main couple, Liz and Anthony ;) *sighs* and at the very beginning I have to say, theirs is a very... well, peculiar relationship... if you can even call it that ;) let me explain... or at least let me try to explain without spoiling you everything that happens in the book ;) sooooo... Liz is an attorney, but besides that, she is also a part of a very wealthy family... but better not call her a „trust fund baby”... ;) when her friends stood her up during a girls weekend in Vegas, she met Anthony in a hotel bar and they immediately hit it off ;) so much in fact, that when they woke up the next morning, barely remembering the night before, they realized they actually got married ;) yep, your regular wild-night-in-Vegas married ;) they parted ways with a mutual agreement to put all of that behind them and take care of it as soon as possible... it is a few days later when Anthony actually discovers who exactly he married that the plot thickens... ;) because Anthony has some money problems... can you see where I’m going with it? ;) but before you all get judgy and mad, trust me, it’s not as bad as it sounds ;) do they have a rocky start? yeah... that’s to weak word to describe it ;) but it’s one of those totally surprising things about this book ;) on paper it sounds pretty horrible, a guy wanting money in exchange for a divorce / annulment... believe me, I was sceptical as well ;) until I actually read the book, which turned out quite good ;) I don’t want to say too much and ruin all those surprises, but... what I can say is that I actually enjoyed their story very much ;) it was definitely different, a sort of slow burn romance that happened unexpectedly between them... ;)
Besides the main couple there were quite a few secondary characters that absolutely kept stealing my attention ;) I can see sooooo much potential for future books about them ;) and I am more than happy that it’s already official that book #2 will be about Charlotte, one of Liz’s friends ;) she was such a fun and unpredictable character ;) I am looking forward to getting to know her better and reading about her adventures ;) not to mention that whole Liz’s family was... oh they were something else all right... ;) most of them I would not like to have related to me, but there were some exceptions ;) I will leave you to discover for yourselves who exactly I’m talking about ;)
All in all I really enjoyed this book ;) it was written in two perspectives, so we got chapters from Liz’s as well as Anthony’s point of view ;) and I have to say that the writing style in general was really good, especially if you take into consideration that this is a debut novel ;) besides, trust me... I am way too busy right now to be reading mediocre books... I am definitely much more picky than I was a few months ago ;) like I mentioned earlier, what I really liked in this book is how unpredictable it was... I seriously stopped guessing where things are going pretty soon, because I kept being wrong, and who likes that? ;) so if you are looking for a little bit different contemporary romance, with the best nerdy compliments ever... ;) then definitely give this story a try ;)
XOXO
A
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my facebook page -> https://www.facebook.com/bookworm8619/
October 10, 2016
“Let’s make a toast. To new friends, fine scotch, and hopefully some new adventures.” “Hear, hear.” I clinked my glass against his. “Our luck’s got to turn at some point.”
Anthony is not in a happy place. He has lost the only parent he had – his mother – to cancer, and due to one drunken mistake he has lost his spot at a PhD program at MIT. Both the illness of his mother and the lost PhD program have left him with a huge debt, something Anthony isn’t able to pay off with his meager job at a diner. When his friends/colleagues from said diner convince him to go to Las Vegas with them, Anthony meets the beautiful Liz. And she might be what he needs to solve his problems.
“What was most attractive about Liz was the confidence she exuded. The way she carried herself, it was like she knew exactly who she was and where she was going in life. Two things I greatly wished for myself at the moment.”
Liz doesn’t believe in love and fairytales anymore. The behavior of her longtime ex-boyfriend after their breakup, her father’s way with the ladies and her work as a divorce attorney make her question everything. All Liz wants now is to forget everything for just a weekend, and what is a better way than to spend time with your besties in Vegas? But when her friends don’t show up, Liz meets cute Anthony who has an amazing smile. When Liz wakes up the next morning it turns out they had more fun than she can remember…
“Did I say earlier he was just cute? I don’t know if it was the alcohol or the dimples, but he definitely just jumped a few notches on the hotness scale with his megawatt smile. Wow. Talk about brightening the place up.”
When Anthony and Liz meet, both are feeling a little sorry for themselves. The weekends they had in mind aren’t going as planned, but soon they hit it off in a friendly way. When the alcohol and fun is gone the next morning, practical Liz has an answer to the drunken marriage fiasco, and Anthony only can agree to it. That is until he learns who his new wife really is; not just a hot girl, but an heiress to quite a fortune. And this can be the answer to his money problems… Liz understands Anthony’s motives for delaying the divorce very quickly, but she agrees to his plan of spending some time together. Anthony soon realizes Liz is so much more than just an heiress, and Liz discovers the truth about Anthony’s misfortune. Do they have a chance at a HEA? Of course they do, this is a romance book.
How to Catch an Heiress is Natalie Rios’ debut book. For a debut book it’s well written, I like the characters and I feel their struggles are realistic. Some of the secondary characters are a bit over-the-top, but since this is more of a rom-com story, I don’t mind. I really like that this story’s hero is a normal man for once; he doesn’t have his life in order, he isn’t man-whoring around while waiting for the love of his life to shower with his overbearing type of love. He’s just your regular guy. I also like that Liz is making her own life, with the money she earns by herself, instead of leaning back on her family name and fortune.
“Can we go back to the ‘I love you’ part?” “Too. I said ‘I love you, too’,” she corrected. “That should have been my response to when you said it, I was just too scared to admit it back then.”
I’ve enjoyed reading this story, I give How to Catch an Heiress 4 stars. I’ll definitely pick up future books by this author.
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October 9, 2016
I had taken my eyes off the prize for a girl who likely wasn't looking for anything more than a rebound fling. Leaving was going to be an absolute bitch.
How to Catch an Heiress is Natalie Rios's debut novel and one that I definitely enjoyed. The plot is something that we have read a few times but this time the tables have turned. Anthony and Liz have gone to Vegas for a weekend escape. Anthony, to escape the grief he still feels after losing his mother to cancer and losing his spot at a prestigious doctoral program. And Liz, she is running to escape the fact that her boyfriend of 10 years dumped her and married someone else.
A chance meeting at a bar in Vegas, lead to a night of filled with alcohol, drunk confessions and a wedding that neither of them remember.
Liz is desperate to forget meeting Anthony and their "mistake" but Anthony is not ready to leave Liz and forget anything from last night, even their marriage.
