Set on the backdrop of the French Riviera, with a very opinionated female character, Alcatraz for the Rich by novelist and screenwriter Abi Harvey is an unputdownable story of enemies to lovers.
Maisey Green is desperately looking for a new start and some serious solutions for getting her out of debts, therefore she accepts to spend a week on the superyacht of a billionaire. In the French Riviera dreams comes true, plus a little bit more of magic. Starting as enemies, but ending up catching the sparkle of romance, the two of them develop a relationship that will have to confront the mysteries and lows of the high society.
Well paced, the story is entertaining and well paced, although the setting itself was highly predictable - meaning the relationship between the two. However, their communication and ways to find each other emerged in more than an unexpected way therefore compensated the relative unsurprising start.
I personally liked Maisey for her strong personality and character, not easily impressed by wealth and what usually comes with. The billionaire and his clique aren´t always behaving in surprising ways, but I liked that in the end they are allowed to show their simple human feelings and expectations.
For the long days of winter, while longing for the sun and romance to arrive. It may also share a subtle message about class and being classy, no matter your upbringing.
Rating: 3.5 stars
Disclaimer: Book offered as part of the book tour but the opinions are, as usual, my own
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