You Had Me At Hola by Alexis Daria

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Reader Friends, this is another one of those books that I bought AGES ago and never picked up because I trusted all the recs and knew deep down it was wonderful. But, I finally had the opportunity to dedicate several hours straight to a book-yes, I’m that kind of mom-and I knew this would be the perfect book.

Jasmin Lin Rodriguez has just come out of a messy breakup when she lands the lead on a new bilingual romantic comedy. This is her chance to really prove herself and launch her career to the next level and nothing is going to get in her way. She has a plan, the support of her cousins, and the talent to succeed. But, this is a romance which means the devastatingly handsome Ashton Suarez is going to make mess of those plans-after he makes a mess of her blouse on their first meeting! Ashton has years of telenovela experience under his belt and when his character is killed off on his last show, Ashton is convinced his acting days are numbered. Added to that stress is the constant worry for his family’s safety in Puerto Rico and dodging nosey paparazzi.

When their first meeting goes disastrously wrong, Jasmin and Ashton struggle to find the chemistry needed for their show to be a success. So what are two actors who are wildly attracted to each other supposed to do? Why, they’re supposed to practice in private! When their private rehearsal sessions ignite a spark between them, Ashton and Jasmin find themselves the center of a media storm that threatens to tear them apart.

This book is absolutely wonderful! It’s a sweet, angsty, slow-burn novel full of amazing characters and loads of angst. Both Jasmin and Ashton are driven, hard working people who want the best for themselves and are close to their families. Both have been burned by the media and past relationships making them wary of beginning a new romance-especially with a costar. Interspersed in the book are scenes from the television show that Jasmin and Ashton are starring in and they always seem to mirror their emotions in real life. They are such an interesting addition and add even more depth and interest to the story. I really enjoyed the interactions with the extended families-particularly Jasmin’s grandmother’s crush on Ashton and all his movie star characters. Even with Jasmin and Ashton having successful acting careers and all the trappings that go with that career, they felt incredibly relatable and their interactions were so realistic.

I loved this book so much that I finished nearly the entire book while my kid was at a trapshooting competition and was a little irritated that we had to leave before I finished it. It’s compelling, well written, perfectly plotted, and very, very hot!

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