For a debut author, Natalie has done a really good job. The book is fun, entertaining, enjoyable and an easy read. Anthony and Liz are likeable characters and you understand the situation they are in and get where both of them are coming from, even when you might not agree with their decisions.
In some ways you do feel bad for Anthony and the problems that he is going through. But what I found commendable in his character was his ability to make people laugh and smile and put Liz and her needs before his.
They started out as strangers at a bar in Vegas who were immediately thrown into being newly weds. As they tread their way through their married life, they form an unusual alliance. Within a matter of few days they go through multiple stages in their relationship that a couple go through.
It takes some time for them to face the multiple ups and downs that comes in a relationship and come together, but when they do, they were really meant for each other. They just fit in each others life perfectly.
4 Stars!
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September 8, 2016
Let me start off my saying this is a debut novel!! YES, you read that right. Don't be put off by that, this is one of the best debut's i've read in a long time. Hell its right up there with the best of the them.
Natalie Rios has written something amazing, a story that kept me captivated and hooked throughout. I'll admit when i saw it was a 'waking up in vegas married' story i was thinking 'not another one' but i soon realised this was in a completely different league. There is so much more to this story.
Anthony Carter has had a shitty few months. After losing his mother, he's place on a doctoral program and he's in a fuck load of debt. So a weekend in Vegas to unwind is exactly what he needs right?!
Elizabeth Wheaton Rockwell is an Heiress, however she doesn't rely on her familys money. No she's a divorce attorney in Miami. Liz has just split up from her long term boyfriend, so a break in Vega with her best girlfriends sounds pefect. Up until her friends ditch her last minute and she's left drowning her sorrows alone. Until she meets Anthony, who coincidentally has been ditched too. So they have a drink and make a bet. What could go wrong? What kind of trouble could two people get into?
Waking up married, the first thing Liz does is take control of the divorce. Fast forward a few days Liz is on track to setting up an annulment to forget the weekend ever happened but Anthony he finds out Liz is a billionaire heiress and all he see's is a one way ticket out of his debt. How hard can it be to get his 'wife' to write him a check? What happens if getting to know her leads to more that just wanting money? What if they both realise it was more than a drunken mistake?
Natalie Rios has done a great job with this book, the storyline flows so well and i'm so glad i was given chance to read it. I was so pleasantly surprised with this book because unless told you'd never even guess it was a debut novel. It's a sweet, enjoyable read a great plot and wonderful characters. I'm so excited for the next book in this series.
Natalie Rios has written something amazing, a story that kept me captivated and hooked throughout. I'll admit when i saw it was a 'waking up in vegas married' story i was thinking 'not another one' but i soon realised this was in a completely different league. There is so much more to this story.
Anthony Carter has had a shitty few months. After losing his mother, he's place on a doctoral program and he's in a fuck load of debt. So a weekend in Vegas to unwind is exactly what he needs right?!
Elizabeth Wheaton Rockwell is an Heiress, however she doesn't rely on her familys money. No she's a divorce attorney in Miami. Liz has just split up from her long term boyfriend, so a break in Vega with her best girlfriends sounds pefect. Up until her friends ditch her last minute and she's left drowning her sorrows alone. Until she meets Anthony, who coincidentally has been ditched too. So they have a drink and make a bet. What could go wrong? What kind of trouble could two people get into?
Waking up married, the first thing Liz does is take control of the divorce. Fast forward a few days Liz is on track to setting up an annulment to forget the weekend ever happened but Anthony he finds out Liz is a billionaire heiress and all he see's is a one way ticket out of his debt. How hard can it be to get his 'wife' to write him a check? What happens if getting to know her leads to more that just wanting money? What if they both realise it was more than a drunken mistake?
Natalie Rios has done a great job with this book, the storyline flows so well and i'm so glad i was given chance to read it. I was so pleasantly surprised with this book because unless told you'd never even guess it was a debut novel. It's a sweet, enjoyable read a great plot and wonderful characters. I'm so excited for the next book in this series.
October 3, 2016
This read was a so-so for me. It wasn't bad but it wasn't great. You can tell that the author is still new to her craft and so the writing and execution is a bit raw and rough around the edges.
I do believe that this series does have potential though. I just want more fleshed out and relatable characters and a male protagonist that took charge more and didn't feel so flimsy. Female protagonist was not bad.
I do believe that this series does have potential though. I just want more fleshed out and relatable characters and a male protagonist that took charge more and didn't feel so flimsy. Female protagonist was not bad.
October 10, 2016
Link to full review below! I am a bit conflicted about this book. In the end, its almost a 50/50 between the things I liked and didn't like. See full review on The Book Disciple
October 3, 2016
This book was quite different what I expected it to be, and that was a pleasant surprise.On reading the blurb,I was curious.We don't frequently come across a romance novel where the hero plans to blackmail or weasel his way in to get money from the heroine.I was wondering how the author would be able to make me like a hero who wanted to do something like this and how would I root for the heroine to end up with him?Especially considering the fact that this is a debut novel.
Somehow through the writing and characterizations I managed to fall in love with both Anthony and Liz and kudos to the author for that.
As the summary describes, Anthony has been having a bad time lately.He has lost his mother to cancer and the position in a doctoral program at MIT due to a scandal.He is drowning in debt and is trying to make ends meet.To have a break he goes off to Vegas for a weekend where he meets Liz at the bar.
Liz has just broken up with her boyfriend of ten years and he has also moved on to another girlfriend immediately.On top of that she has been abandoned on her vacation by her two best friends and she is alone in Vegas.When she meets Anthony, they start chatting and have fun with their banter.But when they wake up the next morning, they discover that they are married!Liz suggests an annulment and Anthony initially agrees.But after he goes home, he discovers with the help of his roommate Thomas that the woman he is married to is Liz Rockwell- Candy Heiress,billionaire and member of the infamous Rockwell family.
With a little bit of persuasion from Thomas he decides to push her to give him some money to pay off his debts.He comes all the way to her house at Miami.Too bad he doesn't know who he is dealing with.Liz is a divorce attorney and knows things better than him.She is able to rebuff his suggestions.But Anthony isn't ready to give up.He somehow worms his way in and manages to get her to agree to give their marriage a shot for 30 days.If it doesn't work out, they divorce and go their separate ways.Liz is confident that she won't be falling for this farce.Will Anthony be able to make the confident and independent Liz fall for him?Or will it end in heartbreak and disappointment?
