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One class assignment. One second chance at love. The school player is all in. Now he needs to win back the sweet commitment girl who's forever owned his heart.

Justin Carter has a secret. He's not the total player Fairfield Academy believes him to be. Not really. In fact, he used to be a one-woman guy...and his feelings for her never went away. Too bad he broke her heart three years ago and made sure to ruin any chance she'd ever forgive him.

Peyton Williams is a liar. She pretends to be whole, counting down the days until graduation and helping her parents at the family ranch. But the truth is, she's done everything she can to get over Justin, and salvation is just around the corner. With graduation one short month away, she'll soon break free from the painful memories and start her life fresh. Of course, she has to get through working with him on one last assignment first.

For Justin, nothing ever felt as right as being with Peyton, and now that fate's given him a shot at redemption, he's determined to make the most of it. And for Peyton...well, Justin Carter has always been her kryptonite.

 

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Rachel Harris is one of my go-to authors when I am in need of a sweet, cute romance that has all the feels. She always delivers and I always finish reading with a huge grin on my face and a happiness in my heart, knowing that my characters are happy and together. The Natural History of Us is no exception, even though it hurt my heart at times. The story is told in dual POV and dual time lines, so we get to see the Peyton and Justin that exist now and the ones from three years before. Their characters have changed so much in between and we do not see the same kids freshmen year as we do senior year.

 

Freshmen year Peyton is exuberant and full of life. Her motto is to do what scares her and I love how she embraced that. After being diagnosed with GBS and known crippling fear and a total loss of control, she is determined to not let that stand in her way of being who she wants. You can't help but admire the girl's strength and gumption. Justin is cocky and flirtatious and a bit of a show-off, as he has a lot to prove. He wants to earn his place on the baseball team and he craves the acceptance of his coach, his father, and his peers. Fast forward to senior year and Peyton is a girl who lets fear control her life and keep her from getting back in the saddle. Freshmen year has clearly changed her and we know that part of that has to do with Justin, but we don't know what exactly. Justin's cockiness has turned into confidence and while he still strives for acceptance, it's not like it was before. He has a second chance to make things right with Peyton and he is not going to give up this opportunity to win her back.

 

I liked Peyton and Justin together a lot. They are good for one another, no matter how much Justin protests they are not freshmen year. However, things have changed since their time together and now Peyton is seeing someone new. Her heart isn't quite as into it as she thought, and it was a bit unfair of her to string Cade along, but she is still dealing with her feelings and I get how overwhelming that can be. She can't just open her heart back up to Justin, especially after he destroyed it. Justin challenges her though and that is exactly what she needs at this point in her life. Her fear is keeping her from pursuing something she loves and he isn't the type to just ignore that and let her go on as she is.

 

I enjoyed seeing Gabi, Carlos, Aly, and Brandon again though. I love strong friendships in books and I wish we had seen a bit more of the gang all together because they are so much fun to hang with! I never thought I'd say this, but I wouldn't mind getting a Lauren book. The girl has been the cause of some serious heartache, and yet I felt sorry for her. I think there's a story there that could definitely be worth exploring.

 

Overall, I enjoyed this one a lot. Peyton and Justin certainly had their ups and downs but I think they came out even stronger now that they had those experiences and heartaches in the past. They know what it's like to find love, lose it, and then rediscover it all over again with one another and that definitely made their victory that much sweeter.

 

 

 

Planting my feet on the floor, I grab the assignment packet. I thumb through the long list of group dates, taking note of all the partner-time required (a lot), and a rush of endorphins floods my bloodstream. My heart pounds just like it did when I tagged out Jefferson to win last night’s game, and when a relieved exhale parts my lips, I hear Carlos say, “Uh oh.”

“What?” I ask distractedly.

“You’ve got that psycho look in your eyes.” I raise my eyes and he waves a finger back and forth in front of my face. “The same one you had before we egged Crestmont High last week. You’re planning something.”

Adrenaline bounces my knee. “Maybe I am.”

My hand beats out a rhythm on my thigh as I realize that this is exactly what I’d been waiting for. The answer to the itch under my skin. My extreme restlessness. It’s not a new feeling—if I were honest, it’s been on a low simmer for years. Being with Aly just brought it to a boil. I’ve been numb ever since I lost Peyton, and this… this insane marriage project is my chance to finally make things right.

