Beg Me: a Single Dad, Fake Dating Romance

by Adriana Locke

316 pages, Paperback

Published August 22, 2026

About the author

Adriana Locke is a USA Today and Amazon Charts Bestselling author with a knack for writing swoony, unforgettable contemporary romances. At nineteen, she traded her small-town roots for big-city life, only to realize her heart beats for quiet mornings and cozy chaos. These days, she’s living her happily-ever-after in Ohio with Mr. Locke—her high school sweetheart—four lively sons, and two hilariously hyper Jack Russell terriers.

When she’s not penning love stories that will leave you laughing and sighing, Adriana is battling the epic quest of missing silverware, “gardening” (a.k.a. chatting with her plants), or leaving her grocery list on the counter as she heads to the store. Grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and let her books whisk you away to a world of heartwarming romance and irresistible heroes.

Reviews

[Jackie Wright · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beg Me is single dad Jory and Markie’s fake to real, small town romance and it was a bittersweet read sweet read because this is the fifth and final book in the Play Me Series. I loved everything about this book from the witty humour to the sizzling chemistry and everything in between.
Markie is never getting into another relationship all she is interested in is defending her pickleball championship and for that she needs a partner who can win because she will be competing against her cheating ex and his new girlfriend.
Jory is renting a house from his best friend who is Markie’s brother durning the rugby off season. Spending time with his 11 year old son is all he is interested in but he is struggling with the maths assignments. So when his son strikes up a friendship with Markie the perfect solution comes to mind, he will play pickleball if she will tutor his son……..
What follows is a forbidden romance that goes from enemies to fake dating to lovers. This is a story about family and friendships, it’s filled with witty banter and passion and I swooned and smiled as I cheered this couple on. Loved it.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great way to end the series. Markie and Jory were perfect together. Loved Jory’s son, what a great wingman, even if he’s only 11. The banter between Markie and Jory was fantastic. A man that gets along with his ex and will go to war with her on the pickleball court is perfection. Thank you Adriana Locke for the ARC. I still think Drake and Gianna might be my favorites though. Look forward to whatever you will be writing in the future.

[Kim Carter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Omg! Jory and Markie were absolutely perfect!!! Addy, you did it yet again!! Jory is the perfect single dad, golden retriever and Markie fits him just perfectly! Love the fake dating that turned to real dating with some quickness! The chemistry was off the charts, and the shenanigans with Gus were too cute!! Jory is the best kind of protective alpha male! Love seeing all of the characters of this series come together as such a found family!!