I am going to say this twice in this review since it seems that people are going to need reminding: "I have to say though, that this book is full of cliches and tropes and it has been done on purpose---please read the author's notes at the beginning of the book."

I will update to a 'true' review just as soon as I read Danger, Sweetheart and then re-read The Love Scam. You really don't need to read Danger, Sweetheart first but I want to see if that will change my opinion of this book.

I have to say though, that this book is full of cliches and tropes and it has been done on purpose---please read the author's notes at the beginning of the book. It was a bit of a mess at first until I got into the rhythm and remembered about the trope/cliche issue of the book but it ended up being an excellent mystery with (what was to me) a shocking conclusion. I really hope that this is turned into a small series.

Oh, wait I don't have to write a "real" review LOL! Oh, wait-I already did -but I reserved the right to add to this if my re-read change anything!!!

*ARC supplied by the publisher.

This is a hilarious and funny novel. There are antics and quirks galore. I thoroughly enjoyed reading through each unforgettable adventure.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This book is cute & funny, a very quick read. The praise was so intriguing, and I truly enjoyed the pace and dialogue. A solid four star book.

I enjoyed this story. I found the storyline interesting and different. I also liked the quirky characters and the moments that made me laugh and smile. I found it a little hard to follow at times though. I enjoy Mary Janice Davidson's work, especially her Betsy series and I will definitely be looking forward to more from her.

I really wanted to love this book - the premise is great, the setting is vivid, and the characters have endearing qualities...but I just couldn't believe plot developments and motivations. A hangover led to a surprise daughter?? There were parts that were very funny and had me laughing, but the storyline didn't pull me along. I was able to finish it, but it ultimately fell flat. It does have good qualities, though, and I can see what some readers love about it. Wasn't for me. Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC of this novel.

I didn’t enjoy this very much. I listened to the author’s Undead series a few years ago and remember thinking they were fun, light and easy. Just the kind of book you need sometimes to break up heavier content. When I saw this one was available, I decided to try it as it sounded like a fun romance. I don’t demand a lot from these fun reads, but the main differentiator for me between good and not-so-good is plot. The characters can be superficial but I need the plot to be interesting and fast-paced. This one didn’t do it for me. I felt like it lacked structure and was confusing. The allusions to the mystery underlying the plot were just confusing rather than helpful or intriguing. I liked the characters well enough but struggled to get through the book because of the lack of structure in the plot.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.

I wanted to like this book. I really really did. It was so confusing and almost painful to read. I skimmed a bunch of it. I am no quitter - so I kept going.

The premise was good, the cover intrigued me, and the writing at times was really witty - but as a whole - it wasn't worth it.

The Love Scam is a delightfully humorous rom-com. Full of outrageous situations and memorable characters, the story is a wild ride as rich boy Rake is taught his lesson in funny and imaginative ways. Delaney is a strong heroine with an overwhelming sense of justice that leaves you entertained and rooting for her to win over the charming playboy. The story leaves you addicted and itching to get Rake's twin Blake's tale on your e-reader. A feel good story with a cheerful happy ending that leaves you feeling warm and gooey inside. My voluntary, unbiased review is based upon a review copy form Netgalley.

The Love Scam is a contemporary romance about Rake who wakes up horribly hungover in Venice with no idea how he got there from the States. He has no money and no apparently a daughter! I loved the premise but the book unfortunately felt a bit cheesy and I had a really hard time finishing it.

Not exactly sure what this book is about as I didn't make it past the third chapter. The main character wakes up confused in Venice and tries to piece together how he got there, meeting his daughter in the process. While I absolutely love Venice as the setting, having lived there myself, I found the writing style odd and did not make me want to continue reading. I thought there were extensive details about trivial things and the names of the characters were very odd. The inner monologue that the main character was having with himself, and the voice in which he spoke, the back and forth was very immature and not entertaining.

This book was written in a way I have never read before! It was scattered and jumped around in the same manner of my thoughts. It was funny and weird and I enjoyed every minute of it!
The story was confusing and misleading at first, then everything was clear. It was a great read and it makes me want to seek out other books by this author. It very much stood out against the other books that just seem like the same story told in only a slightly altered way- it was a refreshing change. I think I might want to read it again!

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read such a great book!

