Charming

by Jessica Love

CharmingCurvy Infatuation Book 2A Steamy Older Alpha and Younger BBW RomanceAdrianaSince I had my heart broken, love holds no interest for me. I don’t do love or the complications that goes with it. Catching your boyfriend in bed with a good friend will do that to you.And then I see him.And fall for him.Literally. Yup. I literally rolled my ass down a flight of stairs, checking him out.Maybe I should give dating another try again. Problem is, my best friend warns me not to get involved with him, that the boy is bad news. Still, there’s a magnetic chemistry between us that I can’t deny.What’s a girl to do…MarianoFrom the moment I heard her laugh and saw the curvy goddess in the red dress, I was hooked.Instantly.And I’m not the kind of guy that believes in instant attraction.Hell, I don’t even believe in long-term relationships.But her I want.Problem is, our mutual friend wanted to set me up with her, an offer I initially rejected. And now it’s been held against me. Still, I want her, and I always get what I want.Charming is an over-the-top, high heat, Instalove romance.My romances are hot, packed with sugary sweetness, no cheating and a guaranteed HEA!

214 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 15, 2021

About the author

Jessica Love is an actor and the author-illustrator of Julián Is a Mermaid and Julián at the Wedding. She has a BA in studio art from the University of California, Santa Cruz, as well as a graduate degree from Juilliard. She has appeared in plays both on and off Broadway. Jessica Love lives in Rhinebeck, New York.

Reviews

[Dee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh, the heat is HOT, and the physical chemistry is captivating so be careful you may just get burned all the heat coming off these pages. There were some "oh no" "oh wow" " what the what" moments and add in uncanny mishaps, and shenanigans the good kind that makes you keep turning the pages till last page has been turned. Fist of all I love the fact that she is using a plus-size fashion designer as we don’t get too many authors who actually write plus size girls into an instant love story. Mariano is this sexy as all get out club owner and Adriana is the plus-size model, and both suffer from heartbreak and neither of them are interested in a relationship ever again. Well, that is until they see each other and that instant magnetic pull between the two of them is too strong. Finding happiness means taking another chance on someone else, it means putting yourself out there and trusting your heart to someone with the hopes they won’t hurt it these two must make the choice, but will they? Can there be a HEA for them with all the difference stacked against them?

[Shannon Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

In “Charming” by Jessica Love, we are introduced to sexy-as-sin club owner Mariano and beautiful plus-size fashion designer Adriana as they form a lust-at-first-sight connection that absolutely sizzles in the Miami heat. Neither of them is a stranger to heartbreak, and their journey toward their HEA hits its share of potholes along the way, making them endearingly believable despite Mariano’s immense wealth. Their mutual friend, Vee, can be somewhat over-the-top in her reactions to their budding relationship, and that can be off-putting at times, but the remaining cast of characters make this an entertaining read! I'm really interested to see what Ms. Love does in future installments!

[Annie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I volunteered to read this ARC for an honest review. I enjoyed this story about Adriana and Mariano. She's a young woman that's had her heart broken. She caught her ex cheating on her birthday. Now her bff Vee is determined to get her over the heartache. Mariano is a friend of Vee's family and runs the club she's having Adriana's party. Adriana is drawn to the handsome grey eye stranger from afar, but vee puts a stop to it. Mariano cant understand the unexplained feelings he feels for the red head. But they both have trust issues. Fighting until the end, a HEA that rivals a good fairy tale.

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[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an ARC from the author thru Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving my review. Adriana and Mariano fall for each other within minutes of meeting. Heartache and trust issues flow throughout the story. There is also a lot of heat between the two of them. They both have to learn to listen to their hearts. I enjoyed the book and the characters

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[CJ · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author has pulled us into the lives of Mariano and Adriana and never lets go. Once they lock eyes they have an instant connection, however, he does not do long term relationships and she does not trust men. What will happen when she keeps rejecting the man who has never been rejected before?

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[Kanani · Rating 3 out of 5]

He's the owner of a club and she's a fashion designer. They met at his club and their attraction was instant. Their connection intense and the chemistry sizzled. The characters complimented each other. She was a strong, independent woman. He was a strong character, but stubborn too. This was a pretty great story!

[Emily Pennington · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fast-paced and steamy insta-love story between Adriana and Mariano. The author does a great job of writing an entertaining story for our enjoyment, filled with laughter and sizzling chemistry. What more can you wish for in a good story?

[Laurie Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jessica Love’s latest release is a great story. First time reading anything from the author and am now a fan.

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[Nate · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mariano & Adriana had an entertaining read. Good characters. I received a free copy of the book. And am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion.