As you follow my blog, you may notice that I may love a romance once in a while, but also thriller and crime novels. But I am rarely happy with less. So, what about having all at once, and a bit more? And than I´ve read Love&Other Scams by PJ Ellis. (Yeah, the scam phenomenon is of high interest for my as well)
The book is breaking all the stereotypes that someone - me included - may expect - from such a title. (A kind of scammy touch but well, I got trapped). It hilarious, eventful, twisty and funny again. Exactly what the world of dating may inspire someone with literary talent to write about.
But it is not exactly dating we are dealing with in this book. Cat, about to become broke, she is desperate to get some substantial cash - other than the one stolen from the wallets she is coming home with from bars and who knows what other places...Like a precious engagement ring, that her frenemy Louise is proudly wearing. And she may be given the chance to do it as she is invited to be part of her special day. But she needs a plus 1, both for the wedding and for her big plan. Is Jake (with a hobby for other people´s Rolexes), the bartender who saw her stealing wallets the one? Her match in life and secret plans? Two con-artists looking for love...and other scams.
And the book looks and sounds much better than my short description of the plot, as it does have very witty and lively dialogues, giving the real life to the story. It may make you even forget that those people are definitely looking for trouble.
If you are looking for a different yet relaxing read, this debut novel by PJ Ellis, a Birmingham-based journalist writing about relationships, pop culture and LGBT topics, is perfect. Also, love stories may bloom in the most - but really the most - unexpected places.
Rating: 4 stars
Disclaimer: Book offered as part of the book tour but the opinions are, as usual, my own
Thanks for the blog tour support x
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