Review: “The Spanish Love Deception” is *chef’s kiss.* After seeing it blow up on just about every social media platform, I thought I would finally give it a read and that was probably one of the best decisions I have ever made! Armas’ debut novel is worthy of high praise and has become one of my all time favorite romance reads. 

What I loved most about the novel (besides Aaron Blackford of course) was how Armas, a Spanish writer, made Spanish culture a large aspect of her main character’s identity. Catalina Martín frequently spoke Spanish throughout the book and because the story is told from her point-of-view, the reader is able to learn more about her diverse family’s traditions and customs when she returns to Spain for her sister’s wedding. 

Armas’ unique writing style helped me feel connected to Catalina in a sense. Her struggles, emotions, and experiences were relatable, which made Catalina feel all the more real. 

Speaking of real… I wish Aaron Blackford was. Armas’ portrayal of him made my heart do little flips. He’s the whole package: attractive, protective, caring, patient, hard-working… I could go on for days. He truly is the perfect man and I couldn’t be more jealous of Catalina. 

Lastly, the tropes chosen by Armas were nicely integrated into the plot and the mature content was not overpowering which made the novel that much more enjoyable! I am looking forward to reading Armas’ next release “The American Roommate Experiment” as soon as it hits the shelves! If it is anything like “The Spanish Love Deception,” I know I will fall hard for the next fictional man to grace Armas’ pages.