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Synopsis
When pretend turns to desire, heartbreak is unavoidable.
Sander Chase needs a date for his ex-fiancée’s engagement party, but he doesn’t have time for a woman in his life. Between working on the TV show Do You Have What It Takes? and his band reforming, he’s too busy for a relationship. What he needs is a pretend girlfriend. He thinks he may have found the perfect woman for the job, and the bribe he offers means she’s sure to accept.
After losing her job in the film industry, breaking up with her movie star boyfriend, and finding out her mum has dementia, Chloe Butler returned to the UK determined to put her life back together. The last thing she needs is to parade around London on the arm of a celebrity, and after the heartbreak caused by her ex, she swore she’d never again date a star. But when Sander offers her a chance at her dream job, it’s not something she can turn down.
As Chloe gets to know Sander she learns he’s nothing like her scumbag ex. But she struggles to fight her attraction to him, knowing their relationship is only for show and their separation date is closing in fast.
Ignoring the insane chemistry between them should be easy for Sander, especially since he carries a secret that means there can be no future for them, but the more time he spends with Chloe, the harder it is to keep his hands to himself.
Content Warning: contains more denial than you’ll find in a courtroom, more sexual tension than most people could handle, and explosive sex that some readers may find long overdue.
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My thoughts
I will admit that I didn’t realize this book was #2 in a series when I picked it up.  I actually didn’t even know until I got ready to write this review.  So, don’t feel like you have to read book #1 to read this but I would suggest doing so simply because this one was so good!
Okay, here we go.  I will start by saying I wasn’t sure what to think at the first part of this story.  It seemed like too much.  I mean, a woman who had her heart broken by a celebrity, working in a coffee shop, with a ill mother  and has a celebrity hit on her?!?  Whatever, right?  But the author does a great job helping you to believe this as a possibility.  I felt the connection between Chloe and Sander from the very beginning.  I was disappointed in Sander for his complete lack of a brain when it came to her and their budding relationship.  I wanted to kick his shins and beg him to get it together!
Anyway, I stuck with it because I wanted so much for them to be okay.  How could two people who are so awesome alone not be perfect together?  I loved Sander from the moment he decided to help Chloe with her mother.  I loved Chloe for giving up what she loves and doing what is necessary for her mother.  I loved them both for their naiveté that they could just go on with this facade they were trying to make others believe was true.  The best part?  They had to convince themselves more than others that they were just faking it.  I found it ironic that they were supposedly putting on a show the whole time but the only ones they were really fooling was themselves.
I yearned for a HEA in this book so much. Â I felt such angst over the relationship falling apart and was so hopeful for more. Â I was so thankful when Chloe decided she was going after what she wanted. Â I would certainly like to see more of Chloe and Sander in the future too. Â I gave this book a solid 4.5 stars. Â I read it in one afternoon; it was just that good!
About the author
For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a good book in my hands. In primary school I loved Roald Dahl. In high school my English teacher introduced me to Charles Dickens, Stephen King, Jane Austin, Emily Bronte, and Shakespeare. It was then that I discovered my love for romance and I’ve wanted to pen my own imaginary heroes and heroines for others to enjoy ever since. Only in the last few years was I lucky enough to meet some fabulous and encouraging people to help me gain the skills to make that dream possible.
I live in sunny Scotland in a small town near the Ochils and work nine to five in a solicitors office. In my free time, you’ll find me on Facebook, stalking *cough* following friends on Twitter, and may even catch me shoe shopping.
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Jessica says
Never seen The Voice, so I have to go with Idol
Sara Floyd says
I don’t like these type of shows, but I think my friend that does like Idol
Kelly Ann T. says
I don’t watch any of these types of shows. I can honestly say I have never seen either of them.
nannypanpan says
the voice
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Rachel says
This is The Voice
Debra Hall says
i dont care for either
Stacy Alfano says
I would say the voice.
steve weber says
definitely the voice.
Barbara Montag says
I like the Voice – thank you.
Aimee Duffy says
Thank you for hosting and for the wonderful review. Glad you enjoyed Sander and Chloe’s story 🙂 x
Ellie W says
I like both….The Voice a little more because of the judges.
kp says
I love the Voice! Thanks for the giveaway!
Tasty Book Tours says
Thank you for hosting today!!
Lisa Brown says
Oh, The Voice, thanks for the opportunity 🙂
Aimee1416 says
The voice and thanks for the giveaway 🙂