Aaron works as a love interest and his characterization is at least consistent, but he’s a little flatter as a character then I would like. She still does have close friendships and positive working relationships, but Lina has mostly closed herself off to love. She hasn’t had a romantic relationship recently because of her inability to trust, and she’s not able to consciously take that step without great trepidation. She feels very human and flawed, and she’s self-aware of the ways in which she can’t fully realize her hopes. Lina’s is a very vivid depiction of a young woman in recovery from trauma and trying to succeed in her field. I really did enjoy this book, though it didn’t bowl me over. Still, as the wedding grows closer, Aaron starts surprising Lina, and she wonders if her taciturn coworker might be better company than first impressions indicated.

They’re not friends – after getting off on the wrong foot, they’ve been barely civil.

I’d heard good things, although the book has also got some negative feedback, and I was excited to read it.Ĭatalina – Lina – Martín is returning to Spain to attend her sister’s wedding, and she desperately needs a date – her ex-boyfriend is engaged, and she cannot show up pathetically alone – and to her great surprise, her coworker Aaron offers to go with her. The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas has gotten a lot of attention in the romance community, and also became a NYT bestseller upon paperback release.

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