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Matched Online #4
Engaged by Friday
Can a fake engagement lead to lasting love?
After her boyfriend dumps her instead of proposing, Mary Beth wants nothing to do with her ten-year high school reunion. Especially because if she shows up without a date, she’ll lose a bet with her high school nemesis.
Christian is too busy with his camping equipment startup to date — until his sister sets him up online. The chance connection could help his business — if he agrees to Mary Beth’s dramatic request that he pretend to be her fiancé. But when make-believe becomes something more, they must decide if this new love can last…
After her boyfriend dumps her instead of proposing, Mary Beth wants nothing to do with her ten-year high school reunion. Especially because if she shows up without a date, she’ll lose a bet with her high school nemesis.
Christian is too busy with his camping equipment startup to date — until his sister sets him up online. The chance connection could help his business — if he agrees to Mary Beth’s dramatic request that he pretend to be her fiancé. But when make-believe becomes something more, they must decide if this new love can last…
71 pages, Unknown Binding
First published November 28, 2016
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Julie Jarnagin
23 books52 followersI write sweet romances. I’m a small-town girl who moved to the not-so-big city. I’m mom to two young sons and wife to an amazing man who puts up with all my nerdy quirks. If we meet, you’ll know it’s me by my Oklahoma drawl.
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December 6, 2016
This was a very nice little novella. Believable characters and a good plot made it worth the read.
August 23, 2018
Cute, Sweet Romance
This was easy, breezy reading. A short, sweet romance to whisk you away for a little while. I liked the characters. Cute!
This was easy, breezy reading. A short, sweet romance to whisk you away for a little while. I liked the characters. Cute!
February 3, 2017
Engaged By Friday is a sweet and clean feel-good romance novella. For those who are wondering, there was no cursing and no sex, just a few kisses. This book is the last in a series, but it can totally stand alone. I haven't read the other books in this series (though I probably will at some point) and it didn't take away from my enjoyment or understanding of this one.
I love fake-fiance books, and although this one was really short (about 70 pages), it was also really cute and well-written. I would happily have read a full-length book by this author about these two characters. I loved Mary Beth – she was sweet and funny and the exact kind of person I would want to be friends with in real life. I appreciated that she didn't want to change Christian – that she met him where he was and appreciated that he was so creative and ambitious rather than treating him like a failure. And while Christian was a tad prickly and single-minded on the outside, I loved the little insider looks at what was really going on in his mind and the way that he obviously loved his sister so much. He might have gotten into the 'deal' for the wrong reasons, but the way he allowed himself to fall for the incredibly likable Mary Beth was so sweet.
The thing I most liked about this book (besides the HEA), however, was how Mary Beth dealt with the reunion and The Bet at the end. I thought that was beautiful and brilliantly written. I loved her strength and her ability to turn what could have been a terrible thing into a positive.
If you like sweet novellas with likable characters you should definitely give this one a read!
I love fake-fiance books, and although this one was really short (about 70 pages), it was also really cute and well-written. I would happily have read a full-length book by this author about these two characters. I loved Mary Beth – she was sweet and funny and the exact kind of person I would want to be friends with in real life. I appreciated that she didn't want to change Christian – that she met him where he was and appreciated that he was so creative and ambitious rather than treating him like a failure. And while Christian was a tad prickly and single-minded on the outside, I loved the little insider looks at what was really going on in his mind and the way that he obviously loved his sister so much. He might have gotten into the 'deal' for the wrong reasons, but the way he allowed himself to fall for the incredibly likable Mary Beth was so sweet.
The thing I most liked about this book (besides the HEA), however, was how Mary Beth dealt with the reunion and The Bet at the end. I thought that was beautiful and brilliantly written. I loved her strength and her ability to turn what could have been a terrible thing into a positive.
If you like sweet novellas with likable characters you should definitely give this one a read!
December 3, 2016
Mary Beth and Christian both have reasons for their previous broken relationships. Everyone around them is trying to get them to move on and date someone new. A bet from years ago causes Mary Beth to ask new "friend" Christian to help her by accompanying her to a reunion. Soon sparks fly between the two and what started as a way to help each other evolves into true romance. A sweet story. The author has a way of making the reader feel the emotions of the characters. I received a copy of the story from the author and this is my personal opinion.
January 10, 2017
What a fun story about someone setting you up with a date on an online dating site. This book will make you relive your own online dating stories or the stories of your friends. You will also remember what being in high school was like as the lead character, Mary Beth works on her tenth high school reunion minus a date or fiance. I loved this book in the Matched Online series and I now want to read the other three books in the series. You will enjoy this sweet, clean romance story by Julie Jarnagin. I did receive a copy of this book and I chose to write an honest review.
