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O'Reilly Fight Club #3
Faking It With The SEALs
A dark why choose contemporary romance about a woman with a violent past who agrees to pose as a girlfriend for three ex special forces men. Intense and high heat, with a fake relationship turning genuine, a heroine raising a child alone, chosen family, and possessive protectors.
This is a dark contemporary why-choose romance about protection, survival, and falling for men who don’t walk away once they decide you matter.
I’m a single mother with a past I don’t talk about. I escaped a violent relationship with my daughter and learned the hard way that trust comes at a cost. I’m not looking for love. I just want stability, safety, and someone who actually sees me.
Calvin and his two former SEAL teammates are building a new security business tied to the O’Reilly organisation. They need a woman who can play a role at high-profile events and put their female clients at ease. Someone confident, polished, and willing to fake a relationship. What they don’t expect is me, or the baggage I bring with me.
The arrangement starts as business, but it doesn’t stay that way. When my past resurfaces and real danger closes in, the lines between protection and possession blur. These men are trained to control situations and eliminate threats. Once they decide I’m worth protecting, they do it together, with focus and intent.
Being with them means accepting their rules, their intensity, and the truth that once they claim you, leaving isn’t simple.
Faking It With the SEALs is the third book in the O’Reilly Fight Club series, a dark contemporary why-choose romance featuring fake relationship, single mother heroine, former SEAL heroes, found family, hurt-comfort, fiercely protective men, and high-stakes danger.
This book contains mature themes and adult content that may be unsuitable for some readers.
Praise for the O’Reilly Fight Club
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I'd be happy to reread it.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I absolutely loved this book so much that I finished it in a day.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This was a sweet read with some action, little drama thrown in.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The love of these men could heal her and her daughter.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Calvin, Logan, & Drew are the perfect alpha men.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ They will do anything to keep them safe.
This is a dark contemporary why-choose romance about protection, survival, and falling for men who don’t walk away once they decide you matter.
I’m a single mother with a past I don’t talk about. I escaped a violent relationship with my daughter and learned the hard way that trust comes at a cost. I’m not looking for love. I just want stability, safety, and someone who actually sees me.
Calvin and his two former SEAL teammates are building a new security business tied to the O’Reilly organisation. They need a woman who can play a role at high-profile events and put their female clients at ease. Someone confident, polished, and willing to fake a relationship. What they don’t expect is me, or the baggage I bring with me.
The arrangement starts as business, but it doesn’t stay that way. When my past resurfaces and real danger closes in, the lines between protection and possession blur. These men are trained to control situations and eliminate threats. Once they decide I’m worth protecting, they do it together, with focus and intent.
Being with them means accepting their rules, their intensity, and the truth that once they claim you, leaving isn’t simple.
Faking It With the SEALs is the third book in the O’Reilly Fight Club series, a dark contemporary why-choose romance featuring fake relationship, single mother heroine, former SEAL heroes, found family, hurt-comfort, fiercely protective men, and high-stakes danger.
This book contains mature themes and adult content that may be unsuitable for some readers.
Praise for the O’Reilly Fight Club
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I'd be happy to reread it.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I absolutely loved this book so much that I finished it in a day.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This was a sweet read with some action, little drama thrown in.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The love of these men could heal her and her daughter.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Calvin, Logan, & Drew are the perfect alpha men.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ They will do anything to keep them safe.
- GenresWhy Choose
418 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 27, 2023
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September 13, 2025
1.5* Unbelievable plots, gross s-* scenes, and it gets worse as it goes on. Also huge mistakes.
Aw what a huge letdown. It’s terrible in places, with ridiculous unbelievable storylines, confusing characters, (Yet again.) and the grossest s*x scenes that I’ve ever read, and it takes a lot to gross me out. Chelsea goes from a traumatised single mother who never wants to date again, to being a nymphomanic with three men. It’s too rushed and unbelievable. The plot with a building and something hidden is ridiculous, and there’s no way it would ever have happened. Chelsea is a single mother to Luna who is six and works for Geralt Young as his p.a. As her ex was extremely abusive to her and Luna and a drug addict, she’s very wary of meeting a new man. Fair enough, I actually respected that decision. So why within weeks of her meeting the new security team, Logan, Calvin and Drew is her daughter calling them all daddy, and she’s in a serious relationship with them all???? 😱😱 I would have respected her more if she had held out with the guys and set an example to her daughter. Especially as her daughter sees that three different men have slept over with her mother! 😡😡😡 Anyway moving on…..
