Mr. Romance

Masters of Love #1

by Leisa Rayven, Isadora Sinay (Translator)

Max Riley é um homem incrível que pode fazer com que as fantasias mais fantásticas ganhem vida: sob o alter ego de Mr. Romance, ele pode ser um bilionário dominador, um bad boy inocente, um geek sexy ou qualquer outro personagem que satisfaça os desejos das mulheres solitárias da alta sociedade de Nova York. No entanto, nada disso envolve sexo: são apenas encontros inesquecíveis.

Intrigada com a lenda urbana de Mr. Romance, a jornalista Eden Tate está determinada a publicar uma matéria revelando a identidade e as artimanhas de Max. Desesperado para proteger seu anonimato e de suas clientes,Max desafia Eden a ter com ele três encontros: se ela não se apaixonar por ele, poderá publicar a matéria. Caso contrário, deverá esquecer a história.

Eden não tem dúvidas de que conseguirá resistir a todos os falsos personagens de Mr. Romance, mas será que é seguro entrar no jogo do maior mentiroso de todos?

Genres: Romance, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary, New Adult, Enemies To Lovers, Audiobook, Adult

436 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 30, 2017

About the author

Author of swoony, sexy, slow-burn romances. Fluent in sarcasm. Professional snuggler. Guacamole addict.

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Reviews

[Karen Mc · Rating 5 out of 5]

*** I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review. ***

The giddy delight I get when I meet a new or new-to-me author’s words is HEAVEN! That rush during that initial read is off-the-charts incredible! I popped my Leisa Rayven cherry with a ROMANCE EXPLOSION called Mister Romance and it was PHENOMENAL!!! Mister Romance is a burst of smolder and swoon that blazes and burns, melting everywhere!!!



From the very first page, Mister Romance was my DRUG and I could not inhale this tale fast enough. Amusing. Arousing. Angst-filled. Addicting. Mister Romance thoroughly CAPTIVATED me where I was unequivocally CONSUMED by Leisa Rayven's playful and pulse-pounding words!!!

I began Mister Romance in laughs and ended it in swoon-filled tears, so BESOTTED with this book that was my BLISS!!! Leisa Rayven had me at the heartfelt and inspirational dedication that shook my soul!!! A few pages in and I was a GONER, sunk into the spell called Mister Romance. I KNEW that this story was five stars, and I'd barely scratched its surface. I KNEW that I would feel every word pulsating through me until the end, as every word dug deeper into my heart and soul.

Max Riley, AKA, Mister Romance is an enigma, every woman's wet dream. Tall, blond, inked, and muscular, Max is ALL MALE. Just YUM!!! He makes women feel good with words, a boost of confidence for women and a romance fantasy come to life. I LOVED Mister Max Romance!!!

Eden Tate is a no-nonsense investigative journalist who wants to uncover Mister Romance, a needed break for a big story to propel her to journalism greatness. The beautiful red-head thinks love is for losers.

He may think he knows women, but he doesn't know me, and I'm going to take him down, while possibly winning a Pulitzer in the process.

Eden needs a story and Max needs to convince Eden that he's not King Douche. Mister Romance pulls out all the stops, giving Eden the royal client treatment.

"Wait," I say gobsmacked. "You think I'm going to fall in love with you?"

"No. I know it." I'm rendered speechless at his ridiculousness, and that just makes him smile more.

"If you think I'll be easily swayed by your charms, you're going to be disappointed."

I could not get enough of the banter that burned between Max and Eden, so feisty and fire-hot!!!

Eden is a challenge Max can't ignore.

"Make no mistake, Miss Tate, by the time I'm finished with you, you'll have left behind your cynical husk and be a romance junkie like the rest of us."

Commanding and cocky Max is HOT!!!

For Max, it's GAME ON!!!

Except Eden didn't count on Mister Romance romancing her...

"When I'm with you, you're all I see."

Max made me SWOON, his sweet words piercing me like Cupid's arrows. Mister Romance WOOED the hell out of me!!!

He grabs my face with both hands and presses me back into the wall as he captures my lips with his...It's the only time I've ever felt like I was awake and dreaming at the same time."

That KISS...just SIGH!!! Such a perfect and life-altering kiss. That one kiss was EVERYTHING!!! Max and Eden's chemistry is combustible and I felt their fireworks heat the pages!

Mister Romance versus Miss Jaded Pants...heat versus ice...an experiment gone wrong or one that's oh-so-right...Will Max give Eden his secrets of seduction, helping her score the article of a lifetime? Will the jaded Eden fall under the spell of Mister Romance?

"Even if this whole thing goes down in flames, you're already the best bad decision I've ever made."

I read the last third of the book with tears in my eyes, the soul-searing words pulling out every ounce of emotion. I MELTED—feels aflame—as this story slayed my soul and hit my heart hard!!! Mister Romance swept me away to Cloud Nine and I SWOONED the whole time!!! I didn't expect my heart to be hit so hard by Mister Romance. This book made me BREATHLESS, as a RUSH of FEELS flowed through me!!! Mister Romance morphed me into Miss Sappy Pants.

This story is sexy and sweet with strong characters that captivate from beginning to end. The writing is fun, feel-filled, and flawless. The plot is perfection. Mister Romance is a TOP 2017 READ!!! I am HOOKED on Rayven romances!!!. This AH-MAZING author now has a fan for life! Excuse me while I slap myself for waiting so long to meet a Leisa Rayven romance!!!

Wonderfully witty, passionately poignant, laugh-out-funny, and heart-stopping sexy, Mister Romance delivers the ULTIMATE FANTASY!!! This story SEDUCED ME, as Mister Romance held me under its (and his) spell...PERFECT in every way. Mister Romance romanced every ounce of me. I ABSOLUTELY LOVED this dreamy read!!! I NEED MORE of this romantic fantasy in words NOW!!! So brilliant and bright, Mister Romance is a GEM...UTTERLY UNPUTDOWNABLE!!!
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[Aestas Book Blog · Rating 5 out of 5]

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HOLY FREAKING SQUEEEEEEEEE!!! I fell in love with this book from the moment I started reading it and I couldn't put it down until I reached the very last page!! It was the absolute perfect balance between sexy, steamy romance, laugh-out-loud humor, deep emotions, and deliciously intense angst!! True to Leisa Rayven's signature style, this book was well-written, addictive, intriguing, and utterly UNPUTDOWNABLE!! This is definitely a top recommendation for every romance reader!

Max Riley is the man of your dreams.
Or at least he will be, for a price...

As his alter-ego Mister Romance, Max is a drop-dead gorgeous escort who makes romantic fantasies come to life. No sex, just swoon-worthy dates to die for, and the cream of New York's socialites can't get enough. Whether they want a dominating billionaire, bad boy with a heart of gold, hot geek, sexy biker, or best friend who loves them from afar, Max can make it all happen, but he's careful to keep his real identity a secret.

Enter investigative journalist Eden Tate. Having caught wind of the urban legend of Mister Romance from a lovestruck client, Eden is determined to publish a scathing expose on Max and his ability to swindle lonely society women out of their fortunes.

Desperate to protect his anonymity and his clients, Max challenges Eden to give him three dates. If she doesn't fall in love with him, she can run her story with his blessing. If she succumbs to his charms, the story dies.

Cynical Eden has no doubt she can resist his fake romance personas, but when the real Max admits he’s falling for her, she has to decide if the professional liar is telling the truth, or if the passionate man with the mysterious past is just one more character designed to con her out of her career-making story...

Max was the absolute, ultimate book boyfriend!! He was beyond dreamy and swoon-worthy with just enough of a tortured side to pull your heart strings! Trust me when I say that he will make you fall head over heels in love with him! I especially loved all the mystery surrounding his character. Nobody knew anything about the real 'man behind the fantasy curtain' and I was incredibly curious to find out more about him! He was a man of secrets who was equally elusive and heart-stoppingly charming! And the more I learned about him, the more I loved his character.

“So what you’re telling me,” I say, as I pour two cups of fresh Joe, “is that this mythical man-beast [is] some kind of… what? Superhero gigolo?”
“He’s an escort,” Asha clarifies.
“Isn’t that just a fancy label for man-whore?”
“No. He doesn’t have sex with his clients.”
I pass her a tip of coffee. “You just told me he did.”
“No,” she says… “I said he makes their romantic fantasies come to life.”
“And that doesn’t include sex.”
“No.”

