Review & Giveaway - True Colours by Elly Redding

I love reading new to me authors, so today it is my pleasure to introduce you to True Colours by Elly Redding. Check out her giveaway at the end of the post for a chance to win an ecopy of the book!

TRUE COLOURS

BY ELLY REDDING

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: 25 November 2016

Publisher: SilverWood Books

Could you ever trust again – the man who broke your heart?

Kate Fenton thought she’d got the answer to that question all neatly sewn up. Ever since she went to Saul Preston’s London art gallery, a month before their wedding, and found him with his assistant – who looked as if she was in the middle of a game of strip poker.

Now, three years later, she’s no longer so sure. Saul’s back in her life with a new proposition – accompany him on a trip to Majorca as his interpreter. It’s an offer Kate can’t refuse, even though she knows she should. Successful and rich, he’s just the sort of client her translation company is trying to attract – even if he is her two-timing ex!

Saul’s never gone in for second chances. He’s never had the time, but he knows exactly what he’s doing when he suggests the trip to Kate. As gorgeous and infuriatingly easy to fall for as ever, he’s determined to rekindle their past. And he’s only got 3 days to do it…

‘True Colours’ – Winner of The Festival of Romance’s New Talent Award 2014

From award-winning author Elly Redding comes a fresh, effervescent, passionate romance that reunites Kate, a London career girl, with Saul, her seriously successful, rich and gorgeous, ex-fiancé. He’s already broken her heart once, so maybe accepting his business proposition isn’t such a good idea. But sometimes decisions just aren’t that easy. As the chemistry between them bubbles with renewed vigour, Kate is sorely tempted. Can a leopard really change its spots – or is she just deceiving herself, with the man who broke her heart?

“A wonderfully warm romance, with lots of emotion and passion, and a generous sprinkling of delicious wit. I loved this story!” – Joanne Walsh, author

EXTRACT

“Go away,” she shouted frantically reassessing her options.

“I don’t really think you’re in a position to make demands, do you, trapped as you are? Unless, of course, you’re thinking of taking up abseiling. In which case, may I advise restraint? You’re on the fourth floor. You’re afraid of heights and I’m not standing in the right place to catch you.”

Good. It would ruin the whole point of the exercise if he was. She didn’t tell him that though. Instead she suggested he make an appointment, that if he wanted to see her, he should do what everyone else did.

“But I’m not everyone else, am I? I’m the guy who’s still considering suing you for breach of contract.”

“Contract - what contract?”

“Your promise to marry me.”

“You bastard.” It was the first thing she could think of to say, but she thought it summed up the situation perfectly. “In which case, may I suggest you contact my lawyer? I think you’ll find I’ve a very strong case for a counter claim. Or has something conveniently slipped your memory? Let me give you a clue. She had an amazing pair of breasts.”

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My Review

The first thing that grabbed me about this book was the wit! The dialogue, the internal thoughts are witty and sharp and I was instantly smiling and ready to enjoy the story.

Kate, who I have to say was a little annoying at times, although likeable (a character with flaws is a good thing!), is floored when her ex arrives with a proposition. She can't forgive him for the way their relationship ended and is incredibly stubborn toward Saul.

Saul is somewhat clinging to the past. He can't forget Kate and wishes he'd had the chance to explain, so when his sister invites Kate to her wedding he takes the opportunity to spend time with her again. The chemistry between them is still there - but so is their history.

Kate can't seem to get rid of Saul. Not long after the wedding he's making a proposition that, professionally, she can't refuse. Maybe a few days working together will finally put the past back in it's place? If only Saul was willing to put it all behind them.

This plot isn't deep, yet it kept me hooked, and at times I'd have preferred the back story to have been addressed by thought, or in present dialogue, but I so enjoyed this story! It was sweet and humourous and I will definitely read more from this brilliant author!

4.5 Butterfly Rating!

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