I really tried, I gave it my best shot, but I really could not get into this book. The back and forth was making me dizzy and the writing did not help. The child spoke like an adult, and while I know intelligent children, this didn’t ring true. This book could do with a new editor’s perspective as the premise was a good one, just poorly executed.

Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher and the author for the opportunity to read a complimentary copy of this book in return for a review based upon my honest opinion.

This was a light-hearted, hungriest romp through Venice. Rake and Blake, twin multimillion dollar playboys, are night and day different. Rake wakes up hungover and confused discovers he is in Venice, with no money, no phone and an odd cast of characters, including a young girl who may just be his daughter. Claire Delaney is a street-smart woman who has always has to look out for herself and is up to whatever is gonna with Rake up to her ears. I liked the story and it was an very enjoyable read. Maryjanice Davidson is always enjoyable as an author, love her books.

I did finish this book, even though I was very tempted to put it down several times. The premise of this story is interesting but the execution missed the mark. While there were some laugh-out-loud funny parts, the writing style ultimately proved too distracting for me to enjoy this book. The characters were caricatures and the story trudged along so slowly….
The result was a storyline buried in the extreme.
Wealthy twin Rake wakes up in Venice (he’s from California), soon meets Delaney and then Lillith ...who might be his daughter. The story evolves as they get to know each other and try to figure out what has happened to Rake's identity, money, etc. It was a bit torturous looking for more and it just wasn't there.

I tried with this book multiple times, I am someone who devours books in hours or days when reading. I wanted to love this book, I was intrigued by the plot line and the idea but it fell flat for me. I felt like some chapters and parts were hard to follow and the thoughts were a bit scattered . I did enjoy the ending but overall the story line and the characters were hard to connect to. I appreciate the early read from Net Galley.

The Love Scam by MaryJanice Davidson was a cute, quick read that would make for a good beach read while sipping a spritzer. The romance between Rake and Claire didn't connect with me as much as I would have liked it to, so this book fell a little short of my expectations. The varying storylines were a bit hard to conceive at times and I thought it needed a bit of redirection in some spots. Overall, this was a cutesy read that had some funny spots.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for this digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I really did try with this one. I love the Undead and Unwed series by MaryJanice Davidson, but unfortunately for me, her other books just miss the mark. The writing style with its constant interruptions and side notes was tedious instead of fun. The plot moves ridiculously slow and very little information gets shared about the characters and what is happening to them.
This book was a really big let down.

I went into this book super excited. I love con books with romance. But, unfortunately, this fell flat for me. The romance seemed too much on top of all the “comedy”. I was hoping I would love this book as I adored the Undead series from this author years ago. Thank Netgalley for giving me this chance to read this book prior to its release.

I received an E-book ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review! All thoughts and opinions are mine and mine alone! This book is about a wealthy and carefree bachelor,Rake Tarbell, who wakes up hungover in Venice, Italy with no money, no family or friends, as well as no memory of how he arrived in Venice. But what he does wake up to is a girl named Lilith, who claims to be his long lost daughter and Claire Delaney, a mysterious woman who has brought Lilith with her to find Rake. Claire Delaney is a woman, who is strong, witty, with just a little bit of mischief, so she has no sympathy for the problems for a spoiled man-child she perceives Rake to be. But will the days and nights searching for answers to the mysteries behind Rake's missing money and presence in one of the world's most romantic city's draw Rake and Claire closer together?
Overall, this book was amazing! It hit all the marks I am looking for in a romantic comedy! The characters were well developed especially Rake and his brother, Blake. I loved the character development of Rake as well as the transformation the reader is able to see throughout the adventures the characters go through. The romance between Claire and Rake was pure comedy. The chemistry was built up well and believable. I had to keep reading in order to figure out the mysteries surrounding not only Rake and his missing money, but also Claire and her work. The pacing of the story was good and loved the little add-ins the author included within the story. It made the reader feel the author was not just writing a story, but talking directly to the readers. The ending of the story felt a little too convenient to me, but it was wrapped up nicely! Overall, I would highly recommend this book to those who love a great romantic comedy with an over the top male main character and a strong female! I can't wait to read more by this author!

Thanks, NetGalley for allowing me to read and review this title. My first time reading this author's work and have to say it was difficult to follow while the premise was intriguing the completion just fell flat. I really wanted to like this story