I personally loved Liz's character a lot.She was fierce,intelligent and awesome!I loved her personality and the sweet vulnerable side that she had.Her dad's countless marriages and her own failed relationship has made her lose belief in love.And here comes this guy who has the nerve to ask her for money and then persuade her to give their marriage a chance.Even Anthony underestimate Liz.He thought that she was perhaps a spoiled, rich princess.But she was the opposite.She worked hard and never used an ounce of the family money, working her own way up.
I honestly disliked Anthony in the beginning.Seriously, what guy does stuff like that?But slowly I began to see the other facets of his personality and I could emphatise with his situation.I loved his nerdy side and how he managed to fall for Liz in his quest to make her fall for him.He isn't intimidated by her or her independence.He respects her and cherishes her.Though his actions in the beginning might have been a bit dickish he managed to make up for them and grew on me.
Liz's family was weird and hilarious!Anthony's reaction upon seeing them was priceless!I also loved Liz's dedication to her brother Robbie.The secondary characters like Liz's bestfriend and cousin,her ex,co-workers were also well done.The ending was also sweet and the matter was resolved in a satisfactory manner.
So, if you're looking for a good romance with a different storyline and well fleshed-out characters with wonderful background stories, I suggest you to give this one a try.The steam in the book was a added bonus(Loved it!)
Can't wait for the next book in the series! :D
Somehow through the writing and characterizations I managed to fall in love with both Anthony and Liz and kudos to the author for that.
As the summary describes, Anthony has been having a bad time lately.He has lost his mother to cancer and the position in a doctoral program at MIT due to a scandal.He is drowning in debt and is trying to make ends meet.To have a break he goes off to Vegas for a weekend where he meets Liz at the bar.
Liz has just broken up with her boyfriend of ten years and he has also moved on to another girlfriend immediately.On top of that she has been abandoned on her vacation by her two best friends and she is alone in Vegas.When she meets Anthony, they start chatting and have fun with their banter.But when they wake up the next morning, they discover that they are married!Liz suggests an annulment and Anthony initially agrees.But after he goes home, he discovers with the help of his roommate Thomas that the woman he is married to is Liz Rockwell- Candy Heiress,billionaire and member of the infamous Rockwell family.
With a little bit of persuasion from Thomas he decides to push her to give him some money to pay off his debts.He comes all the way to her house at Miami.Too bad he doesn't know who he is dealing with.Liz is a divorce attorney and knows things better than him.She is able to rebuff his suggestions.But Anthony isn't ready to give up.He somehow worms his way in and manages to get her to agree to give their marriage a shot for 30 days.If it doesn't work out, they divorce and go their separate ways.Liz is confident that she won't be falling for this farce.Will Anthony be able to make the confident and independent Liz fall for him?Or will it end in heartbreak and disappointment?
I personally loved Liz's character a lot.She was fierce,intelligent and awesome!I loved her personality and the sweet vulnerable side that she had.Her dad's countless marriages and her own failed relationship has made her lose belief in love.And here comes this guy who has the nerve to ask her for money and then persuade her to give their marriage a chance.Even Anthony underestimate Liz.He thought that she was perhaps a spoiled, rich princess.But she was the opposite.She worked hard and never used an ounce of the family money, working her own way up.
I honestly disliked Anthony in the beginning.Seriously, what guy does stuff like that?But slowly I began to see the other facets of his personality and I could emphatise with his situation.I loved his nerdy side and how he managed to fall for Liz in his quest to make her fall for him.He isn't intimidated by her or her independence.He respects her and cherishes her.Though his actions in the beginning might have been a bit dickish he managed to make up for them and grew on me.
Liz's family was weird and hilarious!Anthony's reaction upon seeing them was priceless!I also loved Liz's dedication to her brother Robbie.The secondary characters like Liz's bestfriend and cousin,her ex,co-workers were also well done.The ending was also sweet and the matter was resolved in a satisfactory manner.
So, if you're looking for a good romance with a different storyline and well fleshed-out characters with wonderful background stories, I suggest you to give this one a try.The steam in the book was a added bonus(Loved it!)
Can't wait for the next book in the series! :D
March 31, 2017
3.8
There was enough going on to keep me interested in this book, but at the same time there was a lot of back and forth for me. I did end up enjoying the plot, but the the contents from about chapter three until the third to last chapter seemed like Anthony and Liz would get somewhere, just to have a set back. I'm all for slow burn, but this seemed to be more hot-potato.
Liz seems strong willed, which is great. I do love that her personality is unique and fits well with her Lawyer career.
Anthony seems to be way to smart to be where he's at in life, but Liz shows him things that he's never thought about which in my opinion means they should be together.
They challenge one other, and that's one of the great things about their relationship.
In all, I would recommend this book, but only if asked.
There was enough going on to keep me interested in this book, but at the same time there was a lot of back and forth for me. I did end up enjoying the plot, but the the contents from about chapter three until the third to last chapter seemed like Anthony and Liz would get somewhere, just to have a set back. I'm all for slow burn, but this seemed to be more hot-potato.
Liz seems strong willed, which is great. I do love that her personality is unique and fits well with her Lawyer career.
Anthony seems to be way to smart to be where he's at in life, but Liz shows him things that he's never thought about which in my opinion means they should be together.
They challenge one other, and that's one of the great things about their relationship.
In all, I would recommend this book, but only if asked.
April 1, 2017
Great story line
This book had me wanting to keep reading and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it wish there where more books like this.
This book had me wanting to keep reading and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it wish there where more books like this.
January 8, 2018
3.5 stars
I enjoyed it, and it was surprisingly entertaining.
It was kind of the "normal" romance turned upside down. Here, the male is the poor "helpless" one.
I enjoyed it, and it was surprisingly entertaining.
It was kind of the "normal" romance turned upside down. Here, the male is the poor "helpless" one.
September 12, 2016
I received a ARC of How to Catch an Heiress for a honest review, for being Natalie Rios's debut novel I would have to say, she did a pretty damn good job. I was captured from the beginning of the story all the way up til the end. It had this nerdy questionable romance to it, which I found cute and interesting.
