Gail Chianese

Boyfriend for Hire by Gail Chianese
West Side Romance series #2. Contemporary romance. Can be read as a stand-alone but the couple from the previous book play a roll along with friends. Fake relationship troupe.
Tawny takes a job at a party planning firm but needs a significant other to make an impression at a party. She asks David to be her fake boyfriend. David is happy to date Tawny even if it is fake. He will to spend time with her and maybe persuade her to make the relationship real.

An employment issue that shouldn’t have been tolerated causes Tawny to change jobs. Hated that situation but that why the whole movement finally came to light. Moving on, poor David needs a confidence boost. I do love the kidding that the friends do together but yes, they need to know when to back off and make sure everyone knows they are kidding. And they do a good job of supporting each other.
An enjoyable romance. I liked David more than Tawny. He grew and resolved.… (mere)

ARC Review: Love Runs Deep (Changing Tides) by Gail Chianese

I'm loving this pattern of courageous women heroines and hope it continues in the future. Nic is more than a pretty face. She's smart, determined and willing to fight for what she believes in. Even if it means she has to break her own heart to succeed in a male dominated world. Love Runs Deep not only breaks a few rules but it examines discrimination and stepping up and doing what's right in the face of adversity. Kyle and Nic lead with their hearts and have no qualms about speaking their minds. Inspiring story of redemption and fairness.… (mere)