Release Blitz + Giveaway + Review: "Last Name" by Dr. Rebecca Sharp

I am pleased to participate in the release blitz celebrating the launch of Dr. Rebecca Sharp's latest novel, "Last Name," part of the Country Love series of standalone romances inspired by some of the author's favorite songs. In this case, the book was inspired by Carrie Underwood's "Last Name," which is completely appropriate for this fun, flirty tale of two strangers who share one wild night in Las Vegas and find that, despite the old saying, sometimes what happens in Vegas isn't meant to stay there.

GIVEAWAY! To celebrate the release of "Last Name," Rebecca Sharp is giving away a $25 Amazon gift card. Head to her Facebook page to enter. 

About "Last Name"

From bestselling author, Dr. Rebecca Sharp, comes a funny accidental marriage story about a loss, luck, and an unexpected love...

What happens in Vegas…

A regret-free girls’ weekend was supposed to help Carrie Bishop forget about her last relationship and cross-country move. Because when you’ve lost everything, letting loose is easy.

James Arden knew the stakes in Vegas were high, but saving a beautiful blonde at a Blackjack table wasn’t the kind of risk he thought he’d be taking.

Unfortunately, there’s only one recipe for Vegas. One part instant connection. Two parts too much alcohol. A splash of scavenger-hunt serendipity. Shake and enjoy.

Until Carrie wakes to a ring on her finger and a marriage certificate tying her to the illegible signature of a man who’s gone.

It was supposed to be just one night, but now she doesn’t even know her last name.

Coming home married was bad, but walking into work the next day was worse. Carrie’s mistake didn’t stay in Vegas, and her mystery husband is no longer a mystery: he's her new boss.

James knows what they have is special, and he’ll do anything to prove it. And as their undeniable attraction ups the ante, Carrie hopes she can get back her name without losing her heart in the process.

My Review

I enjoyed "Last Name" by Dr. Rebecca Sharp, a fun, flirty, and at times steamy story inspired by the Carrie Underwood song of the same name. Main characters Carrie Bishop and James Arden were both quite likeable and well-developed, and I enjoyed their banter as they got to know each other both before and after their accidental Vegas wedding. There was a bit of an insta-lust/insta-love vibe to their relationship because of the circumstances, but even so, I could tell that they genuinely liked and cared for each other. It wasn't difficult for me to believe in the depth of their feelings even after knowing each other for such a short period of time.

The story's secondary characters were a lot of fun too, particularly James's brother Lars and future sister-in-law, Suzanne. The settings in Las Vegas and Lake Tahoe were well-described, and it was easy to imagine myself right there beside the characters. I've been to Vegas many times in the past (and can't wait to visit again when it's safe to travel once more!), but Lake Tahoe is now on my bucket list too thanks to this book.

Overall, "Last Name" was a short, sweet read and I would recommend it for fans of contemporary romance and romantic comedy. I will plan to check out more of Sharp's work in the future.

*ARC provided by the author via Wildfire Marketing Solutions. All opinions expressed are my own.