And Eden was such a strong, sassy heroine! She felt very real and was the ultimate skeptic and romance cynic. She had guts and no fear about going toe-to-toe with anyone. I loved the way she unapologetically went after what she wanted. But she was also a firm non-believer in the concept of love or happily ever afters. Based on her years of dating, she was convinced that the fairytale passion and devotion being sold by movies and books was pure myth.

“You’re telling me that women hire a man to make their romantic fantasies come to life? Come on. There’s no way that’s a thing.”

So when she finally tracked Max down, and he made his proposal to allow him three dates to make her fall in love with him, she had no really concern about taking him up on it because she genuinely believed that there wasn't even a snowball's chance in hell that she would ever actually fall in love with him (or anyone else for that matter).

“Miss Tate, if you don’t stop and listen for five seconds, I’m going to kiss the hell out of you in front of your gran then drop to one knee and propose. If you think she’s obsessed with marrying you off now, imagine what she’d be like after that.”
He’s so close it takes me a second to get used to the heat of his proximity. “You wouldn’t.”
“Kept talking and find out.”

To be honest, when the story first began, I shared a bit of her skepticism as well. Don't get me wrong, I'm a firm believer in love. But I'm a little less sold on the idea of simulating it. But the more Max revealed about his services, the more I understood where he (and his clients) were coming from. I was fascinated by it. I mean, professional escort or no, it takes unholy levels of confidence to stake your career on the fact that someone will fall in love with you in three dates.

“And you went on your whole anti-love, fuck-relationships rant, and he still said he’s going to win you over? Was he drunk?”
“He actually said he’s going to make me fall in love with him.”

As their first date approached, her skepticism held strong. But the more she began to uncover about him, the more she began to understand the appeal and the deeper her intrigue grew about the real man behind the fantasy.

Surely he hasn’t learned all of this just for his business. It seems too natural. In fact, if someone told me that Caleb is his real personality and Max is the fake one, I’d believe them. His acting is impeccable.

And as she spent more and more time with him, she discovered so many different sides to his personality through the characters her showed her that it became hard -- especially for such an untrusting person such as herself -- to be certain who the real Max was. Each personality seemed so believable that if she'd been told that they were he real him, she'd have believed it. So even if she did fall for him, who exactly was she falling in love with?

“Do you want me to kiss you, Miss Tate?”
God, yes.
And God, no.
There’s no easy answer to this question. Kissing him would be wonderful and terrible. It would be like claiming a lion as a pet and counting down the days until it mauled me.
“It’s not a hard question,” he says. “Either you want me to or you don’t.”
“Is this your way of seducing me into dropping my story?”
His nose brushes mine, and I shiver as I grip the front of his shirt.
“That’s one explanation. A cynical one, of course, but I’ve come to expect that from you. Maybe I want to kiss you. Find out how your lips taste.”

GAH. I really can't express enough how much I loved this book! It was exactly the kind of romance novel I crave reading! It had so many delightfully witty and hilarious scenes, oodles of sexiness and heat as Max and Eden's connection and relationship deepened, but I especially loved that there was a deeper side to this story too that actually gave a really beautiful and honest perspective on the true meaning of romance (not love or sex, but actually romance itself). It really makes you think about the differences between those different elements. Not to mention that Max's real backstory was quite sobering and heart-breaking giving the story the perfect emotional balance.

“It’s ironic,” he says as we sway to the music. “So many women hold me up as the paragon of a perfect man, and they couldn’t be more wrong. If only they knew the truth.”
… “What truth are you talking about?”
He pulls me closer. “Can we just dance? I’d like a little more time before you look at me like I’m a piece of shit.”

As their relationship progressed, things got HOT HOT HOT!!! I have to admit I've always found that there's something about sexual restraint that can be a thousand times sexier than actual sex and with Max's strict rule of no sex with clients, and with the fact during the beginning of their interactions, she was being treated as his clients in order to allow him the three dates to fall in love with him, the sexual tension between them was INTENSE!

“Uh… what’s happening?”
“I’m taking off my shirt.”
“Why?”
“Because we’ve apparently reached the portion of the evening where we get semi-naked to torture the other person.”
He pulls off his shirt and throws in onto the stool with his jacket, and I’ll admit it, I gape… I’ve seen glimpses of his naked torso before now, but never the whole thing. And here he is, standing there wearing only his slim-cut dinner pants and a pissed-off expression, and I can’t remember a single reason why I haven’t licked him yet.

MY HEART WAS RACING as the story hurtled towards the finish line. There are some angsty challenges they faced together as a natural side effect of their professions and watching them work through these things kept me glued to the page. I couldn't put it down, didn't want to stop reading, and eagerly devoured every single word.

“Have you ever felt true joy, Eden?”
I have to think about it for a few seconds. I’ve spent so long dulling my pain, joy kind of got lost in the mix. “I don’t think so. Or at least if I have, I don’t remember.”
“Me, neither. I’ve found a lot of ways to simulate it over the years, but that’s like renting a fancy car for the day and pretending you’re a millionaire. It’s self-delusion… But standing here, holding you… this feels like the real deal.”

Actually, you know what? This book would make a fantastic movie! It had all the right elements and just continued to throw you in all these unique scenarios. I would love to see it come to life on screen! *prays to movie gods*

Leisa Rayven is one of those authors whose books I always automatically want to read simply because she wrote them. I love her writing style, I love the uniqueness of her story ideas, and I love the way her books always make my heart race. She truly delivers the ultimate romance reading experience. A romance reader's dream come true!

If you're looking for a SEXY, ANGSTY, ADDICTIVE ROMANCE with a swoony hero, a strong heroine, and absolutely wonderful writing, then this is a must-read! Trust me, Max Riley is a book boyfriend you want to meet!

Rating: 4.5+ STARS!! Contemporary Adult Romance. Can standalone.


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[Patty ~ Wrapped Up In Reading Book Blog · Rating 5 out of 5]

*****FIVE+++++++++STARS*****
{ARC Generously Provided by Author}

It’s everything I knew kissing him would be, and right now, even my fear isn’t enough to drag me off him. It’s the only time I’ve ever felt like I was awake and dreaming at the same time.
We kiss each other like we’re afraid to stop. Like the world could come crashing down in a fiery apocalypse around us, and neither of us would notice.





OUTSTANDING!!!!


I am officially in love with Leisa Rayven. Again, she has written a story that had me floating so high with feelings of euphoria. I was completely consumed by this book and had those butterflies in my stomach for yet another beautiful and swoon-worthy Hero, well actually Heroes, that Leisa created for MISTER ROMANCE. Max Riley is one of the most charismatic book boyfriends that I won’t soon forget and I guarantee you that he is going to win the heart of many a reader! This story was just in the simplest of terms - SUPERB!!



Eden Tate is a young woman who has a job she loathes, working for an online publication. She is looking to get her break to get her own byline and her sister has come across some information that could end up being just the story she needs to catapult her career. There’s a rumor circulating amongst the wealthiest of socialites in NYC of a highly in demand Escort who can make a woman’s deepest fantasies come to life.






This man is physically beyond perfection and he is a masterful chameleon as well. He can be any type of fantasy man a woman needs him to be. But he doesn’t engage in sex with any of his clients. His skills are strictly in the art of seduction and he has the innate ability to make a woman feel special and truly adored. Eden is not a believer in fairy tales or love and is looking to expose this Mister Romance for the phony he truly is. At first, it seems to be an almost impossible feat to find out the identity of this elusive man but with the help of a cyber genius, she is able to make contact. From then on, the story takes you on a wonderful and exhilarating ride!




Max is intrigued by Eden. She is so different from any woman he’s ever met before. Her cynicism and tough as nails attitude calls to him somehow. She is a mystery that he wants to uncover almost as much as Eden wants to get his inside story. He agrees to give Eden the interview and information she needs to write her story but only if she will go on several dates with him to get the full "Mister Romance" experience. At the end of their time together, if she develops true feelings for him, she has to promise not to write the article on him.






Max becomes several different characters with Eden and each one is simply impossible not to fall in love with. Each scenario is so well thought out and masterfully executed that they genuinely feel like real experiences for Eden. And as time goes on Eden’s skepticism and closed off heart are caving in for Max. I can tell you I was nearly dying from the anticipation for these two to finally give in to their deep attraction to each other, and once it happened, oh what a true feeling of relief it was!




