In Alisha Rai’s second novel in her Modern Love series, a live-tweet event goes viral for a camera-shy ex-model, shoving her into the spotlight—and into the arms of the bodyguard she’d been pining for.
OMG! Wouldn’t it be adorable if he’s her soulmate???
I don’t see any wedding rings [eyes emoji]
Breaking: #CafeBae and #CuteCafeGirl went to the bathroom AT THE SAME TIME!!!
One minute, Katrina King’s enjoying an innocent conversation with a hot guy at a coffee shop; the next, a stranger has live-tweeted the entire episode with a romantic meet-cute spin and #CafeBae is the new hashtag-du-jour. The problem? Katrina craves a low-profile life, and going viral threatens the peaceful world she’s painstakingly built. Besides, #CafeBae isn’t the man she’s hungry for…
He’s got a [peach emoji] to die for.
With the internet on the hunt for the identity of #CuteCafeGirl, Jas Singh, bodyguard, friend, and possessor of the most beautiful eyebrows Katrina’s ever seen, comes to the rescue and whisks her away to his family’s home. Alone in a remote setting with the object of her affections? It’s a recipe for romance. But after a long dating dry spell, Katrina isn’t sure she can trust her instincts when it comes to love—even if Jas’ every look says he wants to be more than just her bodyguard…
Title : Girl Gone Viral
Author : Alisha Rai
Series : Modern Love #2
Format : eARC
Page Count : 400
Genre : Contemporary Romance
Publisher : Avon Books
Release Date : April 21, 2020
Reviewer : Micky
Rating : ★ ★ ★ .5
Micky’s 3.5 star review
GIRL GONE VIRAL was a stronger second title in the Modern Love Series, it was all cute couple and story. I already knew that I was going to like Katrina from book one and this introverted and secluded woman had lots of mystery shrouding her but she was genuine, lovely and easy to side with.
Her bodyguard and head security guy, Jas had been with her for years and they had a caring yet professional relationship dynamic. I loved watching them interact and tip toe around their similarly fully developed feelings that they kept shrouded from one another.
The story took an interesting turn when Jas’ family came into the mix and it was a rich, funny and quirky element to the story. I liked how this prompted a re-evaluation of their professional friendship. The storyline in general was interesting with a side of predictability and ease.
GIRL GONE VIRAL was diverse to its foundations. It had good mental health representation but I would have loved to have got a bit deeper into both Jas’ and Katrina’s issues. I wanted more than the surface of how they dealt with their issues on a daily basis.
This was a story that I enjoyed but I didn’t love. I am definitely here for the series, as this was better than book one and I hope to see that upward trend continue.
Thank you to Avon Books and Edelweiss for the early review copy.
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