Book Review: Not Her Real Fiancé


Series: Carter's Cove Beach Romance: Book 4
Publisher: AEJ Creative Works
Release Date: August 14, 2019
Genre: Clean Enemies to Lovers Romance

He needs a reason not to go out with a journalist. She'd like a guaranteed date for the summer. They don't get along, so keeping Brad in the not-her-real-fiancé category should be easy for Celeste. Totally easy. Bradley Keith is a Carter's Cove native, despite his professional football career. He's not interested in dating a journalist on his hometown island, and to get her to back off, he tells her he's engaged. The only problem? He's not. Doesn't even have a girlfriend. When the journalist shows up at The Heartwood Inn, where Brad is installing a new VIP swimming pool, demanding to know who his fiancée is, he names the first woman he literally sees walk by—Celeste Heartwood. Celeste runs the social events at the family inn, and she's tired of planning parties to which she has no date. So when Brad knocks on her office door in a panic, she goes along with his crazy idea. She doesn't particularly like him, because she submitted a construction proposal to his firm that went unanswered. And she's stuffy and uptight—at least according to Brad. Their plan? Stay together for six weeks and then quietly end things. No harm, no foul. She has a date, and he gets the reporter off his back. Falling in love wasn't in the plan. Will Celeste put her reputation—and her heart—on the line for the football star? Or will she end up nursing a wounded heart when the truth comes out?
My Review ♥️


This is the first book that I've read in the Carter's Cove Beach Romance series and I have to say it was quite enjoyable!  The dynamic between Brad and Celeste is adorable, and what adds to the charm is the fact that Brad and Celeste both are in their mid-30's.  You can feel the maturity in the dialogue and the characters themselves.  I do wish Celeste had more of a backstory, but since this isn't the first book in the series I would hope there would be more about her in the previous novels.

In saying that, reading about the Heartwood sisters really makes me want to get more into this series.  All the characters are likable and this was such a light and fun read that I easily breezed through and really savored.

My Rating: ★★★★

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About the Author

USA Today bestseller Elana Johnson writes adult contemporary beach romance. She is the author of over 100 books across two names, and there's nothing better than sun, sand, and swoon-worthy kisses! Learn more about her sweet beach romances at www.elanajohnson.com. Join her texting group by sending the word SAND to 474747 and get exclusive sales, freebies, and more.

    

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