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Married #1-5
A Clean Fake Marriage Romance Collection
This collection has five clean romances in it. They are full books, not samples or novellas.
Book 1: Accidentally Married
Madison get swindled into pretending to be Jared's girlfriend for a family dinner. When she finds out he lied to her, she gets him back by telling his family they are engaged. A hilarious rom com with a great cast of characters.
Book 2: Reluctantly Married
Megan and Adam have knocked heads for some time. When forced to pretend to date on a TV show, real feelings get in the way. And when they say I do, Megan worries her heart will not be able to take it.
Book 3: Mistakenly Married
Things get a little crazy when Penny accidentally marries the wrong man. Then when he convinces her to stay married just until he gets his inheritance, she agrees. What she didn't expect is for her heart to get involved.
Book 4: Blissfully Married
Sydney pretends to be engaged to help her matchmaking business succeed. Luckily, she's got a fake ring on her finger when her childhood crush walks in the door. Blake stays at arms length from Sydney until he realizes she's been lying to him. He makes it his mission to get her to admit she's not really engaged.
Book 5: Acting Married
When Tara agrees to marry Rick Shade as a publicity stunt, she doesn't expect to fall for him. She can't get her heart involved, she needs stability in her life.
Book 1: Accidentally Married
Madison get swindled into pretending to be Jared's girlfriend for a family dinner. When she finds out he lied to her, she gets him back by telling his family they are engaged. A hilarious rom com with a great cast of characters.
Book 2: Reluctantly Married
Megan and Adam have knocked heads for some time. When forced to pretend to date on a TV show, real feelings get in the way. And when they say I do, Megan worries her heart will not be able to take it.
Book 3: Mistakenly Married
Things get a little crazy when Penny accidentally marries the wrong man. Then when he convinces her to stay married just until he gets his inheritance, she agrees. What she didn't expect is for her heart to get involved.
Book 4: Blissfully Married
Sydney pretends to be engaged to help her matchmaking business succeed. Luckily, she's got a fake ring on her finger when her childhood crush walks in the door. Blake stays at arms length from Sydney until he realizes she's been lying to him. He makes it his mission to get her to admit she's not really engaged.
Book 5: Acting Married
When Tara agrees to marry Rick Shade as a publicity stunt, she doesn't expect to fall for him. She can't get her heart involved, she needs stability in her life.
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First published May 18, 2018
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September 28, 2018Kindle freebie, Sept. 28, 2018, for this set of five clean contemporary romances. If marriage of convenience plots are your brain candy, knock yourself out!
August 21, 2018
I will break my review down by the books and list the respective stars with them. Stars will be shown as the asterix symbol *. Now a word for the covers. First off, for this boxed set edition there isn't a real showing of each individual cover. I think that is bittersweet. Some of the covers I would like to see in more detail (namely books 1, and 4, maybe 5), others I absolutely didn't like (books 2,3) and was grateful I didn't have to see them again before I started reading.
1 Accidentally Married: ***** This was so witty and fun to read! I loved the banter between Madison and Jared. Their relationship seemed so fresh and real, nothing fake here.
On a steaminess level I would rate this a warm PG-13. I'm grateful that although they shared a bedroom they never shared a bed.
2 Reluctantly Married: ***** I really loved the chemistry between Adam and Megan. They're such a great couple. The witty banter wasn't offensive, rather it was engaging and endearing. I'll admit I took notes of some of their date ideas to do with my hubby!
Whole there were some toe curling kisses, on a steaminess level I would rate this a hot PG.
3 Mistakenly Married: **** Of the three books in this Married series, this is my least favorite. I say that based on how I felt after reading it. Yes, I got my happily ever after, but it felt over shadowed by the string of failures and lack of confidence from Penny throughout the whole book. I get that she's a kluz, who isn't from time to time, but she needs a backbone. I am grateful she finished grew one at the end.
On a steaminess level I would rate this a warm PG-13. Out of the series I think this one was the most passionate.
4 Blissfully Married: ****
How about a swoon for the cover right? I love it! Her hair, her make-up. I want to do my hair like it!
I loved the silly antics between Sidney and Blake when they first meet up again after a 10 year separation. It was funny how out of control things got and the twists the author took. However, I couldn't relate to why Sidney kept pushing Blake away after the continued examples of his feelings for her, even after his declaration! Ugh, she drove me a little crazy with her craziness. It got the happily ever after I wanted, but it didn't feel as enjoyable as I had hoped. Maybe after all the angst the ending seemed too quickly wrapped up.
On a steaminess level I would rate this a hot PG. Nothing leaving me blushing or feeling uncomfortable. For that I am very grateful!
5 Acting Married: **** I did like the phrase, "His mansion was bigger than Jack Sparrow’s ego." Such a great visual. Unfortunately, having great metaphors isn't enough to carry the story and keep my attention. I felt like Tara was just a ball of depression. Frankly, I felt depressed reading part of this because of her numerous insecurities and flat out awful attitude to Rick. The issues with the ex-seemed to be cleared up a bit too perfectly to get the vibe that this was real life, not a story. On a steaminess level I would rate this a hot PG.
