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Un amor en juego
Mentiras, manipulación y amor.
Leilani Davide acaba de enterarse de que toda su vida está basada en nada más que mentiras. Viaja a Italia en busca de la verdad.
Renato Favalli es el heredero del imperio de los Favalli. Para asegurarse de que recibe su herencia, tiene que casarse con Leilani.
Con un matrimonio fundamentado en mentiras y engaños, ¿hay cabida para el amor?
Leilani Davide acaba de enterarse de que toda su vida está basada en nada más que mentiras. Viaja a Italia en busca de la verdad.
Renato Favalli es el heredero del imperio de los Favalli. Para asegurarse de que recibe su herencia, tiene que casarse con Leilani.
Con un matrimonio fundamentado en mentiras y engaños, ¿hay cabida para el amor?
200 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 13, 2015
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March 27, 2019
I thought it was an interesting book. I kept turning the pages because I wanted to find out what was going to happen next. The love story was a bit rushed, but I liked both the characters. Renato is what I would picture an Italian alpha male to be and Leilani was delightful. I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
July 23, 2015
I received complimentary copy for an unbiased opinion.
I did not totally like this book. I started reading it with the idea that this would be an interesting story, and so I was looking forward to reading the book. I found the book interesting at first and then I had trouble reading it because I really did not like the hero.
The basic plot is that Renato Favalli and Leilani Davide have been promised to each other since they were babies. The time has now come for the two to meet and get married. This was all decided by their fathers. Renato wants to get married a little earlier so he can get his family business, so he decides to meet Leilani without her knowing who he is.
Renato decides to fly to Rome, his hometown, next to Leilani in order to get to know her. However, right from the beginning, Renati comes off as a spoiled rotten playboy. Since he wasn't born rich, I was overwhelmed about how often he complained about everything. In order to meet the hero, Renato has to travel coach instead of using his own jet. And all he did was moan and groan about how bad it was. He sat next to the heroine and basically felt she didn't meet ANY of his qualifications for a wife. Her hair was a mess, her clothes were ugly and she fell asleep on a stranger's (his) arm.
He also can't believe that Leilani doesn't recognize him because he is always in the newspaper with his latest woman. He decides from this flight that Leilani is not his kind of woman. The reader knows the answer to this question but Renato never tries to find out WHY Leilani is a mess. He just decides he will marry her and have a mistress. Meanwhile he has lied to her and mainpulated her so that he could still marry her and have everything he want.
Leilani, on the other hand is young, sweet and naive. She is also upset because she didn't know about the promise of marriage until just recently. She is trying to run away so she can have time to process all of this information.
This author is a good writer who is exceptionally wonderful with words. Her characters are very well defined (there is a "bad guy" in here, but I will not spoil it for you). Unfortunately, this is not my kind of book. I do not like the manipulative man who deceives the girl and doesn't love her. I never liked books where the man has a mistress and contemplates having one throughout marriage. Also, my advance had lots of grammar and spelling mistakes that made it difficult for me to understand a lot of what was going on. Hopefully these were corrected before it was published.
Finally, there are many people who like these situations as can be seen by the other reviewers who gave this book a wonderful review. Therefore, I would recommend this book to people who enjoy this kind of story - and I know there are quite a few of you. Unfortunately, this was not the type of story that I read.
I did not totally like this book. I started reading it with the idea that this would be an interesting story, and so I was looking forward to reading the book. I found the book interesting at first and then I had trouble reading it because I really did not like the hero.
The basic plot is that Renato Favalli and Leilani Davide have been promised to each other since they were babies. The time has now come for the two to meet and get married. This was all decided by their fathers. Renato wants to get married a little earlier so he can get his family business, so he decides to meet Leilani without her knowing who he is.
Renato decides to fly to Rome, his hometown, next to Leilani in order to get to know her. However, right from the beginning, Renati comes off as a spoiled rotten playboy. Since he wasn't born rich, I was overwhelmed about how often he complained about everything. In order to meet the hero, Renato has to travel coach instead of using his own jet. And all he did was moan and groan about how bad it was. He sat next to the heroine and basically felt she didn't meet ANY of his qualifications for a wife. Her hair was a mess, her clothes were ugly and she fell asleep on a stranger's (his) arm.
He also can't believe that Leilani doesn't recognize him because he is always in the newspaper with his latest woman. He decides from this flight that Leilani is not his kind of woman. The reader knows the answer to this question but Renato never tries to find out WHY Leilani is a mess. He just decides he will marry her and have a mistress. Meanwhile he has lied to her and mainpulated her so that he could still marry her and have everything he want.
Leilani, on the other hand is young, sweet and naive. She is also upset because she didn't know about the promise of marriage until just recently. She is trying to run away so she can have time to process all of this information.
This author is a good writer who is exceptionally wonderful with words. Her characters are very well defined (there is a "bad guy" in here, but I will not spoil it for you). Unfortunately, this is not my kind of book. I do not like the manipulative man who deceives the girl and doesn't love her. I never liked books where the man has a mistress and contemplates having one throughout marriage. Also, my advance had lots of grammar and spelling mistakes that made it difficult for me to understand a lot of what was going on. Hopefully these were corrected before it was published.
Finally, there are many people who like these situations as can be seen by the other reviewers who gave this book a wonderful review. Therefore, I would recommend this book to people who enjoy this kind of story - and I know there are quite a few of you. Unfortunately, this was not the type of story that I read.
September 2, 2015
I was gifted this book by the author Melita Joy, in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
Like Leilani, I'm a serious 'closet romance buff' myself.
This was a decent book, with a decent length and a decent story. Unlike most alfa male bilionaire books popping up lately, His discarded bride has some pretty interesting twists and events, many of which I could relate to and which made this book so much more indulgent for me.
