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Scandal, Inc #3
The Billionaire's Temporary Bride
Congressman Jack Coburn needs a wife: someone smart, beautiful and funny, someone who won't fall in love with him.
With his bright blue eyes, boyish smile and vast family fortune, Congressman Jack Coburn is the most eligible bachelor in America. If he wants any chance at winning his next election, he needs to change his playboy image. Jack doesn't believe marriage, but he needs a wife, fast. He needs someone who won't love him, someone who won't ask too many questions about his family's past.
Charlotte Crowley has always dreamed of the day a handsome stranger would sweep her off her feet. She just didn't think that day would be her best friend's wedding. Jack's offer seems like the solution to all of Charlotte's problems except one: she's falling for Jack. And she's pretty sure he's falling for her too. What will happen when they can no longer deny their feelings for each other? What will happen when Jack's secrets come into the light?
With his bright blue eyes, boyish smile and vast family fortune, Congressman Jack Coburn is the most eligible bachelor in America. If he wants any chance at winning his next election, he needs to change his playboy image. Jack doesn't believe marriage, but he needs a wife, fast. He needs someone who won't love him, someone who won't ask too many questions about his family's past.
Charlotte Crowley has always dreamed of the day a handsome stranger would sweep her off her feet. She just didn't think that day would be her best friend's wedding. Jack's offer seems like the solution to all of Charlotte's problems except one: she's falling for Jack. And she's pretty sure he's falling for her too. What will happen when they can no longer deny their feelings for each other? What will happen when Jack's secrets come into the light?
271 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 27, 2014
About the author
Avery James
45 books69 followersRomance writer. Avid reader. Former political junkie. Proud mom of two young tykes and a pup named Buckets. Living out my HEA in beautiful coastal Rhode Island.
Life’s too short to take yourself too seriously. I write the kind of romances I like to read, sassy, fun and sweet, with Heroes who know what they want, and Heroines who aren’t afraid to be themselves.
Life’s too short to take yourself too seriously. I write the kind of romances I like to read, sassy, fun and sweet, with Heroes who know what they want, and Heroines who aren’t afraid to be themselves.
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February 5, 2015
This was a sweet love story between 2 loveable in their own way characters.
Charlotte Crowley has lost her job, is about to lose her apartment and is about to be maid of honor for her best friend. Everything is not rosy but a little secret opportunity to marry Congressman Jack Coburn. Simple marry him, get him through the election, pretend to be the perfect couple... Simple right?
Jack Coburn is in the running for the Senate, but his reputation as a playboy is hurting his chances, so Charlotte and her sister hatch the plan for an arranged marriage for Jack and Charlotte is the perfect candidate. With a crap load of baggage Jack doesn't want love, doesn't want kids so this arrangement is perfect for him... until he falls in love and puts the whole arrangement in jeopardy.
After a quick dating span Charlotte and Jack plan a super quick wedding, and a honeymoon together. Everything is going fine, they enjoy each others company and have even gone as far as sleeping together. This just complicates things more when Jack does such romantic things for Charlotte, and she cannot help but have feelings
for Jack and knowing he also feels something more for Charlotte she drops the L bomb.
After returning from their week away, they fall back into the runs of meetings, nights out and Jack's rigorous schedule the balance between Mr and Mrs Coburn is starting to strain. Charlotte sees it and Jack knows it. He will soon have to tell Charlotte about his family and a huge secret he is hiding.
Once Charlotte finds out what Jack is hiding, she follows him and demands an explanation, bur his secret is not what Charlotte thought. She must decide if she can forgive and move on with Jack in a real life relationship. Real love, Real marriage, no more lies.
The shoe is put on the other foot when Charlotte has her own secret that she hasn't told Jack, and with the way she demanded the truth can he forgive her and take on the election race?
This story had just the right amount sweetness and hotness with a little bit of drama. Loved it!!!
Charlotte Crowley has lost her job, is about to lose her apartment and is about to be maid of honor for her best friend. Everything is not rosy but a little secret opportunity to marry Congressman Jack Coburn. Simple marry him, get him through the election, pretend to be the perfect couple... Simple right?
Jack Coburn is in the running for the Senate, but his reputation as a playboy is hurting his chances, so Charlotte and her sister hatch the plan for an arranged marriage for Jack and Charlotte is the perfect candidate. With a crap load of baggage Jack doesn't want love, doesn't want kids so this arrangement is perfect for him... until he falls in love and puts the whole arrangement in jeopardy.
After a quick dating span Charlotte and Jack plan a super quick wedding, and a honeymoon together. Everything is going fine, they enjoy each others company and have even gone as far as sleeping together. This just complicates things more when Jack does such romantic things for Charlotte, and she cannot help but have feelings
for Jack and knowing he also feels something more for Charlotte she drops the L bomb.
After returning from their week away, they fall back into the runs of meetings, nights out and Jack's rigorous schedule the balance between Mr and Mrs Coburn is starting to strain. Charlotte sees it and Jack knows it. He will soon have to tell Charlotte about his family and a huge secret he is hiding.
Once Charlotte finds out what Jack is hiding, she follows him and demands an explanation, bur his secret is not what Charlotte thought. She must decide if she can forgive and move on with Jack in a real life relationship. Real love, Real marriage, no more lies.
The shoe is put on the other foot when Charlotte has her own secret that she hasn't told Jack, and with the way she demanded the truth can he forgive her and take on the election race?
This story had just the right amount sweetness and hotness with a little bit of drama. Loved it!!!
