Book Review: Fool's Gold by Lily Zante

Italian Summer Book 3

Unlucky in love... * Fool's Gold is the follow-on story from 'All That Glitters' * Divorced businessman Leo Carrera is taking a chance. Investing his time and money into Andrea Brunelli's supplies business seems to be a wise decision. But falling for her isn't. Especially when the feelings aren't mutual and she seems to attract every loser in sight. But he's a patient man and he's willing to wait. She'll realize soon enough, won't she?

Andrea Brunelli is trying to move on but life after her last big mistake has left scars. Falling for the blue-eyed conman damaged her self-esteem but having Leo Carrera by her side is a blessing. Even if sidelong glances and unsaid words hang in the air between them.

When the past returns to haunt her, putting her life in danger, there is only one person Andrea can turn to. The one who's been there all along.

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My Review:

Well, this book succeeded in making me feel something. The shame of it is, what I feel is frustration. There’s obviously another book that‘s not directly part of this series that takes place before the events of this one. There are references to things that I haven’t read that left me wondering “what the heck did I just miss?” It’s my opinion that this is not a stand-alone book. I’m also wondering if I read the same book as other reviewers. I have no patience for lead characters who can’t be bothered to talk out their problems, stick their heads in the sand, and behave in ways that suggest they’re just too stupid to live. What happened to the Andrea I fell in love with in the previous book? Where’s the Riley that charmed me into cheering for him? Thank heavens this book had Leo. Because, in that Bermuda Triangle of emotional disasters, he was the only character I could remotely connect with. I thought Leo deserved a much better partner than Andrea. This was not the story I’d been hoping for with these characters.

I received a complimentary copy of this book through Booksprout as part of the boxed set.