Read was fun and easy to do in one sitting. Great characters. Plot was interesting. Romance was adorable.

I absolutely adore everything put out by Harlequin Manga and I will definitely continue to request and read these manga in the future.

Rocco thought that Olivia had taken advantage of his grandfather but I thought he was a bit of a jerk at times. As the story got on I did end up liking it though.

** I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for a honest review**

Harlequin romance manga comics are like my romance catnip. Gorgeous illustrations. Romantic stories. Just all around beautiful. And quite often, the comics make me want to go back and read the books too. I think for me, the comics serve a purpose of illustrating a beautiful story and bringing it to life with wonderful illustrations. It's also a teaser and taste of the story it often makes me want to take in the original story for more depth and detail. Between the book and the manga comic, they are a winning combination. And yes, I know, my review of the manga comics are often the same but it's mostly the case because they often get the same reaction from me. Thank you for this wonderful medium in delivering romance to a dedicated reader.

Only the first pages were in colour in my review copy, a pity, yet they had a dreamlike quality and paster colours that I really liked.

The story is an old-fashioned romance where a man, cold-hearted by his father's abandonment, tries to honour his grandfather's memory by protecting his assets.

What he finds is a beautiful woman he thinks took advantage of an old, rich man. There's a stark contrast between his first encoutners with her, acting cruel and insensitive, and how he ends up being irrevocably in love, having learned a bittersweet lesson in life. There's as couple of surprises in the end that added a bit extra to everything.

Money and luxury and fame compete against emotion, love, happiness and truth.

It's a pretty romance, with soft art with light strokes, and a damsel in distress who finds an enemy who ten turns into a protective knight in shining armor. Sweet!

Quite enjoyed this quick little read! Great manga art, instalove and a happy ending! What's not to love?

I wish this was better. It wasn't spectacular but it wasn't bad either. Pick this up if you find the plot interesting but you're not missing out if you give this one a miss. The art was nice but a bit stiff and lifeless.
This contains the fake dating'fake engaged trope :) But it also contains some mild incest (half-aunt/nephew) do with that information as you wish.

Thank you to Netgalley, Harlequin Manga, and Harlequin / SB Creative for providing me with a free e-arc. I'm sorry I didn't like this more.

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I received this manga from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review!

#3 in my Harlequin Manga party 2019 (part 1 I am guessing as the year just started). I was in love with this cover, and while the blurb worried me, I had read enough Harlequin to know that even that blurb could turn into something amazing. So here I go!

I had a laugh that the guy seriously thought the girl was his mistress. That is the first thing that hits your head? Not that she may be someone he just cares about? Someone who is family? Does she need to be a prostitute or a temptress?
I guess I am happy that, unlike so many of the Harlequin Manga, this one starts with the POV of the male character. They don't often get much attention in the stories, only occasionally here and there, so it is quite refreshing to see the story start with his.

And then we switch to a combined Olivia/Rocco POV. And the drama starts. He first seduces her, practically strips her of her clothes, and then confronts her. Um, something tells me this isn't the right kind of way to go about things. But hey, it is Harlequin. My suspicions on Giovanni and Olivia's relationship was correct! She was someone he cares about, the daughter of a woman he loved but both couldn't have a relationship (which made me tear up).

Wow, Rocco. Dick much? Jealous that your grandpappie had someone else he likes? Pissed that you cannot have all your shares in the company? I felt so sorry for Olivia, no one should be forced to do that. You know she ran away from it all because it was too much. You are really doing this all because you are a sad sad man who apparently can't do things on his own but needs to drag down others. :( Bleh.

*snorts* Oh hey, he has 4 friends and they have some fancysmancy name. Gee, what does this remind me off. *thinks back to the Billionaire series she read a few months ago* Ah yes, that one.

*giggles*OH that girl. Naughty, naughty, but I had quite a laugh that she dared to do that in public just to see his reactions to it.

"It's alright. You're not alone. You have me." Awww, and that is what I come for. She is having panic attacks and he is there to help her. Awwww. *swoons* He also helps her out with other things. I am melting. See, this is what I was hoping for. And yes, I am now crying. That ending was just perfect!!!! I loved that secret episode that was added.

The art was just absolutely gorgeous. I love the style, and I do need more of this artist's art in my life.

All in all, a bit of a bumpy ride, but dang it was worth it. The second half was just amazing, and yes, I cried many times. Definitely would recommend this one!

There is a chance that I read this manga in a bad moment or I was temporarily impaired and could not get to the heart of the story, but I really did not understand how the two fell in love, which is definitely depressing for any romance. I just could not connect to either the characters or the lines and it simply did not thrill me. The author may have a better chance with another story, this one simply did not work for me.

I received an Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) from NetGalley and Harlequin/SB Creative as the publisher in exchange for an honest review

Book title : The Italian's Deal for I Do: a Harlequin Manga

Author : Jennifer Hayward ; Illustrator : Shion Hanyu

Release Date : 3 January 2019

Rocco Mondelli inherited Mondelli House from his deceased uncle.  He later found out that in his deathbed, his uncle said that he would have to take care of somebody named Olivia Fitzgerald, the photo model who went missing for a year. Even though Rocco did not like Olivia in the beginning, he would have to deal with her. He needed her hand because the board committee wanted somebody who was family oriented to handle the company's matters. A win-win solution, a fake engagement was on their way. Little that they knew, they started to fall for each other. 

I love this story for the reasons I do not know why. I guess it is prolly because the plot is evoking. I love seeing how Rocco and Olivia try hard to resist their attraction to one and another. I admire Olivia's determination in maintaining her phobia among the crowd. The end of the story is emotionally touching especially when I see how Rocco finally learns to express his feelings towards Olivia and how Olivia maintains herself to stand still. The conflict is portrayed and illustrated beautifully as the artist is able to capture it and put it into the manga-style. It is just a perfect one to read.

Review: https://literatureisliving.wordpress.com/2019/01/11/the-italians-deal-for-i-do-a-harlequin-manga-by/

Love springs between a bruised and shattered super model and a hardened young business man.

Rocco decides to use Olivia to get control of his grandfather's company. Olivia agrees to his plan because she is in debt to Rocco's family. Along the way as the couple get to know each other and love and attraction give birth to something strong between the couple.

This kind of coerced marriage trope is quite a regular one in Harlequin romance stories but the artwork brings the story to life in such a lovely way and this makes stories quite distinctive. I enjoyed the different graphics that brought the story to life.

Copy provided by Harlequin via Netgalley in exchange for an unbiased review.