This was a good read. It’s very well written and I just read it in one sitting because I enjoyed this one.
I do recommend .

I found this a quick and enjoyable romance that was a fun read, but didn't blow me away. Sandro by far was the most developed and complex character in my opinion so I really enjoyed reading about him, but a lot of the story itself didn't feel realistic. This is absolutely fine as it is fiction, but sometimes it does jolt me when a character's behavior or attitude isn't quite realistic. That being said I still really enjoyed this story and the writing style, it was a great quick summer read.

What Happens in Miami is a stand alone romance involving Angel and Sandro. Alessandro is the latest "it" Hollywood heart throb who become captivated by art dealer, Angel, when she delivers a painting for him to consider purchasing. As their week together progresses, they both find that a week might not be enough. I thought this was an enjoyable quick romance. I think I would have liked a different ending. It was a bit too HFN for me. But given the shortness of the book, I can see why it ended that way.

I liked Sandro a bit more than Angel. He knew what he wanted and went after it. He also knew that friends are the family we choose. I loved his friend circle. Angel was a bit wishy washy for me. I didn't understand why she felt she had to give up her art and only focus on a career in art dealing or museum work. Why couldn't she do both? I was rooting for Sandro the push her to find a balance. I would recommend this one. It's quick and a nice sexy escape for an afternoon.

What Happens in Miami… is the second book in Nadine Gonzalez’s Miami Famous series. It is completely a standalone read, so don’t worry about missing anything from the first book, Scandal in the VIP Suite.

It’s Art Basel week in Miami Beach. The event draws hundreds of artists, galleries, art collectors, celebrities, and those who just want to be seen in the “Magical City”. One of those celebrities is Miami’s own Academy Award winner and avid art collector Alessandro “Sandro” Cardenas. Sandro, who usually spends all his time in Los Angeles or on a movie set somewhere, is in town for a short break between projects and to spend time with his friends. He also has a lead on a rare painting by Cuban artist JD Valero, who is secretly his paternal grandfather and the man who raised him.

Angeline “Angel” Louis is Haitian American and the newest sales associate at Gallery Six. She’s originally from Orlando but moved to Miami with her boyfriend, who has since moved on with his life in another country. Angel’s goal, at this point is to save enough money to move back to Orlando. She’s not happy about the prospect, but she feels she’s spent enough time chasing her art dream with nothing to show for it. With things being so busy and hectic at the small gallery, Angel is tasked with taking a JD Valero original to Sandro at his home.

From the moment he lays eyes on her, Sandro is enamored with Angel. Angel is also attracted to Sandro but knows of his playboy ways. After enjoying the evening with Sandro and his friends, the two share a night of passion. Only the next morning, she runs away like Cinderella, trying to avoid midnight. Being the charming man that he is, Sandro convinces Angel to spend more time with him, even as he’s secretly questioning her character.

There’s something extremely appealing about Sandro. You just want to hug the man and take away his pain. And make no mistake, just because he's a leading Hollywood actor and has won an Oscar, doesn't mean he doesn't know pain, isolation, and sadness. He hides it all by always being on as an actor. That is until he meets Angel. They’re different in so many ways, but what draws them together is their love of art. The two didn't burrow themselves into my heart, but I really liked them together. They’re fun and truly complement each other. My heart broke for them both, for different reasons. They each have baggage that they have to decide if they want to throw away or continue to carry. What I REALLY loved about this story is that the romance is real. Yes, Sandro is a celebrity and Angel is an average everyday woman. But the romantic test isn't dark or unbelievable. It's Sandro being a normal guy and messing up.

One of the reasons I love reading Nadine, is her ability to transport me to a place I’ve never been before. She’s descriptive and makes me feel as though I’m a part of the scenes. I’ve never been to Miami, but I feel as though I know what the nightlife is like. What Happens in Miami… is a closed-door romance, with an added mystery. I’m definitely looking forward to the next book in this series.

This was a fun romance filled with great characters, amazing chemistry, and a surprising mystery element all set in the beautiful backdrop of Miami. Angeline and Alessandro start up a romance pretty much right upon meeting each other but in this book it works because they are still taking the time to get to know each other and both realize that their situation isn’t exactly long term. Both our main characters have some family drama in their past that is holding them back/still affecting them and it was rewarding to see this bring them closer together. I also really enjoyed the art scene in Miami that is a huge part of this story. There is a side aspect involving some stolen art that is being peddled and while I enjoyed what it brought to the story, I also felt that it was wrapped up too quickly and the story kind of dragged without it. Going into the book we already know what kind of ending we are going to be getting so when it took more added drama for it to finally happen I found myself losing interest. Alessandro’s friend group was so much fun in the glimpses that we saw of them and I look forward to hopefully seeing more of them in the future. If you a lover of romances then this might be a great one to pick up.

What Happens in Miami... Even the title sounds fun, and it is. This is a romance with engaging characters, witty dialogue, and some swoon-worthy moments. But that's not all it is. Nope, we also get some intrigue in the art world, and Nadine Gonzalez gives us a satisfying mystery and a satisfying romance, and it's all done in a story that can easily be read in an afternoon. This is the second Miami Famous novel, but coming from someone who hasn't read the first one, I'd say this works just fine as a standalone. The story is well written, the couple is easy to root for, and we even get to "see" a bit of Miami along with the characters.

Sizzling Miami Romance. This is an incredible tour of Miami through the eyes of a megastar - who wasn't always - and a struggling artist. As the two come together, we see most sides of Miami from its glittering glitz of the mega-famous to the down-in-the-dirt seediness of its struggling working class - and everything in between. Gonzalez does remarkable job of showing the breadth of the hispanic community's lives in that city - and tells a solid tale of mystery and intrigue while building what is ultimately a romance novel. All tied up in less than 200 pages, making this a solid July 4th vacation read no matter what your plans for the weekend may be. Very much recommended.