As Max and Eden try to navigate through their newfound emotions they feel for each other there are other bigger obstacles they still have to overcome that could jeopardize everything.






I can’t wait for this book to go live so that you all can read it! I’m actually a bit jealous of those who will get to experience this story for the first time-- you have such an incredible story awaiting you. This is one book that I plan on re-reading many times over.



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[Christy · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars!!



Mister Romance is a fun and sexy read that will keep you on the edge of your seat. I know I spent a lot of the beginning of the book guessing… Seriously, I did love how this one really kept me wondering! 



Eden is an investigative journalist who's talents have been wasted at a dead end job. She wants to use her talents to get ahead, so she decides to go after a story about an elusive man known as Mister Romance. MR is an escort who makes a ton of money taking women on dates. No sex, just dates. The dates make them feel romance, make them feel worthy, and he’ll do whatever scenario/character they need to make that happen. Mister Romance’s hidden identity is important to him. It’s completely conducive to his business that he stays anonymous. When Eden finally finds out who he is, she’s given a choice. He’ll give her an exclusive interview IF and only if she doesn’t fall in love with him after he takes her on three dates.

“We’ve all been hurt. We’re all broken in places. But romance gives us a way to forget about that for a while and believe that fairytales can come true.”

Eden thinks she has it made in the shade. I mean, this girl does NOT fall in love, so not falling for MR should be no problem at all, right? But even she cannot resist his charms at times. As you could see them both falling for one another you had to wonder… is it real on MR’s end? Is Eden going to make her feelings known or keep them hidden? How is this going to end well?

“Everything is ordinary until someone loves it, then it transforms. Suddenly it’s beautiful. Incredible. Priceless. Everyone deserves to feel priceless at least once in their lives.”

Eden is a fabulous heroine. She’s been hurt before and she’s standoffish at times, but she’s strong and she learns to open up. It’s hard not to fall in love with Max Riley. Even moments where he frustrated me, I still adored this man.



Mister Romance is an interesting and captivating spin on the normal escort tale. I loved it’s originality. It wasn’t high angst in my opinion, but it had just enough to keep you intrigued. Though there was something towards the end that bothered me a bit personally, I think most people won’t be effected by it. I love Leisa Rayven’s writing and highly recommend this one if you’re looking for a sexy and fun read!

“Everything else in my life is optional, except you. You’re essential.”

[Astrid - The Bookish Sweet Tooth · Rating 5 out of 5]

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✬✬✬ 5 Stars ✬✬✬




I feel like the quality of this year's books is especially high. I haven't had so many 4 and 5 stars ever and right now I'm on a roll. Mr. Romance totally took me by surprise in the most perfect way. Ms. Rayven is a new-to-me-author and we all know what it feels like when we read stories of authors we haven't tried before. There is the giddy excitement on one hand and the inexplicable dread that you will hate it on the other one. This one? Perfection. Let me explain.


Eden Tate is an investigative journalist but what she does at work is creating inane click-bait articles. Not unexpectedly her current job is less than fulfilling. When she hears through the grapevine that there is a male escort in New York City servicing the rich female socialites it has exploit written all over it. Eden senses that this could be her breakthrough to become what she has been trained for. Her attempts to be accepted as a client by the elusive Mister Romance, in order to investigate him, fail - he is a smart man and his clientele is being thoroughly vetted.

When Max finds the journalist at his warehouse he tells her in no uncertain terms that she isn't welcome, now or anytime soon. When Eden explains the facts, that she can write a story with his involvement or without, thus reporting based on her findings and rumors rather than the truth, he relents. He will give her full disclosure if Edie agrees to go on three dates with him, giving him the chance to show her that his work helps and empowers the neglected wives of the rich and the bold.

He sets up all these amazing scenarios. You know the tropes: damaged billionaire, sexy bad boy, devoted best friend, hottie contractor. He has this whole range of characters that don’t usually exist outside of romance novels, and the word is he blows his clients’ minds.

First of all I would like to give kudos to this author for creating a complicated heroine which I usually have problems to find likable. Not only did I like Eden, I loved her.

Eden prefers one-night-stands to relationships. In fact, even the word relationship might give her hives. Her issues are real and plausible, I can understand her cynical approach to relationships. There is a huge distrust of men, she can't let them in because they are bound to hurt her. It takes a long time for Eden to come around but for several reasons I was OK with it this time.

This is what loving gets you. This expanding world of pain. Because no one stays forever. They all leave in the end

One of the reasons being Max' many faces. While it is strictly professional in the beginning for her to find the real Max Riley it gets personal when she starts falling for him. It is impossible for her to know if she is talking to the real Max or to one of his many personas which makes it extremely hard for her to let her walls down. I loved this girl hard and the relationship Eden had with her sister and grandmother. Their conversations were hilarious and so full of love for one another. Eden is endearing, driven, caring, stubborn - in her pursuit of the truth she is like a dog with a bone - and smart as a whip.

Being alone for too long isn’t healthy. Loneliness is like a big, empty room inside you that echoes with all the sounds of the life you’re not living. So you fill it with stuff--work, friends, pets--and over the years it becomes bearable, then comfortable. And after many years it’s so safe and warm, it becomes the new normal. And the worst part is, it’s so full of fake comforts, there’s no room for anyone else.

Max takes pride in his profession - the reasons why he does and why he claims he is helping the women he escorts, are selfless. I loved how this all played out. In the beginning Max is controlled and follows his self imposed rules to a Tee. But Eden rattles him just as much as he shakes her and soon he says "to hell with the rules, I'm going for the unknown."
Max has elaborate knowledge of the female mind and can read people very well. It's this knowledge that helps him to convince Eden that he is the real deal. He is incredibly patient with her, despite some understandable frustration. I adored Max, every single one of his faces was delicious but it's the combination of them all that makes him so utterly endearing, hot and fascinating. His chivalrous manners made me swoon.



Witty banter is my crack and in this book it's a thing of beauty.

“Will you play something for me?”
He smiles. “I have a better idea. You play something.”
“I doubt your ego could withstand my epic rendition of Chopsticks. It’s twelve minutes long, and I perform part of it with my nose. You’d be shamed beyond belief and never play again.”
He chuckles. “Maybe you should play something less impressive.”

I was giggling from beginning to end and while this book has a whooping 450+ pages it didn't feel long at all. The writing style is very pleasing, the story line engaging. This story is also a super-slow burn and while nothing is happening until around the 75% mark it certainly doesn't lack sexual tension and chemistry. The sexy times are one hell of a reward for all the build-up.

I am so happy that I took the chance on Max and Eden. These two have been on my mind since closing the book. Now I hope for lots of more stories in this series and I hope we get to see Toby's and Asha's Happily Ever After. Please consider giving this a try, you'd seriously miss out if you didn't.

“Everything else in my life is optional, except you. You’re essential.”

[Ramona Popescu · Rating 3 out of 5]

I loved Leisa Rayven's Bad Romeo and Broken Juliet and I really thought that this series was going to be as awesome as the previous ones..
Well, disappointments can happened and unfortunately this was one of them.. I wanted something completely else and just kept on reading hoping that certain things and connections will be made, but they didn't appear so I ended up giving this book 3 stars.

So sum up in a few words the book's plot, we have Eden, a bored journalist who feels that her full potential can't be reached by writing the articles she writes. She is looking for something BIG, something to make her visible and to explore the things that she learnt while becoming a journalist. She finds about MISTER ROMANCE and his story. A very handsome and charming man, who supposedly offers every women what they want, makes all their fantasies come to life. Once hearing this, she is determined to learn his story and to uncover his business, by exposing everything and turning it into a breakthrough article. So, the chase begins..

She has to find Mister Romance, make him answer her questions and in the mean time get to the bottom of this. Max is the person she is looking for and after some very confusing events, they meet and a certain connection happens between them. Max is determined to show Eden that she can fall in love with him and despite everything she believes, he is helping women become better, to love themselves more and to cherish what they have. Eden is a very stubborn person and Max will have a very hard job in doing so.

As I was saying, I didn't enjoy the characters. Well, to put is mildly, I didn't enjoy Max and loather Eden. Eden was very hard to digest for me. She was judgemental, cold, overreacted at a bunch of stuff and had daddy issues. All this things were against Max, and she used all her weapons at full potential. She refused to listen to her heart, made so many bad assumptions and I wanted to strangle her kind in every chapter.