When Geralt Young took over Taylor’s building he didn’t realise that he had hid anything in the basement. Im really not sure why Geralt didn’t know as he knew Taylor was using a room for something illegal. As more people are getting in there and trying to dig up what is in there it puts Geralt and Chelsea in danger. WHY IT PUT THEM IN DANGER I DON’T KNOW! As the security team changed all the passes so no one can assess the room yet somehow they still are. 😂😂😂 They really don’t need either of them to get in.
Soon Chelsea is in love with all three, after a rocky start with Logan, and they’re all in with her and Luna. There’s a side threat of her ex that comes back to threaten her, and that is resolved really easily. Eventually the baddies give up waiting to get whatever it is in the basement and this is where the plot goes crazy!!! I won’t spoil it but it is so unbelievably bad that it annoyed me.
I’m sorry but I hated this one. There are so many mistakes that I don’t know where to start with them all. Some minor ones and some way over the top.
Aw what a huge letdown. It’s terrible in places, with ridiculous unbelievable storylines, confusing characters, (Yet again.) and the grossest s*x scenes that I’ve ever read, and it takes a lot to gross me out. Chelsea goes from a traumatised single mother who never wants to date again, to being a nymphomanic with three men. It’s too rushed and unbelievable. The plot with a building and something hidden is ridiculous, and there’s no way it would ever have happened. Chelsea is a single mother to Luna who is six and works for Geralt Young as his p.a. As her ex was extremely abusive to her and Luna and a drug addict, she’s very wary of meeting a new man. Fair enough, I actually respected that decision. So why within weeks of her meeting the new security team, Logan, Calvin and Drew is her daughter calling them all daddy, and she’s in a serious relationship with them all???? 😱😱 I would have respected her more if she had held out with the guys and set an example to her daughter. Especially as her daughter sees that three different men have slept over with her mother! 😡😡😡 Anyway moving on…..
When Geralt Young took over Taylor’s building he didn’t realise that he had hid anything in the basement. Im really not sure why Geralt didn’t know as he knew Taylor was using a room for something illegal. As more people are getting in there and trying to dig up what is in there it puts Geralt and Chelsea in danger. WHY IT PUT THEM IN DANGER I DON’T KNOW! As the security team changed all the passes so no one can assess the room yet somehow they still are. 😂😂😂 They really don’t need either of them to get in.
Soon Chelsea is in love with all three, after a rocky start with Logan, and they’re all in with her and Luna. There’s a side threat of her ex that comes back to threaten her, and that is resolved really easily. Eventually the baddies give up waiting to get whatever it is in the basement and this is where the plot goes crazy!!! I won’t spoil it but it is so unbelievably bad that it annoyed me.
I’m sorry but I hated this one. There are so many mistakes that I don’t know where to start with them all. Some minor ones and some way over the top.
June 5, 2025
A great read
I loved the story line. I'll be honest though, the scenes with the little girl (I think it was chapter 33 & 40) I got a creep vibe. Kinda could end up as a follow up book where 12 years down the road the mom dies or turns out to be evil and the "Daddies" end up raising the daughter...then boom, it's a reverse harem all over again. 🤷🏽♀️ Maybe I've just been reading too much idk
I loved the story line. I'll be honest though, the scenes with the little girl (I think it was chapter 33 & 40) I got a creep vibe. Kinda could end up as a follow up book where 12 years down the road the mom dies or turns out to be evil and the "Daddies" end up raising the daughter...then boom, it's a reverse harem all over again. 🤷🏽♀️ Maybe I've just been reading too much idk
May 23, 2026
At first I was pleased to find there was a plot and actual personalities. Then I realised how weak the plot was and that the men were quickly interchangeable.
Our brave independent heroine has a history of abuse and anxiety but very quickly has sex with the three SEALs in turn - while her young daughter is in the house. She also allows them to babysit without qualms. Oh and allows her daughter to go on a sleepover to a friend's while they're being stalked by her ex, so she can go sleep with all three men. Annnnnd the foursome is actually offpage, just referred to -pussy took a pounding- the morning after. Her pussy is hot topic for the men between wanks, it's magical, constantly gushing wet, it makes up at least 90% of her personality.
The story drags, the smut is cringeworthy. The relationship with the daughter gives a really uncomfortable vibe.
