How to Lose a Fiancé by Stefanie London: Review

Like most women my age, I cut my teeth on romance stories thanks to Harlequin romance novels. I would buy them by the stacks especially if I had gone through all of them in the library.

This week, I was able to review a new story that reminded me so much of this type of story. Some pluses and some minuses, but an entertaining read regardless. Here are my thoughts on this new release.

How to Lose a Fiancé by Stefanie London
Publisher: Entangled: Indulgence (June 17, 2019)
Publication Date: June 17, 2019
Sold by: Macmillan
ASIN: B07R1PJD93

ABOUT:
Sophia Andreou has always been the “good daughter” who tried to keep her domineering father happy. She followed the rules and did everything that was asked of her. But this time, her father is asking too much. The family company is crumbling, and her father has arranged a marriage to a Greek billionaire who can save their property business. What?! Umm no thank you. If Cinderella can dress up to win a prince, surely Sophia can do the opposite and ditch hers…

Dion Kourakis has come a long way from being an orphan with only a single friend to his name. Now he runs a billion-dollar investment company and has the respect of everyone in Europe. His charming personality covers a lot of emotional scars, including his desire to make his mentor proud. Dion doesn’t exactly want a bride to go along with his next business deal, and he plans on letting the lass down gently when they meet…

Only, his future bride has turned out to be nothing like what he thought she’d be. She’s quirky and has a habit of turning up to social events in strange outfits. It doesn’t take a genius to figure out what she’s up to, but the harder she tries to convince him she’d be an awful wife, the more he wants to convince her they’d be perfect together.

How to Lose a Fiancé by Stefanie London Review

Reminded me so much of a traditional HQ romance… 3.5 stars
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Because I am a romance addict I’ve read hundreds of millionaire/billionaire stories. I enjoy them I admit. Every woman wants to be spoiled and fall for a hot guy who can afford to spoil us. This book is exactly that. It reminded me so much of a traditional Harlequin romance though. Several areas I found humorous. Are there really women who are that docile and refuse to stick up for themselves? I have a hard time with that.

Regardless, Sophia managed to deal with being a pawn in her fathers twisted mind in a humorous way. I love the eccentricity and confusion she must’ve brought her intended. HA. But then Dion and Sophia discovered what each other is all about and a deal was made.

I just love the way their love finally bloomed. Once the walls finally went down and they realized there was something there, this became something lovely to read. Not your typical millionaire/billionaire romance, but yet it has familiar strains of tradition.

A pleasure to read in all aspects. Rich, sexy, and fun.

*copy received for review consideration