Release Tour & Review for Foolish Pride by Giulia Lagomarsino

Title: Foolish Pride

Series: The Last Best Place for Love Book 5

Author: Giulia Lagomarsino

Genre: Small Town Romance

Tropes: Friends with Benefits Agreement; Childhood Enemies; Curvy Heroine; Grumpy x Sunshine

Release Date: June 1, 2026

Crawling back home with my tail between my legs was not the way I saw my life going.

I had it all.

A fantastic job. A fiancée who adored me, and a life any man would dream of.

That’s about the time it all fell apart.

But Montana has a way of healing all wounds, from the beautiful sunrises to the fresh mountain air.

Sure, my father still hated me for leaving. My mother still defended him at every turn.

And the gossip…

It was enough to drive me insane.

And then I sat next to her at The Beaver and Boot.

Gorgeous, curvy, full of life, and so easy to talk to.

She was perfect.

Until I realized she was the same girl I tormented as a kid.

Yep, I was that boy who didn’t know how to tell a girl he liked her, so he picked on her. And boy, did she let me know how much she hated me.

Every Tuesday and Thursday night.

But the one thing she couldn’t ignore was the undeniable chemistry when my body was pressed against hers.It was only supposed to be a friends with benefits situation, but she wormed her way into my head, and made it impossible to ignore my own Foolish Pride.

I’m excited to share the heartfelt and captivating journey of Ellie and Ryder—a story packed with emotion, friendship, family drama, and the rocky path to starting over. If you love complex characters, witty banter, and a romance that makes you laugh and cry, you’re in for a treat. Ellie and Ryder’s tale begins with tension—mortal enemies born from Ryder’s youthful mistakes and Ellie’s fierce reputation as the town’s little firecracker. Ryder returns home, bruised from big-city life, while Ellie remains the pariah of their small town, misunderstood and tangled in old wounds. What truly shines are the moments before they become a couple—those sharp, funny exchanges that had me chuckling out loud. Their chemistry is undeniable, bubbling with playful teasing and sparks that fly off the page. Ellie’s character is a standout: brave, kind, and strong, with layers of vulnerability around her body image and a wickedly witty personality. She’s someone you can’t help but root for. Ryder, on the other hand, is smart and sexy but carries a heavy emotional baggage from what he views as failed relationships. Despite that, he’s a genuinely fun character with a heart of gold, delivering teasing lines that kept me smiling throughout. The story’s backdrop is thick with town gossip and simmering hatred, remnants of past betrayals that have left Ellie isolated and hurt. While some friends abandoned her, a few loyal ones stood by her side through thick and thin, adding layers of depth to the plot. Understanding the full context requires reading the previous books, but the emotional impact here is powerful. The romance between Ellie and Ryder is intense—their chemistry sizzling hot, and their witty banter even hotter. But their relationship is fragile, filled with doubt and hope. Ellie gives everything she has, but will it ever be enough? Overall, this story is a beautifully raw love story filled with laughter, tears, and heartbreak. It captures the price of innocence caught in the crossfire of others’ mistakes and leaves you eagerly awaiting the next installment. Ellie is an unforgettable character whose journey you’ll want to revisit again and again. If you’re diving into this new series, get ready for a ride of emotion, suspense, and powerful storytelling.

“Fine. I’ll admit that he has pleasant features.”

They both burst out laughing at that.

“Okay, more than pleasant. Have you seen him?”

Delaney shook her head, waiting on tenterhooks for something more descriptive than “pleasant”.

“He’s…taller.”

“Taller,” she repeated. “That’s all you’ve got for me?”

I stuttered over my thoughts in frustration. I didn’t want to think about him or hot he was. It would only ruin my plan to stay as far away from him as possible. But she wasn’t having it.

“Fine, he’s…muscular. Like, really, really muscular.”

“Declan muscular?”

“Not that much. But it’s one of those things that you can see through his shirt.”

Delaney sighed dreamily. “I love it when you can see their shirts stretched across their biceps.”

“Not to brag, but I have one of those,” Josie grinned.

Delaney smacked her arm. “Hey, some of us can only dream for now.” Then she turned back to me. “Go on.”

“Um…well, he still has warm, chocolate eyes. And his hair is shorter than it used to be.”

“Can you still run your fingers through it?”

As soon as I thought about it, shivers raced down my spine. That was not good. “Yes.”

“Oh my God,” Josie whispered. “Did you hear that hitch in her voice?”

“I definitely did. Tell us more.”

“There was no hitch.”

“There was definitely a hitch. Which means it’s really good. Now spill!”

I'm a stay at home mom that loves to read. Some of my favorite titles are Pride and Prejudice, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Horatio Hornblower. I started writing when I was trying to come up with suggestions on ways I could help bring in some extra money. I came up with the idea that I could donate plasma because you could earn an extra $500/month. My husband responded with, "No. Find something else. Write a blog. Write a book." I didn't think I had anything to share on blog that a thousand other mothers hadn't already thought of. I decided to take his challenge seriously and sat down to write my first book, Jack. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed writing. From there, the stories continued to flow and I haven't been able to stop. I hope my readers enjoy my books as much as I enjoy writing them. Between reading, writing, and taking care of three small kids, my days are quite full.

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