February 3, 2017
Mary Beth expected a proposal, but got a break-up instead. Her high school reunion is days away. She wasn’t supposed to go alone. In fact, winning a bet from high school depends on it. The only chance she has is to find a fake date through an online dating site.
Christian is busy trying to make a success of his start-up camping equipment company. He doesn’t have time to date. So, his sister decides to help by signing him up for an online dating site. When she arranges a date, he’s too polite to simply not show up.
I really enjoyed this novella! Mary Beth was so sweet. I felt for her at the beginning. She was the friend that had life figured out and was ready for the reunion. That changed in a moment. Christian was a great guy! I loved the way he followed his dream and worked hard to make it a success. It was fun to watch them try to pull-off a fake engagement, especially in front of his nosy mother. And I loved the ending!
This is another great story by Julie Jarnagin! It’s filled with some good life lessons, too.
I received a complimentary copy of the book. These are my honest opinions.
Christian is busy trying to make a success of his start-up camping equipment company. He doesn’t have time to date. So, his sister decides to help by signing him up for an online dating site. When she arranges a date, he’s too polite to simply not show up.
I really enjoyed this novella! Mary Beth was so sweet. I felt for her at the beginning. She was the friend that had life figured out and was ready for the reunion. That changed in a moment. Christian was a great guy! I loved the way he followed his dream and worked hard to make it a success. It was fun to watch them try to pull-off a fake engagement, especially in front of his nosy mother. And I loved the ending!
This is another great story by Julie Jarnagin! It’s filled with some good life lessons, too.
I received a complimentary copy of the book. These are my honest opinions.
June 7, 2019
Great Read
This is the fourth book in the Matched Online Series and just like the others in the series, the book had a great message. To me, it was all about believing in yourself and not worrying about how others feel about you. My feelings are that if you are happy in life, you are doing the best you can, then it shouldn't matter what others think.
This is the fourth book in the Matched Online Series and just like the others in the series, the book had a great message. To me, it was all about believing in yourself and not worrying about how others feel about you. My feelings are that if you are happy in life, you are doing the best you can, then it shouldn't matter what others think.
February 23, 2017
Engaged by Friday by Julie Jarnagin
Mary Beth Hollands was all ready to face her high school nemesis at their ten year reunion—that is until her boyfriend left town...and her...beforehand. Her friends had found their forever guys on the internet dating and now they are going to find her one.
Christian Fuller just wants to start his own business with no more interference. Quitting his engineering job found him without a girlfriend or his family's understanding. Now his sister has stepped in his life to interfere again. She set him up on a date from a profile she created for him. No way.
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Mary Beth Hollands was all ready to face her high school nemesis at their ten year reunion—that is until her boyfriend left town...and her...beforehand. Her friends had found their forever guys on the internet dating and now they are going to find her one.
Christian Fuller just wants to start his own business with no more interference. Quitting his engineering job found him without a girlfriend or his family's understanding. Now his sister has stepped in his life to interfere again. She set him up on a date from a profile she created for him. No way.
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December 10, 2016
Mary Beth is in a bind. Her ten year high school reunion is two weeks away and her boyfriend just called it quits. Not only is she depressed at the rejection, she's facing certain humiliation at the hands of her old nemesis over a silly bet they made years ago. So, when her best friend suggests seeking help via an online dating service, she reluctantly agrees. However, she had no idea that an online service could introduce her to such an amazing man. If only he was for real . . .
Christian Fuller just wants to focus on his new business and prove to everyone that he's not a failure. However, when his sister sets him up for a date through an online service, he doesn't have the heart to leave her wondering what happened. However, when he shows up to tell her it's all a mistake, why are his emotions showing an interest in her?
What follows is a really cute, light hearted story about two people realizing that what started out as pretend doesn't have to remain pretend.
My conclusion is that if the author can do this well with a short story of only about 70 pages, I can't wait to read what she can do in a longer, full length novel.
Romance - Clean - a couple of kisses is all
Language - Clean
My rating - 5 stars.
Christian Fuller just wants to focus on his new business and prove to everyone that he's not a failure. However, when his sister sets him up for a date through an online service, he doesn't have the heart to leave her wondering what happened. However, when he shows up to tell her it's all a mistake, why are his emotions showing an interest in her?
What follows is a really cute, light hearted story about two people realizing that what started out as pretend doesn't have to remain pretend.
My conclusion is that if the author can do this well with a short story of only about 70 pages, I can't wait to read what she can do in a longer, full length novel.
Romance - Clean - a couple of kisses is all
Language - Clean
My rating - 5 stars.
