Falling in love is the ultimate faux pas as Vivia returns in the sequel to Leah Marie Brown's Faking It. The summary of Finding It says: "Anything can happen in a year! Unemployed, homeless, and left at the altar, Vivia Perpetua Grant could see her future as a flannel pajama-wearing spinster - or worse, a bag lady shuffling around Golden Gate Park. But for a girl obsessed with rock music, Chinese take-out, and the colour pink, misfortune is another word for opportunity. Vivia has found her niche as an international travel writer and the long-distance lover of Jean-Luc de Caumont, an uber-hot French literature professor and competitive cyclist. Still, even with so much going right, Vivia can't help but wonder if something isn't missing. The long-distance thing is taking its toll on a girl who didn't have that many tokens to begin with. And fate seems to be tempting her at every turn, first with a hunky Scottish helicopter pilot, and then with a British celebrity bad boy ... Will Vivia continue to keep it real or will she discover some old habits die hard?" Finding It is out in September 2015.
Vivia's fiance calls off their wedding when he discovers that she lied about him being her first lover. With a cycling honeymoon in Provence already booked, her best friend Fanny convinces her that they should take the trip instead. And as much as Vivia hates everything to do with cycling, she can't help but oogle the tour guide Jean-Luc who looks rather enticing in lycra. With many online followers watching her progress, is this a chance for Vivia to get back to who she really is? This is the first book in the It Girls series and Vivia is a heroine many readers will fall in love with. For a girl whose relationship had just fallen to pieces after having been forced to act like a different person, I was expecting more of an emotional ride. The romance with the Frenchman also happened too quick, without a convincing build-up. But if you're after a light and fluffy read with some French scenery to admire, you'll enjoy coasting along with this one.
Love and lies don't mix in Leah Marie Brown's Faking It - the first book in the It Girls series. The summary says: "Haven't you ever told a little lie in the name of love? Vivia Grant couldn't be happier. She has her dream job and is about to marry her dream man. Does it really matter that she's led him to believe she's a virgin? After all, being in love makes every experience feel like the first time anyway! But an unexpected encounter with an ex-lover is about to expose her embarrassing lie... When Vivia's fiance discovers the truth, he ends their engagement - via text - and uses his connections to get her fired. Unemployed and heartbroken, Vivia begins planning her new future - as a homeless spinster. But her best friend has a better idea. They'll skip the Ben & Jerry's binge and go on Vivia's honeymoon instead. Two weeks cycling through Provence and Tuscany, with Luc de Caumont, a sexy French bike guide. Too bad Vivia's not a big fan of biking. And she's abysmal at languages. Will she fib her way through the adventure, or finally learn to love herself - and Luc - flaws and all?"