Liz Rockwell is in Vegas for a girls weekend, except her girls have stood her up. She is there to get over a recent breakup and have fun. Well, she lets her guard down and ends up having more than a few drinks with a handsome man. The next morning, she realizes her drunken night resulted in a wedding...hers and that handsome stranger. Liz has a past that she would not want to repeat and a family name that she does not willingly throw around, so her only solution to this embarrassing mistake is a quick divorce. I found myself really liking this character she is smart, sassy, strong, sexy and determined to get what she wants. Will her ex- boyfriends betrayal keep her from finding true love and push him right out the door?
Anthony Carter's life has been overwhelming to say the least, he lost his mother to cancer and with a scandal under his name he lost his spot in a doctoral program and he finds himself drowning in debt. A weekend in Vegas with a few friends should be all he needs to forget his problems. This weekend may end up being his solution to get his life back on track. Anthony finds himself married to Liz Rockwell, Candy Heiress and billionaire and he feels that if he can convince her to pay off his debt, they would be able to walk away from this marriage free and clear. The problem is will she be able to resist his nerdy charms? Anthony is such a cute character, I feel for is quirky sense of humor, his try to take control attitude and he is pretty damn sexy.
I found How to Catch an Heiress to be an enjoyable read, it gave me that silly grin I get with a good story. When Anthony and Liz let their sexual tension take over, it is sexy and steamy. It also has some family drama, intrusive friends and a moment of love/hate that adds to the unconventional way of falling in love. I found this to be a 4 star read.
Liz Rockwell is in Vegas for a girls weekend, except her girls have stood her up. She is there to get over a recent breakup and have fun. Well, she lets her guard down and ends up having more than a few drinks with a handsome man. The next morning, she realizes her drunken night resulted in a wedding...hers and that handsome stranger. Liz has a past that she would not want to repeat and a family name that she does not willingly throw around, so her only solution to this embarrassing mistake is a quick divorce. I found myself really liking this character she is smart, sassy, strong, sexy and determined to get what she wants. Will her ex- boyfriends betrayal keep her from finding true love and push him right out the door?
Anthony Carter's life has been overwhelming to say the least, he lost his mother to cancer and with a scandal under his name he lost his spot in a doctoral program and he finds himself drowning in debt. A weekend in Vegas with a few friends should be all he needs to forget his problems. This weekend may end up being his solution to get his life back on track. Anthony finds himself married to Liz Rockwell, Candy Heiress and billionaire and he feels that if he can convince her to pay off his debt, they would be able to walk away from this marriage free and clear. The problem is will she be able to resist his nerdy charms? Anthony is such a cute character, I feel for is quirky sense of humor, his try to take control attitude and he is pretty damn sexy.
I found How to Catch an Heiress to be an enjoyable read, it gave me that silly grin I get with a good story. When Anthony and Liz let their sexual tension take over, it is sexy and steamy. It also has some family drama, intrusive friends and a moment of love/hate that adds to the unconventional way of falling in love. I found this to be a 4 star read.
September 29, 2016
**4.5 BadAss Bitch Stars**
This book was absolutely stunning and adorable! I loved it so much. Every character, even Lizzie’s crazy grandmother holds a special place in my heart! Once I started it, I couldn’t put it down!
“I don’t know if it was the alcohol or the dimples, but he definitely jumped a few notches on the hotness scaled with his megawatt smile.”
Liz goes to Vegas for her girls retreat only to be stood up by her friends. But two cute dimples, and a $1000 bottle of Whiskey are all it takes to make her night better, and her morning horrifying! Anthony is smart, and sexy, but is loaded with a mountain of debt, maybe marrying into the richest family in the United States was exactly what he needed. Now he has to find a way to get her to write him a check, or fall in love with him.
I loved both characters so much (I usually base my love on if I remember their names AFTER i’ve read a few books). Liz and Anthony really were the cutest couple, and as shitty as Anthony was at the start, he made up for it ten-fold.
The only thing that this book lacked for me was in the sexy time area. It was good, but NOT enough. I wanted fireworks and passion past the first time. I wanted to see their relationship a little bit more after she paid off his debts. I needed more!
Other than that, I really and truly enjoyed this book, so much. It was well written and very thought out. Each character played an important role, and I would highly recommend to my friends!
ARC provided by Author in exchange for an honest bitchin’ review.
Reviewed by The Royal Bitch from Bitches N’ Books
This book was absolutely stunning and adorable! I loved it so much. Every character, even Lizzie’s crazy grandmother holds a special place in my heart! Once I started it, I couldn’t put it down!
“I don’t know if it was the alcohol or the dimples, but he definitely jumped a few notches on the hotness scaled with his megawatt smile.”
Liz goes to Vegas for her girls retreat only to be stood up by her friends. But two cute dimples, and a $1000 bottle of Whiskey are all it takes to make her night better, and her morning horrifying! Anthony is smart, and sexy, but is loaded with a mountain of debt, maybe marrying into the richest family in the United States was exactly what he needed. Now he has to find a way to get her to write him a check, or fall in love with him.
I loved both characters so much (I usually base my love on if I remember their names AFTER i’ve read a few books). Liz and Anthony really were the cutest couple, and as shitty as Anthony was at the start, he made up for it ten-fold.
The only thing that this book lacked for me was in the sexy time area. It was good, but NOT enough. I wanted fireworks and passion past the first time. I wanted to see their relationship a little bit more after she paid off his debts. I needed more!
Other than that, I really and truly enjoyed this book, so much. It was well written and very thought out. Each character played an important role, and I would highly recommend to my friends!
ARC provided by Author in exchange for an honest bitchin’ review.
Reviewed by The Royal Bitch from Bitches N’ Books
September 27, 2016
I still get such a rush when authors contact me directly to send me an ARC for review. And I am so glad Natalie reach out with How to Catch an Heiress.
I will tell you frankly, that I did enjoy the plot, we have here the classic they get piss drunk in Vegas and wake up married the next morning after knowing each other just a few hours. Nothing crazy original there but then fun part comes after.
So we meet Anthony and Liz, I liked them though I would say that I loved Liz better. Odd since I tend to usually like the male leads for their usual cheekiness but here I was conflicted. Now, I am not saying Anthony is a bad guy, cause he isn't; in this very case he made a very bad bad judgement call and it put him in a bad light.