Leilani's whole life is turned upside down when she flees to Rome in search of answers and absolution. Everything seems to be going wrong so with blotchy skin and stringy hair, unflattering oversized clothes, physically and emotionally exhausted Leilani has a not-so-coincidental encounter with the beautiful Italian stallion, Renato fervalli.
Repulsed by her appearance, he thinks of an easy escape, but the plane's about to take off and he needs to make Leilani his wife or he loses everything he's worked his whole life for.
The story gets more interesting as the secrets from the past emerge (as they always do.)
Who is this guy Leilani keeps sneeking off to when she's about to get married to Renato? Why is her mother so embittered? What's up with Renato's bitchy secretary and how far will she go to destroy Leilani and Renato's union?
This book was a treat, except for the occasional grammer and spelling mistakes, but I've seen much worse and it's nothing another look over won't fix.
I also had a slight issue with the dialogue between the hero and heroine especially; it felt rehearsed and so I struggled to feel the connection I so craved between the two at times.
It's such a beautiful story, I would like to see more depth and feel more attraction, but I enjoyed it none the less.
I would love to see more of the author's work and watch her grow.
Like Leilani, I'm a serious 'closet romance buff' myself.
This was a decent book, with a decent length and a decent story. Unlike most alfa male bilionaire books popping up lately, His discarded bride has some pretty interesting twists and events, many of which I could relate to and which made this book so much more indulgent for me.
Leilani's whole life is turned upside down when she flees to Rome in search of answers and absolution. Everything seems to be going wrong so with blotchy skin and stringy hair, unflattering oversized clothes, physically and emotionally exhausted Leilani has a not-so-coincidental encounter with the beautiful Italian stallion, Renato fervalli.
Repulsed by her appearance, he thinks of an easy escape, but the plane's about to take off and he needs to make Leilani his wife or he loses everything he's worked his whole life for.
The story gets more interesting as the secrets from the past emerge (as they always do.)
Who is this guy Leilani keeps sneeking off to when she's about to get married to Renato? Why is her mother so embittered? What's up with Renato's bitchy secretary and how far will she go to destroy Leilani and Renato's union?
This book was a treat, except for the occasional grammer and spelling mistakes, but I've seen much worse and it's nothing another look over won't fix.
I also had a slight issue with the dialogue between the hero and heroine especially; it felt rehearsed and so I struggled to feel the connection I so craved between the two at times.
It's such a beautiful story, I would like to see more depth and feel more attraction, but I enjoyed it none the less.
I would love to see more of the author's work and watch her grow.
September 28, 2015
Was a great read from beginning to end at first glance reading it on kindle and through each and every page it has His Discarded bride and the page number. Luckily enough the story telling is enough to help continue reading and not worry about the title and the page numbers.
Melita Joy had made this a remarkable and very exciting read and continues to excite every reader who without a doubt continues to read every page until finished, Leilani Davide is first seen through the eyes of Renato Favalli as a woman who is in his opinion very slovenly and cannot believe that she is his bride to be. He thinks this is one big joke played upon him from life and thinking that as soon as he lands he will talk his way out of it somehow.
Leilani had no idea that this handsome gorgeous man beside her fired up in her parts she had never known existed, she was gentle, loving and always willing to help, This man was kind, gentle and ever so polite. But little did she know that on his mind was deception, and the one thing on his agenda was to marry her and claim what belonged to him. What will she do when she finds out that her whole life has been nothing but one lie after another.
Reading His Discarded Bride will help with you find all the answers.
Melita Joy had made this a remarkable and very exciting read and continues to excite every reader who without a doubt continues to read every page until finished, Leilani Davide is first seen through the eyes of Renato Favalli as a woman who is in his opinion very slovenly and cannot believe that she is his bride to be. He thinks this is one big joke played upon him from life and thinking that as soon as he lands he will talk his way out of it somehow.
Leilani had no idea that this handsome gorgeous man beside her fired up in her parts she had never known existed, she was gentle, loving and always willing to help, This man was kind, gentle and ever so polite. But little did she know that on his mind was deception, and the one thing on his agenda was to marry her and claim what belonged to him. What will she do when she finds out that her whole life has been nothing but one lie after another.
Reading His Discarded Bride will help with you find all the answers.
July 19, 2015
"I was provided with a free copy of this book so I could give an honest review."
At first I thought this was going to be the same contract for marriage, then falls in love plot recycled. I was pleasantly surprised by the twists and turns the author provided in this story.
I liked that she didn't draw out lengthy back story dialogue and cut to the chase in a lot of the scenes. The characters were enjoyable and I thoroughly enjoyed this book in one afternoon sitting. I am confident others will as well.
At first I thought this was going to be the same contract for marriage, then falls in love plot recycled. I was pleasantly surprised by the twists and turns the author provided in this story.
I liked that she didn't draw out lengthy back story dialogue and cut to the chase in a lot of the scenes. The characters were enjoyable and I thoroughly enjoyed this book in one afternoon sitting. I am confident others will as well.
November 14, 2015
Leilani has been lied to her whole life. She leaves Australia and goes to Italy for answers. Rental has been sent to marry her to save his father's company, for himself. With so many people keeping secrets it's hard to keep score. I enjoyed the story but...there was no closure with his PA involvement. She needed to get caught. Otherwise it was pretty much a HEA ending. Look forward to reading more by Meita Joy.
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July 16, 2015Someone already rated this a 1-star, but it isn't from the two posters listed here that I can see. Hmm, interesting.
August 25, 2016
Okay book
This was an okay book to read. It had sad and sweet moments. I would like to read more from this author.
This was an okay book to read. It had sad and sweet moments. I would like to read more from this author.
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