1 Accidentally Married: ***** This was so witty and fun to read! I loved the banter between Madison and Jared. Their relationship seemed so fresh and real, nothing fake here.
On a steaminess level I would rate this a warm PG-13. I'm grateful that although they shared a bedroom they never shared a bed.
2 Reluctantly Married: ***** I really loved the chemistry between Adam and Megan. They're such a great couple. The witty banter wasn't offensive, rather it was engaging and endearing. I'll admit I took notes of some of their date ideas to do with my hubby!
Whole there were some toe curling kisses, on a steaminess level I would rate this a hot PG.
3 Mistakenly Married: **** Of the three books in this Married series, this is my least favorite. I say that based on how I felt after reading it. Yes, I got my happily ever after, but it felt over shadowed by the string of failures and lack of confidence from Penny throughout the whole book. I get that she's a kluz, who isn't from time to time, but she needs a backbone. I am grateful she finished grew one at the end.
On a steaminess level I would rate this a warm PG-13. Out of the series I think this one was the most passionate.
4 Blissfully Married: ****
How about a swoon for the cover right? I love it! Her hair, her make-up. I want to do my hair like it!
I loved the silly antics between Sidney and Blake when they first meet up again after a 10 year separation. It was funny how out of control things got and the twists the author took. However, I couldn't relate to why Sidney kept pushing Blake away after the continued examples of his feelings for her, even after his declaration! Ugh, she drove me a little crazy with her craziness. It got the happily ever after I wanted, but it didn't feel as enjoyable as I had hoped. Maybe after all the angst the ending seemed too quickly wrapped up.
On a steaminess level I would rate this a hot PG. Nothing leaving me blushing or feeling uncomfortable. For that I am very grateful!
5 Acting Married: **** I did like the phrase, "His mansion was bigger than Jack Sparrow’s ego." Such a great visual. Unfortunately, having great metaphors isn't enough to carry the story and keep my attention. I felt like Tara was just a ball of depression. Frankly, I felt depressed reading part of this because of her numerous insecurities and flat out awful attitude to Rick. The issues with the ex-seemed to be cleared up a bit too perfectly to get the vibe that this was real life, not a story. On a steaminess level I would rate this a hot PG.
September 30, 2018
Loved Them
I have read some of the beginning books in this set, but to able to read all of them was terrific. Each couple had their reasons for acting like they were married, but each had to come to a decision to stay.
I have read some of the beginning books in this set, but to able to read all of them was terrific. Each couple had their reasons for acting like they were married, but each had to come to a decision to stay.
May 26, 2018
As always, Victorine doesn't just write stories: she makes magic happen. Although her "Married" collection of novellas appears as a series, each book is completely different, independent from every other one, with different characters. This, to me, is definitely an asset. As an avid reader, I sometimes find myself struggling to remember characters from one book to the next and I often find myself losing interest after a while. The beauty of this style of writing is that you can read the books in any order and at any time.
Victorine Lieske has a beautiful writing style: fast-paced, engaging, romantic, clean, humourous, ageless. Once I start reading, I can hardly put it down. If you've never read a book by this author, you can't go wrong with any of her books. If you're already a fan, you won't be disappointed in this set. Always worthwhile and reasonably priced. I am sure I will be reading this series over and over again. I highly recommend it. Well done!
Victorine Lieske has a beautiful writing style: fast-paced, engaging, romantic, clean, humourous, ageless. Once I start reading, I can hardly put it down. If you've never read a book by this author, you can't go wrong with any of her books. If you're already a fan, you won't be disappointed in this set. Always worthwhile and reasonably priced. I am sure I will be reading this series over and over again. I highly recommend it. Well done!
July 12, 2018
Marriages that start out fake but turn out to be so much more. Each book is unique and has great characters and believable story lines. These are clean (kissing and romance) and sweet romances. My favorite is Mistakenly Married - I loved Penny. Highly recommend. I read each of these separately.
September 28, 2018
These are quick, uncomplicated reads that I enjoy playing out as a movie in my head. Definitely up there in the silly fun category of rom coms. I totally recommend any of these as a sweet escape with some good laughs along the way.
October 2, 2018
Fun clean reads
I loved these books. Fun reads like that have unique characters and don’t all follow the same plotline. I appreciate that they aren’t full of sleeze and raunch and am excited to enjoy more by this author.
I loved these books. Fun reads like that have unique characters and don’t all follow the same plotline. I appreciate that they aren’t full of sleeze and raunch and am excited to enjoy more by this author.
October 3, 2018
Good clean romances
Nice to read romances without all the usual sex scenes. Parts were really funny and actually made me laugh! Characters were fun and getting into situations that made me keep reading. Finished all the books in two days!
Nice to read romances without all the usual sex scenes. Parts were really funny and actually made me laugh! Characters were fun and getting into situations that made me keep reading. Finished all the books in two days!
June 6, 2018
I enjoyed this hilarious series, which is a collection of stand-alone books. They are clean and light, and they're totally re-readable.