Luckily for her, Max was more OK, but not in the opposite direction, because I couldn't understand him either. Running this Mister Romance thing made him take up certain personalities, roles that at a certain point made me lost MAX as a person and I just couldn't identify him as a hero or portrait something that was him 100%.

Yes, he made some mistakes in the past and wanted to redeem himself with this Mister Romance business that helped women feel cherished, loved and better about their emotions. I appreciated the change he made in his life, but I was not feeling him. Not to mention that I don't know where all the patience came from when dealing with Eden..

If you ask me, I wouldn't wanted Eden to end up with him, that annoying was she. I just couldn't put my finger on a certain page and just say that there they fell in love. Everything was like in a daze, hot cold, every time in between...

So, letting aside my frustration, Mister Romance was not my dreamy read.. It lacked that vibe and anticipation, got boring on some chapters and the characters were....special:) The thing I enjoyed was the message that this book passed on and with Max managed to inspire me as well, to feel better in my own skin, to love myself as a whole and to never put myself second in place for anyone.



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[Rachel L · Rating 5 out of 5]

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4.5 stars!



Eden is on her last leg at her job at Pulse magazine when she gets wind of a man named Mister Romance, a high paid escort who gives women the most romantic night of their dreams, without sex. Intrigued, Eden makes it her mission to find out who this mystery man is. When she does find him, he wants to make her a deal: if he can make her fall in love with him in three dates, Eden drops the story. If not, she gets full exclusive.

Eden:




Ever since I picked up Bad Romeo three years, I knew Leisa Rayven was one of those authors, the one where I love every single one of her books. Mister Romance is a book I fell in love with right from the beginning, with original strong characters readers can relate to, and a romance that had me holding my breath at times and swooning a bit. And I don’t friggin swoon.



The book is a little bit slow to start but really picks up at that 20% mark. I loved Eden as the main character, she was tenacious and driven, but at the same time had empathy and integrity. Max was a bit harder to pin down, but ultimately I loved him by the end of the book and was rooting so hard for him and Eden. This book is a bit sweeter and less angsty than I prefer, my reading tastes lean toward angsty and emotional, but I loved it.

I truly believe that so many readers will love this story. In a time when it’s hard to find a book with an original idea, Ravyen delivers a unique and fascinating romance that I know I will be rereading in the future!

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[Nissa | Of Pens and Pages Book Blog · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars!

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If this Mister Romance business was legit (maybe it is and I'm just not cool enough to know) and I paid for his service, I would have been ruined for all men forever.



Eden Tate is desperate to move up from writing click bait and puff piece articles to writing the serious stuff. When she hears about a juicy rumor involving society ladies and a man called Mister Romance, she snoops around to get a scoop.

Rumor has it, society women are paying a hefty amount to make their dreams and desires come true—five thousand dollars for a date with a man they called Mister Romance. Not everyone can acquire his services, only the lucky few who received a referral.

Through snooping, Eden finds a lead and goes undercover to find out more about who this Mister Romance really is. Thing is, Max Riley, the man behind Mister Romance, is a step ahead of her and turns her down. Eden is persistent and with TK, Max agrees with her request for a tell-all… for one condition. She has to go on three dates with him. If he can convince her that what he’s doing isn’t bad, she must drop the article.

The pacing was lovely (HELLO, SLOW BURN), and the dates more so. It was romantic, swoon-worthy, and hot as hell. I’ve never read anything like this book before, and I don’t think anything will be like it again.

I fell for Max more and more each date and have gone to the point of no return after the dates. Seriously. I love that man. For someone who fulfills women’s fantasies for a living, he’s in touch with reality. He’s aware that some of the fantasies aren’t exactly healthy (like when a guy immediately resorts to violence when he’s jealous), so he tries his best to portray roles that can still make his clients feel beautiful and loved without romanticizing anything toxic.

Although some of the things Eden did bothered me (her ways to get information couldn’t exactly be called ethical), I admired her for her resilience and passion. Cynical to the core, she couldn’t see any good in what Max was doing. It was heartwarming to see her open up and lose her guard.

Mister Romance is the first standalone in the Masters of Love series and is told in the female POV. This book was funny, surprising, sweet, and was so much more than I expected.



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

Eden is working in her dream job as a journalist. Only it's not her dream job writing stupid click-bait articles for her idiot boss. She wants to write important things!
Her boss is this close to firing her, when something her sister Asha said sparks an idea.
There's supposedly a guy in NYC working as some kind of escort, swindling the female social elite out of their 'hard-earned' money. People call him Mister Romance, because he fulfills romantic fantasies. And Eden wants to write about this guy! How can one single guy have all of Manhattan go crazy about him, without even offering sex???? And how can she get close to him, when one has to fill out a 12-page questionaire and pay 5k for one date????
But of course our Mister Romance is already a few steps ahead of Eden..... ☺☺☺

WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO EDEN & MAX?
WILL WE GET A HAPPILY EVER AFTER??
READ THE BOOK TO FIND OUT ☺

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After reading the blurb, I was sooo beyond happy that this wasn't one of those clichéd stories about a journalist writing an exposé article about the book's hero. You know the ones I mean? She'll write a mean article and keeps it all a secret and then he finds out, they fight and break up and bla bla bla. Nope! It was done sooo much better here. Max knows right from the start who Eden is. She didn't tell him, of course, she wanted to do it all in secret, but not with our Max! ☺☺☺ LOL! I just loved that.

I basically loved every little thing about this book.
Eden is your typical cynical, non-romantic girl. She only has one-night stands. Doesn't believe in, aka, is scared of, love and marriage. The total opposite of her adorable little sister Asha! I hope we'll get to hear her story too one day!
And Max.



I LOVED HIM!

He's so mysterious and interesting and sweet and kind and hot and ...
We don't really know if he's the most talented actor in the world, or if he's a bit of a schizophrenic, multi-personality-disorder-sufferer. But we love him. He knows his business! The man is worth every cent those ladies pay him - and they don't even get any sex!!!!
I fell in love with all sides of Max. I want to live in a ménage â Max fantasy world! ☺

Of course there's a lot of mystery surrounding our darling Max.
Where did he come from? What about his family? What about his past? Did he go to college to learn a real job? How did he get started as an elite escort? Is everything he does legal?
So many questions. And so many hopes for our adorable Eden .... we hope all through the book that she'll get her happily ever after with Max. Even though she doesn't believe in such things. But Max is showing her what could be.

♥ Just perfect ♥

MISTER ROMANCE was the most amazing & beautiful & funny & heartwarming lovestory! I don't have any words to describe why it's worth reading ... just .... run to your nearest amazon for your own Mister Romance (this one is MINE!) - you won't regret it!

If I had to name some tiny little things that bothered me? Maybe the overuse of the word AS. People who know me, or rather, know my Sawyer Bennett reviews, know that I have a huge AS problem. With Sawyer it's those AS's that could and should be exchanged by a since or a because. With Leisa it's the AS that could and should be exchanged for a while or when or a differently built sentence. In Leisa's case, she uses it because she's from Australia. And I don't really know why I hate that word so much. I don't hate it in its normal use like ... AS GOOD AS IT GETS. But as soon as an author uses it in other scenarios, I start to hate. And I'm sorry for that. I hate myself for it too. Because I have no idea why I hate it so much. But I do. It will NOT bother other readers, just me, so please forget what I just said. You won't even notice it! Well, maybe you will now, but usually I'm the only weird person who does.

Another thing... I missed the sexiness a bit. I don't know why, but I expected something sexier. We have this mega-sparkage and romance all through the book - and I loved that. But the real sexiness is missing a bit. Which doesn't make the book bad in any way - I still LOOOVED it. Just thought I should mention it!



Now I can't wait for the second book in this amazing series!!!!!


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[Wendy'sThoughts · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 Cynic vs Romantic Stars
* * * * 1/2 Spoiler Free
I had plans for today. I had serious plans and they needed to get done in a timely manner. But did they get done...No, they did not...and the reason is this damn book!

Yup, from the first part to the end...I just could not stop reading it...
I would set an alarm...
Then push the alarm to another hour...
And finally caved in...decided I was going to finish it and then do what needed to be done.

So now I am doing the review so I can get on with my life.

Mister Romance is the type of book that captures your mind and heart. The set up is Cynic vs Romantic, pure and simple... but the underlying reasons for why the people are the way they are...
that's very complex.

