The Spanish Love Deception

by Elena Armas
The Spanish Love Deception cover
Good Books rating 3.38
Romance
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  • ID: 1727
  • Added: 2025-10-08
  • Updated: 2025-10-08
  • ISBN: 9781668002520
  • Publisher: Simon and Schuster
  • Published: 2022-02-08
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 4
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Paperback • £9.99

Catalina Martín is in a bind. She needs to bring a boyfriend to her sister's wedding in Spain, but her last-minute plan falls apart when her colleague Aaron Blackford, the man who constantly annoys her, offers to pretend to be her partner. Despite their contentious relationship, Aaron's persistence and logic make him her best option, even if it means enduring his aggravating presence for three days. As they navigate the charade, Catalina and Aaron's mutual attraction begins to surface, challenging their initial animosity. The story explores themes of family expectations, the complexities of relationships, and the fine line between love and hate. With its witty dialogue and romantic tension, this enemies-to-lovers tale keeps readers engaged until the very end.

Reviews
Word Wilderness · 2025-10-08
mixed 3.00

The book was marketed as a rom-com but fell short of expectations. The characters' dynamic was not as comedic or exaggerated as anticipated.

The reviewer expected a more comedic and exaggerated enemies-to-lovers dynamic based on the book's marketing. However, they found the execution to be lacking, with the characters' interactions not living up to the hype. While the story had its moments, it didn't fully deliver on the promised rom-com experience.

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    The Spanish Love Deception was marketed as an enemies to lovers rom-com, so naturally, I expected both characters to hate each other in a comically exaggerated way.

    The characters' dynamic was more subdued than expected.

    The story had its charming moments, but it didn't fully capture the essence of a classic rom-com.

Laurie is Reading · Laurie · 2022-11-23
disappointing 2.00

The book feels too long and lacks depth, making the story fall flat quickly. Despite its length, the narrative doesn't explore its potential fully.

Laurie found the book to be quite lengthy, with over 500 pages, but felt that the story didn't delve deeply into its themes or characters. This lack of depth made the narrative feel rushed and unfulfilling. While the premise was promising, the execution fell short, leaving them wanting more substance and development.

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    Although the book is very big with more than 500 pages, the story never gets explored in depth.

    It all falls flat too quickly.

    The plot was predictable and the characters felt one-dimensional.

Jeeves Reads · Jeeves · 2021-10-19
enchanting 4.00

The book is incredibly romantic with plenty of quote-worthy moments. Despite its length, it keeps the reader engaged throughout.

Jeeves was thoroughly charmed by the romantic elements in the book, finding it filled with beautiful, quote-worthy passages. They appreciated the emotional depth and the way the story unfolded, making the nearly 500 pages feel worthwhile. The romance was engaging and kept them invested in the characters' journey.

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    It's incredibly romantic, with page after page of quote-worthy text.

    At nearly 500 pages, I'd usually think it's 200 too many, but... I didn't.

    The emotional rollercoaster was perfectly balanced with moments of sweetness and tension.

Goodreads · 2021-02-23
heartwarming 4.50

A heartwarming and emotional rollercoaster with sweet moments, though the pacing and storyline receive mixed reviews.

This book is a delightful mix of romance and emotion, keeping readers engaged with its sweet and heartfelt moments. However, some readers find the pacing and storyline to be inconsistent, which might affect the overall experience.

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    A heart-warming, emotional rollercoaster with sweet moments.

    The storyline and pacing receive mixed reviews.

    The writing is brilliant.

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