Thursday, November 30, 2023

Between The Pages - How to Spot a Fake

How to Spot a Fake 
Rachelle Paige Campbell 
June 2023 

When the wrong John Smith appears on Lovelyn Pettigrew’s doorstep, is he too good to be true? Or could he be exactly who she needs?

Lovelyn Pettigrew wants to transform the mansion and collection of fine art inherited from her grandmother into a world-class museum. She has one week to submit a proposal to her family foundation. Her parents prefer the museum to operate downtown with a staff they’ve already hired. Her success depends on authenticating the works their curator dismissed. She finds the receipt for the egg rumored to be one of the missing Imperial Faberge works. When she calls the gallery in London, she is given an email address to send proof of the artifact.

Her email reaches the wrong John Smith. 

Finishing his degree in art conservation, John is passionate about art. One of many side hustles to afford life in Chicago, he runs a website dedicated to tracking down tips about some of the most famous missing works of art. When he checks his inbox, he is floored by the contents of the email. With weeks until he graduates from university as a mature, thirty-year-old student, he is looking for a full-time position and the correspondence could be the opportunity of a lifetime. 

Working side-by-side, John and Lovelyn grow close and their mutual respect deepens into something more. When the mistaken identity is revealed, shocking them both, they must choose between the future or each other. He might not be who she expected, but could he be exactly who she needs? 

Between The Pages 
This sweet romance had a well-developed and engaging plot. The main characters had a realistic instant connection that grew throughout the story. The cast of characters added plenty of drama. The author pulls you into the story with a rocky relationship between Lovelyn and her father, as well as John and his best friend Henry, whose character was intriguing. The story moved along at a smooth pace. Great for art enthusiasts, this book was an enjoyable read. 

Rating
4.5 Stars

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