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Trinity Falls Sweet Romance #5

Firefighter's Fake Fiancée

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His ring isn’t the only thing wrapped around her finger…

Ashton Beck has been in love with his best friend’s little sister forever, but Lucy was always off limits. Now they’re both grown up, and he’s finally back home in small town Trinity Falls, working his dream job as a firefighter. When he hears that her engagement was broken off, Ashton knows the time to declare his feelings has finally come.

But a tragic accident leaves Ashton suddenly caring for a toddler before he has a chance.

Becoming Kaylee’s dad is the best thing that has ever happened to Ashton. But changing diapers, preparing tiny meals, and trying to convince Kaylee’s social worker that he’s truly worthy of adopting the little one all keep him too busy to offer Lucy the fairytale romance he knows she deserves.

When a chance encounter around the holidays has him claiming to be her new fiancé, the wrong people hear about it, and the two decide they have no choice but to keep the ruse going. But as their fake engagement becomes entangled with real feelings, even those who are in on the secret realize something more is happening.

Will the two open their eyes to the Christmas miracle that is right in front of them? Or will Lucy and Ashton be the last to know that the only people they are fooling with this fake engagement are themselves?

Trinity Falls Sweet Romance is all about finding family – one clean & wholesome romance at a time.

From a widower discovering he has feelings for his kids’ nanny, to a soldier finding out about a secret baby, to a single dad falling in love with his child’s preschool teacher, you’ll lose yourself in these feel-good books celebrating love, family, and the very special small town community of Trinity Falls.

250 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 9, 2023

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Profile Image for ItaPixie.
1,283 reviews151 followers
May 10, 2023

Firefighter's Fake Fiancée is a sweet story, it follows Ashton and Lucy's journey from friends to lovers.

Ashton is in love with Lucy for a long time, it seems it's never the right time for him to declare. When Lucy break off her latest relationship, he knows that he has to act and to ask her out, but at that moment fate strikes again and his life becomes complicated. Lucy has crushed on Ashton since she was a teen, but he was her brothers' friend, so she kept it a secret. Now that she's a grown and indipendent woman, they are friends and in order to help him she offers him to share her house with him and his cute little girl. What could go wrong while living together? Will they keep their affection for each other a secret?

I adored how much Ashton and Lucy love each other and Kaylee. They are mature, thoughtful and kind. Their fear of ruining their relationship is relatable, if you also add an infant everyone would have been cautious in their place.

Clara Pines' writing is unpretentious and the pace is easy to follow. She crafted this beautiful and lively community that makes you want to visit.


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Profile Image for Patty Duplechin.
784 reviews9 followers
May 15, 2023
Ashton Beck is a firefighter and now a single father to his friends daughter, Kaylee, who is his godchild. He took her in after the mother told anyone who was listening that they want Ashton to raise her. So when she passed, along with Kaylee’s dad, the social worker allowed him to keep Kaylee. He loves everything about Kaylee and is trying to show the social worker that he’s in it for life. She’s his everything.
Lucy Webb is the one person he has always loved. Before Kaylee, Ashton thought he had a chance with Lucy but not now. He can’t give her the happy ending she deserves. So friends it will have to be. Lucy offers Kaylee and Ashton a place to live. She could use the help in her grandmother’s home since she is now single. The house is large and has plenty of room. Now that they share a home, things kind of goes off the rail. A fake engagement was announced after Lucy‘s ex shows up. What can go wrong? Everything is spiraling out of control. With feeling getting in the way, how will it all end? Will they finally admit they love each other? Will they walk away? Will they tell everyone it was a lie? Will everyone be upset with them? Will Ashton get to adopt Kaylee? Sometimes Christmas magic happens to the ones who deserves it the most
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4,275 reviews53 followers
May 10, 2023
4.5 Stars
Another great book in this series. I love this series so much because I know it's going to be a truly beautiful story with all the feels. Ashton's life is turned upside down with a tragedy, but he gained a precious gift. Right off the bat you can tell what an amazing person Ashton is stepping up for Kaylee like that. Lucy has had a few curve balls thrown her way, but life has something amazing instore for her. When she suggests Ashton and little Kaylee move in her life will never be the same. I love that this book takes place during the holiday season because it's always a little more magical that time of year. Kaylee is sooooo cute! She melted my heart through out the whole book and when she said hold-y so precious. This book is definitely a make you feel good romance. A must read!
724 reviews6 followers
May 15, 2023
I really love this book, and the whole series so far! You can't help but fall in love with all the characters and their sweet little town, Trinity Falls. This is Lucy and Ashton's story, which really showcases the importance of timing. Ashton has always liked Lucy, but he's missed opportunities in the past to ask her out. He now has his chance; their fake engagement helps things along. As usual, the writing style is wonderful, and the book is easy to read and hard to put down. I'm looking forward to Kellan's story.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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14.1k reviews164 followers
May 7, 2023
Ashton, Lucy and Kaylee's story is a really beautiful, heart melting, all the feels romance. Your heart gets a mega workout as the story unfolds and if you are anything like me you are going to fall in love and be left happy, swoony mess. Sweetness, drama and emotion are the major factors at play here, along with brilliant touches of angst, poignancy, and cuteness. This heartfelt read offers a real raw genuineness that makes it highly relatable and powerfully moving. This is my forthright, volitional review.
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931 reviews4 followers
June 18, 2023
Firefighter's Fake Fiancee