“Tell Abuelita I’ll be there,” I say, returning my gaze to the back of Peyton’s head. “And that I’ll be bringing a girl even she can’t complain about.” From the corner of my eye, I see him stare at me in confusion. “I’m bringing my wife.”

Carlos’s mouth opens in a mix of shock and doubt and I don’t blame him. I saw Peyton’s reaction, too. But I have three whole weeks between now and then, and a plan taking shape in my mind.  

Peyton may think she hates me, but that’s only because she doesn’t know the total truth. Soon, that’ll change—but I can’t rush it. I have to start small. Ease into it. Use these dates and outings to show her how much I’ve changed since I was fifteen and screwed everything up.

But I will do it.

“Mark my words, Carlos,” I say, feeling excited about a girl for the first time in a very long time. But then, that’s because it’s not just any girl; it’s my girl. She just doesn’t know it yet. “I’m gonna be the best damn husband in this entire class.”

He looks at me uncertainly, but that doesn’t faze me. I won’t let it. I know I don’t deserve it. Hell, I never deserved her. But I’m not letting anything stop me. Not this time. Thanks to Coach Stasi, I’m going to remind Peyton of all the reasons she fell for me in the first place.

And then I’m going to make her do it again.

 

 

New York Times bestselling author Rachel Harris writes humorous love stories about sassy girls-next-door and the hot guys that make them swoon. Vibrant settings, witty banter, and strong relationships are a staple in each of her books…and kissing. Lots of kissing.
 

An admitted Diet Mountain Dew addict and homeschool mom, she gets through each day by laughing at herself, hugging her kids, and watching way too much Food Network with her husband. She writes young adult, new adult, and adult romances, and LOVES talking with readers!

  

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You're Still the One (Country Blues #1)
   by: Rachel Harris

Publication Date: Feb. 15, 2016
Publisher: Entangled: Bliss
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Age Group: Adult
Source: e-ARC provided via the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Page Count: 254 pages
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My Rating: 5/5 stars

Love is one dare neither of them can take...

Arabella Stone, Nashville’s darling, is eager to shuck her prim-and-proper rep, and a few wild months spent checking items off her “ summer bucket list” is the way to do it. First up: kiss the man she’s crushed on since she wore a training bra, the bad boy of country himself, Blue bassist Charlie Tucker.

For Charlie, a beautiful woman flirting with him isn’t out of the norm—but a beautiful woman bolting after the hottest kiss of his life sure is. And when he finds out his kiss-and-run Cinderella is none other than Arabella Stone, daughter of his label’s CEO, he knows he’s in trouble. Because not only is she a Stone, she’s also his employee for the next few months at the recording studio he just bought.

Over the course of one thrilling summer, Arabella and Charlie chip away at her bucket list and fight the simmering attraction between them...knowing that once it's all over, so is their time together.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I absolutely can not get enough of Rachel Harris's books. Seriously. They always leave me feeling so damn happy and hopeful! I love how her heroines are not only kick butt, but they also have their quirky traits too! Harris does such a great job of appealing to regular women and I love how relatable her books are!

 

I've been super excited for Charlie's story and I couldn't be more pleased with the end result. I loved him and Arabella together! Watching these two navigate their attraction and feelings for one another was such a blast. And whew! These two have some super sexy moments together too! I loved seeing how intimate they were and I seriously had butterflies in my stomach and a ridiculous grin on my face while reading.

 

Arabella has been infatuated with Charlie Tucker since she was a teen, but having been older than her, he never paid her much attention. She was his boss's kid daughter, certainly not the stunning woman he comes face to face with at a record label party. He does not recognize her, and she doesn't correct him, thus initiating a searing hot kiss that left both of them affected.

 

Things definitely get complicated, as Arabella's father has asked Charlie to watch out for her over the summer. That might not be so bad, had Charlie not been privy to some other information that would surely crush Arabella if she found out the truth.

