Today I am featuring the second in the Blackwood Cellars series, Red Velvet, by Carla Luna. You can read my review of the first, Blue Hawaiian, here.
Faking it has never been so much fun…
In her ultra-competitive family, April Beckett is used to
taking last place. For years, she’s put up with jabs about her modest job and
her pathetic love life. Especially after she tried to impress her older sisters
with a fake boyfriend in college and failed miserably. But now she has a
smoking-hot date for her brother’s wedding, guaranteed to wow them.
Until he bails. Cue total desperation.
Without April’s friendship, Brody Blackwood wouldn’t have
survived his last breakup. So, if she needs a plus-one for a family wedding,
he’s all in. Even if it means pretending to be her boyfriend. And committing to
six days of activities at a wooded resort in Wisconsin. But how hard could a
relaxing getaway with your best friend be?
Too bad there’s a grueling 10K race and a cutthroat trivia
night to endure. Not to mention a massive secret to protect. But will the
biggest secret of all turn out to be that this fake relationship feels more
real than April or Brody ever imagined?
My Thoughts
I thoroughly enjoyed this second in the series. It has the same light tone of Blue Hawaiian and again we are at a destination wedding- this time in Wisconsin. I must say, April's family seemed to be a bit of a nightmare to me! They are ultra-competitive and high achieving. You immediately understand why April feels so vulnerable and on edge around them. As the story develops, you realise that there is more to it than the outer show and you begin to see them as individuals.
Friendship and relationships are at the heart of the story. You see quite a variety of relationships among the family and friends. April and Brody are pretending that they are a couple, to save April's embarrassment at being jilted. Can friends turn into lovers? That would be telling! There are plenty of warm, humorous episodes and unexpected guests to keep the story turning. I was delighted to see that there is a third planned in the series.
In short: Love is in the air!
About the Author
Carla Luna writes contemporary romance with a dollop of
humor and a pinch of spice. A former archaeologist, she still dreams of
traveling to far-off places and channels that wanderlust into the settings of
her stories. When she’s not writing, she works in a spice emporium where she
gets paid to discuss food and share her favorite recipes. Her passions include
Broadway musicals, baking, whimsical office supplies, and pop culture podcasts.
Though she has roots in Los Angeles and Victoria, B.C., she currently resides
in Wisconsin with her family and her spoiled Siberian cat.
You can follow Carla here: Website | Twitter
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Book links: Amazon UK | books2read.com. | Website
Thanks to Carla Luna and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources for a copy of the book and a place on the tour.
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