I think each book in the series just kerps getting better. They are friends, then he states that they are engaged. Good clean romance.
Profile Image for Erin Lewis.
6,261 reviews219 followers
May 5, 2023
5 Star review Firefighter’s Fake Fiancé (Trinity Falls Sweet Romance #4) by Clara Pines
This series keeps getting better and better. Firefighter’s Fake Fiancé was a fabulous addition to this heart-warming and romantic series. I love my visits to Trinity Falls, it’s like going home to spend time with characters who are slowly but surely becoming friends.
We have met Ashton Beck in previous books and I could not wait to see what Ms. Pines had in store for him. What I wasn’t expecting was the overwhelming emotions that this story brought out in me as Ashton stepped up to be a dad to little Kaylee.
It was a well written story that tugged at my heart on a number of occasions.
My heart went out to Ashton and Kaylee. He had such a steep learning curve and it was wonderful that he could turn to his best friends younger sister Lucy Webb for help. Now that Lucy is single the time could finally be right for Ashton to let her know his feelings since he has been in love with Lucy for what seems forever just added to the storyline.
Ashton is desperate to be approved as Kaylee’s guardian and when he tells people that Lucy is his fiancé she reluctantly agrees. Can Ashton convince Lucy to take a chance on him?
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2,030 reviews
July 28, 2023
Another sweet romance in this series. I enjoyed the book.

Amazon synopsis:
Ashton Beck has been in love with his best friend’s little sister forever, but Lucy was always off limits. Now they’re both grown up, and he’s finally back home in small town Trinity Falls, working his dream job as a firefighter. When he hears that her engagement was broken off, Ashton knows the time to declare his feelings has finally come.

But a tragic accident leaves Ashton suddenly caring for a toddler before he has a chance.

Becoming Kaylee’s dad is the best thing that has ever happened to Ashton. But changing diapers, preparing tiny meals, and trying to convince Kaylee’s social worker that he’s truly worthy of adopting the little one all keep him too busy to offer Lucy the fairytale romance he knows she deserves.

When a chance encounter around the holidays has him claiming to be her new fiancé, the wrong people hear about it, and the two decide they have no choice but to keep the ruse going. But as their fake engagement becomes entangled with real feelings, even those who are in on the secret realize something more is happening.

Will the two open their eyes to the Christmas miracle that is right in front of them? Or will Lucy and Ashton be the last to know that the only people they are fooling with this fake engagement are themselves?
Profile Image for Donna Weaver.
Author 90 books459 followers
November 13, 2024
WHAT IT'S ABOUT
Ashton Beck has loved Lucy for as long as he can remember, but just when he’s ready to tell her, life throws him a curveball—a toddler who needs him as much as he needs her. When a fake engagement turns real, Ashton and Lucy find themselves falling deeper, discovering that their holiday “ruse” may just be the start of a lifelong love they never saw coming.

