This was a really fun book it had me laughing all the way through I just loved Izzy she was a complete nut and you never knew what she was going to say next I think she would fit in with me and my friends really well. I cannot wait to try more of Tracie's books I hope they are as much fun as this one

Good read. Great characters and story flow. Fun and entertaining! Liked the book! Hard to put this one down. Great weekend read! Would recommend.

This book is fun and totally silly. Izzy, is a swimsuit model who has reached the end of her profession by (gasp) turning 30! Izzy doesn’t want to get a traditional job and after running into a friend who who also was a former model, she discovers the life of trophy wife! This will keep her in the lifestyle she’s been living! What could go wrong looking for a rich man willing to marry her!

This was a funny story that will have you considering, what if?

Thank you to Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review an ARC of this book and I am providing my honest review.

*** MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS****
This book made me hungry for good food! Even when Izzy was eating a Red Vine, I got a craving for it, lol!
Izzy is a “has been” model that needs money and she has decided to become a Trophy Wife. When she meets Eduardo (after several attempts to find rich guys and date them) its all like a dream come true to her. He showers her with gifts, gives her a credit card with a hard to reach limit and whisks her away on the company jet.
Yet, she starts to feel lonely when Eduardo hardly spends time with her and puts the company first.
Zane, one of her best friends for the past 4 years, tries to tell her she’s making a mistake marrying Eduardo only for status and money and not for love. Izzy realizes he’s right and does some soul searching after a passionate night with Zane.

I loved this book! Great family, good friends and good food! Don’t forget the food mentioned in this book! Yummy! Will recommend this book to others!

I received an ebook copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher for an honest review.

This is a great book with a wonderful story and well developed characters. The story flowed very well and was very enjoyable. This book will keep you reading long into the night and you will not want to put this book down until you finish. This was such a great read and full of surprises. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader’s copy of this book. The free book held no determination on my personal review.

Who wouldn't want to read a book to live vicariously through a swimsuit model's life in Miami?!? I know I would! Oh, the dramas of what happens when the swimsuit model is deemed too old for the profession and perils of no longer being able to afford the lifestyle! Izzy kept the story fun during her search for the perfect husband and her family added that flare. A great follow-up to In Need of Therapy but could be read as a standlone. Be sure to take this book with you on your next trip to the beach!

There is a lovely light hearted feeling to this story even if at times I was shaking my head at some of Izzy's antics. Izzy is definitely fun and lively although not without her flaws. However after being told that her modelling days are pretty much over she decides to find a man who can keep her in the lifestyle that she has become accustomed to. This is when the reader goes on a very fun journey with a little help from Izzy's family and friends. Izzy is a force of nature and has a larger than life personality that I found hard to not smile at.

I believe that this book is a sequel however with me not reading the first book I wasn't confused in the slightest meaning Izzy As Is could easily be classed as a standalone. It's a lovely feel good story even if Izzy's ideas aren't always the best ones. The story is flirty and definitely fun along with pretty much making me giggle and smile all the way through which was a great combination to have.

Izzy As Is provides pure escapism from every day life and it cheered me up no end!

Four stars from me!

With thanks to Tracie Banister & Netgalley for my copy. This is my honest and unbiased opinion

A big thank you to NetGalley for the ARC. I am voluntarily reviewing this book. First time reading this author. I rate this a 3.5. Not really my cup of tea. I really dislike people who only care about how they look and money. She did herself a disservice. The writing is good-I just didn't like Izzy. It's a fairly predictable story with some quirky fun moments. Fun read I just wish I could have liked Izzy. Probably not for my age group. Many romance readers will enjoy. I will try a different story by this author.

Loved this book!!!!!! The story is fast paced, thoroughly thought out and very well written. Izzy is your typical poor little rich girl but her life gets turned upside down when at the ripe old age of 29 she is forced to retire from bikini modeling. Now it's time for Izzy to find a new source of income. So of course she's gonna get a sensible job and work really hard, right? Ha! Wrong! She's gonna go get herself a sugar daddy and settle down of course. Izzy is hilariously fierce and sassy. She kept me laughing and completely intrigued as she learns life's lessons about what really matters. This book has all the makings for a perfect romantic comedy with its clever writing and crazy entertaining cast of characters!

You know a book is good when you instantly wish it were going to be made into a movie. I could just see this one being a hit with the witty dialogue, Izzy’s sarcasm and her always entertaining family. This book has now topped my list of favorites.

Izzy, the self-absorbed swimsuit model, has aged out of her profession. No one wants her when she is about to turn 30. What will she do now? When Izzy runs into one of her former model friends and finds out she has a rich husband, Izzy sets out to find herself a millionaire too. Since she has no job experience other than modeling, so she thinks a rich husband is just what she needs to remain in the lifestyle she is so accustomed to. Her hilarious search for love and a new meaning in life made this an unforgettable story.

I have been waiting for Izzy’s story since she was first introduced as the sassy sister of Pilar Alvarez in the book In Need of Therapy. Although this book can be read as a stand-a-lone, I would recommend reading Pilar’s story first, because once you read this book, you will want to read it too (and it will save a few spoilers that are revealed in this book).

I laughed out loud so many times while reading this book. I especially enjoyed Zane twerking on a dare and the mosquito scene at Flamingo Gardens. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good romantic comedy.

3. 5 Stars

Ever since I first saw this cover revealed, I was enticed into reading this book, it is so summery and gorgeous looking, just what is needed in a cold British winter, a slice of warmth in Miami. Given I have spent a few day in Miami and done two loops on the hop on, hop off buses, I did have some idea of the basics of this city, and was very excited when a mall I went to got mentioned briefly!

Unfortunately I soon realised that Izzy is the sort of main character that I no longer have time for, 5-10 years ago I would have probably loved her, but I find now that shallow characters that predominately care about their appearance, and bagging a rich husband just don't interest me anymore. However that is my problem and I know plenty of people will have no problem with this element of the book.

For I really did enjoy the writing, I loved that Izzy is a Latina, and part Cuban, and thus would occasionally start talking Spanish, and I was really glad to know that my knowledge of Spanish was up more than up to it and that I knew a swear word when I saw one!

There were plenty of moments in the book which made me chuckle, and the sibling rivalry Izzy had with Pilar and Ana was amusing. In fact I loved Izzy's mother too, who was just a slight hypochondriac, and tried to make every scene she was in revolve around her.

Though my absolute favourite character was Nate, Izzy's 11 year old genius nephew. We didn't see too much of him, but I loved his insights and just how intelligent he really is. His sister Gabi was adorable too, and her 5th Birthday party was the sort of party that little girls must dream of!

Izzy's best friend Zane is the other character I really really loved, in fact I think I fell a bit in love with him, but whether Izzy will ever notice him properly is another matter as she is determined to become a trophy wife and comes up with various plans to meet a rich sexy future husband!

If only I had connected more with Izzy, I would be giving this a much higher rating, as the rest of the book was really good, I just find if I 'm not keen on the main character it becomes a problem for me. The story itself was predictable but I didn't mind that too much, just wish I had been able to read this on holiday, as it would be a great poolside / beach read!

Thanks to Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.