REVIEW: Sicilian’s Shock Proposal by Carol Marinelli

Sicilian’s Shock Proposal by Carol Marinelli: Sicilian’s Shock Proposal is the first part in the Playboys of Sicily series by Carol Marinelli. Sophie Durante is determined to make Luka Cavalieri pay for his deception eight years ago.being caught in the Sicilian tycoon’s bed destroyed her pride and her reputation. He owes her, and now she’s come to collect. To placate her ailing father, Luka must become her fake fiance.

Intrigued, Luka agrees to Sophie’s outrageous proposal—one glimpse of the feisty spirit simmering behind her cool exterior and he believes this engagement charade could be pleasurable.Can their fake romance turn into a real one?

Sicilian’s Shock Proposal  by Carol Marinelli was a well written romance more on the lines of second chance than revenge trope. Luka is a self made man who has worked hard to get away from the shadows of his father. I liked him and had no problem in understanding his motives.Plus he had a good character growth throughout the book unlike Sophie who was stuck at the same place. She was a strong, feisty woman and a loyal daughter and I liked her but I wish she was not so much stuck up and there was some growth in her characterization. The main characters share a very complicated history due to their family connection. Their backstory explanation took over the focus from the romance quite often.

Book Info:

 June 16th 2015 by Harlequin | Harlequin | (Playboys of Sicily #1)

He took her virginity, she’ll take her revenge!

Standing outside Luka Cavalieri’s gleaming office, Sophie Durante’s heart is pounding. Eight years ago, being caught in the Sicilian tycoon’s bed destroyed her pride and her reputation. He owes her, and now she’s come to collect. To placate her ailing father, Luka must become her fake fiancé!

Intrigued, Luka agrees to Sophie’s outrageous proposal—one glimpse of the feisty spirit simmering behind her cool exterior and he believes this engagement charade could be pleasurable. But a wedding night is out of the question…until he can entice Sophie to admit just how much she wants one!