Book 4: The Spanish Love Deception
Summary: Catalina Martín finds herself in a bind when her little white lie about having an American boyfriend spirals out of control, just in time for her sister’s wedding. With everyone eager to meet this imaginary boyfriend, including her ex and his fiancée, Catalina has a mere four weeks to find someone willing to play the part.
However, the only person offering to help is none other than her infuriating colleague, Aaron Blackford. Reluctantly, Catalina considers his proposition, realizing that perhaps Aaron isn’t as unbearable outside the office as he initially seemed. As the wedding approaches, Catalina must decide if Aaron is her best option and if love can bloom amidst their fiery clashes.
What I Loved: Since this book began off so slowly, I honestly wondered why it was receiving the kind of excitement that it did. It wasn’t that it was poorly written; rather, it felt like there were too many scenes before they actually left for the wedding in Spain. I believed that some of that material might be omitted from a few chapters and that it would not significantly alter the plot.
But after getting passed those parts which I found to be slow at first, I loved the turns this book had! It had me wanting to just keep reading. You’ll probably enjoy this book if you enjoy stories based on the “enemies-to-lovers” type trope! I can guarantee you that Aaron Blackford is unquestionably a hot piece of male romance novel, and it has some really sweet moments!
Impact on teens: “The Spanish Love Deception” by Elena Armas is a romance novel that could have an impact on teens in a few different ways. Firstly, it could provide an enjoyable escape from everyday life and a chance to engage with a story of passion, drama, and love. For teens who are interested in romance and relationships, the book could offer some insights into the challenges of maintaining a relationship under difficult circumstances.
The novel also explores themes of identity, self-discovery, and the pressures of conforming to societal expectations. This could be particularly relevant for teens who are struggling to find their place in the world and who may be feeling pressure to conform to certain expectations.
Overall rating: 3/5
I personally wasn’t the biggest fan of this book, I was truly expecting it to live up to its hype on platforms such as instagram and TikTok. But again, like I said, if you are a huge fan of the “enemies to lovers” type trope, then this could be the one for you!