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A knight in shining armor? Hardly. More like my worst enemy wrapped in a swoon-worthy tux…
When Brooks Salinger saves me from heartbreak at a wedding, I never expect to see him again—let alone find him back in my life, set to destroy my family’s bookstore.
But when he offers me a wild deal—pretend to be his girlfriend at a ritzy wedding in exchange for saving the store—I reluctantly agree.
Now we’re “in love,” navigating bridal showers, family dinners, and dance floors where sparks are definitely flying.
He’s irritatingly perfect in the role of devoted boyfriend, and worse, I’m starting to believe it.
But he’s still the enemy, the one I’m supposed to hate. So why does one searing look from him have me wishing our fake love was something I could keep?
Fans of enemies-to-lovers, fake dating, and swoon-worthy moments won’t want to miss this romcom packed with laugh-out-loud banter and heart-fluttering chemistry!
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This series has been so much fun and although I’m sad to see it end, I am grateful that I have (or will shortly have!) all of the books on my shelf to revisit any time I’d like! The Salinger Brothers and their lovely wives feel like family now! And to make it even sweeter, the series went out with some of my top favorite tropes – enemies to lovers, forced proximity, and fake relationship.
Brooks and Emma had such a great dynamic between them from the very start. The banter and enemy bit was as equally fun as the swoony moments for me — it was an excellent balance that I simply didn’t want it to end! Neither one was looking for love, but as it develops, it truly takes my heart as the best of the series.
All of the brothers are a riot — I couldn’t help but laugh at their interactions and swoon at their ability to give Brooks some of the healing he needed. Catching up with all the brothers, the wives, and their kids was a special treat — you don’t want to miss it!
About the Author | Carrie Elks
Carrie Elks writes contemporary romance with a sizzling edge. Her first book, Fix You, has been translated into eight languages and made a surprise appearance on Big Brother in Brazil. Luckily for her, it wasn’t voted out. Carrie lives with her husband, two lovely children and a larger-than-life black pug called Plato. When she isn’t writing or reading, she can be found baking, drinking an occasional (!) glass of wine, or chatting on social media.