 

Charlie was such a great love interest, but he did drive me a little crazy. I get his resistance to pursuing a relationship with her, but I thought the tension was going to slice me in half. Arabella was just so sweet and wore her heart on her sleeve and I didn't want to see Charlie break it. His words might say he can't do anything serious, but his actions certainly contradict him. He wants her just as badly as she does him and I love that intense moment when he just says 'screw it all' and goes after her. *dreamy sigh*

 

I loved seeing the Robicheaux clan again, as well as Charlie's bandmates! I am SUPER excited for Hannah and Deacon's story next. Harris gave us just enough to already ship those two so hard and I can't wait to see their history unravel!

 

If you're in the mood for a feel good romance with loads of kissing, sexy times, and memorable characters- you need to pick this one up!

 

Heart fluttering like a hummingbird, Ella picked her way across the stones, the steps still warm from the day’s brutal sun. She lowered herself, one concrete step at a time, until the tepid water lapped against the undersides of her breasts. She gasped at the sensation.

 

If she’d thought the biker bar felt decadent, this was positively wicked. Never in her wildest dreams had Arabella considered checking skinny-dipping off her list in this way, with neighbors potentially watching, and a naked Charlie Tucker as a wingman. 

 

He tensed as she glided across the pool, the muscles of his back like chiseled marble. She’d love to believe it was because of her, that he longed to touch her as badly as she wanted to be touched. But she knew him well enough to know that even if he did, he’d never act on the desire. Not unless his guard was down.

 

So, Arabella did what any self-respecting woman in her situation would do. She dipped her hands into the water on either side of her body, gently cupping them so as not to make any sudden waves. She grinned as she bent her knees for leverage…and then, stifling a laugh, swung her hands high and up into the air.

 

Splash.

 

Charlie cursed as water rained, falling like a sheet over his head. His neck snapped back, flicking his unruly dark hair out of his eyes, and his shoulders raised to meet his ears.

 

Immediately, Arabella started backpedaling.

 

Fans of romantic comedies, and anyone who swam with boys in high school, knew what came next. She’d awoken the sleeping bad-boy giant, or so she hoped, but somehow, even as she kicked away as hard as she could, she couldn’t excite the proper trepidation. She wanted this, wanted him to come after her.

 

But she had to make the chase look realistic.

 

“Oh, you think you’re funny, don’t you?” Charlie’s smile was as big and dangerous as a bloodthirsty alligator, and Ella squealed as he took his first looming step. “You better run, sweet girl. It’s on now.”

 

Arabella kicked her feet, shooting water in his face. “Bring it, Tucker!”

 

Please, please, bring it, Tucker.  

 

 

 
New York Times bestselling author Rachel Harris writes humorous love stories about sassy girls-next-door and the hot guys that make them swoon. Vibrant settings, witty banter, and strong relationships are a staple in each of her books…and kissing. Lots of kissing.

 

An admitted Diet Mountain Dew addict and homeschool mom, she gets through each day by laughing at herself, hugging her kids, and watching way too much Food Network with her husband. She writes young adult, new adult, and adult romances, and LOVES talking with readers!

 

 

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The Fine Art of Pretending

     by: Rachel Harris

Publication Date: Sept. 2014
Publisher: Spencer Hill Contemporary
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Age Group: Young Adult
Source: e-ARC provided by the author in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Page Count: 256 pages
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My Rating: 5/5 stars

According to the guys at Fairfield Academy, there are two types of girls: the kind you hook up with, and the kind you're friends with. Seventeen-year-old Alyssa Reed is the second type. And she hates it. With just one year left to change her rank, she devises a plan to become the first type by homecoming, and she sets her sights on the perfect date—Justin Carter, Fairfield Academy’s biggest hottie and most notorious player.

With 57 days until the dance, Aly launches Operation Sex Appeal and sheds her tomboy image. The only thing left is for Justin actually to notice her. Enter best friend Brandon Taylor, the school’s second biggest hottie, and now Aly’s pretend boyfriend. With his help, elevating from “funny friend” to “tempting vixen” is only a matter of time.

But when everything goes according to plan, the inevitable “break up” leaves their friendship in shambles, and Aly and Brandon with feelings they can’t explain. And the fake couple discovers pretending can sometimes cost you the one thing you never expected to want.