Anthony.. what were you thinking?!
I mean, I can see how maybe he thought it could possibly be in a perfect world a good idea or at least worth a try ...
But...
Again, what were you thinking?
Men! (need I say more?)
So back to the book, I think the characters well nicely written, and the story flowed quite well too. Though it did bug me that Anthony was still plotting for quite a long time after he started developing real feelings for Liz.
That felt very mercenary in terms of the character and it bugged me quite a bit. He did not in my mind redeem himself entirely, I do not know it is likely I am being too harsh here!
But I have to say that as a first book, it is a good starting novel of a series and though I felt some things could be improved on, Natalie has already the next book coming and I am sure it will be even better.
I do not believe judging a new author too harshly for mistakes as in my experience they tend to grow to improve with each new one published. I also always keep in mind that I could not write a book myself so I keep a really open mind.
Natalie, I really think you have done a fine job for a first book and based on what I have seen I cannot wait to read what happens with our next wandering lady. I am really looking forward to that and see how the series will progress from there.
Now that is going to get cold soon, it is a cool book to read with a lovely cup of tea hidden under blankets in winter! Ok, it is not cold yet, but the rest is pretty much what I did on a raining afternoon!
I hope you enjoy it too!
I will tell you frankly, that I did enjoy the plot, we have here the classic they get piss drunk in Vegas and wake up married the next morning after knowing each other just a few hours. Nothing crazy original there but then fun part comes after.
So we meet Anthony and Liz, I liked them though I would say that I loved Liz better. Odd since I tend to usually like the male leads for their usual cheekiness but here I was conflicted. Now, I am not saying Anthony is a bad guy, cause he isn't; in this very case he made a very bad bad judgement call and it put him in a bad light.
Anthony.. what were you thinking?!
I mean, I can see how maybe he thought it could possibly be in a perfect world a good idea or at least worth a try ...
But...
Again, what were you thinking?
Men! (need I say more?)
So back to the book, I think the characters well nicely written, and the story flowed quite well too. Though it did bug me that Anthony was still plotting for quite a long time after he started developing real feelings for Liz.
That felt very mercenary in terms of the character and it bugged me quite a bit. He did not in my mind redeem himself entirely, I do not know it is likely I am being too harsh here!
But I have to say that as a first book, it is a good starting novel of a series and though I felt some things could be improved on, Natalie has already the next book coming and I am sure it will be even better.
I do not believe judging a new author too harshly for mistakes as in my experience they tend to grow to improve with each new one published. I also always keep in mind that I could not write a book myself so I keep a really open mind.
Natalie, I really think you have done a fine job for a first book and based on what I have seen I cannot wait to read what happens with our next wandering lady. I am really looking forward to that and see how the series will progress from there.
Now that is going to get cold soon, it is a cool book to read with a lovely cup of tea hidden under blankets in winter! Ok, it is not cold yet, but the rest is pretty much what I did on a raining afternoon!
I hope you enjoy it too!
September 7, 2016
I was contacted by thus lovely author to review her book. So of course I said yes!! She sent me the blurb and it was something that I have never read before. I was very excited to read this book.
Anthony Carter is a waiter at a restaurant in his small home town in Montana. This not what he has always wanted to be. He is a smart nerd that has had some bad luck lately. With the death of his mother and some unfortunate events at MIT he finds him self back home. Liz Rockwell is the Candy Heiress and is not about to be just another trust fund baby. With just recently becoming singe after a decade with one man, she is ready for some fun. With one night in Vegas, wedding bells and a extortion plot their live are flipped.
Like I said this was a book that I haven't read before. First off being ditched by your friends suck!!! I really love how these two characters meet. Then a bet and the night is a blur. The next morning they discover that they have gotten married and have no clue how it happened. Liz knows how to fix it and Anthony leaves it all up to her. That is until he gets home and finds out who she really is!! With all his savings being spent on a plane ticket she might be the answer to his debt problem. I was a little unsure how that was going to play out. I mean come one it is a little crappy on his part. I know he is desperate and all but really!!! I love that liz is a strong minded lawyer and really doesn't want anything to do with her families money. Not that she does have any of it but she chooses not to use it. She wants to earn her own. Liz doesn't want this marriage to make her look like her father. Her father is on marriage number 5 or 6 who can remember. Not only is he getting married again but it is to Liz's sorority sister. There is no love there!!! The book takes a good direction once Anthony is in Miami and the plotting is started. I hope you enjoy this book. Like I said I haven't read a book like this one and it was a very nice change of pace. HEA for sure and no cliff hangers. There is a sneak peek to the next book and I really like that she keeps it going. I cant wait to find out what happens with the new story and hope that Anthony and Liz make appearances in the next.
September 26, 2016
This is my first Natalie Rios novel - okay it's Ms. Rios' first novel as well! It is wonderful!
It's an old story, waking up in Vegas married to a stranger. But, she puts a wonderful twist on it that makes it fresh and new!
Anthony Carter is down on his luck. First, he is accused of inappropriate conduct with a student while he is in a doctoral program, before he is asked to leave he finds out his mother has cancer and leaves with all the debt from school and then add on the care for his mom - he is in so deep he can't see the forest for the trees. So, he takes off for Vegas for a weekend with some friends.
Elizabeth Wheaton Rockwell - is a lawyer this was supposed to be a girls weekend only her girls bailed on her at the last minute, so she has landed in Vegas alone. Lizzy is one of the heirs to the
Rockwell family. She has recently, dumped her long time boyfriend and is alone.
Kismet! Anthony sees Elizabeth across a bar and is attracted to her - they conversation turns into a bet that involves an expensive bottle of booze - next thing they are waking up in the same room - and turns out they aren't sure if they did the deed but they are sure as hell married. Liz being the divorce lawyer that she is - takes it under her control and puts the wheels in motion for what she hopes to be a quickie annulment.
When Anthony arrives home he tells his story to a friend who convinces him to head to Florida and get his "WIFE" to write him a check to get him out of her life. Anthony finagles his way into Liz' home and into her life. What happens next who knows, will she pay him off to get him out? will Anthony figure out that he wants more? What secrets is her family keeping? Or will Liz just toss Anthony out on his ear? It's a fun ride for sure.
