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Accidentally in Love

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It was an ordinary love story. A mediocre summer read. Wasn't a huge fan of the characters, they annoyed me more then once in this book.
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An interesting, cutesy read which I really enjoyed. The characters were well developed throughout and the writing style was basic but very readable. The kind of book which is just nice, emotional and warm to read.
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Snooze! From the very beginning this book just bored me. I didn’t click with any characters and just didn’t care what happened to them. DNF.
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This one actually took me a little to get into, but once I did I found it to be a cute rom-com with the enemies-to-lovers and opposites attract tropes we all love.
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This was a cute little read but not very believable at times it makes for a fun read for a lazy afternoon and while it is worth a go and it did make me chuckle at times I did not really care for Ethan he was such a baby at times
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A great easy to read book which focuses on Sara a very successful lawyer and the newly appointed court guardian for Ethan. Ethan is a waster who comes from a rich family and being out of control with his spending needs someone to keep an eye on him.
Great to read all about these two characters and their ups and downs.
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Many thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for an ARC of this book which i thoroughly enjoyed.

The book tells the story of the two main characters - Sara, a very successful lawyer from New York and Ethan, a rogue, money flaunting playboy from a rich family and heir to a family fortune and how Sara, falls 'Accidentally in Love'.

It is a funny book detailing the power struggle between the pair as Sara is hired by Ethan's family as a last resort to try and get him back onto the straight and narrow.  Ethan is wise to the ways as previous lawyers have tried and failed, but he doesn't bank on Sara's tenacity and determination.  What follows is their story, with ups and downs but ultimately a happy ending.  This is a great summer holiday read as long as you know what to expect - yes it is predictable, but most rom coms are - enjoy it for what it is!
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An entertaining take on a developing romance between an unlikely pair, great for anyone who loves to read chick-lit.
I loved the strong female lead and found Sara a no nonsense girl after my own heart. I enjoyed the banter between the pair and think Anna did a great job of building a relationship between two such conflicting characters.
This was a genuinely funny book that I thoroughly enjoyed and had me chuckling away to myself - it's a quick read and a perfect holiday read that I would recommend.
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Accidentally in Love by Anna Premoli features two very different forced together by law. Sara Di Giovanni is a very successful lawyer in the field of patents, so she can’t understand why Judge Richter has appointed her the new court guardian of Ethan Phelps. Ethan is rich, handsome and goes through money faster than Sara goes through olive oil. He owns a 15% share of his deceased father’s business and his uncle and brother have appointed a court guardian to try and curve his spending habits and stop him fluttering away his share of the business. Being renowned as meticulous and ruthless in her pursuit for justice in the courtroom has landed Sara the job. 
These two are clearly chalk and cheese but both are determined to be successful in how this new partnership turns out. Sara is no pushover and despite Ethan trying many underhand tactics to get her to quit so he can regain control of his money, she doesn’t, in fact she becomes even more determined to change Ethan for the better.
As these two spend more time together the sparks fly and not always in a good way but eventually they begin to bond, initially over a mutual hatred of a spider and its not long before their relationship turns into something not strictly professional.
I loved reading about these two so much, they seem such an unlikely pair that somehow you just know they should be together. Sara is an absolute control freak and needs to have a plan and budget for everything she does. She finds in incredibly hard to relax and just be, so much so she hates weekends when she can’t work. Ethan is the exact opposite, for him life is one big party and he’s happy to foot the bill. Living from one day to the next he has no plan, no direction and no sense of purpose, until Sara shows up. Together them seemed to make each other better and more mellowed out versions of their selves and I loved reading how they changed throughout the book.
This is a great read full of fun moments, heated arguments and the odd sparkle of romance. It’s one of those books that will just put a smile on your face while you and that you can’t help but enjoy.
Thank you so much to Aria for sending me a copy to review honestly and for inviting me to be part of the blog tour.
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That well-known phrase "Opposites attract" is definitely true in this humour-filled novel by Anna Premoli.  With a power-struggle that is as comedic as it is endearing, the characters of Sara and Ethan kept me interested and wanting to know more.

A fun-filled plot and great characters make this book a light and cheerful read, and I think it would be the perfect beach-side read this summer.

***stars from me.

I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for a honest review.
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Review: This sounded like a very funny story. I was not wrong. Having not read a book by this author I was not sure what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised. A really good written book with a love/hate relationship which is not fast paced. Characters are strong throughout. A funny and witty read.
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I liked this book very much and I read it in one sitting. Not exactly hate to love relationship, because there was never hate, only two stubborn persons. All in all, it was cute and funny.
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Accidentally In Love tells the story of Sara and Ethan. The pair couldn’t be more different. Sara is a very successful lawyer who hasn’t had much luck in love and choses to live near her family in Brooklyn. Ethan on the other hand has been born into privilege. When his father dies he and his brother are left the successful business, however Ethan is too busy partying and drinking all of his money away in Manhattans trendiest spots. When Sara is appointed as Ethan’s financial legal guardian conflict is bound to happen due to the fact that they are completely opposites.

Its no secret that reading this type of storyline is one of my favourite genre types and Accidentally In Love certainly did not disappoint. You know those days when you want to read a romance novel that makes you absolutely laugh out loud? Yep, this is a perfect example of the kind of book. Sara and Ethan are both hilarious. The ways in which they go to try and torment the other made me actually laugh out loud at certain points in the book, particularly Ethan as he’s so desperate to get Sara to resign as his guardian. Truthfully, I started this book when I wasn’t feel 100% and I didn’t think I was going to enjoy it, however when I picked my kindle up a few nights later I found myself completely and utterly addicted.