 

 

Well folks, Rachel Harris has done it again! Are you ready to get your swoon on? Because Brandon Taylor is ready to bring it! I am a huge fan of Rachel's and I have loved every book she has written thus far! This book, though? Totally my favorite. The fake relationship and the best friends falling for one another are both favorite tropes of mine, so for Rachel to put them together in a young adult novel really set this one apart for me. I was devastated when I finished because I just wanted it to go on and on and on! This will definitely be one of those books I reread over and over again when I just need a big smile on my face and a flutter in my chest.

 

Pacing: This was such a fast, easy, enjoyable read! Once I started there was no putting it down! Except to go to bed, as I started it on a work night. :( I was bummed, but glad because this is one of those books I just wanted to savor!

 

Storyline: Rachel has done a great job with teen voice and setting. Finally a young adult book where we see the characters interacting in an actual young adult setting: school! I love that we got to see them at lunch, as well as after school- doing actual after school activities: working, sports practice, etc. Aly has always been a bit of a tomboy- she's great at sports and is just a guy's girl. She's friendly, sweet, and gets along with everyone. However, that has also placed her in the category of a Commitment. At Fairfield Academy, the boys have divided the girls into the Casuals and the Commitments. The Casuals are the girls guys date only once or twice- never anything serious or meaningful. The Commitments are the relationship girls- the ones you want to be with, spend time with, and see yourself having a long term thing with. Aly is tired of being a Commitment and wants to break out of that label. Her goal: have guys see her as a Casual instead of a Commitment and show up to Homecoming with someone that's not just a friend. Her eye is on Justin Carter, one of the most notorious playboys, who doesn't do relationships. The problem? She's not even a blip on Justin's radar. Her best friends Kara and Gabbi decide to help her with Operation Sex Appeal- which will give Aly a new, sexier image. Afraid that won't be enough, she enlists the help of her best friend Brandon, one of the hottest guys in the school who also only dates Casuals. What's a little fake relationship between friends to get the hottest guy in school to notice her?

 

Ooh boy. It sounds all well and good, but what happens when the fake relationship starts to feel not so fake anymore? Aly once crushed on Brandon and made the mistake of telling him freshmen year. Brandon, however, has never been interested in relationships because he's seen all too well the fallout that comes after they end. Yet, the new Aly doesn't go unnoticed by him. Instead, he finds himself spending TOO much time thinking about her. Will their fake relationship destroy their true friendship? The pair realize that once you cross the line, it's not so easy to go back to the way things once were.

 

Characters: I LOVED all the characters! Well, except Lauren. 

 

 Aly. Oh, sweet, precious Aly. I just wanted Brandon to sing One Direction's 'You Don't Know You're Beautiful' to her every time she felt insecure or the need to change. I understand Aly's plight though. Having always been friend-zoned myself, it is extremely frustrating because you don't want to be the best gal pal forever. While the makeover was only a means to an end, it helped give Aly the self-confidence she needed to make others see her for more. THAT is what confused Brandon so much. He's not some shallow guy who only notices Aly now that she's wearing sexier clothing. It's the way she handles herself and how she's working to break out of her shell to be a girl that guys take notice of.

 

Brandon is a great guy and I loved him to pieces. Aly has been his best friend forever and he is incredibly protective of her. He doesn't like that she is trying to get Justin's attention, because he knows Aly and he doesn't want her to get her heart broken. He vows to make sure that doesn't happen, but never in a million years did he think he'd be the one to hurt her so deeply. He is confused by his feelings and doesn't know how to handle them. His friendship with Aly is sacred and he couldn't handle losing her friendship.

 

Justin Carter was so much more than meets the eye. I was pretty wary of him for awhile, because he is notorious for hooking up and as much as Aly wants to be one of those girls, I knew she couldn't. He isn't afraid to make it known to Aly that she's caught his interest. He definitely has confidence and isn't shy about checking her out, even while she's with Brandon.

 

Kara and Gabbi, Aly's friends, were really great too. Kara is all for Operation Sex Appeal, but Gabbi was a bit more hesitant about it. When it comes out that Brandon and Aly are together, it's funny that no one acts the least bit surprised. Everyone BUT those two saw it coming. Kara is definitely the more outgoing one of the group. Gabbi, is a bit on the quieter side, but both are loyal friends to Aly.

