Book Review: Rent-A-Husband by Everly Ashton

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Rent-A-Husband Info

Author: Everly Ashton

Rating: 4/5

Where to buy Rent-A-Husband

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Rent-A-Husband Summary

When Camila Wright hired me to fix a few things around her house I didn’t expect to find myself swindled into a fake relationship with her.

Sure, my company is called Rent-A Husband but that’s not what people actually hire me for.

But when I find her elbow deep in a tub of ice cream with tears running down her face how can I turn down her proposition?

Suddenly a fake relationship becomes a fake marriage that we have to keep up all summer. Which is all fine and good except for the part where we both agreed not to let anything ‘real’ creep into our arrangement.

But then certain parts of me start to crave certain parts of her and things become even more complicated because we both have our own reasons for wanting what we have to remain make-believe only.

Rent-A-Husband Review

I’ll start with things I enjoyed reading, Rent-A-Husband, I enjoyed reading about Lucas and getting to know him better. He seems like an all-around decent guy who has his priorities straight and he isn’t about to entertain nonsensical drama for no reason. He is a mature and realistic character.

The plot whilst having a fairly typical plotline was a joy to read because I just breezed through it. It also helps that the author’s writing is very engaging and keeps your attention hooked on what’s going to happen next and will Lucas and Cami finally say they like each other.

What I didn’t enjoy as much was Cami’s character. She annoyed me a bit because she was the one who started this whole ridiculous plan and was stressing out and pressuring Lucas to be in line and ensure he doesn’t spill the beans but then it’s her that ruins the plans most of the time.

Girl, make up your mind. 

It annoyed me because I wanted to see Cami have her boss-ass-bitch moment but her actions just made me cringe from second hand embarrassment.

As a person who went through a bad breakup myself, her insecurities made sense to me especially paired up with her daddy issues but at the same time at least be self-aware that you have these issues because it’s not okay to lash out at people or use people due to your trauma. 

Figure that out on your own at your own time, people have their own lives to live. So, I am glad at the end of the book Cami realizes this and takes active steps to deal with her own trauma.

I have read other reviewers stating they found it annoying how Cami wants to one up her ex and I can’t blame Cami on that because when I was still reeling from my breakup I too did that. I too wanted to show that I am extremely happy without my ex in my life even though I was broken inside. 

Another aspect I didn’t quite enjoy but am fully willing to gloss over was the declaration by Cami at the end, I thought it was a bit cringe but then again I am not one who enjoys public declarations of love.

Overall, I recommend this book if you’re searching for an easy weekend read and I can’t wait to start on Buy-A-Boyfriend.

Character: 7/10

Atmosphere: 7/10

Writing: 7/10

Plot: 6/10

Intrigue: 7/10

Logic: 7/10

Enjoyment: 8/10

More books by Everly Ashton

Hit or Miss (Love in Apartment 3B Series)

Three’s A Crowd (Love in Apartment 3B Series)

Good on Paper (Love in Apartment 3B Series)

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