ARC Book Review - The Invitation (Arlington Hall #1), by Jodi Ellen Malpas
Book Rating: Amelia Lazenby is on a girls day with her friends at a posh country hotel and spa, Arrington Hall, outside of London, in the countryside. Amelia has just broken up with her boyfriend of the past 5 yrs. She's never felt 'connected' to him like she should be. Now that she's on track at her financial firm to be a possible partner, she didn't want to give it up for marriage and for a family that her ex was pressuring her to have. She likes working for the companies and people, she likes her connections through work. Jude Harrison is an owner of Arrington Hall. He meets Amelia when she's out for her girls weekend with her friends. Jude seems very serious, but he has a lot to look out for, the hotel, conference rooms, dining area, spa and guests. Jude pursues Amelia for a date, and she keeps turning him down. He keeps after her, and keeps 'meeting' her in some of her local spots in London. After a few run ins Amelia gives in and agrees to date...