 

Brandon's friends Carlos and Drew are also great. Drew is in a committed relationship and Carlos is crushing on Gabbi, but she doesn't give him the time of day.

 

I really love that Harris added such depth to her novel by having these secondary characters actually involved in the main characters lives. Too often we see novels where friends are so secondary we don't even give them a second thought, the focus is so on the MC's.

 

Final Thoughts: I just can't. I want everyone to read this book so much because it's AMAZING. I loved it to pieces and like I said, it's my favorite of Harris's yet. I really could go on and on about everything I enjoyed, but that would spoil the book!

 

 

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According to the guys at Fairfield Academy, there are two types of girls: the kind you hook up with, and the kind you're friends with. Seventeen-year-old Alyssa Reed is the second type. And she hates it. With just one year left to change her rank, she devises a plan to become the first type by homecoming, and she sets her sights on the perfect date—Justin Carter, Fairfield Academy’s biggest hottie and most notorious player. With 57 days until the dance, Aly launches Operation Sex Appeal and sheds her tomboy image. The only thing left is for Justin actually to notice her. Enter best friend Brandon Taylor, the school’s second biggest hottie, and now Aly’s pretend boyfriend. With his help, elevating from “funny friend” to “tempting vixen” is only a matter of time. But when everything goes according to plan, the inevitable “break up” leaves their friendship in shambles, and Aly and Brandon with feelings they can’t explain. And the fake couple discovers pretending can sometimes cost you the one thing you never expected to want.

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An exhale of breath leaves Brandon’s lips, almost like a laugh, and he scoots closer to me on the blanket. I twist my legs under myself, sitting tall as I face him. He cups my chin and tilts it toward him, drowning me in the now dark-green depths of his eyes, the cologne I gave him for his birthday filling my head. It’s woodsy and yummy and I always loved how it smelled on the store testers, but on Brandon, it’s even sexier. My eyes flutter closed, and I inhale again, this time slowly. Goose bumps prickle my arms, and my head gets fuzzy. Brandon slides his hand down the column of my neck and brings the other up, threading his fingers through the hair at my nape. His breath fans across my cheek, and everything south of my bellybutton squeezes tight. When his mouth first meets mine, it’s hesitant, questioning. But as I move my lips with his, he quickly grows bolder, coaxing them apart. Desire, pure and raw, electrifies my veins as his tongue sweeps my mouth. A whimpering sound springs from my chest, and instinctively, I wrap my arms around his neck, tugging him closer. Needing more. My teeth graze his full bottom lip, and I pull it, sucking on it gently. He moans and knots his fingers in my hair, and a thrill dances down my back. Brandon is an amazing kisser, just as I knew he would be. I have no control over my body’s reactions. I lose myself in his lips, his tongue, and his strong arms, forgetting time and space and even my surroundings—until Gabi’s snicker brings reality crashing around us, reminding me we have an audience. And that I’m kissing Brandon. We break apart, out of breath, and stare into each other’s eyes. That was unexpected.  

 

 

 
Award-winning and Bestselling author Rachel Harris writes humorous love stories about sassy girls next door and the hot guys that make them swoon. Emotion, vibrant settings, and strong relationships are a staple in each of her books...and kissing. Lots of kissing. An admitted Diet Mountain Dew addict and homeschool mom, she gets through each day by laughing at herself, hugging her kids, and watching way too much Food Network with her husband. She writes young adult, new adult, and adult romance, and LOVES talking with readers.  

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Accidentally Married on Purpose (Love and Games #3)
    by: Rachel Harris

Publication Date: July 14, 2014
Publisher: Entangled: Bliss
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Age Group: Adult
Source: e-ARC received from the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Page Count: 266 pages
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My Rating: 5/5 stars

One ring plus one wild night equals one crazy love

Sherry Robicheaux loves men. She loves love. And she loves an adventure. So when she meets a mysterious man while working backstage at a country music concert in Vegas, she’s all about what’s happened in Vegas staying there.

Country music superstar Tyler Blue just wants a weekend of anonymity…though there’s something about the spunky waitress with the streaks of purple hair that tempts him like no other. Until the next morning, when they both wake up with fuzzy memories…and rings on their fingers.

