THE PENTHOUSE PRINCE is a standalone romance by Virginia
Nelson. I loved this book! I love stories with a "pretend
relationship" theme, and I also love "marriage of
convenience" themed romances. However, the hero of THE
PENTHOUSE PRINCE -- CEO Camden James -- makes this story
really something special. Camden now stands as one of my
all-time favorite heroes.
There are many things about Cam that are wonderful but not
apparent from the book blurb. Yes, he wants a fake fiancee
for reasons that involve business and his father, but the
details make all the difference. Cam is not the shallow,
arrogant playboy I expected him to be before reading THE
PENTHOUSE PRINCE. He is both incredibly sexy, sensitive
when dealing with the heroine, fiercely loyal, and a
protector of those he cares about. I think telling the
story from both points of view helps the reader get to
know
the characters better. I also found Cam's inner thoughts
regarding Jeanie to very very sweet and contribute to him
being a swoon-worthy hero.
Besides the deliciousness of the hero, another thing I
love
about THE PENTHOUSE PRINCE is how much Jeanie and Cam have
in common. Even though they come from different worlds,
they are both good people who have had very dysfunctional
relationships with a parent. The situation with their
parents help bring them closer together and realize the
depth of their feelings for each other. Virginia Nelson
does a great job of creating chemistry between these
characters and building the emotional connection between
them. The sexiness is off the charts and the relationship
they've developed only adds to the intensity.
THE PENTHOUSE PRINCE has romance that sizzles, a hero
who's
everything a woman could want, and a fun story.
The "pretend fiancee" might be a classic romance trope,
but
I like the textured characters and how they don't go with
the expected, cliche responses to conflicts. I've
discovered a new favorite author and look forward to the
next book by Virginia Nelson.
Single mom Jeanie Long was trying to save her butt at work
by reporting her manager to the company owner. Instead,
she
finds herself greeted warmly by gorgeous company CEO
Camden
James...and introduced to his father as his fiancée. Now
she's been hired—complete with a hefty pay raise—to be the
fake fiancée of the infamous “Penthouse Prince.”
Camden doesn't believe in love. He believes in mutually
beneficial business arrangements. With his real fiancée
off
cheating on him, Camden needs someone to help him prove to
his father that he's definitely ready to marry. Yet
Jeanie's
combination of beauty and bluntness act like an
aphrodisiac,
and their “for the press” kisses look incredibly real. So
real that Jeanie and Camden are either really convincing
actors...or they've fallen for their own charade.
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