This was my first book that I've read by Nicole Blades. The novel is written in third person point-of-view and takes place in New York City. The novel opens with Nora, a successful fashion stylist sitting in an empty bathtub in their penthouse apartment drinking champagne straight from the bottle having pre-wedding jitters. In 21 days she will be marrying Fisher Beaumont, one of New York's richest and most eligible bachelors. Leading up to her wedding Nora struggles to keep her past hidden when an old enemy resurfaces. This novel tackles issues of identity, race, abuse and friendships. Chick-lit with darker themes and a bit of a surprise ending. I really enjoyed this one. 3.75 stars!
Thank you to Netgalley for this ARC.

I'm so upset that I spent 2 days reading this book. I was sure it would get better so I read till the end. I did not like any of the characters, and the only reason I kept reading was I had to know what happened. I still don't know what this book was about. Nora was a flake from the start and who sleeps in a bathtub and make phone calls in the middle of the night. Her friend and employees were just as bad. Like I said I have no idea what this book was about but I wish I had never heard of Nora.

Nora Mackenzie seems to have a perfect fairy-tale life: she has a fantastic job as a fashion stylist in New York and is about to marry one of the richest and most sought-after bachelors in Manhattan. But Nora’s secret and scandalous past threatens to ruin everything she has worked for when a former classmate comes back into her life.

Although the writing is clear and precise, I found the plot a bit far-fetched and confusing, and I can’t say I liked any of the characters. With themes of friendship, love, but also abuse and ethnicity, this is an easy read but didn’t exactly captivate me.

I met Nora and oh my goodness this one is the juiciest and most twisted from Nicole Blades. Trigger warnings: book covers rape, sexual violence and child abuse. Go ahead and order and meet Nora.

DNF - I found the main character annoying and over-reactive. The premise of the "secret" seems silly considering it takes place in present-day. Please advise if you still want me to post a formal review.

I had originally pre-ordered this book from Amazon.com as I liked the blurb on the back - then I was lucky enough to see it on NetGalley.com and was awarded the opportunity to read an ARC copy. I am so glad I didn't waste the money on this book! I was only able to get about halfway through the story - I was confused and Nora just isn't that likable of a character to put the effort in to see if she gets any kind of a happy ending in the end.