December 7, 2016
I very much enjoyed this fun novella about two souls who didn't think they had the time to date but somehow get involved anyway! Christian's sister signs him up on an online dating site and he's not happy about it. He has just quit his job as an engineer and is involved getting his own camping business started. Mary Beth's boyfriend has dumped her. She's on the high school reunion committee and doesn't want to show up without a date so agrees to try online dating by the other committee members' request. Mary Beth and Christian meet and decide they can each "get something out of the deal".....Mary Beth needs a date to the reunion and Christian needs an introduction to Mary Beth's uncle who owns a camping store. However, Mary Beth has a dramatic request....will he become her fiancé? Maybe this make-believe will turn into something more......
I recommend this novella, which includes other fun stories! It's truly an enjoyable read!
I recommend this novella, which includes other fun stories! It's truly an enjoyable read!
December 6, 2016
Engaged by Friday is a sweet, light-hearted romance and I really enjoyed it! Mary Beth's 10 year high school reunion is quickly approaching, and she's dreading it since she just broke up with her boyfriend. Three of her friends make a deal with her, and she promises to try online dating. Christian has come out of a long term relationship and has decided to focus on his new business. Mary Beth and Christian soon strike up a deal that benefits them both; a date to the reunion for her, and a promising business connection for him. In just a short amount of time, sparks begin to fly, and they both realize they've each gotten more than they bargained for. I loved this quick read, as well as the other novellas in the Matched Online anthology.
I received a copy of this book from the author, in exchange for an honest review.
I received a copy of this book from the author, in exchange for an honest review.
December 19, 2016
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Mary Beth is convinced she’s safe from the online dating pact until her boyfriend breaks up with her instead of popping the question. Bless her heart that’s bad enough but the rumor mill goes to town with news of the proposal and she has to find a home for a sweet rescue dog or risk being kicked out by the land lady.
A date with Christian is Mary Beth’s last chance to save face at the reunion but he just wants to focus on getting his business off the ground. He is a brilliant man yet he could learn a thing or two about matters of the heart. Mary Beth and Christian make a plan to benefit them both but falling in love isn’t part of the plan.
I requested the opportunity to read and review these titles through the authors. The opinions expressed are my own.
Mary Beth is convinced she’s safe from the online dating pact until her boyfriend breaks up with her instead of popping the question. Bless her heart that’s bad enough but the rumor mill goes to town with news of the proposal and she has to find a home for a sweet rescue dog or risk being kicked out by the land lady.
A date with Christian is Mary Beth’s last chance to save face at the reunion but he just wants to focus on getting his business off the ground. He is a brilliant man yet he could learn a thing or two about matters of the heart. Mary Beth and Christian make a plan to benefit them both but falling in love isn’t part of the plan.
I requested the opportunity to read and review these titles through the authors. The opinions expressed are my own.
December 20, 2016
What a cute story. Engaged By Friday by Julie Jarnagin is a novella that first came out in an anthology, Matched Online. This story is delightful while also seemingly authentic. It is a quick read which is too be expected; still it is complete and comes to a satisfying conclusion. The characters were realistic and fun to get to know. I have seen the dating site commercials on TV and enjoyed how the author fleshed out an interesting story from meeting on-line. It was easy to see how this could really be how it happened, meddlesome sister and all. I can recommend to anyone who enjoys sweet, uplifting romances.
4.5 Stars
The author gave me a complimentary ARC of the book.
4.5 Stars
The author gave me a complimentary ARC of the book.
December 3, 2016
I loved this story right from the get-go. I met my husband online so I could see where they were coming from. Julie is a whizz with the pen, she made me laugh, made me cringe and even angry. How I didn't like Christian's Mom to start off but I changed my mind after a while. At the end of the day she just loved her children and wanted the best for them.
It's a lovely story that has you racing to the end to see how it ends. Love is a powerful emotion and it oozes out of every page .
Enjoy, I did.
It's a lovely story that has you racing to the end to see how it ends. Love is a powerful emotion and it oozes out of every page .
Enjoy, I did.
December 8, 2016
This was a fun book about finding a date online then a pretend engagement.
I enjoyed the storyline and the characters.
I read this as a part of Matched Online, an ARC. All the opinions are my own.
I enjoyed the storyline and the characters.
I read this as a part of Matched Online, an ARC. All the opinions are my own.
January 8, 2017
This is the first book by Julie Jarnagin I have read - and what can I say? It is sweet, adorable, and quite honestly amazing. Makes you wish life was that simple. A good escape from reality. Definitely going to be reading more from her.
January 8, 2017
Fun read. Cute story.
December 31, 2016
Quick, very sweet, light-hearted read!
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