Taking center stage is a breeze. But pretending I’m not falling for Rhett Lincoln again? That’s an Oscar-worthy performance in the making!
Event planning is my forte, but dealing with my ex-turned world-famous-actor? That’s a whole different ballgame. Yet, here I am, knee-deep in the whirlwind of our hometown’s theater reopening, face-to-face with Rhett—my brother’s best friend who once stole my heart and now just makes me roll my eyes.
When a storm traps us overnight in the theater, it sets the stage for a rom-com-worthy disaster. To save our reputations, I propose a fake relationship, complete with a secret engagement. Because nothing screams ‘wholesome event planner’ like a scandalous love affair!
As we fumble through rehearsals and dodge the town’s prying eyes, something unexpected happens. Rhett, the once cocky heartbreaker, starts stumbling over his lines, and I, the master planner, can’t seem to stick to the script. We may be acting, but I think our feelings are becoming all too real.
Book 2: Scoring with my Bestie's Ex
Dodging my wedding landed me in the arms of an NHL star—my best friend’s ex!
I’m Bella, a runaway bride, and after my dramatic escape, BFF Ellen drags me to Castleton for a ‘relaxing’ getaway. Surprise! Ellen’s ex, NHL superstar Aaron, and his friend Mike rent the cabin next door. Talk about drama!
After a rocky start, Aaron and I team up to play matchmaker, but when my ex-fiancé arrives, things get even crazier. A landslide traps us in town, stirring up more drama than a soap opera.
Book 3: A Single Dad and His Neighbor
I was ready to give my noisy new neighbor a piece of my mind, but now all I want to do is give him my heart.
The Toad’s Belly Pub’s deafening music kept me up all night. As a musician, I’m accustomed to noise, but this is beyond intolerable! When I confront the owner, I’m captivated by Jacob Hartley’s piercing blue eyes.
His strong presence and grief over his late wife create emotional barriers. As I perform at his pub, trying to break through, everything changes when his son goes missing.
Pretending with my Brother’s Best Friend by Alivia Dawn is a fake dating second chance romance story, filled with humor in a small town setting. Kate and Rhett have a great chemistry and I hoped they would get together (again). The world-building is great and I loved the side characters, especially the small town’s inhabitants. There is of course romance, but also misunderstanding, heartfelt moments and town gossip in this lovely and sweet romance story, which I enjoyed reading.
Scoring with my Brother's Bestie by Alivia Dawn is the romance story of Bella and Aaron. When Bella runs away from her own wedding, she hides out in a cabin at a lake, together with her best friend, and they discover that Aaron, the ex from her friends, has rented the cabin next door. This book was a joy to read. It has a flowing writing style and a dual POV, one of my favorite writing styles. Bella is a lovely character, but thanks to a dominating (ex) boyfriend, she is a bit scared to commit, to anything. Sometimes I wanted to scream at her, because she can be a bit annoying. But maybe that’s understandable. When her ex comes to town and wants to make her life miserable, Aaron steps in. He is a great character, really understanding. He does not care that his ex is in town at all. I loved how he and Bella got into a friendly relationship and their interaction is rather sweet. He is so understanding, maybe a bit too much so. I think Alivia Dawn has written a sweet romance story, you come to care fort he characters and that is job well done. If you want to read a lovely story, with nice characters, a flowing and easy to read writing style, a story you can just enjoy, try Scoring with my Brother's Bestie.
A Single Dad and his Neighbor by Alivia Dawn is the story of single Dad Jacob and Reina. They get off at a rocky start, but once they get to know each other, things change. This was such a heartwarming and romantic story. Jacob and Reina have a lovely chemistry, and I loved Caleb, the son, he is just adorable. All these characters are very likable, you root for them all the way. It is also a story of healing. The writing style is flowing and I loved the dual POV. A Single Dad and his Neighbor is not just a sweet romance story, but a story with depth, a story of loss and healing and interesting characters and setting, a book I enjoyed reading.
I’ve only read A Single Dad & His neighbor that I received a complimentary copy to read. Quick and enjoyable read. Reina and Jacob are attracted to each other, but Jacob continues to establish boundaries and walls between them. He is still grieving for his late wife. Caleb is a cute little guy who you will adore.