Both of the main characters have been traumatized. The similarities are astounding when you stop and analyze it....and how each of them survived and then went forward with certain concepts of what life was all about is telling.

This book will lead you on a journey worth the time and space. It has numerous characters which are important to both characters and round out the tale. The blurb lays it all out so by reading it... you are armed and ready to go.

Just don't pick a day when you have things to do....because they will not get done in a timely manner...

A gifted copy was provided by author/publisher for an honest review.

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[Christie«SHBBblogger» · Rating 5 out of 5]

Title: Mister Romance
Series: Masters of Love #1
Author: Leisa Rayven
Release date: April 30, 2017
Cliffhanger: No
HEAYes

Even if this whole thing goes down in flames, you’re already the best bad decision I’ve ever made.”

Mister Romance really took me by surprise. Having never read this author before, I've been curious about her work since seeing her Starcrossed series gain such success. I think what really caught me off guard the most was how much humor was infused into this story. Eden and her sister Ash were a bottomless well of belly laughs. Their teasing and witty sarcastic conversations were enough to keep me turning the pages eager for more. Throw in the ever elusive and mysterious Max Riley, and you have a recipe for hours of fun. This was not a short read, the page count hits over 400 pages. But I never felt as if it was dragging with these very well developed and likable characters.

This story is about a woman who doesn't do romance and a man who makes his living off of it. But it's more to him than a means to support himself. The catalyst that pointed him to his career ran deeper than purely selfish monetary gain. (Though, his prices are exorbitant.) However, we don't find out what's behind the man of many masks until much later. When Eden discovers New York's biggest secret, she's a woman on a mission. Max is her ticket out of her dead-end job at Pulse, the entertainment news website where she works. If she can pull off an expose on Max and reveal his high society client list, it would launch her floundering career into the stratosphere.




What’s he providing to these rich housewives of NYC that their million-dollar lifestyles and powerful husbands aren’t? That’s the big question. And if you figure out the answer, it’s going to be one hell of a story.”


What I really liked about the plot was the fact that their relationship didn't grow from her deceit. Max was as sharp as they come and always three steps ahead of her attempts to infiltrate his business. He knew right from the very start what her game was with him and he was upfront with her about what he knew. There was no entrapment or duplicity going on while their feelings were forming. This is something that tends to bother me in general. On the opposing side, I did feel as if Max was a bit too hard to read for my taste for much of the book. Even past the halfway point, it was hard to get a handle on what his true emotions and reactions were towards Eden. Because life was the ultimate stage and he was the star player, I was having to distinguish what was real.




Eden was one tough woman to crack. She was carrying loads of resentment and hurt from her past, and that was a heavy burden to overcome. As we see Max start to open up to her, she held her heart behind a locked door, unwilling to share the key. Not only is she distrustful of him because of his career choices, as a man she couldn't trust him any more than the losers she gives her time to. She's made a habit of keeping all of her relationships casual, with men who aren't a risk to her peace of mind. But Max is able to see through her defense mechanisms and show her that risk is worthwhile when the reward is worth fighting for.


He cups my face and urges me to look into his eyes. “There’s one important difference between him and me.”“Which is?”“I have no idea how he treated you like you were invisible. When I’m with you, you’re all I see.”


As Max's history is finally revealed, understanding dawns about why he's chosen his unusual career path. Not only owning up to his past mistakes, he was trying to make amends the only way he knew how. Trying to make a difference and become a person that he could be proud of. And though Eden's eyes are opened as well, it may be too late to back out of this story that her future in journalism hinges on. Honestly, I wasn't sure how these two would realistically overcome the situation they found themselves in, but I think the author pulled it off with flying colors. All of my initial questions over Max's motivations and emotions were laid to rest.

I was extremely impressed with Leisa Rayven's storytelling abilities, and her capability in creating realistically human characters in a very out of the ordinary plot. This book was unpredictably funny, super flirty, fast-paced, and high on entertainment value. Without a doubt, I would read more in the future from this author, and most especially any future books in this series. She's hooked a new reader in me, and I can't wait to see what she has in store for us next.

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[Dilek VT · Rating 3 out of 5]

“We live in a world of flawed men. There’s no shame in letting ourselves believe in a perfect one for a while.”



Our hero in Mr. Romance is an irresistibly handsome and hot escort who makes the romantic fantasies of unhappy women come to life.



Max doesn’t sleep with his clients, it is all about one or more swoon-worthy dates, role playing either an alpha billionaire, or a bad boy with tattoos, or a hot rock star etc...

You just name it and Max makes even the better version of it happen.





When our heroine, Eden, who is a journalist, starts to investigate him, Max is desperate to protect his anonymity and his clients. His clients are all elite, rich and famous.

However, Eden is a woman who doesn’t believe in love, romance, fairy tales or happy endings so she is determined to publish a scandalous expose on Max, believing that he swindles lonely society women out of their fortunes.



At the beginning of the book, there is a good mystery about who Max is and how and why he does what he does and I liked it.

However, when all his secrets were revealed, I had a hard time to understand and accept his reasoning. If you ask me, he could have been a successful musician, earning as much money with that music skills and education of him, instead of choosing this way. The thing he does to earn money and his reasoning sounds a little bit unrealistic and OTT to me.

This is a book hard to rate because I enjoyed some parts of it immensely but as I tried to explain, it did disappoint me on some levels.

Writing:

The tone of writing is good, there is humor in most inner monologues and dialogues. Expression of feelings is also successful.

I have disdain for women who fall apart over men. Surely they’re not stupid. They’ve heard the songs and seen the movies. If you buy a ticket on the Love Express, it comes with compulsory stops at Painville, The Isle of Co-Dependence, and Betrayal Central, so why get onboard in the first place?

***

“Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth. Opportunity is not a lengthy visitor. Fortune favors the brave. Big risks lead to big rewards.”
“Do you want to inform me why you suddenly turned into a talking fortune cookie?”

***

“Everything else in my life is optional, except you. You’re essential.”

***

He once told me that you could live and die within the lifetime of a good kiss, and that’s what this feels like.

Also, the sexual tension built all through the chapters is incredible.

However, the sexual tension stays unresolved for the majority of the book and it starts to annoy after a while, the two of them being so stubborn and all.

Eden is so afraid of feelings and relationships that she only does hook-ups and one-night-stands.

When they start to fall for each other, Max insists on a real relationship with feelings and all but she denies it, saying there could only be sex between them. Max refuses to give it for a long while, saying he is in for all or none.

Ergo, one of the slowest burns of all!

It is kind of dragging and annoying at the same time :(

So, when do they surrender?

Well, even the first kiss comes after 50% and for the ones who wonder, the first nookie only comes on page 263 of the book, which is indeed 315 pages. So just 50 pages before it finishes!

And was it worth the wait and was the sexual tension built successfully so far released in the same strong and powerful way?

Well, if you ask me, it was “meh”... not bad, not epic!

So to cut it short, it is just a book which both entertained and annoyed me!

[Bindi Boo · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 sweet, sexy stars

Much as the blurb says, Eden Tate sets upon getting an interview with Mister Romance, a man that makes your fantasy come true. (All romantically with NO sex- for those with limits) He makes them swoon, sigh with lust and brings them out on the best dates possible. Eden being the cynic that she is wants to know what makes intelligent, strong women like her suspend their beliefs to fall for this man's gimmick. Little does she know, she soon becomes said swoony, lusty, romantic lady.

My gosh, this author.. her writing is beyond amazing. Its like she's sitting in my head and writing out all those little pesky thoughts we generally have about love and romance. I had my own disbelief and was obviously cynical with Mister Romance's philosophies but boy did i fall hook,line and sinker. That first 24% was just unbelievably hot and sexy. And then the real story starts..

The hero is sexy, smart and just the most sweetest thing to ever happen to Eden. I loved it that it was him who made her believe in love. I loved that he taught her it was ok to rely on someone else at times.

Eden and the hero have some sad past but i like how they overcame it with so much strength. There were a few moments i thought this guy just went above and beyond for his dates and had to suspend my logic, but it worked... isn't that what love makes you do? The last 5% of this book took my breath away and i just knew the hero in this book may become just one of my favourites.

Love this book Leisa and as always, i love your writing. You have reaffirmed that love will heal everything and anything.

[1-Click Addict Support Group · Rating 5 out of 5]

A sexy escort to fulfill my dreams, heck yes, put my name down!!

