What's Love Got to Do with It? - Anna Premoli

 

Date of Reading: 20/09/2018

Author: Anna Premoli

Translator: Richard McKenna

Publisher: Aria

Expected Publication: October 16, 2018

Source: NetGalley

Rating: 4/5

About the book:

 

A hilarious romantic comedy from bestseller Anna Premoli. Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella and Lindsey Kelk.


Kayla David is a high-flying journalist in New York City, spending all her time drinking martinis and writing about fashion trends. She is perfectly happy with her life, and she certainly has no time for falling in love. 

That is, until, her boss decides to send her on a secret mission back to her hometown of Arkansas: she is tasked with exposing the truth about the fracking industry and to use her reputation as a lifestyle columnist as a disguise. She is horrified at the thought of returning to this boring country town, but up for the challenge. 

Yet, she didn't plan on having to deal with Grayson Moir, the sexy but aloof mayor of Heber Spring. As Kayla settles into life there she soon realises that it might be a bit more difficult than she thought to keep her real mission a secret. And what's more, she finds it increasingly difficult to keep her heart under control too... 

 My Review:

 

       This is my first book by Anna Premoli and as the blurb informs you, it was hilarious. If Kayla was real, I would have scheduled a meeting with her only to listen to her funny banter. Needless to say, I would have been a staunch follower of her newspaper column.

       The novel is narrated through Kayla's point of view alone and revolves around her life in Heber Spring for a few months. She is sent there to investigate on the shale gas industry taking her usual society column as her cover. There she meets the handsome Mayor, Grayson, who is still bearing the pain of his bad divorce that occurred three years ago. Leaving his high profile job in Boston, he comes to Heber Spring leading the life of a romantic recluse.

       As everyone can see there is an intense chemistry between these two. But Kayla is not looking for a long-term relationship while Grayson is only for happily ever after. Yes, I know that it is predictable and truth to be told Kayla's attitude was a bit frustrating. Still, her witty dialogues throughout the book more than make up for her faults. A truly relaxing read which will make you smile from cover to cover!!!

 

Meet the author:

 

 

Anna Premoli is a bestselling author in Italy. She began writing to relieve stress while working as a financial consultant for a private bank. Her novel, Love to Hate You won the Bancarella prize in 2013.