November 5, 2015
Jack is a Congressman who is looking for a temporary bride. His character and family may have been modelled on JFK. And for this reason I feel the book could have been something more than just romance, maybe more drama?
Jack Colburn is described as very enigmatic, influential while Charlotte just happens to be with the right people at the right time. The romance blossoms and I like that she isn't clingy or superficial, she does her work well, even though she's hurting. The secret that Jack thinks will destroy them can destroy his family and that drama could have been played up. The books starts off great, with the chemistry between the two leads fantastic. It should have ended with a bang too. But its still a good read.
Jack Colburn is described as very enigmatic, influential while Charlotte just happens to be with the right people at the right time. The romance blossoms and I like that she isn't clingy or superficial, she does her work well, even though she's hurting. The secret that Jack thinks will destroy them can destroy his family and that drama could have been played up. The books starts off great, with the chemistry between the two leads fantastic. It should have ended with a bang too. But its still a good read.
December 2, 2014
This book was a very nivce book to read, Jack and Charlotte are a very nice couple I loved how they met and how the start of a relationship started by a contract to be his wife for political purposes, he and Charlotte met at her best friends wedding and they told her about Jack and what he wants. What Jack and Charlotte thought was just a contract changed into something more which was really cute they made each other happy and you can understand why they fell for each other so deeply.
Great story would recommend.
Great story would recommend.
December 7, 2016
I'm hooked!
You'd think a billionaire would have it all, but even the richest have their challenges; different challenges, but their lives don't always run smoothly. I'm really enjoying Avery James Scandal Inc series. She has the ability to create three a dimensional characters you can believe in. Charlotte and Jack come to life as they tackle the problem neither of them thought they would have to face.
You'd think a billionaire would have it all, but even the richest have their challenges; different challenges, but their lives don't always run smoothly. I'm really enjoying Avery James Scandal Inc series. She has the ability to create three a dimensional characters you can believe in. Charlotte and Jack come to life as they tackle the problem neither of them thought they would have to face.
July 1, 2015
I would have given this probably 3 1/2 stars except for all of the bedroom scenes. I don't really care to be privy to what goes on in someones bedroom, even if they are married. So I did a lot of page-skipping. I thought the book could have been a bit shorter - it was pretty redundant. But I did like the premise.
April 3, 2016
Enticing tale
This is another once you start it, you can't put it down book. Not everything is as it seems even if you think you have all the facts. This tale of true love is no exception. It's the 3rd in a series of stand alone stories. I read them out of order and they are all wonderful.
This is another once you start it, you can't put it down book. Not everything is as it seems even if you think you have all the facts. This tale of true love is no exception. It's the 3rd in a series of stand alone stories. I read them out of order and they are all wonderful.
December 31, 2014
I rarely give the "Billionaire" style books a 5 star review - BUT, I LOVED this one. The characters captured me and kept me enthralled. I was waiting to see how the (inevitable) conclusion would be reached...and thoroughly enjoyed the road to get there!!
May 26, 2015
My fave book of the series. Didn't think it was possible to like this more than book 2, but I did.
These characters are so well written. You can feel the emotion and the development of the relationship. Love love love.
These characters are so well written. You can feel the emotion and the development of the relationship. Love love love.
January 8, 2016
This was well written, I loved the characters, and enjoyed reading it. I didn't like that Mr. Billionaire was already engaged, but it made way for the story.
Hot and sexy, and kept my attention.
Laura Redmon
Cutting Muse Blog Review
Hot and sexy, and kept my attention.
Laura Redmon
Cutting Muse Blog Review
November 28, 2016
Jack needs a wife, not someone to love or cherish, just someone to help his image.
The congressman has a playboy image which is going to see him lose his campaign. A temporary bride would help him out no end. Can Jack and Charlotte both make it through this marriage unscathed?
The congressman has a playboy image which is going to see him lose his campaign. A temporary bride would help him out no end. Can Jack and Charlotte both make it through this marriage unscathed?
November 13, 2014
really enjoyable read.
November 14, 2014
Is a great book to read forever and ever since the heart of a great book to read
November 15, 2014
A really engaging read. Loved the characters and though I thought the politics theme would put me off but it really wasn't a big theme.
December 2, 2014
Enjoyed this easy read. Was a good story and kept me reading into the night. Don't hesitate to read this one.
December 16, 2014
Great
It was a wonderful book it was not trashy but they had good chemistry. It was a great love story.
It was a wonderful book it was not trashy but they had good chemistry. It was a great love story.
February 26, 2015
Billionaire Bad Boy falls for Good Girl
Great read. Billionaire needs a good girl to help his image. Sexy book with many steamy scenes. The Series is great.
Great read. Billionaire needs a good girl to help his image. Sexy book with many steamy scenes. The Series is great.
February 28, 2015
Another great story in this series. I've enjoyed reading this series and look forward to more from Ms. James.
April 8, 2015
Beautiful book. Don't let the punctuation mark errors,etc make you miss what a great love story this is❤️
April 23, 2015
The best one from this trilogy ;)
May 5, 2015
Boring fluff.
August 29, 2015
Just not for me
November 29, 2015
Pretty cool.
April 18, 2017
Romantic
This the third book in the series met expectations. Romance, heartbreak, making up. Something for everyone. I recommend this book for all romance readers.
This the third book in the series met expectations. Romance, heartbreak, making up. Something for everyone. I recommend this book for all romance readers.
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