MY TAKE
Both Ashton and Lucy were sweet. Throw in a darling toddler, you've won my heart. They've been friends for years and each have silently crushed on the other in the past but never acted on it. That all changes when . Ashton steps up and claims her as his fiancée. And that just leads to more and more reasons why they shouldn't admit the truth that it's fake.

This is a lovely romance. Usually, when the couple finally gets together, it's the end of the book. Not with this one. The story continues. Kind of reminded me the the end of the movie Return of the King. lol But everything had its place so it fit.

4 1/2 stars
Profile Image for Sassy Southern Book Blog.
5,443 reviews274 followers
May 9, 2023
Firefighter's Fake Fiancee was a sweet, quick read. This small town romance focuses on Ashton and Lucy’s story. Ashton is a local firefighter and Lucy is an up and coming artist looking to finally get discovered. The two have known each other forever and both secretly harbord feelings for the other. When Ashton finally decides to let Lucy know how he feels, tragedy strikes and he doesn't feel like it is the right time any longer. 
I really enjoyed the writing, and the fake fiancee title had me already in love with this storyline. I also enjoyed the characters but they took a minute to really grow on me because I was so frustrated that neither one would just come out and admit how they feel. The more into the book I got however, the more I connected with them and really started to enjoy the story. Of course I was sure that they would finally open up to each other, but it was the twist with her jerk of an ex that really had me dying to know how things were going to work out. A must read book for sure! Definitely a series I am interested in checking out!By Alisa
Profile Image for Barbara.
2,656 reviews61 followers
May 6, 2023
Have you ever read a series that you simply never wanted to end? Well Clara Pines’ Trinity Falls Sweet Romance series is just such a series! If you haven’t grabbed book one yet, please do so, as you’ll be in for a rare treat. While the books can be read as standalones, the characters do overlap so I would recommend them in order for a much better reading experience.

In the Fireman’s Fake Fiancée, we get Aston and Lucy’s story. These two have secretly had feelings for each other for years but their timing was never right. Including Aston’s adoption bid for baby Kaylee (and what an adorable child she is). But when an extreme “situation” has Aston claiming to be Lucy’s fiancé will the two finally declare their true feelings or will things revert to the norm once the “situation” is resolved?

An absolute delightful read that I highly recommend. It’s a sweet, heartfelt story that will having you swooning.

2 Thumbs Up and 5+ Stars
3,580 reviews42 followers
May 6, 2023
We are back in Trinity Falls with another, sweet, wholesome, clean romance that will touch your hearts.
Ashton Beck, a firefighter in town has known Lucy Wells since they were kids. She was his best friend’s little sister, so even if he’s been in love with her, he kept his distance.
Lucy too had been in love with Ashton, but he didn’t seem interested and when he moved, she found someone else.
Shortly after he arrived, her engagement was broken and he thought that was his opportunity to pursue Lucy. But fate interfered and nowadays he is a Dad to an adorable baby girl.
When Lucy’s ex returns, Ashton come to the rescue and claims he’s her fiancé. What started out as ruse, turns their lives upside down. But maybe this is their chance to find their HEA.
I have come to love this series. The plots are engaging and the characters perfect in their imperfections.
I was entrusted a copy of this book by 1852 Media. The opinions expressed are solely my own.
Profile Image for Jackie Wright.
6,599 reviews136 followers
May 7, 2023
I love my visits to Trinity Falls and for this is one of those series that gets better with every release and Aston Beck and Lucy Webber’s journey is a perfect addition to this great series. If you love small town romance or if single dads are your jam look no further than Firefighter’s Fake Fiancé.
Ashton never expected to be a single dad but a tragic accident has him as soul provider for his goddaughter and when he realises he needs to move out of his parents house it’s his best friends younger sister that comes to the rescue. But it’s not only Ashton who needs help and he finds himself announcing that Lucy is his fiancée when her ex turns up in town. What follows is a heartwarming fake to real, friends to lovers romance and I loved every page of this captivating story. I’m now excited for what’s to come on my next visit to the small town of Trinity Falls, a town that feels like home.
29 reviews
September 17, 2023
Spoiler Alert