Convincing Sherry to maintain the ruse for his public image isn’t the hardest part—it’s reminding himself that their time spent playing husband and wife in her small town of Magnolia Springs can’t last. Tyler’s first love will always be music—and the road is no place for a sweet downhome girl.

 

 

Two words folks: Tyler. Blue.

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Tyler Blue to me is the Luke Bryan of the fictional book world.

 

Top Ten Reasons Why I Love Tyler:

 

1) He's a musician.

 

2) He wears tight jeans and big belt buckles.

 

3) He's incredibly down to earth and sweet.

 

4) He writes his own lyrics!

 

5) He is great with dogs.

 

6) He writes the sweetest notes ever via post-its and puts them on the bathroom mirror.

 

7) He's incredibly dedicated to the important things in his life. (His family, his music, his fake marriage to a spunky, curvy, purple haired vixen...)

 

8.) He's a great kisser.

"Sherry's question cut short as Tyler's mouth crashed down. The whimper in her throat said she didn't mind. It vibrated through him, and he clutched her close, her taste exploding on his tongue."

 

9). He has a sense of humor.

 

10) He's perfect for my homegirl Sherry.

 

If that isn't enough to get you to buy this book, let me expand a bit:

 

Rachel Harris just has this knack for writing and creating characters that will leave an impression on you. We met Sherry Robicheaux in Harris's first book in the series Taste the Heat, and she's known as Magnolia Springs' wild child. She's spunky, fun, and spontaneous. She believes in love and the fairy tale endings, but unfortunately it hasn't quite happened for her yet. Seeing her older sister and brother settling down, Sherry is feeling rather wistful in this book. She's always been drawn to the exciting, dangerous guys before, but now she realizes they just end up leaving you with a whole lot of heartbreak. After her most recent relationship disaster, Sherry has decided it's time to find a safe, reliable guy (aka Mr. Boring). AFTER she goes to cater an event in Las Vegas of course. Sherry has one more weekend to sow her wild oats before coming home and what better way to do that than with a sexy roadie working for a famous country group? Sherry seems to have missed the memo that what happens in Vegas is supposed to stay in Vegas. Waking up to find out you're married kind of makes that a moot point.

 

The so-called roadie that Sherry found herself having one last hurrah with? He's none other than the very popular Tyler Blue of the band Blue. Having Sherry not know who he was, was refreshing and for once, Tyler just wanted to have a fun-filled weekend with a crazy, fun, beautiful girl. Getting married is very low on Tyler's list of priorities and isn't something he ever seems himself doing. His focus is 100% on his career and this is the last thing he needs.... according to him. With all the other popular country singers being married, the industry firmly believes that being in love is what's selling and making hits. Tyler Blue is no exception. His publicist thinks maybe waking up in Vegas might not have been such a bad idea after all....

 

Whew boy. Tyler and Sherry are definitely attracted to one another. They have the explosive chemistry and the bite your lip in anticipation sexual tension going on. Pretending to be married isn't going to be a walk in the park for either one. Tyler makes it clear that he's not looking for a real relationship- just enough of one to give the critics what they want. Sherry agrees to help Tyler, but tells him while they're pretending, she wants to own it. The last thing she needs is everyone making a mockery of her in her own hometown. She wants the fairy tale and if they're going to do this, they're going to do it well.

 

However, with both of them being so attracted to one another and then forming a friendship, can hearts really be left out of the equation?

 

Fans of the series will get to briefly see Angie, Cane, Emma, Jason, and Colby in this book and will also be introduced to Charlie, Tyler's bandmate, who isn't afraid to go after the ladies.

 

I love that both Sherry and Tyler are genuine characters and truly want what's best for the other. Tyler's reasoning for no relationship attachments are legitimate and not just put in to create a bunch of drama and angst. The more time he spends with Sherry, the more he feels confused about what's happening and the things he's feeling. Even though Sherry has been burned by love, I'm glad she hasn't turned into a hardcore cynic. She still holds out hope that she'll find her own happiness. She's the real deal folks. Pretending to be Tyler's wife, where he's surrounded by beautiful, gorgeous women can be intimidating and she sometimes thinks that maybe when their relationship is all said and done it would be better for him to be with someone different. Sherry is not overly insecure though and I really like that she is proud and loves herself.

