The Sicilian's Bought Cinderella: Escape to Sicily with this Cinderella Romance (Conveniently Wed!)

If you like slow, dull characters with forced chemistry, by all means this is the book for you. If not, do yourself a favor and move on. I didn’t even finish it. I really did try, but I was so bored with it.The story line was also a little incestuous. They share a sibling and it’s just a bit gross. On top of that the heroine acts like a martyr in some ways. I mean she’s had a tough life, has no money, had to grow up very quickly to care of her sister and her disabled nephew yet she’s offered a million dollars and she doesn’t even intend on keeping even a little bit of the money to help her own circumstances? She just wants a pizza? Seriously?! It was a bit much and just too far fetched. Ridiculous even. Add in the rhinestone boots and belt and absolutely horrendous clothes descriptions and it’s just a disaster all around.I’m sure this author has better books. Go read one of those or something else, anything else.

This is the usual ubiquitous category romance, but the characters while being kept strictly within the format, are all likeable.The storyline once again totally in format, but manages to feel fresh.Its a delightful read.Only grouse is that there are pages and pages of the lead characters thoughts.

The family complications and thunderbolt attraction and much more to recommend this story. Michelle Smart is a talented writer.

I really enjoyed this story. I liked both characters and found the h to be very entertaining. I will definitely read again.

I have to say, THE SICILIAN’S BOUGHT CINDERELLA surprised me in a good way! I really enjoyed this quick novel. Dante is a wealthy Sicilian businessman dealing with the recent loss of his father when he finds Aislin, a feisty and smart Irishwoman, is squatting on one of his properties. Aislin is just trying to get his attention so she can take care of her family. Dante needs a fake fiancé for a wedding he is attending, so they strike a deal.Once Aislin and Dante get over their rocky first start, I really began getting into this story. It was so refreshing reading about two characters who just genuinely like each other. They enjoy each other’s company, and it was fun watching them become acquainted. Aislin is such a likable and down-to-earth heroine. She balanced out Dante who is a little out of touch with reality, but he is also kind and generous. I love that he appreciates Aislin precisely the way she is.The chemistry and longing in this book are expertly portrayed. I felt for the main characters as they figured each other, and themselves, out. The romance was beautiful and the steamy times were fun. Both the beginning and the end were a little melodramatic and jumbled, but it didn’t take away from my overall enjoyment of the story.Overall, I absolutely recommend this book if you’re looking for a fun escape for a few hours. I am officially a Michelle Smart fan. I can’t wait to see what she writes next.**I received an ARC of this book in order to provide an honest review**

"The Sicilian's Bought Cinderella" is a quick, one-sit-reading romance that follows Dante and Aislin. Dante is a powerful and wealthy Sicilian businessman, who is trying to close a big deal. The man who owns the controlling shares of the company he wants to do business with, however, is concerned about Dante's family history; he only wants to do business with people who have similar morals, and Dante's parents affairs/multiple marriages/father's gambling addiction do not fit the bill. Unless Dante can prove to him that he is different, the deal is off.Aislin broke into Dante's cottage, formerly owned by his father. She is on a mission for her sister- they share a mother but have different fathers. Her sister Orla is Dante's half-sister, sharing his father. Orla was kept a secret from Dante, but she really need some of the inheritance she hopes exist to help care for her three-year-old son Finn. Aislin is determined to get what is owed to Orla from Dante. Dante has had many "siblings" come out of the woodwork, but seeing the birth certificate and photos shows an unexpected resemblance. His father's inheritance is basically gone as his father had used it to cover gambling debts before his death, but he offers a small (to him- 100k euros) sum if the DNA test checks out.However, he has something else in mind for the intelligent woman who has shown up at his door- he offers her a million euros if she will pretend to be his fiance for an upcoming wedding- for one weekend. At the wedding, he will use this to show the other company that he is different and get them to sign the deal. After being assured that there will be no physical component to this relationship, Aislin agrees to get the money to help her sister and nephew.As they spend time together at the wedding, they realize that they are both attracted to each other, and their fake relationship turns into something more. Overall, it was a quick and cute read with a fake-relationship-turned-real premise. At times, it had a "Pretty Woman" feel with the shopping and wealth disparity, but of course, without her being a prostitute. There are some scenes where they are getting to know each other and both have histories of tragedies/family difficulties that bring them together.Overall, it's a solid romance, despite the fast speed of the relationship and the premise (I am not sure why he decided that she is the one that he needs for the business deal). There's also a happy ending, and it's a light-hearted book so it can be fun if in the right mood.Please note that I received a copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

The Sicilian's Bought Cinderella by Michelle Smart is the story of Aislin O'Reilly and Dante Moncada.Aislin looking to help her sister and nephew confronts Dante to get him to act on their needs. Dante turns the table and makes a bargain if Aislin will pretend to be his fake fiancé he will help them and her. So a deal is struck but what they both end up with is more than they planned on.A classic Harlequin story that turned me into a Romance Reader so many years ago...loved their story.