Redeemed by His New York Cinderella by Jadesola James’ debut novel for Harlequin 
Presents.
Jumping straight away into the action, before you know it and all in the same night, Kitty is billing her dinner to Laurence’s room, gate crashing an important party and saving Laurence’s life. Thinking Laurence doesn’t recognise her from the past she’s stunned when he introduces her to his potential clients as his girlfriend; using her full name. In desperate need for a fake girlfriend, he thinks Kitty will be pleased to step in, especially when he can offer her the world for her charity foundation. Shock is an understatement when she says no!
I really enjoyed the background stories of Laurence and Kitty; I liked the political elements and the feel that created. I liked the fast-paced world Laurence lived in and the dramatic difference between his and Kitty’s worlds.
I’m really quite torn on this book, the plot had wonderful elements; perfect for the Presents line but I struggled with Laurence’s character, he was hard to like. Presents heroes are hard and made of ice; but there’s always redeeming qualities that shine through in one way or another. Laurence always had Kitty “follow” him… he was harsh and his redeeming didn’t shine through very well. I really liked Kitty, I thought the opening chapters gave her character that was different to other heroines. in saying all this I couldn’t stop turning the pages because I wanted to know how it all turned out.
I will absolutely read more of the authors Presents stories, and I send my congratulations on writing a debut novel, I really enjoyed the plot and the world they were in and the feeling it evoked, if Laurence was more likeable and not so harsh I’d have enjoyed it more.
Book Info:
Publication: October 2021 | Harlequin Presents |
She could save him…
If only he’d let her!
Kitty Asare will do anything for the foundation inspired by her tumultuous childhood. Including charming her way into Manhattan’s most exclusive gala…then sparring with the man from her past who catches her there!
To land his next deal, Laurence Stone needs a stunning woman on his arm. Kitty agrees to the ruse for her foundation, but the electricity between them is more than make-believe! After breaking away from his family, Laurence vowed never to need anyone. Yet could Kitty be the exception to his rule?