Needing to come up with a new story Eden goes in search of Mister Romance himself to be write a juicy story on him.

Max needing to protect his identity at all cost asks Eden to give him a chance. If she doesn't fall for him then she can publish his story but if she does she will not publish it.

The banter between them at first is eh, but the more time they spend together the more sparks start shooting out.

Eden's stubbornness had me cringing a couple of times because I kept thinking for sure that she was going to mess up her chance with Max. But Max doesn't give up on her slowly breaking down those walls she's built around her heart.

I will say that the last couple of chapters had me cringing and having panic attacks because I wasn't sure if they were going to survive. Another amazing story from Ms Rayven and am looking forward to what's next from her. Kara~4.5 Stars

[Elle ✟ Søren's ♡ (i'm too old for this shite) · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5* maximum max STARS!

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Confession time! I'm conflicted to read this book at first. This was my first read from Leisa Rayven. The title and blurb sounds cheesy and so girly. Yikes, but the cover is totally eye-catching and won my heart. Anyway, I almost DNF this right away because the heroine was sooo unlikable. But I survived when I have my answers.



Eden Tate is your ordinary woman with insecurities issues. I quite liked her in person. She's non-believer of love and relationship. But she has really ugly taste with men in her one night stand. Ugh. Eden has a sister who has opposite side of her. They're really a tight and loving sibling.

What I hate the most is the hate and love relationship with her job. With constant snapping of her boss, Eden needs something scandalous. Eden came across Mister Romance's story and decided to expose him. She thinks he's a con-artist with sweet talk to earn money.

After some events happened to Eden, finally she met the real Mister Romance aka Max Riley. He's very private person at first. Of course, because Eden is like blood thirsting leech with her judgmental thinking. Max decided to give Eden the experience of Mister Romance. With her issues, Eden confidence to not falling for Max.

He’s not a friend. He’s not a lover. He’s a walking, breathing erogenous zone who fascinates me and infuriates me in equal measure. He’s like a wild beast that can rip out my internal organs with no effort at all, and now that he’s invading my inner sanctum, I’m horrified to find I enjoy having him here. It’s bizarre and unsettling.

I admit the plot was promising with the whole fantasy boyfriend. You could hire Max for whatever your wish but still there's some rules. No sex with clients; only kissing. I think Max did great job to melt Eden's cold heart. He seems sincere and natural with her. Also Eden really enjoyed her time with Max. The sparks between them feels real. When they have sex, uhm.. I could say it isn't my style but still acceptable.

“When I'm with you, you're all I see.”

When everything went smooth, Eden is back with her issues and it frustrated me. The story was nicely written but dragging a bit with Eden and Max's constant tug-of-war. When they spilled the past, I was like.. Uhm, Okay. Also there's a bit insta-love between them and totally predictable. But I'm glad it isn't end with wedding and baby. They're barely know each other. Pft.

Max already sacrificed many things to be with Eden. Even she redeemed herself in the end despite the jealousy and trust issues. Overall, Mister Romance is an okay read for me. Not really memorable but Max is swoon-worthy enough.

“Do you still think that happy endings are a myth?”
“I may not believe in happy endings, but happy beginnings are another story.”

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[Maria✦❋Steamy Reads Blog❋✦ · Rating 4 out of 5]

➦Ahhh, Mr. Romance, you've been capturing hearts of so many readers lately! And it's understandable. What's not to love? A sex on a stick mysterious gentleman romancing some high profile bored housewives... He can be a fireman, he can be a rock star, he can be.. actually, if you are familiar with this Dr. Seuss book


➦Yeah, all of that he can be. For the right price of course. And he will give you romance, but NO MONKEY BUSINESS! Time to break those piggy banks, ladies!


➦So what are the chances that a reporter who threatens to expose him and his clients will be the woman to tame his heart?


➦I don't want to give much away, I suggest you just go in blind. All you need to know is that it's a very fun read full of anticipation and slow burn. If you're patient and enjoy that type of deliciousness then you should definitely consider giving this one a shot!

[M Bea · Rating 3 out of 5]

First off the blurb was awesome, when you read the summary it what really hooks the readers to try and check it out, that did it for me.

When we hear the word escort, we totally associate it with sex right? I mean they are like high standardized version of hooker it you know what I mean. So when Eden Tate's job was on the rocks, what more juicy scope of a story more interesting than this passes it off. This isn't the normal escort service we are talking about here, Mr. Romance, that's what they call him, has a high profile clientele he caters and Eden wants an in.

The only problem is Mr. Romance is just a myth she heard from person to person, and so the hunting begins, Little does she know that she is in for a good surprise.
In here it gets really tricky, when I first met the Irish dude I had a gut feeling it was Mr. Romance already, turns out I was right. Why you say tricky I said, well you should read it for yourselves darlings.

Mr. Romance is not the normal type of escort you have heard of, he specializes in every girl's fantasy, you wanted a guy to be a badass biker he can be one, a billionaire tycoon check, hot geek or anything that comes into your tin can he can deliver.

Eden was so into target and wanted to discover his identity and expose how crazy his MO sounds like, you see Eden does not believe in the "L" word.

Max wanted to fix the problem and struck a deal with Eden, the only problem was, well you guessed it, someone fell in love, And surprisingly it was Max. I was so laughing at the turn of events but Eden is one hard coconut to crack.

Mr. Romance is a safe read tho, HEA and damn it if there is cheating involved. 3 stars for this baby.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was such a unique romance that definitely gave me How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days vibes. This is about Eden, who is a journalist who hates her current job. She learns about an escort who romances the wealthy women of the city and she's determined to track him down and get a story out of him. When she meets Max, though, he's determined to meet her head on and bets her that she can't go on dates with him without falling in love. So they date and she's romanced. I really loved Max and would have loved some of his POV! Once we got to really know him and his backstory, I definitely fell for him. I was annoyed with the last 20% when they were already together and just had annoying conflicts to break them up, but I'm so happy I read this! Definitely unique and I loved how the heroine tried so hard not to fall for him.

[Lucia]

DNF AT 40% - NO RATING

My biggest issue with Mister Romance was the fact that it had quite unbelievable sled of events. My another problem was that I didn't feel the romance and connection. And even Mrs. Rayven's legendary couple chemistry (that I loved so much in her previous books) wasn't very potent in this book; I dare to say that it was missing completely in the first half of the book that I managed to read.

No one is more sorry than me that I had to put this novel on my DNF shelf.

*ARC provided by author as an exchange for honest review*

[Faerie · Rating 4 out of 5]

♡ Male escort
♡ Celebrity scandal

I enjoyed this one! RTC

[Shayna · Rating 5 out of 5]

"If you're trying to drive me insane, Miss Tate, you're succeeding."

OMG! YOU GUYS!!! I can't even BEGIN to tell you how much I loved this book!!! I just finished my early copy of MISTER ROMANCE, a new standalone by the amazing Leisa Rayven and IT. WAS. EVERYTHING. The way it made me FEEL! The way it made me THINK! These characters, Max and Eden...AHHH!!! I absolutely LOVED her #StarcrossedSeries, but there was just something about this book that just went BEYOND EVERYTHING! No question...MISTER ROMANCE is one of my FAVORITE READS of the year!

"You're not my client. You never have been. And even if you were, I'd break every fucking rule I've ever held sacred to just be inside you right now."

MISTER ROMANCE was a hilarious, sexy, and breathtaking journey cover to cover. I was absolutely BLOWN AWAY by the unique storyline, and before I knew it I was heavily invested in these character's journey to happily ever after. In not time at all, I fell HARD for Max and Eden. Together and separately, these two people stole my heart. I was so invested, that their pain became mine. Their joy became mine. And every single high and low became mine. MISTER ROMANCE was absolutely INCREDIBLE! It was UNPUTDOWNABLE! It was the PERFECT ROMANCE for all you cynics out there. It's the PERFECT ROMANCE to get you out of whatever slump you are in. It's the PERFECT ROMANCE that I will cherish forever!

"Everything else in my life is optional, except you. You're essential."

My God, does Max Riley, a.k.a. Mister Romance, have a way with words. You guys, I highlighted damn near every quote in this book. Each word, each page, each chapter spoke to me on such a level, that I was so incredibly sad when I got to the end. But that sadness was quickly erased, with the promise of what's to come. MISTER ROMANCE is only book one, and a SPECTACULAR start to what is surely to become a FAVORITE SERIES of mine. I have a feeling that Ms. Rayven's MASTERS OF LOVE series is going to be at the TOP of everyone's TBR's. If this was just the beginning, OMG! I can't wait to see what Leisa brings to the table next! I'll be first in line to devour anything and everything this woman writes!

