Review: How to Sell a Romance by Alexa Martin
Thank you Berkley Romance for my copy! All thoughts are my own.
This book is FUN. It’s fun and spicy and tropey but also a really important exploration of how smart, accomplished women fall into MLMs and need to crawl their way out. If you were glued to the LulaRoe docu-series and love romance novels, this is the book for you.
Read for:
-single dad romance
-one night stand and then oops they run into each other again
-he takes care of her when she’s sick
Synopsis:
“Emerson Pierce loves everything about being a kindergarten teacher except the painfully low salary. It isn’t until she hears about Petunia Lemon—an opportunity to sell makeup products, make some extra money, and meet a group of skin-care aficionados—that she begins to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Sure, it sounds a little too good to be true, but what’s the worst that could happen?
Investigative reporter Lucas Miller didn’t always have a chip on his shoulder...until his wife joined Petunia Lemon, drained their savings, and filed for divorce. Now he’s a little bitter, a lot single, and determined to expose the company. After infiltrating their largest convention yet, the last thing he expects is to lose sight of his mission for one night with the gorgeous woman at the bar.
When Emerson and Lucas learn that she’s his daughter’s teacher, they decide to ignore their scorching chemistry. Until things with Petunia Lemon turn downright diabolical and Emerson turns to Lucas for help. They work together to bring the company down but can the two come out on top in this pyramid scheme of love?” —NetGalley
What I Liked:
The Concept—I was one of those people glued to the LulaRoe docu-series so I loved the idea of exploring someone getting into and out of a an MLM! They are so dangerous and prey on women. Plus they’re messy and sometimes you need a messy, dramatic book. I also think it was a great way to showcase that anyone can fall into them, even smart accomplished women, so we should help people get out.
The Vibes—It was SO fun. I love Alexa’s writing because it feels natural and fast paced and the opening and closing lines of chapters always make me laugh. —
The Pacing—It’s a quick, well paced read that I enjoyed every time I picked it up.
What Didn’t Work for Me:
A Little More Romance—I would say the MLM drama is the A plot and the Romance is the B plot. I really liked Lucas and his daughter, so I would have liked a little bit more exploration of their romance, especially some tension before they gave into their desires.
Character Authenticity: 4/5 Spice Rating: 2.5/5 Overall Rating: 4/5
Content Warnings:
N/A