Our brave independent heroine has a history of abuse and anxiety but very quickly has sex with the three SEALs in turn - while her young daughter is in the house. She also allows them to babysit without qualms. Oh and allows her daughter to go on a sleepover to a friend's while they're being stalked by her ex, so she can go sleep with all three men. Annnnnd the foursome is actually offpage, just referred to -pussy took a pounding- the morning after. Her pussy is hot topic for the men between wanks, it's magical, constantly gushing wet, it makes up at least 90% of her personality.
The story drags, the smut is cringeworthy. The relationship with the daughter gives a really uncomfortable vibe.
May 31, 2025
outstanding
Another great read to add to this series. There is an awakening as everyone realizes that love is in the air and that three ex-Seals have met their one and only. They fall in love with her daughter too. There is drama relating to her ex and other drama relating to a client of their security business. It gets frightening as bad guys lay Infiltrate a business to reclaim to bunch of drugs. It is a very good read with a very happy HEA. No cheating, no cliffhanger. The only thing that would have made a perfect ending would be her pregnant with triplets! Highly recommend. Enjoy!
Another great read to add to this series. There is an awakening as everyone realizes that love is in the air and that three ex-Seals have met their one and only. They fall in love with her daughter too. There is drama relating to her ex and other drama relating to a client of their security business. It gets frightening as bad guys lay Infiltrate a business to reclaim to bunch of drugs. It is a very good read with a very happy HEA. No cheating, no cliffhanger. The only thing that would have made a perfect ending would be her pregnant with triplets! Highly recommend. Enjoy!
May 18, 2025
Faking it with the Seals
OMG, I absolutely love this book! I have laughed, cried, commiserated, been stunned and loved each character. I love their love. Nothing better. From the way they met til the very end I’ve felt every excited, happy, sad, (especially when Geralt was killed), moment. I will recommend this (book) series to my friends definitely. You are a wonderful writer, please continue and thank you for sharing it.
OMG, I absolutely love this book! I have laughed, cried, commiserated, been stunned and loved each character. I love their love. Nothing better. From the way they met til the very end I’ve felt every excited, happy, sad, (especially when Geralt was killed), moment. I will recommend this (book) series to my friends definitely. You are a wonderful writer, please continue and thank you for sharing it.
June 30, 2025
Faking It With The SEALs dc
Faking It With The SEALs by D E Bartley is an O'Reilly Fight dcClub Series book.
This third book is still part of the series as some of the main characters in the first two books appear in it at times. Its about Chelsea & her daughter Luna. Through work Chelsea meets 3 guys, SEALs. They have an interesting story to tell. Don't miss it! Dc
Faking It With The SEALs by D E Bartley is an O'Reilly Fight dcClub Series book.
This third book is still part of the series as some of the main characters in the first two books appear in it at times. Its about Chelsea & her daughter Luna. Through work Chelsea meets 3 guys, SEALs. They have an interesting story to tell. Don't miss it! Dc
May 27, 2024
Sweet read
This was a sweet read with some action, little drama thrown in. It was great to read how she got over her past. That the live of these men could heal her and her daughter.
This was a sweet read with some action, little drama thrown in. It was great to read how she got over her past. That the live of these men could heal her and her daughter.
August 3, 2024
Fabulous story
It was a great book I enjoyed reading this one more than the first two the only reason I have 4 stars is because of the wrong names , spelling mistakes and referring to the opposite gender than the not who's ment to be speaking
It was a great book I enjoyed reading this one more than the first two the only reason I have 4 stars is because of the wrong names , spelling mistakes and referring to the opposite gender than the not who's ment to be speaking
September 1, 2024
Faking it with the seals
I absolutely loved this book so much that I finished it in a day. I love the fact that she is pregnant and hope that there will be updates in books to come
I absolutely loved this book so much that I finished it in a day. I love the fact that she is pregnant and hope that there will be updates in books to come
August 10, 2025
Each page turn was amazing as the story comes to life!
This series story as characters from a previous series and each page will have you wanting to cheer the characters in this sort on to take the hard choices and see where it will lead them all to!
This series story as characters from a previous series and each page will have you wanting to cheer the characters in this sort on to take the hard choices and see where it will lead them all to!
January 10, 2026
Awesome
Well that was flipping brilliant. Honestly I’ve struggled putting it down. Chelsea wow what a character strong and brave. She’s been to hell and back but kept going and finally found peace.
Well that was flipping brilliant. Honestly I’ve struggled putting it down. Chelsea wow what a character strong and brave. She’s been to hell and back but kept going and finally found peace.