[✰♊ Angie ♊✰ · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this story for the majority of the book. Then, it felt like it hit hyper-speed and things were happening between the two MCs too fast. The pacing later in the book just didn't match the slow-burn pacing of the beginning of the book. Unfortunately, I began to lose interest with the sudden change in affection. Otherwise, a pretty good read.

[AJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Wait … You think I’m going to fall in love with you?”
“No.” He takes a sip of wine and smiles. “I know it.”

5 stars!

I already suspected that Leisa Rayven could do no wrong, and she has proven herself yet again with this amazing book! Wonderful characters, great dynamics, sensational banter and dialogue, and a gorgeous, chemistry-filled love story with just the right amount of angst. I couldn’t put it down and I absolutely loved it!

Eden Tate is a journalist – a wannabe investigative journalist who is actually stuck writing click-bait pieces while she waits for her big shot at something more. When she learns about a man known as ‘Mister Romance’ – a mysterious, gorgeous man who ‘dates’ women for money (showing them all romance but no sex), she recognises the story as her opportunity. Eden doesn’t believe in romance. Her past experiences have made her cynical when it comes to all things love and she thinks that Mister Romance is a swindler, preying on lonely women to make money, so she plans to write an exposé – revealing all of his secrets and writing the story that will save her career.

Mister Romance is actually Max Riley. And when Max catches wind of Eden and her plans, he goes on the defensive to protect the anonymity of his clients, and his very livelihood. I won’t go into details, but their initial meets are made. of. Awesome! Quick-witted and funny with great banter and chemistry, I revelled in every moment. And then Max makes a deal with Eden – if she can go on three dates with him without falling for him, he will reveal all, if she does fall for him, she doesn’t write the story – and from there, it gets even better.

“If you think you’re immune to my charms, you’re fooling yourself.”
… “So, you don’t think any woman can resist you?”
“I’m sure plenty of women could. But you? No. You’re so starved of romance in your life, you’re like an emotional skeleton. I intend to put some meat back on your bones. Make you believe in something other than a bleak apocalypse.”

I love Max! Of course he’s charming, gorgeous and sexy with a great sense of humour, but his philosophy on life is gorgeous, and he’s just a genuinely great guy.

“We all have issues we’re trying to overcome, Miss Tate. Everyone wants to feel special, whether we admit it or not. And loving without limits and allowing ourselves to be loved in return is what life’s all about. Or at least, what it should be about. Everything else just gets in the way.”

“We all need fantasies now and then. Sometimes believing our lives can be different is the only thing that keeps us going.”

The dynamic between Max and Tate is wonderfully written. It’s a mix of animosity, healthy competition, fun, sexual tension, heartfelt moments and teasing, with a simmering attraction that creates wonderful chemistry and great flirting and banter.

“Max?”
“Yeah?”
“Do you ever just take off your shirt and flex in front of a mirror? You know, to perv on your own hotness?”
“No. Do you ever take off your shirt and caress your breasts, just for the hell of it?”
I shrug. “Sometimes. When I get stressed, I cup my boobs and give them a reassuring squeeze.”
“Good information. Next time you’re stressing I’ll have to try that.”

And as much as they try to resist it, neither of them can deny their growing attraction to each other.

He’s a walking, breathing erogenous zone who fascinates me and infuriates me in equal measures.

“The one thing I’ve learned while doing this work is that as much as I enjoy playing out romantic fantasies, it’s still just pretend, and more and more I’m craving something real.”

I love this story! The pacing is perfect, it’s interesting and intriguing, and I love the way it all played out. I felt everything that was building between Eden and Max, my heart was pounding as the romance developed, and there is the perfect amount of angst to keep you frantically flipping pages without it becoming annoying. And the love story is beautiful, passionate and incredibly heartfelt.

“You’re not my client. You never have been. And even if you were, I’d break every fucking rule I’ve ever held sacred just to be inside you right now.”

And I love that the story isn’t predictable. Max’s very job and the nature of their meeting makes things interesting from the beginning, but there are secrets to be revealed, some fantastic character development, and with both of their careers on the line you never know how it’s all going to end up. But I was captivated as it all unfolded.

“You disrupted my entire world, Even Tate. I’m used to being the one in control. The one people fall in love with. I’m not supposed to fall in love.”

This book is another example of why Leisa Rayven is one of my favourite authors. She has written incredible characters that you can’t help but love, the dynamics are phenomenal and the dialogue and banter is fantastic. Her writing is sharp, engaging and emotive and sucked me in from the very beginning. And of course the love story is fun, passionate and heart-poundingly intense. From start to finish this book is a wonderful reading experience, and a must read for contemporary romance fans.

Absolutely fantastic – 5 stars!

An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.

[Pick a Book · Rating 5 out of 5]

English / Português 

4,5 stars

When an author becomes a favorite you already put it in your head that you're going to love their next book. Leisa Rayven became one of those authors for me. When I heard about MISTER ROMANCE, I was counting the days to read. And, as expected, it did not disappoint.

Since I read BAD ROMEO I fell in love with Leisa's writing and with each book released it only confirmed she should be in the book world. And she also creates the best book boyfriends ever! I fell in love with Ethan. Later, when Liam came, I thought he would be the love of my life. But then ... Max came to my life ... * sighs * (Bookwhore and proud)

In MISTER ROMANCE, Eden is a journalist who doesn't love her current job. As a chance to grow in her career she decides to pursue the tip she got about the mysterious Mister Romance. After a lot of searching, Eden discovers that this famous romantic is called Max. Then begins her request to get an interview with him. Max is a man who works in providing romantic dating for women. Eden is skeptical, so Max tries to prove to her that his job is not to sleep with women, take advantage of them, and then he decides to show Eden what he really does on those dates.

I confess that when I read about Max's work I was kinda skeptical too. Do not get me wrong, I was enjoying the story a lot, but I didn't think I would agree with his methods. And as much as we have this preconception at first, Max is really good at what he does. I mean, he's loveble!!! What we get when we read this book is the best kind of romance.

Eden is the type of character I love: decided, she does what she wants, not even caring for the opinion of others. Her problem is that she doesn't believe so much in eternal love and that makes her time with Max even better. Despite being very tough and ironic in the beginning, there is no one who can resist Max.

What about Max? Guys, he is perfect! Why does Leisa do that? Why does she create these men to melt our hearts and make us fall in love if when we get out of that trance of the book we realize that they are only there? It's not fair with my non-existent future husband. How am I going to get married at this life having these men to look up to? humpf. 

The first few pages got me hooked. I loved the text, the dialogues. The book was lighter in the drama than the Starcrossed series, but leaves you drooling for the hero the same way, or even more. And also I laughed a lot!!!!! For those who follow the author on social media has already noticed the author's humor in her posts and she brought a lot of it to the book.

Beautiful book, really good to read, with captivating characters, a page turner , that makes people laugh, makes hearts fly out of our eyes... And much more. I doubt that anyone who has a date with Max won't  fall under the charms of Mister Romance.

* I got an ARC of this book. Thank you!! 
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English / Português

4,5 estrelas

Quando uma autora se torna favorita você já coloca na cabeça que vai amar seu próximo lançamento. A Leisa Rayven se tornou uma dessas autoras para mim. Quando soube do MISTER ROMANCE fiquei contanto os dias para ler logo. E, como esperado, não decepcionou. 

Desde que li  MEU ROMEU me apaixonei pela escrita da Leisa e a cada livro lançado ela só confirma mais seu espaço na mundo literário. Fora que cria os melhores homens literários! Eu me apaixonei por Ethan. Depois, quando veio o Liam, achei que esse seria o amor da minha vida. Mas ai... aparece o Max... *suspiros* (amo todos e não nego)

Em  MISTER ROMANCE, Eden é uma jornalista que não ama o seu atual trabalho. Como chance de crescer em sua carreira ela decide perseguir a dica sobre o misterioso Mister Romance. Depois de muita procura, Eden descobre que o famoso romântico se chama Max. Ai começa sua luta para conseguir uma entrevista com ele. Max é um homem que trabalha em fornecer encontros para mulheres. Eden é cética, por esse motivo Max tenta demostrar para ela que que seu trabalho não é dormir com as mulheres, tirar proveito delas, e então, decide mostrar a Eden o que ele realmente faz. 