In an instant, Ashton becomes the father of an adorable toddler. As a professional firefighter, he knows what it is to put his life on the line, and much more so as he takes on the responsibility of a single father. Lucy, a worker at a Co-op by day and aspiring artist by night, is recovering from a devastating break-up. An engagement between the two of them that begins as a farce, allowing Lucy to provide a home for Ashton and his daughter causes the two of them to explore their true feelings for one another. There are many bumps in the road, but perseverance pays off in the end. In this clean romantic novel, Clara Pines shows what happens when two hearts finally realize they were made to be knit together.
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1,097 reviews
May 4, 2023
“Firefighter’s Fake Fiancée” from the Trinity Falls Sweet Romance series, is the 5th amazing new book by the talented author Clara Pines :) Always a fresh new story with wonderful characters and clever dialogue, that pulled me in from the get-go! ... I am so happy to have found this author of some of the best, clean romantic fiction I’ve ever read, and now I can’t wait for more. But I will of course :) Even tho I volunteered to read this (before released on Kindle) it was without any outside influences & I do buy Kindle books whenever I can. I can honestly recommend this & all of her books to all who love fiction :)
Profile Image for Becky Wise.
2,856 reviews52 followers
May 12, 2023
Firefighter's Fake Fiancee is a sweet read. I loved this one. Ashton will own your heart as he becomes a father to Kaylee. He is a sweetheart and has had a crush on his best friends sister for years. Lucy is back and ready to get back on track. She's feeling the pinch and loneliness of living in her grandma's house after her failed engagement. Lucy and Ashton have this sweet friendship and it just grows as they start spending more time together. I love how Ashton comes to Lucy's rescue when her ex comes back in town. Lucy is so sweet with Kaylee. I just fell hard for Ashton and Lucy as they navigate their relationship. This is one sweet romance to one click today.
147 reviews
September 15, 2023
Sweet Story

Life can change so quickly & it clearly does in this book. The H suddenly becomes a dad as the parents of the child die tragically. The h is engaged & the fiancée is not who she thought he was. I so appreciate how the H declares them engaged & confuses everyone, including the h. Her brothers are not amused. The h has some healing as she becomes a stronger woman & more grateful for her life choices. She stands up for herself when she puts an ego inflated womanizer in his place. Surprises come throughout, plus the message with all of Clara's books that family & true love are her priorities in her writing.
1,090 reviews
February 3, 2024
Good book

I enjoyed reading this book. This one has a much more involved plot that the previous books so far in this series. There’s more going on in terms of Lucy’s ex fiancé and what’s going on in his life and what he wants out of her. Then there’s Lucy career as an artist. And Ashton’s care for his friend’s daughter, whom he’s trying to adopt after the friend and wife died. Lots of exciting things going on.
I like Lucy and Ashton together. He is so sweet to her. She’s a good person. I like that this book has them declaring their love for each other sooner than the previous books, which allowed me to see them as a couple for a few more chapters.
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883 reviews8 followers
April 11, 2025
Seems like Cupid is visiting Trinity Falls this Christmas season. As secret long time crushes finally realize that they are made for each other. When a firefighter steps in the save his best friend’s little sister, Lucy from a very embarrassing moment. It may also open the door to finally be brave enough to express his true feelings. Unfortunately Ashton has his plate filled with stepping in as godfather to the adorable toddler Kaylee.
I love this series of sweet small town romances, they all interweave together but can be read out of order. A nice afternoon getaway. #FirefightersFakeFiancee #TrinityFalls
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318 reviews1 follower
May 9, 2023
Beautiful and sweet friends to more story

I’ve been waiting for Lucy to get her story since book 1 released. I must say, this story far exceeded my expectations.
Lucy and Ashton were friends who had crushed on each other. When Ashton blurted out their engagement before ever asking her on a date I fell a little in love with him.
Throw in a sweet baby that has the big firefighter wrapped around her finger and you have the most precious story of love with an ending that will shock you and cause you to smile and shed a few happy tears.
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280 reviews12 followers
May 10, 2023
Wow! Wow! Wow!

