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The Pretend Proposal
He’s power in a tailored suit. Secrets behind a smile. And danger I should’ve run from.
When my ex turns threatening and my vineyard teeters on collapse, I make a reckless deal. A fake engagement to the billionaire hockey team owner who wants my land.
Grayson Wilde gets a clean reputation. I get to keep what’s mine.
And we pretend not to care what happens behind closed doors.
But he isn’t just hiding from scandal. He’s running a game I wasn’t meant to see.
He protects me like I matter. Kisses me like he means it.
And lies like he’s done it a thousand times before.
I know I should run.
But there’s something broken in both of us that fits just right.
I try to stay guarded, but the lines blur fast in this little town.
Especially when he starts treating me like more than a means to an end.
Just when I think I’ve fallen for the man behind the empire, I uncover the real reason he came to Ridgeway Falls.
And if I fall for the enemy this time, it won’t just break my heart…
It could destroy everything I have left.
The Pretend Proposal is a spicy standalone, forced proximity, fake engagement, small town, he falls first, billionaire romance. This book is part of the Ridgeway Falls Rivals series each with a different MMC hockey perspective and a guaranteed HEA!
When my ex turns threatening and my vineyard teeters on collapse, I make a reckless deal. A fake engagement to the billionaire hockey team owner who wants my land.
Grayson Wilde gets a clean reputation. I get to keep what’s mine.
And we pretend not to care what happens behind closed doors.
But he isn’t just hiding from scandal. He’s running a game I wasn’t meant to see.
He protects me like I matter. Kisses me like he means it.
And lies like he’s done it a thousand times before.
I know I should run.
But there’s something broken in both of us that fits just right.
I try to stay guarded, but the lines blur fast in this little town.
Especially when he starts treating me like more than a means to an end.
Just when I think I’ve fallen for the man behind the empire, I uncover the real reason he came to Ridgeway Falls.
And if I fall for the enemy this time, it won’t just break my heart…
It could destroy everything I have left.
The Pretend Proposal is a spicy standalone, forced proximity, fake engagement, small town, he falls first, billionaire romance. This book is part of the Ridgeway Falls Rivals series each with a different MMC hockey perspective and a guaranteed HEA!
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211 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 27, 2025
About the author
Rosie Knox
11 books14 followersRosie Knox writes contemporary romance books full of emotionally delicious alpha protectors, heart-racing twists, and just the right amount of spice. She believes every love story should come with a hero who knows exactly how to take control, and a heroine who gives him a run for his money.
When she’s not daydreaming up her next romantic escape for readers, she’s off exploring the mountains, skiing down powdery slopes, biking dusty trails, or soaking up the sun on a patio with her dog and her favorite real-life guy. Want more heat? Follow me on Amazon for exclusive content, sneak peaks and plenty of sizzling chemistry and happily ever after.
When she’s not daydreaming up her next romantic escape for readers, she’s off exploring the mountains, skiing down powdery slopes, biking dusty trails, or soaking up the sun on a patio with her dog and her favorite real-life guy. Want more heat? Follow me on Amazon for exclusive content, sneak peaks and plenty of sizzling chemistry and happily ever after.
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews
July 28, 2025
If I said that this romance book by Rosie was great, I would be lying because it is way better than just great. Lena and Grayson are MAGNIFICENT, PHENOMENAL and AMAZING all wrapped up in this 10-star romance book. This is the third book I have read by Rosie, and they just keep on getting better and better. You are going to LOVE reading this romance book and be prepared to get nothing accomplished except finishing this book.
August 1, 2025
It's a small town, forced proximity enemies to lovers. Grayson Wilde is a tech billionaire who is currently riding through an insider trading scandal and needs to clean up his image or the NHL will take his franchise of him. Lena Covington a struggling Vintner, who has been used and abused by her ex Derrick and he's helping unknown persons to try and buy the winery buy using fraud and stalking Lena. Hardly surprising that she's wary of any man, when she's been treated badly.
Still we have a fake engagement, our protagonists slowly begin to trust each other and work together as they discover who the real enemy is using journalism and bad publicity to break them.
The book is an easy read, enough to disappear from reality for a few hours, very easy to read in a day. I found parts of it lagging and didn't totally grasp my attention, stopping and starting.
It's an Escape, this one wasn't one for me but, I would say if it's a rainy day, hot cup of tea and this book, would hit the spot nicely for some one
Still we have a fake engagement, our protagonists slowly begin to trust each other and work together as they discover who the real enemy is using journalism and bad publicity to break them.
The book is an easy read, enough to disappear from reality for a few hours, very easy to read in a day. I found parts of it lagging and didn't totally grasp my attention, stopping and starting.
It's an Escape, this one wasn't one for me but, I would say if it's a rainy day, hot cup of tea and this book, would hit the spot nicely for some one
July 30, 2025
She is scrambling to save her family vineyard from debt and developers. He is a billionaire fighting to rebuild the image of not only his tech business , but the NHL team he owns after a nasty scandal by employees he thought were loyal. Can his plan save them both? Will her interfering ex finally win and take everything from her? What a lovely story? I absolutely love hockey themed books and while this one didn’t have the normal game action it was very engaging. Loved the different perspective from team owner vs player in the MMC. Absolutely recommend. I need to go back and read Emma and Dylan’s story it sounds incredible. I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book provided by booksprout.
July 28, 2025
“The Pretend Proposal” by Rosie Knox
-A billionaire team owner and a struggling vineyard heiress fake an engagement to save their reputations. I received a free copy and am voluntarily sharing my honest thoughts. The unique thing about this hockey book is that the romance is in the owner’s box. The location is the charming small town of Ridgeway Falls.
Grayson and Lena’s chemistry sizzles and provides heart and heat to the story.
-A billionaire team owner and a struggling vineyard heiress fake an engagement to save their reputations. I received a free copy and am voluntarily sharing my honest thoughts. The unique thing about this hockey book is that the romance is in the owner’s box. The location is the charming small town of Ridgeway Falls.
Grayson and Lena’s chemistry sizzles and provides heart and heat to the story.
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