Ms. Rios has done a lovely job with this book. Her storylines are fluid and her characters are strong and well developed. I didn't realize until I had finished the novel that it was a debut. I can't wait to see what happens as she grows as an author! So, if you are in the market for a lucious read that has a fantastic plot this one is definitely worth it. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
I was given a copy of this book by the author for an honest review.
It's an old story, waking up in Vegas married to a stranger. But, she puts a wonderful twist on it that makes it fresh and new!
Anthony Carter is down on his luck. First, he is accused of inappropriate conduct with a student while he is in a doctoral program, before he is asked to leave he finds out his mother has cancer and leaves with all the debt from school and then add on the care for his mom - he is in so deep he can't see the forest for the trees. So, he takes off for Vegas for a weekend with some friends.
Elizabeth Wheaton Rockwell - is a lawyer this was supposed to be a girls weekend only her girls bailed on her at the last minute, so she has landed in Vegas alone. Lizzy is one of the heirs to the
Rockwell family. She has recently, dumped her long time boyfriend and is alone.
Kismet! Anthony sees Elizabeth across a bar and is attracted to her - they conversation turns into a bet that involves an expensive bottle of booze - next thing they are waking up in the same room - and turns out they aren't sure if they did the deed but they are sure as hell married. Liz being the divorce lawyer that she is - takes it under her control and puts the wheels in motion for what she hopes to be a quickie annulment.
When Anthony arrives home he tells his story to a friend who convinces him to head to Florida and get his "WIFE" to write him a check to get him out of her life. Anthony finagles his way into Liz' home and into her life. What happens next who knows, will she pay him off to get him out? will Anthony figure out that he wants more? What secrets is her family keeping? Or will Liz just toss Anthony out on his ear? It's a fun ride for sure.
Ms. Rios has done a lovely job with this book. Her storylines are fluid and her characters are strong and well developed. I didn't realize until I had finished the novel that it was a debut. I can't wait to see what happens as she grows as an author! So, if you are in the market for a lucious read that has a fantastic plot this one is definitely worth it. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
I was given a copy of this book by the author for an honest review.
August 25, 2016
5 What Happens in Vegas Doesn't Always Stay in Vegas Stars!
What happens when a girl is left hanging in Vegas by her two best friends and she finds herself at loose ends? A gorgeous, sexy guy in a bar, a few drinks (okay...a LOT of drinks), waking up in the morning in bed with said guy and discovering that you've gone and done something as stupid as getting married??!! It sounds like something you've read a few too many times, right? Well, let me tell you, THIS one is very different!
When Liz Rockwell meets Anthony Carter in the bar in a hotel in Vegas, the sparks fly, the drinks flow and the unimaginable happens...they wake up in the morning and realize that they got married in a chapel the night before! No problem, right? Liz, a divorce lawyer living in Florida, will just have the marriage annulled! The only problem? Anthony is broke after a series of disasters and after arriving back home to Montana, discovers Liz is a member of THAT Rockwell family...she is known as "The Candy Heiress" in the media and Anthony comes up with the brilliant idea to "extort" money from her in order for her to get the annulment she desperately wants!
When Anthony arrives on Liz's doorstep, unannounced, Liz is floored by his demands for money and when she turns him down flat, he comes up with an even MORE incredulous idea....give him a month to see if their "marriage" could work!! If, at the end of the month, it doesn't work, they'll part ways and she can have her annulment! No problem! Except neither one of them counted on falling head over heels for the other!
I really loved this book! It was fun, sexy, had my emotions soaring only to have them crash back down, made me laugh, made me want to smack a few heads together and in the end had my heart swooning in satisfaction! I highly recommend this book...I can;t wait to read more from Natalie!
What happens when a girl is left hanging in Vegas by her two best friends and she finds herself at loose ends? A gorgeous, sexy guy in a bar, a few drinks (okay...a LOT of drinks), waking up in the morning in bed with said guy and discovering that you've gone and done something as stupid as getting married??!! It sounds like something you've read a few too many times, right? Well, let me tell you, THIS one is very different!
When Liz Rockwell meets Anthony Carter in the bar in a hotel in Vegas, the sparks fly, the drinks flow and the unimaginable happens...they wake up in the morning and realize that they got married in a chapel the night before! No problem, right? Liz, a divorce lawyer living in Florida, will just have the marriage annulled! The only problem? Anthony is broke after a series of disasters and after arriving back home to Montana, discovers Liz is a member of THAT Rockwell family...she is known as "The Candy Heiress" in the media and Anthony comes up with the brilliant idea to "extort" money from her in order for her to get the annulment she desperately wants!
When Anthony arrives on Liz's doorstep, unannounced, Liz is floored by his demands for money and when she turns him down flat, he comes up with an even MORE incredulous idea....give him a month to see if their "marriage" could work!! If, at the end of the month, it doesn't work, they'll part ways and she can have her annulment! No problem! Except neither one of them counted on falling head over heels for the other!
I really loved this book! It was fun, sexy, had my emotions soaring only to have them crash back down, made me laugh, made me want to smack a few heads together and in the end had my heart swooning in satisfaction! I highly recommend this book...I can;t wait to read more from Natalie!
October 12, 2016
A waking up in Vegas married always makes for a fun read. This had a new and refreshing twist to the whole aftermath of that.
Anthony has had a whole lot of bad luck which now has put him in a lot of debt. Liz has just broken up with her boyfriend who she had been with for almost a decade. A trip to Vegas to forget their problems ends up with them married.
Naturally they aim for a quick divorce to put it behind them, but when Anthony finds out who Liz is, the Candy Heiress, he sees her as his way out of all his debt. She pay his debt, he divorces her. However Anthony doesn't expect that Liz won't just give in to his demands. Anthony then goes for his back up plan, they stay married for a while and get to know eachother in the hopes that when the time is up she'd want to play his debt.
However the more time they spend together, the harder it is to ignore the attraction between them.
This is one of those books where most of the characters actions won't make sense until later, it isn't offered on a silver platter right at the beginning you actually have to read and get to know them before you discover their reasons to do certain things. Like the fact that Anthony blackmails her and wants to use her for her money, I admit first I wasn't exactly thrilled that he would do that, especially since you in the beginning, in Vegas, see him as a really nice guy and there he goes trying to use her family secrets against her to get money- however the further in the book I got, the more it made sense as I got to know Anthony better.