I read the Firefighter's Fake Fiancee: Trinity Falls Sweet Romance - Book 5 in one day while taking care of a seven month old baby. This book make me laugh, cry and feel all the feeling. Clara Pines has done it again. Wrote a book that put you right into it. It almost like your in Trinity Falls. I also want to say how much I enjoy reading a sweet, clean romance that you can share with a young pre-teen girl alway the way to seniors and every age in between. Clara Pines has done it again and done it well.
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5,940 reviews101 followers
May 13, 2023
A sweet clean romance without any major drama or angst. Just enough of a storyline to rope you in and keep you turning the pages. This couple fought hard for what they wanted even with some mishaps you could tell that the perfect time hit and they just needed to make it happen ~Jen


This was a cute, sweet best friend sister story. story. Ashton and Lucy have crushed on one another for most of their lives and now they have the chance to fulfill their dreams. Little Kaylee is adorable and the ending of this story, satisfying and complete ~Cindy
30 reviews
December 11, 2023
I really enjoyed the story of Ashton and Lucy but it would have been better if it was written in first person pov. I thought the story was sweet and I really liked the characters but the story just felt unrealistic. I get the whole starting as fake engagement and not wanting people to find out it was a lie but turning that to real engagement without even dating and getting married that quickly is crazy to me.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Profile Image for Lucia Valenzuela.
2,051 reviews12 followers
February 9, 2024
Such a beautiful love story. Ashton impulsively announces he is Lucy’s fiancé when her ex confronts her with his new, pregnant fiancée. It was wonderful to see Lucy stand up to the big city art dealer, and to finally realize just what her art means to her. Ashton is so supportive. They truly mesh together so well. I absolutely am in love with Trinity Falls and all its residents.
I received a fr33 copy of this book and this is my voluntary, honest review.
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40 reviews1 follower
May 6, 2023
I was given a copy of this wonderful book before it came out to the public. This book checks all the boxes. The characters are believable but flawed . I laughed till I cried But also cried till I laughed. I read this book in one setting and so will you. Clara Pine's does it again. Can't wait for the next in the series.
Profile Image for Isha Coleman.
9,054 reviews172 followers
May 7, 2023
Trinity Falls is the ultimate destination for haunting romances and hard earned second chances. Pines turns deep emotion into unforgettable stories. Small town romance with big city heart. From past regrets to heartbreaking loss, Firefighter's Fake Fiancee is endearingly, beautiful. Ashton and Lucy touch the deepest part of the soul.
Profile Image for Cindy Hughes.
1,645 reviews11 followers
May 9, 2023
I absolutely loved this book! Ashton and Lucy’s story! It was a beautifully told romance that will have your heart singing with sweetness, drama, emotions and a little girl named Kaylee you’ll fall in love with! Firefighters Fake Fiancé is a wonderful addition to the Trinity Falls Sweet Romance series! I loved it and the whole series!
Profile Image for Brandy A.
29 reviews
May 10, 2023
I loved getting to read Lucy and Ashton’s story! It might start off as a fake engagement but their feelings for one another has always been very real. I enjoyed seeing Ashton get his dream girl and Lucy getting her dream family.

I feel like part of the trinity falls community reading this series. Would be happy if they never ended 💛
Profile Image for Jennifer Alexander.
1,319 reviews4 followers
May 12, 2023
sweet and cute

A sweet clean romance without any major drama or angst. Just enough of a storyline to rope you in and keep you turning the pages. This couple fought hard for what they wanted even with some mishaps you could tell that the perfect time hit and they just needed to make it happen
Profile Image for Leanna Hiner.
760 reviews
May 13, 2023
great sweet fake fiancé romance

Ashton and Lucy have known each other forever. They each have long had feelings for each other but for some reason or another they didn’t act on those feelings. This is a great story and fun, quick read. I’m really enjoying this series, but each book in this series can be read out of order or as a standalone.
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