Vows in Name Only: An arranged marriage romance

VOWS IN NAME ONLY by Naima Simone is the first in her new Billionaires of Boston trilogy, about the (of course!) handsome, brilliant, ridiculously wealthy, annnnndd.... complicated Farrell brothers. Who only find out they are brothers when their horrible father? Drops dead. So. First, Naima Simone is AMAZING. She has completely hit her stride as a Desire author--her stories overflow with passion and emotion and some capital D dramallama! Her storytelling keeps the core of the characters real and so believable even when sometimes the circumstances are making me go, “Naw...really?!” And always, “Tell me more!” Cain Farrell and Devon Cole are no exception. Cain's poured his heart into Farrell International, intent on making a success of it and himself, despite his father's careless neglect and intentional cruelty. When his father's will stipulates that he AND his brothers must work together for the next year in order for him to retain any part of the company, it is just one more insult to the grievous injuries he's already endured at his father's direction. Devon Cole is no stranger to wounds. She's had her heart broken by someone who had her believe he loved her when she was merely means to an end, and she has promised herself not to be party to that again. She is a woman who loves deeply and generously, but also knows enough to say, “I’d rather be alone, giving one hundred percent to myself, than receiving fifty from someone else. I’m worth one hundred. I deserve it.” Devon and Cain's story had me eagerly turning the pages, caught up in their magic and anxious to see how they would meet the obstacles and challenges thrown their way. Ms Simone had me rooting for them all the way, and I am impatiently awaiting Cain's brothers' stories as well!

This was such an emotional read. I really can't say which of these characters made my heart hurt worst. Either way I liked and felt for them both. I thought the attraction and chemistry between Cain and Devon was tangible and steamy. What starts out with such promising sweetness quickly takes an drastic turn and becomes a rocky road and emotional minefield. Devon and Cain were truly meant to be and I was rooting for them all the way. Some very intriguing secondary characters create intriguing possibilities for books to come. A really great read and a solid start to this new series. I'm choosing to post an independent and impartial review.

This is book one in The New Billionaires of Boston and it is Devon and Cain's story. Devon and Cain must marry or loose everything but it is not want they both want but what will they have to do to make it work. Devon and Cain had really strong chemistry between them but will it be enough for them to have a chance of being together. I couldn't put this book down and I had to keep turning the pages to see what would happen next. I really loved Cain's half brothers and look forward to reading there stories. Jaime Simone is amazing author and writer and I love her books so much and I definitely recommend you read this book and others by her and you will not be disappointed. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.