Now Liz I liked from the beginning, she is smart and strong and such a great character.
All in all, a really great book with deep characters and a really different married in Vegas love story. I loved the unique story.
This is a debut novel, but from the writing I really wouldn't have thought so, it was done really well.
Anthony has had a whole lot of bad luck which now has put him in a lot of debt. Liz has just broken up with her boyfriend who she had been with for almost a decade. A trip to Vegas to forget their problems ends up with them married.
Naturally they aim for a quick divorce to put it behind them, but when Anthony finds out who Liz is, the Candy Heiress, he sees her as his way out of all his debt. She pay his debt, he divorces her. However Anthony doesn't expect that Liz won't just give in to his demands. Anthony then goes for his back up plan, they stay married for a while and get to know eachother in the hopes that when the time is up she'd want to play his debt.
However the more time they spend together, the harder it is to ignore the attraction between them.
This is one of those books where most of the characters actions won't make sense until later, it isn't offered on a silver platter right at the beginning you actually have to read and get to know them before you discover their reasons to do certain things. Like the fact that Anthony blackmails her and wants to use her for her money, I admit first I wasn't exactly thrilled that he would do that, especially since you in the beginning, in Vegas, see him as a really nice guy and there he goes trying to use her family secrets against her to get money- however the further in the book I got, the more it made sense as I got to know Anthony better.
Now Liz I liked from the beginning, she is smart and strong and such a great character.
All in all, a really great book with deep characters and a really different married in Vegas love story. I loved the unique story.
This is a debut novel, but from the writing I really wouldn't have thought so, it was done really well.
September 5, 2016
This debut novel from Natalie Rios was an absolute pleasure to read, the story was easy to follow and well written with a storyline that kept me interested throughout.
Liz get stood up in a bar in Las Vegas by her girlfriends where she meets Anthony who helps her drown her sorrows in an expensive bottle of scotch. Next morning they find themselves in the same hotel room without memory of the night before and of how they managed to find themselves married to each other. They agree on a divorce and part ways.
Anthony gets home and tells his friend Thomas all about his mystery wife who then decides to do some research on her after seeing the snapshot of the marriage certificate on Anthony's phone to see who she is and it's like an answer to all Anthony's money problems and prayers when the discover that she id none other than Elizabeth Rockwell the Candy Heiress.
The story is mainly about Anthony's bad attempts to get Liz to give him money to pay of his debts so that he will sign the divorce papers and they can then be rid of each other but as bad as it all sounds Anthony is a good man that has had a hard time and is down on his luck.
Liz isn't as stupid as he first thinks when she tells him what she does for a living and shows him the door, but eventually together they make a deal and start to get to know each other and friendship starts to grow until it becomes apparent that the attraction they have for each other can no longer be denied.
The story is quirky and funny but also a little hot and heavy with some very good sexy scenes. I cant wait to read more from this talented author.
A brilliant 5 Stars!!!
Liz get stood up in a bar in Las Vegas by her girlfriends where she meets Anthony who helps her drown her sorrows in an expensive bottle of scotch. Next morning they find themselves in the same hotel room without memory of the night before and of how they managed to find themselves married to each other. They agree on a divorce and part ways.
Anthony gets home and tells his friend Thomas all about his mystery wife who then decides to do some research on her after seeing the snapshot of the marriage certificate on Anthony's phone to see who she is and it's like an answer to all Anthony's money problems and prayers when the discover that she id none other than Elizabeth Rockwell the Candy Heiress.
The story is mainly about Anthony's bad attempts to get Liz to give him money to pay of his debts so that he will sign the divorce papers and they can then be rid of each other but as bad as it all sounds Anthony is a good man that has had a hard time and is down on his luck.
Liz isn't as stupid as he first thinks when she tells him what she does for a living and shows him the door, but eventually together they make a deal and start to get to know each other and friendship starts to grow until it becomes apparent that the attraction they have for each other can no longer be denied.
The story is quirky and funny but also a little hot and heavy with some very good sexy scenes. I cant wait to read more from this talented author.
A brilliant 5 Stars!!!
August 16, 2016
How to Catch a Heiress by Natalie Rios
I started reading this with mixed feelings – why because I thought the “getting drunk in Vegas, waking up married” had been done over and over. What I did not expect was a fantastic story that took a different turn. Thank goodness I persevered.
So you meet a cute guy at the bar, you seem to click, you understand his nerdish ways. The drinks flow and in the morning you wake up married. Don’t worry, we will just get a quick divorce or preferably an annulment and this is when the story really turns. Right from the word go, you know Anthony is a good guy at heart but for some reason he always seems to get it wrong. He is flat out broke due to life circumstances. Liz is exceptionally rich, heiress to a fortune and also a Kick Ass Lawyer. Oh, yes the wheels are turning in Anthony’s head. Liz thinks she will bulldoze Anthony to sign but Anthony now needs someone to pay his bills and comes up with a different plan. Anthony out plays Liz by forcing her to let him live with her for 19 days and in that time he hopes he can convince her to pay his bills and maybe fall in love with him. This was a romance story with enough tension, conflict and chemistry to keep you enthralled. I connected with the main characters and I thought overall the plot was engaging. The story unfolded at a good, suitable pace.
If you are looking for a light hearted romance story with a HEA, I would recommend this.
Reviewed for Hot books and Sassy Girls Book Blog
I started reading this with mixed feelings – why because I thought the “getting drunk in Vegas, waking up married” had been done over and over. What I did not expect was a fantastic story that took a different turn. Thank goodness I persevered.
So you meet a cute guy at the bar, you seem to click, you understand his nerdish ways. The drinks flow and in the morning you wake up married. Don’t worry, we will just get a quick divorce or preferably an annulment and this is when the story really turns. Right from the word go, you know Anthony is a good guy at heart but for some reason he always seems to get it wrong. He is flat out broke due to life circumstances. Liz is exceptionally rich, heiress to a fortune and also a Kick Ass Lawyer. Oh, yes the wheels are turning in Anthony’s head. Liz thinks she will bulldoze Anthony to sign but Anthony now needs someone to pay his bills and comes up with a different plan. Anthony out plays Liz by forcing her to let him live with her for 19 days and in that time he hopes he can convince her to pay his bills and maybe fall in love with him. This was a romance story with enough tension, conflict and chemistry to keep you enthralled. I connected with the main characters and I thought overall the plot was engaging. The story unfolded at a good, suitable pace.
