I was interested right off the bat because of the cover, but I can tell you that this book is fantastic through and through. This is a romance in which they are both actors, which I thought was really cool and unique. Also, this is a book that features a "marry to satisfy a will" trope and I love when this is done in contemporary romance because we don't often see that. There were some SUPER hot scenes in this book that had me fanning myself. It's so good! I loved Shane and Ivy together and I think they worked so well together, despite their differences. I loved that I felt the tension, I laughed out loud and I enjoyed the steam. This book really had everything you could want from a romance novel and I truly enjoyed it. Who doesn't love a good marriage of convenience romance?!

Thank you to NetGalley, Serena Bell, and Jelsba Media Group for an eARC of this book.

Title: Hott Take By Serena Bell

Release Date: April, 16th 2024

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Stars

"Hot Take" by Serena Bell is like a warm hug for your heart, guaranteed to make you grin from ear to ear!

Shane finds himself in a bind due to his grandfather's will, which requires him to arrange a celebrity wedding to save his family's land. He turns to Ivy Scofield, a former TV star running a theatre program for troubled youth, for help. They strike a deal: Shane provides Ivy with his family's wedding barn, and she agrees to a fake marriage. However, as they plan the wedding, they find themselves growing closer and uncovering each other's vulnerabilities. Their fake relationship begins to feel more real, but unresolved issues threaten to drive them apart.

The main characters portray a strong connection, and their journey towards love combines passion and gentleness beautifully.

One of the highlights of the book is the found family dynamic, which adds depth and warmth to the story. The interactions between the characters are full of humour and genuine emotion.

“Hott Take” is a charming romance novel that combines humour, passion, and heart in all the right ways. If you're looking for a feel-good read with plenty of sizzle, this book is sure to hit the spot.

I received this book in exchange for an honest review via Netgalley.

4.5 stars
This is a fun, entertaining, good read. Shane and Ivy are fun, entertaining, intriguing, complex, interesting, relatable characters. I enjoyed them as individuals and a couple. Their romance is so much fun to read with all it’s twists and turns. I love the family aspect of the story. The secondary characters – especially various family members – added to the fabric of the story and my enjoyment. While this is apart of a series, it’s the first book I’ve read and I didn’t feel lost. I put both the first book and the Wilde books on my TBR because now I’m curious 😊. The story is easy to read and get into.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.