Reviewed by Kat
TITLE: The Model 
SERIES: Workplace Encounters #8
AUTHOR: Serena Yates
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 125 pages
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When successful fashion model Fabio Bonardi discovers his first wrinkle, he knows it’s time to move on to Plan B. He is tired of the loneliness and drama of the modeling world, so he enlists shy financial advisor, Edwin Zachary, to help him start a business. Edwin is the first man who sees something beyond a pretty face in Fabio, and the connection between them is immediate and surprisingly deep. But insecurity, fear of rejection, and the fact they live on opposite sides of the country make pursuing a relationship challenging. Before they can figure out the details, a mysterious stalker tries to drive them apart. Then Fabio disappears after a photo shoot, and both men face an unexpected battle for the lasting relationship they both so desperately want.
REVIEW:
The Model is the second Workplace Encounters story by Serena Yates that I have read and reviewed. I have to say, I enjoy these quick and fun reads. They each take you inside a new industry, where you get to experience the inter-workings of the job, as well as encountering a new romance.
Fabio Bonardi is an extremely famous and “It” model known as Alessandro. The opening scene is Fabio discovering a wrinkle at the corner of his eye that in his mind is the beginning of the end of his career. For most people a small laugh line is nothing, but in the fashion and modeling industries it spells one thing…DOOM! It is the first outward signal of the ending of youth and the death to a career in the highly competitive and cutthroat field.
Fabio is no fool and he knew that this day was coming and he has been planning for it. Perhaps not this quickly, but Fabio has rat-holed his money and has made some good investments to make sure he could have a new career when modeling fell through. He immediately emails his personal assistant, Lisa Ferro, whom he completely trusts and depends upon. Lisa finds who she thinks is the perfect business consultant, Edwin Zachary.
The sparks fly in this amusing and intriguing tale of the downside of this glamorous industry. I really liked how the two men became in touch with their feelings before anything could begin and build. There is a bit of intrigue and danger as well, making this an exciting story. Unfortunately, being in the lime light can bring around some less than ideal fans and stalkers are commonplace in the industry.
I truly enjoyed the budding relationship and building of trust between the shy Edwin and the über gorgeous Fabio. It was refreshing to watch. I liked how Ms. Yates developed the story and only wished she had written a bit more to it. The ending came quite suddenly and I felt that it could have had a bit more to end more smoothly. I am definitely planning to read more of this wonderful series.
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