If you are looking for a light hearted romance story with a HEA, I would recommend this.
Reviewed for Hot books and Sassy Girls Book Blog
October 5, 2016
Anthony Carter didn't have it easy in his lifetime. He lost his mother, and a great job within a matter of months. Now he's in debt up to his eyeballs, and has moved back to his small hometown to work whatever job he can get. Liz Rockwell has recently broken up with her boyfriend of ten years, and she's a bit disillusioned about relationships. She's married to her job as an attorney, but takes a vacation to have her annual girls time with her besties. She ends up in Vegas alone though, and she meets Anthony while sitting at a bar drinking her troubles away. Imagine her surprise to wake up next to him married. What could go wrong while getting a quickly divorce?
I'm very sorry to say that I had a hard time getting into this story. I really liked Liz, but I never bonded with Anthony fully, otherwise, the character development is good, with a interesting storyline that flowed well. Liz and Anthony were realistically flawed, and I did love that about them. Natalie Rios easy writing style was original, and very good for a debut novel. Her added in twists to Anthony's nerd personality did make for some moments that had me cussing out loud like he was doing it to me, and Liz was such a force to be reckoned with, that I really, really, really, want to read more about her in the future. I realize that the whole drunk wedding in Vegas has been done, but I felt that How to Catch an Heiress had a unique spin to it. Can't wait to see what this author comes out with next, as I will be reading her work in the future.
I'm very sorry to say that I had a hard time getting into this story. I really liked Liz, but I never bonded with Anthony fully, otherwise, the character development is good, with a interesting storyline that flowed well. Liz and Anthony were realistically flawed, and I did love that about them. Natalie Rios easy writing style was original, and very good for a debut novel. Her added in twists to Anthony's nerd personality did make for some moments that had me cussing out loud like he was doing it to me, and Liz was such a force to be reckoned with, that I really, really, really, want to read more about her in the future. I realize that the whole drunk wedding in Vegas has been done, but I felt that How to Catch an Heiress had a unique spin to it. Can't wait to see what this author comes out with next, as I will be reading her work in the future.
September 29, 2016
Favorite Quotes:
To be fair, Rockwell family reunions and interventions are one in the same… We have a few of these a year. They’re great way of getting us all together in the same room and having a common goal prevents us all from killing each other.
Is he a Kleenex? … You know, to be used once and then thrown away.
You and I are like pieces of a puzzle, simply meant to be together… I can’t go back to Montana. It would be like asking Ursa Minor to go without Polaris: dark, bleak, and missing a vital part of its constellation.
My Review:
How To Catch An Heiress was not what I expected - it was so much better. I knew going in that this was Ms. Rios’s first book and I look forward to reading many more from this talented upstart. Her characters were complicated, interesting, and a bit unpredictable, as was the storyline. The plot was entertaining, a bit steamy, and held my interest from beginning to end. I was considerably uncomfortable with Anthony’s plan and motivation to take advantage of Liz, but realized it was necessary for the arc of the story. I smirked at his nerdy science compliments, like when he compared her to a neutron star or their marriage to hydrogen bond. I would most likely require Google as my permanent home page if I lived with him.
To be fair, Rockwell family reunions and interventions are one in the same… We have a few of these a year. They’re great way of getting us all together in the same room and having a common goal prevents us all from killing each other.
Is he a Kleenex? … You know, to be used once and then thrown away.
You and I are like pieces of a puzzle, simply meant to be together… I can’t go back to Montana. It would be like asking Ursa Minor to go without Polaris: dark, bleak, and missing a vital part of its constellation.
My Review:
How To Catch An Heiress was not what I expected - it was so much better. I knew going in that this was Ms. Rios’s first book and I look forward to reading many more from this talented upstart. Her characters were complicated, interesting, and a bit unpredictable, as was the storyline. The plot was entertaining, a bit steamy, and held my interest from beginning to end. I was considerably uncomfortable with Anthony’s plan and motivation to take advantage of Liz, but realized it was necessary for the arc of the story. I smirked at his nerdy science compliments, like when he compared her to a neutron star or their marriage to hydrogen bond. I would most likely require Google as my permanent home page if I lived with him.
September 28, 2016
"Let's make a toast. To new friends, fine scotch, and hopefully some new adventures."
What is that saying..... What happens in Vegas, STAYS IN VEGAS!!!! lol
Yup, that's where this book starts off. Liz is at the bar in Vegas waiting on her friends to arrive, but they pretty much ditched her. This is where she meets up with Anthony. He is his friends designated driver for all the partying they are to do in Vegas. Well while drinking at the bar, Liz and Anthony end up playing a game of who can top each other in the drama of their lives department. A little tooo much alcohol, well how bout way tooo much alcohol, they both wake up in the same hotel room, same bed, barely any clothes on and neither one of them can remember what the heck happened the night before. They realize that while they were in their drunken stupor from the night before, they may have done something they wish they hadn't.
Liz~ "Whenever I blacked out in college, I would go through my purse the next morning. Receipts and stuff can help fill in the gaps."
This part of the book cracked me up. Learning how they were going to make what they did wrong, right. And ohhh its not going to be that easy. lol
I gave this book 4 iScream Books Stars. It was a fun read.
What is that saying..... What happens in Vegas, STAYS IN VEGAS!!!! lol
Yup, that's where this book starts off. Liz is at the bar in Vegas waiting on her friends to arrive, but they pretty much ditched her. This is where she meets up with Anthony. He is his friends designated driver for all the partying they are to do in Vegas. Well while drinking at the bar, Liz and Anthony end up playing a game of who can top each other in the drama of their lives department. A little tooo much alcohol, well how bout way tooo much alcohol, they both wake up in the same hotel room, same bed, barely any clothes on and neither one of them can remember what the heck happened the night before. They realize that while they were in their drunken stupor from the night before, they may have done something they wish they hadn't.
Liz~ "Whenever I blacked out in college, I would go through my purse the next morning. Receipts and stuff can help fill in the gaps."
This part of the book cracked me up. Learning how they were going to make what they did wrong, right. And ohhh its not going to be that easy. lol
I gave this book 4 iScream Books Stars. It was a fun read.
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