January 1, 2025
Some twists and turns , so good couldn’t put it down ,
Some of the chapter numbers skipped and some grammar mistakes but it was one of the best books I’ve read in a while
Some of the chapter numbers skipped and some grammar mistakes but it was one of the best books I’ve read in a while
May 2, 2025
😻
This was good! I like the way this series is! Very spicy but not overkill! The interactions between characters are pretty sweet!
This was good! I like the way this series is! Very spicy but not overkill! The interactions between characters are pretty sweet!
May 5, 2025
I have absolutely loved this series. Cannot wait for book 4 to come out next week.
May 10, 2025
Love it!♥️
Absolutely adore this Book! I like how they tied it into the series. And now I can't wait to get back to the brothers!♥️♥️♥️
Absolutely adore this Book! I like how they tied it into the series. And now I can't wait to get back to the brothers!♥️♥️♥️
August 11, 2025
I NEED MORE
No it can’t end this way I need a whole book about what happens next 😭😭😭 it’s not fair that Jasmine and them get three books and they don’t. 😭😩
No it can’t end this way I need a whole book about what happens next 😭😭😭 it’s not fair that Jasmine and them get three books and they don’t. 😭😩
August 12, 2025
love love love it!
Such a great continuation of the O'Reilly's. I love the dynamic and the spice! The guys and Chelsea and Luna. Such a great family.
Such a great continuation of the O'Reilly's. I love the dynamic and the spice! The guys and Chelsea and Luna. Such a great family.
August 25, 2025
Cute & sweet
This book was cute and sweet. It didn't have a ton of spice, but was five for a quick read. I'll probably try more from this author.
This book was cute and sweet. It didn't have a ton of spice, but was five for a quick read. I'll probably try more from this author.
September 8, 2025
loved it..
An intriguing sexy tale of three wonderful Seals and a heroine who fights for her daughter. I really enjoyed it and the whole series so far…now where is the next one?
An intriguing sexy tale of three wonderful Seals and a heroine who fights for her daughter. I really enjoyed it and the whole series so far…now where is the next one?
September 10, 2025
Sweet and adorable
Luna is the cutest kid and I feel like she made this book. I may love the O'Reilly's but these soldiers stole my heart and made me cry absolutely brilliant
Luna is the cutest kid and I feel like she made this book. I may love the O'Reilly's but these soldiers stole my heart and made me cry absolutely brilliant
January 14, 2026
Another excellent story
Another excellent story from this author. I loved all of the characters and their story line. It is well written and entertaining
Another excellent story from this author. I loved all of the characters and their story line. It is well written and entertaining
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July 17, 2026
I honestly loved it, it was a cute sweet read with some action and drama.
July 18, 2026
Omg im in love with these books these men are yum.
June 15, 2024
I absolutely loved this book. All three men so different but so perfect. Also love that the FMC is older.
Could not put this down and can't wait for more.
Could not put this down and can't wait for more.
April 9, 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed this story as Chelsea and Luna find their forever family. Calvin, Drew, & Logan and the perfect alpha men, who will do anything to keep them safe. The story was a nice pace and keeps you engaged throughout. It was great to meet the Jasmine and the O’Reilly brothers again with interconnected characters in this story. It would of worked better as a duet as somethings were missing, like them coming together for the first time or the drama of situations with security and especially with the ending hostage and burglary plot! But it was a lovely easy read and I would happily read again as I loved this plot and style of writing.
Insta Love = Med
OW Drama = No
Alpha Men = Absolutely
Heat = 6/10
Angst = Low
MM/FF = No
POV = MPV
Theme = Contemporary
RH/ Poly = RH
Triggers = Past abuse and trauma, violence, PTSD, death of a loved one, pregnancy, military experience
Insta Love = Med
OW Drama = No
Alpha Men = Absolutely
Heat = 6/10
Angst = Low
MM/FF = No
POV = MPV
Theme = Contemporary
RH/ Poly = RH
Triggers = Past abuse and trauma, violence, PTSD, death of a loved one, pregnancy, military experience
January 13, 2024
I loved how sweet and protective Chelsea was of her little girl: always putting her first while keeping her grounded. Cal, Drew, and Logan are the ultimate Alphas: tough, protective, and powerful while their girls bring out their supportive and caring sides. The chemistry between Chelsea and her men is amazingly beautiful with delicious dirty talk and explicitly decadent scenes. It was wonderful seeing Jasmine and her guys again! There’s danger, mystery, and tragedy that pulls them together for a well deserved HEA!
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