Confesso que quando li sobre o trabalho do Max fiquei meio em cima do muro. Não me entenda mal, estava curtindo bastante a história, mas não achei que ia concordar com os métodos dele. E por mais que a gente tenha esse pre-conceito a primeira vista, o Max é realmente bom no que faz. Quer dizer, ele é apaixonante!!! O que a gente recebe ao ler esse livro é o melhor do romance. 

Eden é o tipo de personagem que eu amo: decidida, dona do seu nariz, não tá nem ai para a opinião dos outros . Seu problema é que não acredita tanto no amor eterno e isso que torna seu encontro com Max melhor ainda. Apesar de ser bem durona e ironica no começo, não há alguém que resista ao Max. 

E o Max. Gente, que homem é esse! Porque que a Leisa faz isso? Porque cria esses homens de derreter nossos corações e nos deixa apaixonadas se quando a gente sai daquele transe do livro percebemos que eles estão só ali dentro somente? É muita sacanagem com meu futuro marido não existente. Como que eu vou casar nessa altura do campeonato tendo esses homens como base? Aff. 

As primeiras páginas já me fisgaram. Amei o texto, os diálogos. O livro foi mais leve no drama do que a série de Starcrossed, mas te deixa babando no personagem masculino do mesmo jeito, ou até mais. E eu ri muito!!!!! Quem acompanha a autora nas redes sociais já percebeu o humor da autora em suas postagens e ela trouxe isso para o livro. 

Livro lindo, gostoso de ler, com personagens cativantes, história que prende, que faz rir, que faz coraçõezinhos saírem pelos olhos... E muito mais. Duvido que alguém que tenha esse encontro marcado com o Max não caia nos encantos do famoso Mister Romance. 

* Recebi um ARC desse livro. Obrigada!!
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[Gretchen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was so incredibly phenomenal. 6 stars! I don't even know what to say because it was just EVERYTHING! Incredibly entertaining and funny with this great mix of tension that had me on the edge of my seat. I was so excited while reading because I had to know all the things. Mister Romance is officially one of my Top Reads of 2017!

I adored Eden and Max! Eden was so stubborn and cynical. Meeting Max and trying to understand why he does what he does just created this epic story. Max is so sweet and sexy! The build to their relationship aligning was perfection. I would literally catch myself holding my breath as I absorbed all the details. There is so much angst and tension between them, they have this amazing chemistry and I loved their interactions. I loved all these little glimpses into Max and I couldn't wait to learn more about him. I absorbed every detail and every look he gave Eden pretty much made me melt. Max is just this amazing man and learning why he was Mister Romance was heartbreaking and humbling. I loved him! There were just so many awesome, romantic moments that had me swooning.

Besides this fantastic humor throughout the book (because Eden has THE BEST voice and internal dialogue!), there was also a lot of emotion that was welling under the surface as Eden deals with her personal struggles and the ups and downs of her and Max’s relationship. They both had some fantastic raw and vulnerable moments. Honestly, I just ate it all up. It crazy to say because I knew there'd be an HEA, but Leisa Rayven legitimately had me stressing out and second guessing everything because by the end I was a mess. And then bam! There was the most FANTASTIC ending!

Excellent everything! The writing, hero and heroine, secondary character, development, and build. Stellar details. The fact that this is told from Eden POV really added to everything as well. It made the build to all of Max’s details somehow more meaningful.

PERFECTION. Incredible doesn't cover this. I just want to go on and on but you have to read it and experience it. I HIGHLY recommend Mister Romance!

Complimentary copy received for honest review.

[Noi (in & out)]

🤡 🤡 🤡
DNF - 33%

[Beatrice · Rating 4 out of 5]

There was a talk among the socialite women about "Mister Romance", an in-demand escort who gives romance to women depending on their fantasies. When people hear escort, they assumed this person sleeps with his clients. Mister Romance uses different personas when dating his clients and it's strictly no sex policy. No one knows his true identity and Eden Tate, an investigative journalist from Pulse, wants to write an article about him and his deceitful business.

Eden is a feisty heroine with trust issues and she doesn't believe in romance. She dates men but more of a one-night-stand / no strings attached kind of relationship. When she tracked down Max Riley a.k.a Mister Romance, she can't deny his charms and drop-dead gorgeous physique. As an arrangement for the interview, Max asked her for three dates. She's determined not to fall for him so she can save her career but the more she gets a glimpse of his real side, it becomes more challenging to fight her feelings for him. The attraction between them sparked and it seems Max finds her special.

I really like the slow burn romance between Eden and Max. It oozes with angst and sexual tension that is go-fan-yourself worthy. I'm impressed with Max's ability to switch on different alter-egos without breaking his character (well except for Eden). He's unpredictable and his most romantic alter-ego is Caleb Sykes. As the story goes on, I like how their back story unfolds particularly on Max. I'm looking forward reading the upcoming books in this series and kudos to Leisa Rayven who never fails to make me swoon. :)

Final rating: 4.5 / 5 stars

[Penny · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was such a great read!

It’s been a while since I’ve read such an original story. It was funny, cute and the MMC was so swoon-worthy at times. What I also really liked it’s that the FMC was the one that didn’t want commitment when it’s usually the other way around. Nanabeth was amazing and I liked the other side characters too so I’m definitely going to read the next book in the series. 4 ⭐

PS: I have to disagree with the author/FMC’s sister when it comes to the Fast and Furious movies, I remember clearly all of them.

[Christine (Shh Moms Reading) · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars! Top fave of 2017!
You know when you read a blurb for a book and then start said book and have a preconceived notion of what the male lead will be like and as you continue reading you realize HOW WRONG you were... well that happened to me while I was reading Mister Romance.

I loved Ms. Rayven's Starcrossed series and I have to say that Mister Wrong blew me away and then some. This is my fave book of hers to date!!! A definite Top FAVE of 2017!

Everything you really need to know is in the blurb.

Eden is cynical about everything in her life most especially about love. She doesn't believe in love, marriage or happily ever after. She wants the one night stands, the hot sex, the no commitment—basically nothing serious.

Max seems to be the typical Mister Romance... only he's not. He is so much more than this—learning who he is, getting to know him as the story progressed made me love him more and more and MORE. And this pretty near perfect man had his way with words... I was melting and gushing and just sighing over everything that came out of his mouth... I am telling you that he is the epitome of a book boyfriend even with his flaws. I FELL IN LOVE WITH HIM HARD!!!!

This was more than about the sex—it was about the journey to finding love, the meaning of that love, the meaning of "more." And while I appreciated all of those things, I did want some of the sex. Don't get me wrong, everything about this book is complete perfection but I felt somewhat teased... I wanted the action lol... Which if you know me, this is so unlike me to say!

I love Ms. Rayven's words—the way she is able to grab the reader from page one and transport us into her story so that we become so immersed that we don't want to leave. That when life happens (aka the kids come home from school, after school activities, laundry, etc) we can't help but let our minds drift back to said story because we can't stop thinking about it.

Mister Romance is the perfect book for readers who love humor, emotion, and romance. It is completely captivating, meaningful, and memorable in Every.Single.Way. This is a must read and a #TopFave of 2017! The words, the feels, the story, and the characters were exquisite and something I will remember for a long time to come. Well done Leisa... well done!!! <3

Mister Romance is everything! I'm so in love with this book
Love rules!

[Alba and Her Secrets..♥ · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 'The real Mister Romance' Stars!

My first read by Leisa Rayven and now I can surely say not the last one! The blurb (and that stunning cover!!) really caught my attention and Leisa has been one of the authors I've wanted to read for a while so I took a chance. Mister Romance is entertaining, slow burn, funny and emotional romance. It is really focused on the development of Max and Eden's love story: a unique tale of a date-only escort and an investigative journalist falling in love while exploring Max's job for an article.

Mister Romance is definitely centered on the slow burn between the couple and it's so great. The actual physicality between Max and Eden takes a while to make an appearance but when it does.. it's smoking hawt! I loved Max to pieces and how he makes Eden believe in love again. They were so great together and I wish I could have seen more of their chemistry as a couple towards the end. Still, I really loved this book, how it was developed and how it ended. I can't wait to read the next one in the series (about Eden's sister) and to check out more by this amazing author!