4.5 Smooches
Synopsis
He’ll make her an offer she can’t refuse…
Actress Tess McKenzie is performing in the Tenth Circle of Showbiz Hell—dinner theater. All she really wants is to start a theater of her own. Then Tess receives an offer she can’t refuse. She’ll get her funding…if she pretends to be the fiancée to her nemesis, Texan property tycoon Hunter Dade. If she’s going to pull this off, she’ll need all the luck she can get. Break a leg, indeed.
On the verge of a big business deal, Hunter needs to hire a fiancée. He hasn’t quite forgiven Tess for ruining his wedding, but when their chemistry goes from combative to straight-up lust, the “no sex” clause in their mutually beneficial arrangement is tested. Which is a serious problem, because if Tess isn’t careful, she’ll go from breaking a leg to breaking her heart…
Review
“Well, if it ain’t Miss Weddin’ Wrecker herself,”
It was just a business arrangement between two very different people who didn’t even like each other. At least that’s what Tess and Hunter told themselves when she decides to take a hundred thousand dollars to pose as his fake fiance for one weekend. But when desires cannot be denied they walk a fine line between pretending to be together and actually being together Can two people with a ton of pain in their past and a history of hurt actually fall for each other?
“Revenge was a dish best served in bed – And Tess McKenzie was about to get a five course meal.”
A year ago Tess convinced Hunter’s fiance to leave him at the alter and he has never forgiven her. But not he needs her acting skills to pull off the deal of a lifetime. Tess and Hunter have absolute amazing chemistry and banter that will have you laughing your pants off and your panties melting. I adored their interactions with each other and Hunter’s Texan drawl had me dreaming of a cowboy of my very own.
“You’ve had your fun, Tess. Your walk on the wild side, your flirt with a bit rough. We’re oil and water, and while everyone loves a little variety, we both know this ain’t goin’ anywhere. You’re not my kind of woman, and I’m not your kind of man.”
Written in third person we get insight into both Hunter and Tess’s inner thoughts and when miscommunication leads to despair being able to see how much both parties are hurting and care for each other was encouraging to those of us who live for an HEA. The whole book was a whirlwind of sex, intense feelings, humor and finding the power of moving forward in your life despite the troubles of your past.
“Thwack! What the -? That did not happen. Hunter Dade slapped her ass.”
Kate Meader always delivers a great story with new takes on tales that have been around. Similar to stories I have read before yet nothing about the book felt stale or redone. This book was a fast and easy read that is perfect for a lazy day on the couch!
~miranda
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