Falling For My Off Limits Fake Boyfriend In Serenity Springs
(2024)(A book in the Vacation Romance at Serenity Springs series)
A novel by Bertie Stein
Jake Bradshaw, he’s smart, successful, handsome…oh so very handsome, and he’s my best friend’s older brother.
If that’s not enough to make him off limits for a relationship with me, he’s also engaged…or at least he was the last time we saw each other.
I planned to be in Serenity Springs just a few weeks, for a long overdue vacation, and to visit with my bestie Jenna. Little did I know Jake would be here the same time and we would soon be a fake couple…or is it so fake?
Now, just when my love life seems to be falling into place, I suffer from a tragic accident that may end things with Jake before they even get started.
Faking is no longer an option, but I don���t know what reality means for my heart.
Falling For My Off Limits Fake Boyfriend In Serenity Springs, is a sweet, closed-door, HEA romance of two friends finding the love they both craved for years but never before pursued. Their new found love is tested with a tragic twist of fate and the scars that need to heal.
WHAT REVIEWERS ARE SAYING
"Very Enjoyable ReadThis book was so good. My attention never wavered as I moved through Jake and Liv's journey towards their HEA. Despite the lies associated with their fake relationship, it was refreshing for the main characters to "fess up" to their lies voluntarily, rather than having been caught lying. I also appreciated the closed door romantic chemistry between Jake and Liv, as well as the absence of foul language in the book. This wasn't a fast read, but it seemed that way because I was enjoying the book so much."
"Good StoryI really enjoyed this story. It was easy to read and flowed well. Jake asked Liv to be his fake girlfriend to woo an investor for a new development in Serenity Springs. They had always liked each other but because she was his sister's best friends, it was hands off. But they are older now and the attraction was still there. They met with the investor several times and he was interested and then his boss pulled the rug out from under him. It was interesting how the investor handled it. The epilogue was very sweet."
"This story is a delightful small-town romance that balances heartwarming moments with interesting drama.
Stein’s plot is engaging, blending the charm of Serenity Springs with the complexities of corporate intrigue.
Stein’s writing style is crisp and vivid, painting a picturesque setting that immerses readers in the quaint town.
The dialogue is natural and often witty, enhancing the romantic tension.
One criticism might be the predictability of certain plot points, common in the romance genre.
However, the journey is enjoyable enough that the destination feels satisfying.
Overall, this novel is a pleasing read for romance enthusiasts.
Fans of heartfelt, slow-burn romances will appreciate the emotional depth and charming setting, making it a perfect escape into a world of love and community."
Genre: Literary Fiction
If that’s not enough to make him off limits for a relationship with me, he’s also engaged…or at least he was the last time we saw each other.
I planned to be in Serenity Springs just a few weeks, for a long overdue vacation, and to visit with my bestie Jenna. Little did I know Jake would be here the same time and we would soon be a fake couple…or is it so fake?
Now, just when my love life seems to be falling into place, I suffer from a tragic accident that may end things with Jake before they even get started.
Faking is no longer an option, but I don���t know what reality means for my heart.
Falling For My Off Limits Fake Boyfriend In Serenity Springs, is a sweet, closed-door, HEA romance of two friends finding the love they both craved for years but never before pursued. Their new found love is tested with a tragic twist of fate and the scars that need to heal.
WHAT REVIEWERS ARE SAYING
"Very Enjoyable ReadThis book was so good. My attention never wavered as I moved through Jake and Liv's journey towards their HEA. Despite the lies associated with their fake relationship, it was refreshing for the main characters to "fess up" to their lies voluntarily, rather than having been caught lying. I also appreciated the closed door romantic chemistry between Jake and Liv, as well as the absence of foul language in the book. This wasn't a fast read, but it seemed that way because I was enjoying the book so much."
"Good StoryI really enjoyed this story. It was easy to read and flowed well. Jake asked Liv to be his fake girlfriend to woo an investor for a new development in Serenity Springs. They had always liked each other but because she was his sister's best friends, it was hands off. But they are older now and the attraction was still there. They met with the investor several times and he was interested and then his boss pulled the rug out from under him. It was interesting how the investor handled it. The epilogue was very sweet."
"This story is a delightful small-town romance that balances heartwarming moments with interesting drama.
Stein’s plot is engaging, blending the charm of Serenity Springs with the complexities of corporate intrigue.
Stein’s writing style is crisp and vivid, painting a picturesque setting that immerses readers in the quaint town.
The dialogue is natural and often witty, enhancing the romantic tension.
One criticism might be the predictability of certain plot points, common in the romance genre.
However, the journey is enjoyable enough that the destination feels satisfying.
Overall, this novel is a pleasing read for romance enthusiasts.
Fans of heartfelt, slow-burn romances will appreciate the emotional depth and charming setting, making it a perfect escape into a world of love and community."
Genre: Literary Fiction
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