Roaring Hot!

When a couple collides and the chemistry sizzles..

Honestly, this wasn't Rachelle Ayala's best book. In fact, initially I found both protagonists to be shallow and slightly irritating. I suppose it is in the nature of the industries that they have chose to work in, as well as their celebrity status, but they both appear self-serving. Teo particularly seems to be surrounded by sycophants and seems more willing to go to great lengths deceive others.

But once you get beyond the first part of the story, the initial impression is challenged. As the plot progresses, the characters develop more substance. It becomes easier to like them and to traverse the roller coaster-ish journey with them. The reader suddenly realised the characters have layers. Infact their layers have layers and the story becomes a whole lot more complicated and interesting.

I like how Rachelle Ayala usually includes a variety of Asian cultures in her stories. Her signature style is to also include God and/or mention church in the story. This book is no exception on both accounts.

That said, it is a feel-good, complicated story with complex characters and is rather fun to listen to.

This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.

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Fun Listen!

Roaring Hot by Rachelle Ayala is such a un listen. I loved the meddling grandmother in this story! The premise of having a fake fiancé to get one's relatives to stop meddling is not original, but so enjoyable. The narrator, Charley Ongel did a great performance. Typically I hear her in duets, so this was refreshing to hear her wide range of character voices. I thought she nailed it. My review is not a synopsis of the book, but rather my opinion of it. I requested this review copy audiobook and have voluntarily written this review

Roaring hot story!

Passion, chemistry, family, uncertainty, love and that devious Ronaldo Silver all are front and center in this release by Rachelle Ayala. With a desire to please his grandmother, Teo decides to find himself a fake girlfriend. With the help of his friend Ronaldo, they set up a realty show and find an actress to play his girlfriend. Amy is an aspiring actress and sees this opportunity as the big break for her career. Little do these two know what they are in for. I found it easy to fall for Teo, his character is wounded and seems to be pretty up front with who he is. Amy it took me a little while longer to warm up to, but as she warmed up, so did I. I enjoyed the supporting characters, happy to see Ronaldo from the Intercepted by Love series, always causing trouble. I also enjoyed Teo's grandmother and sister. They brought some unexpected personalities in that were fun. Ayala has once again brought a complex story and wove a beautiful love story around it. This book was a pleasure to listen to.

This is the first time I have heard Charley Ongel narrate a book by herself. Usually in a team with Tor Thom, this book is able to showcase her talents with both male and female voices. She gave a beautiful performance.