 

Overall, this book is definitely worth picking up. Harris writes such fluid, fast-paced, FUN stories and the romances are spot on! She creates some palpable sexual tension, but doesn't overdo any of the romantic scenes and make them feel cheesy or anything like that. You'll fall in love with both Sherry and Tyler and will be crossing your fingers in hopes that these crazy kids will figure out that sometimes getting accidentally married on purpose is the way to go....

 

 

 

From opposite the long table of food, the brunette gave him a blatant once over as he came to a stop in front of her, twirling a strand of purple hair around her fingertip. When she reached his lucky belt buckle, her sinful lips twitched.

“If the words, ‘Come here often,’ leave your mouth, I swear I’ll laugh you straight back to roadie-ville.” Her words were harsh, but the smile that sprang free was playful, and Tyler found himself mesmerized by the familiar twang of her southern voice.

So much so that he’d almost missed what she said.

“Roadie-ville?”

“Sorry, do you prefer techie?” Her cute nose wrinkled as she stuck her hands in her back jeans pocket. “I heard someone else say that earlier, but I swear that sounds like a computer nerd.” She looked him up and down again, this time her gaze lingering around his hips. Slightly south of the belt buckle. Hot damn. “I think roadie fits you better. Sounds sexier.”

Tyler scratched the side of his jaw. Was she messing with him? He’d heard a hell of a lot of come-ons since making it to Nashville and had been propositioned in every way possible. But this was a first. The woman stared back, smiling that damn seductive smile, and he realized she honestly had no clue who he was. For some reason, he was in no hurry to correct that just yet.

He couldn’t recall the last time he’d gone anywhere without being recognized, much less his own concert. But since the room was swarming with crew, Tyler could understand the confusion…if she weren’t a hardcore fan, and clearly, this woman wasn’t. Tyler swiped a hand over his mouth, hiding a smile.

“Sugar, you can call me anything you like,” he drawled, laying it on thick even to his own ears. Her pretty lips parted, and he grinned. “And what can I call you?”

Her smile twisted into a smirk. “Who said you could call me at all?”

He laughed, shocked again, and for the first time in a long time, speechless.

She winked. “I’m Sherry.” When she said her name, she looked right into his eyes as if he should remember it, and he had no doubt that he would. The confidence pouring off her was sexy as hell. “And…you are?”

“Tyler,” he replied, glad she’d gone with just her first name so he could do the same. The rest of the world simply referred to Tyler as Blue, the front man for the band bearing his last name. Even so, he stood back and waited for a sign of recognition.

It never came.

When it became obvious she really had no clue who he was, nor would she guess any time soon, Tyler felt a knot of tension release between his shoulder blades.

“So, Sherry, you planning to watch tonight’s show?”

She pulled a face. “I’m not much for country, other than the line dances. All those songs about trucks and trains and whiskey and dogs, though that last one I can forgive.”

Her smile softened and Tyler moved closer, wanting to be nearer the genuine warmth of it. “No offense to your boss or anything,” she added with a slight grimace. “I heard he’s pretty hot…even if he is the man-whore of country music.”

A shocked laugh burst from his lips. “Excuse me?”

She waved her comment away, as if she hadn’t just insulted him to his face—which, he guessed, she hadn’t really. At least not on purpose. “Just a theory I have. I’m sure he’s a perfectly adequate boss.”

Now, Tyler laughed for real. “Yeah, he’s…adequate.” Shaking his head, he propped his hip on the table. This was the most fun he’d had with a woman in months—and they both still had their clothes on.

 

 

 

 

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Award-winning and Bestselling author Rachel Harris writes humorous love stories about sassy girls next door and the hot guys that make them swoon. Emotion, vibrant settings, and strong relationships are a staple in each of her books...and kissing. Lots of kissing. 

An admitted Diet Mountain Dew addict and homeschool mom, she gets through each day by laughing at herself, hugging her kids, and watching way too much Food Network with her husband. She writes young adult, new adult, and adult romance, and LOVES talking with readers. 

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