Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review

Review: Sheridan’s steamy standalone is a fun and fast-paced read! 

 

“Grayson’s Vow” alternates between Grayson Hawthorne and Kira Dallaire’s points-of-view each chapter. Through their respective viewpoints, Sheridan slowly reveals details about their tumultuous pasts, the abuse they experienced at the hands of their respective parents, and the difficult places they are in financially. Doing so perfectly lays the groundwork for the incorporation of the marriage of convenience trope and makes the scenario much more believable. 

 

Out of pure desperation, Kira suggests that Grayson marry her so that she can fulfill the terms of her inheritance. In return, he will receive half of her funds to resurrect his father’s vineyard. For all intents and purposes, their marriage is supposed to be real on paper only and merely temporary. Their initial agreement changes, however, when their opposite personalities bring them closer together and create undeniable chemistry between them. The romantic tension Sheridan creates kept me on the edge of my seat! 

 

At the same time, miscommunication and misunderstanding are frequently used to create some of that tension between Kira and Grayson. This method was a source of frustration for me as a reader because Grayson tended to resolve conflicts that arose between them physically. I found this slightly off-putting because he essentially relies on Kira’s attraction to him to diffuse tough situations. Still, I loved following Kira and Grayson’s relationship development and enjoyed their banter. Sheridan’s writing has an addictive quality to it, so I will definitely pick up other books by her in the future!