Yes, the story may have been predictable but I don’t think that’s a bad thing. I thoroughly enjoyed the build up in the story. Again, the same applies with Sara and Ethan. Ethan is particular is such the stereotypical, rich bad boy character but he worked so wonderfully in this story. Sara and Ethan’s hate relationship makes such a great read and I think if they hadn’t had stereotypical traits the story probably wouldn’t have been so enjoyable. However, Sara is absolutely hilarious. The ways she reacts to Ethan made me laugh. She tries so hard to remain calm and the one in control as she’s his guardian which makes for a great read.

This is the 2nd one of Anna Premoli’s novels that I’ve read and really enjoyed reading. They’re always a great romantic story with so many funny moments doted thorough. I think if you’re in between books at the moment and are looking for a reasonable fast read this is the book for you.
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This is a really fun and well written book, a love story but in a very unusual and clever setting with a slow burn of a story. it wasn't as predictable as many romances and lots of humour and strong support characters. It's a very engaging and well paced book, I enjoyed reading it.
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Another perfectly romantic love/hate comedy from Anna Premoli.
It was fun.
It was cute.
Ethan and Sara's antics against each other were just the best.

Ps. Thank goodness he died his hair almost immediately!
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I was really into the story for the first few pages but gradually, the constant bickering between Sara and Ethan was wearing me off. It was really funny and but I have a certain limit after which I cannot handle any more "funny-ness". 

The author has experimented with the male character Ethan. He isn't the usual alpha male who keeps changing sex-mates on a daily basis. Ethan is the total opposite. He isn't a CEO of a multi-million dollar business empire, he doesn't dress-up in suits, he isn't intimidating. He is alcoholic (not exactly the bad kind), has platinum highlights in his long hair, is fond of black and dresses up in black all the time, has a problem of keeping his shirt on, is afraid of spiders, behaves in the exact opposite manner than a person would expect him to. 

Ethan's character was definitely fresh but, I would have preferred if he wasn't as dumb as he was in the book. Sara is uptight which is believable considering she is a lawyer. She has a controlling streak and successfully keeps Ethan under control who is a spoiled person otherwise. His bank account has never been under control before Sara came in.

The writing style is good, it has a nice flow. The narration is also bearable.
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The Blurb :
Sara Di Giovanni is a successful lawyer in New York City: she is the star of her profession, an excellent role model to her very vivacious little sister, but has so far been unlucky in love...
Ethan Phelps is the rich playboy trouble-maker whose only talent in life is spending money and dating women... That is until Ethan's father dies with no will to his name, leaving his two sons the legal heirs to his billion-dollar company.
Sara is forced to become the court-appointed guardian to handle Ethan's share of the fortune, as his family do not trust him to manage it himself. Sara thinks it should be easy, but it's not so simple when Ethan is determined to get rid of her by whatever means necessary...
What ensues is a dramatic and hilarious power-play between Sara and Ethan... but what will happen when feelings start to get in the way?

My Thoughts :
Ethan Phelps, comes from a rich family, is a waste of space, spends money like water and has a drinking problem. When his dad suddenly dies, Ethan is left a percentage of the family business and unable to make any sensible decisions it is decided that he needs a guardian to over see his finances and this comes in the form of lawyer Sara Di Giovanni. Ethan doesnt want Sara in his life, so does everything to make life difficult in the hope she will resign. What continues in the story is a lot of arguments, point scoring and a massive battle of wills with Sara always being one step ahead of him.
Has Ethan finally met his match?. Or will Sara walk away!.
Although this took me a whille to get into, I did enjoy the story and the trials and tribulations of Ethan and Sara. It was an easy read and Anna Premoli captures the relationship well with the main charactors.
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This was a genuinely funny book that I really enjoyed!

It is a very easy read and the characters are great - it is a steady plot that keeps you engaged and I flew through the pages doing my normal just one more chapter at bed time until I realised I was very near the end so might as well finish it!

This is the second book that I have read by Anna and will definitely be looking for more of her books in the future - this is a really enjoyable, light-hearted read that took me away from the day to day tasks.  4 stars from me - highly recommended!
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Sara was a patent lawyer who was on a case between Apple and Samsung. But she hated weekends as she would rather be busy. Sara is a very hard worker and has no social life. This weekend was her younger sister’s  birthday. She was going out to a club and wanted Sara to go with her and her friends even though that wasn’t Sara’s thing. Sara had been a good role model to her sister. Sara has never been lucky in love.Ethan was the son of one of the founders of the Phelps and Phelps department store.  A judge picked Sara to be guardian over Ethan. There had already been three guardians who had quit no matter what the financial pay had been. So Ethan was determined to run Sara off and make her resign  also as she tries to reign Ethan in.She was chosen to hired to oversee Ethan’s finances and stop him from making poor decisions.  Ethan is used to live in an extravagant way and if he is not already an alcoholic he is on his way. Ethan doesn’t want anyone court ordered. to control his money but Sara had been court ordered.  
I didn’t really care for this book. I did chuckle at times but for the most part this really dragged for me and I was basically bored. I do tip my hat for Sara refusing to be ran off like the other three guardians before her. This just didn’t hold my attention and I didn’t finish this book. Maybe some backstory would have helped especially if it showed why Ethan was why he was acting  like he was. I am sure others will enjoy this.
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