The Spanish Love Deception: Tiktok Made Me Buy It! The Goodreads Choice Awards Debut Of The Year

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bro way cheaper than in store and more convenient yk also this book my friend read it she said it’s a slow burn so u into that then i recommend

its sych a nice book i swear

The book was amazing with good quality

Do not waste your time.

Arrived in good condition

I ABSOLUTELY ADORE THIS BOOK. It made me wiggle my toes and laugh so hard. The characters are well written. The book itself has a cute cover.

The delivery was fast and the book came in wonderful condition.

Fake Relationship – Real FeelingsBy Valencia TurnerBelieve the hype from what you see on Instagram and TikTok. “The Spanish Love Deception” is wonderful. It’s an exceptionally well-written romance novel with heart, heat, family, friendship, and romance. This is a slow-burn romance and normally, I don’t like slow burn. I’m an impatient reader. I’m an even more impatient writer. I want to get to the first kiss immediately. I’m not sure why. I guess I can handle only so much sexual tension before I get frustrated and put the book down.Nevertheless, I couldn’t put this book down and it is a slow burn romance. It’s an expertly crafted novel with two complex characters who face real challenges in their personal and professional lives. So many things don’t go according to plan. That’s okay because Armas does a great job in weaving a narrative that is so engaging, you don’t really want to put it down. I devoured this book in less than a day. The simmering chemistry between the two leads pulls you in and takes you for a ride.The story centers around Catalina Martin, who needs a date to her sister’s wedding because the best man happens to be her ex-boyfriend. Not just any ex-boyfriend. Apparently he was THE Boyfriend. We later learn what this man did and, yes, he deserves to be an ex. This ex is also happily engaged, and Catalina doesn’t want to show up to the wedding alone. Enter Aaron Blackford; her grumpy but devastatingly handsome colleague at work. He offers to help her with her dilemma, agreeing to go to Catalina’s home country of Spain, meet the family, avoid the ex, and somehow survive the persistent questions from a slew of aunts, grandmothers, and nosy cousins. What ensues is a lush and emotionally detailed love story between two very stubborn people.The romance is subtle. It happens between glances, whispers, gazes, as well as promises made and kept. Catalina and Aaron banter and bicker throughout the novel and the reader can’t help but smile at how the story of these two plays out.Armas makes you wait for the steam that eventually comes in the novel. I will say, the wait is worth it…and this is coming from someone that doesn’t normally like slow burn romances. The payoff will make you squeal, swear, and fan yourself.Catalina and Aaron each have complicated backgrounds and demons they have to vanquish in the pursuit of mutual happiness. This isn’t just a story of flowers, roses, and rainbows. There are good guys and bad guys. Real life problems creep into the narrative, which makes it relatable. The reader connects with the characters, who are complex, imperfect, but not broken.The story is told solely from Catalina’s perspective. There are several novels that switch the point of view to help readers learn how each main character sees the world and the challenges they face. Armas sticks with Catalina’s first person perspective, while doing an excellent job of conveying how Aaron feels through his words and actions. We don’t need to hear his inner monologue because there are plenty of clues to how this drop dead gorgeous Clark Kent look-a-like feels about Catarina. It takes our heroine much longer to realize there is more going on than just an agreement between to coworkers. Clueless heroines frequently annoy me, but in this case, the reader completely understands Catalina’s hesitation to acknowledge her feelings.Yes, TikTok and Instagram made me buy this book, and I’m so glad that I did. I’m sure you will enjoy it too.

Amazing novel. It was my first time reading Elena Armas and have to say the enemies to lovers plot was brilliant the way she has mentioned even little details. So excited to read her other novels😍

The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas became a quick favorite of mine.The story follows sassy Lina, who needs a fake boyfriend to hide the biggest lie she's ever told her family. Her co-worker Aaron offers to help her out, but she doesn't want him to. But when she told her mom her boyfriend's name was Aaron, there was no way back.I loved Lina. She's a layered character like no other. She's proud of her body, yet allows how she thinks her family will act and react to make her doubt. It's what makes her so relatable. And then there's Aaron. I think he may be my new favorite book boyfriend!The chemistry and tension between Lina and Aaron were clear from miles away. And I especially like how they've grown together. I love a good 'enemies to lovers', 'workplace romance', and 'fake dating' novel.Elena's writing style really sells the book for me. To me, the pacing was just right, and I liked how the chapters never were too long, or too short. It kept me wanting to read on and on until there were no chapters left.This book made me laugh (more than once) and I won't deny that somewhere near the end, a tear or two have escaped my eyes.

It was a surprising reading, I didn't expect this book would like me so much, and yes I love it. A very slow burn, with its spicy part, Aaron lovely character, and Lina sometimes stressful, but you like either way. I became a big fan of the author

Ce bouquin, j'avais envie de le lire depuis des lustres, je l'ai même acheté il y a un an, mais je voulais vraiment attendre que la hype de folie qui l'entourait retombe pour le lire à mon tour.D'entrée de jeu, je peux vous dire que pour moi, cette hype est justifiée car j'ai adoré ce roman, la plume de l'autrice, et ses personnages !Bien sûr, l'intrigue n'a rien de novateur ou de surprenant, c'est du déjà-vu, mais puisque c'est bien écrit, que les personnages sont attachants et que c'est bourré de tropes dont je raffole, pour moi ça a vraiment un régal du début à la fin. On y trouve du ennemies-to-lovers (bon c'est très léger sur ce point), de l'office/rival romance (très léger là aussi, ça sert juste de point de départ), de la fake relationship et ... la cerise sur le gâteau : du slow burn !!! ♥J'ai adoré la froideur et le côté sec et coincé d'Aaron, qui m'a invariablement fait penser à un certain Darcy (le père spirituel d'un sacré paquet de héros de romances si vous voulez mon avis !). J'ai un gros crush pour ce type de personnage qui semble tellement indifférent, mais chez qui on peut déceler, à travers un regard en coin, un petit geste anodin, la réelle nature des sentiments. Et c'est ce que j'ai vraiment aimé ici, voir Aaron jouer si bien son rôle, et se rendre compte très vite, en tant que lectrice, qu'au final, pour lui, c'est tout sauf de la comédie.Catalina est très attachante, sympa, c'est le genre de nana avec qui on pourrait être copine. On met un peu de temps à découvrir son parcours et pourquoi elle en arrive à avoir besoin de mentir à sa famille, certains la trouveront peut-être un peu aveugle, mais moi je trouve que c'est un personnage cohérent du début à la fin.J'ai beaucoup aimé voir Aaron et Catalina évoluer ensemble et tâcher de former une équipe. La première partie installe bien le décor et les petites hostilités du quotidien, tandis que la partie centrale consacrée au mariage est un vrai tourbillon d'activités, de moments partagés, et de personnages secondaires plus ou moins intrusifs ! La toute partie est très courte, n'apporte pas vraiment grand chose à mes yeux, mais correspond aux codes du genre.Je mentionnais plus haut qu'on était dans le registre du slow burn et wow, c'est vraiment bien exécuté ! Le moindre regard qui s'attarde, le moindre geste un tant soit peu tendre ou sexy , ou en tout cas qui sort de l'ordinaire entretiennent une tension de folie, c'est vraiment TOUT ce que j'aime, et tous ces papillons dans le ventre, tout ce kif ressenti lors de ma lecture, c'est vraiment la raison pour laquelle j'aime lire de la romance !Vous l'aurez compris, cette lecture aura été un vrai délice pour moi ! ♥