"Accidentally Married"
This book made me laugh. Although there were things that weren't really realistic (e.g. How on earth did Veronica know anything about Annie?), the overall problem of the main characters not wanting to have a frank conversation that would iron out misunderstandings was set up so that it was believable. Even that, though, was carried a little too far. :)
"Reluctantly Married"
This is a fluffy, light, funny story. I really like the author's writing style.
"Mistakenly Married"
This was a great "escape from reality" book. The characters were likable, the plot was ridiculous and funny, and it was a quick, easy read.
"Blissfully Married"
I really enjoyed the previous books in this series, so I didn't even read the blurb about the book before I read this one.
While I really like the writing style and the humor that are woven into this book, just like the other books in the series, I don't love plots that involve the main characters lying to each other quite so much. I always want to shake them and say, "Just tell the truth!" And they finally did tell the truth and it was happily ever after. But man, I wanna shake 'em, ya know?
I liked the characters. They had strengths and weaknesses and were relatable.
And I loved the under the table reference to "What's Up, Doc?" It was great.
"Acting Married"
I enjoyed this book. I liked how sweet Rick was with Kylee, even though he didn't think he liked kids. I like stories where people get married for unsentimental reasons and then fall in love, and this one wasn't an exception. I liked seeing how they worked through it and finally came together.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this set in exchange for an honest review.
"Accidentally Married"
This book made me laugh. Although there were things that weren't really realistic (e.g. How on earth did Veronica know anything about Annie?), the overall problem of the main characters not wanting to have a frank conversation that would iron out misunderstandings was set up so that it was believable. Even that, though, was carried a little too far. :)
"Reluctantly Married"
This is a fluffy, light, funny story. I really like the author's writing style.
"Mistakenly Married"
This was a great "escape from reality" book. The characters were likable, the plot was ridiculous and funny, and it was a quick, easy read.
"Blissfully Married"
I really enjoyed the previous books in this series, so I didn't even read the blurb about the book before I read this one.
While I really like the writing style and the humor that are woven into this book, just like the other books in the series, I don't love plots that involve the main characters lying to each other quite so much. I always want to shake them and say, "Just tell the truth!" And they finally did tell the truth and it was happily ever after. But man, I wanna shake 'em, ya know?
I liked the characters. They had strengths and weaknesses and were relatable.
And I loved the under the table reference to "What's Up, Doc?" It was great.
"Acting Married"
I enjoyed this book. I liked how sweet Rick was with Kylee, even though he didn't think he liked kids. I like stories where people get married for unsentimental reasons and then fall in love, and this one wasn't an exception. I liked seeing how they worked through it and finally came together.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this set in exchange for an honest review.
October 8, 2018
These novels were so cute! They had all my favorite themes - friends falling in love, celebrity romance, billionaire romance, hate to love... I recommend them to anyone who seeks light, sweet reads with a satisfying end and no cliffhangers. Each book in the series can be read as a standalone, there are no common characters.
Religion: none
Sensuality: clean
Narrative: 3rd person, following the H and h
Book 1: Accidentally Married - rich boy hires fake girlfriend
Book 2: Reluctantly Married - bantering colleagues fake relationship for publicity
Book 3: Mistakenly Married - fun and optimistic artist marries the wrong guy who thinks of their marriage as a business arrangement
Book 4: Blissfully Married - childhood friends have a second chance to find out they are perfect for each other
Book 5: Acting Married - a single mother agrees to marry temporarily the famous actor she works for
Religion: none
Sensuality: clean
Narrative: 3rd person, following the H and h
Book 1: Accidentally Married - rich boy hires fake girlfriend
Book 2: Reluctantly Married - bantering colleagues fake relationship for publicity
Book 3: Mistakenly Married - fun and optimistic artist marries the wrong guy who thinks of their marriage as a business arrangement
Book 4: Blissfully Married - childhood friends have a second chance to find out they are perfect for each other
Book 5: Acting Married - a single mother agrees to marry temporarily the famous actor she works for
January 22, 2020
Another GREAT Series
This box set is filled with wonderful Love stories. See stories that tear your heart out and put it back together in the best way.
Accidentally Married - Madison & Jared -- you will laugh so hard and maybe commit a little mayhem (Jared is mostly safe, LOL)
Reluctantly Married - Megan & Adam. An interesting little adventure!
Mistakenly Married - Penny & Harrison. Sometimes, it's the best mistake you ever made.
Blissfully Married - Sidney & Blake. Now, THAT'S a story that will make you talk to the book!
And last but NOT least, Acting Married - Tara & Rick. An arrangement that worked out BETTER than planned - it just took them a while!
Thank you for your time, talent AND The STORIES!
This box set is filled with wonderful Love stories. See stories that tear your heart out and put it back together in the best way.
Accidentally Married - Madison & Jared -- you will laugh so hard and maybe commit a little mayhem (Jared is mostly safe, LOL)
Reluctantly Married - Megan & Adam. An interesting little adventure!
Mistakenly Married - Penny & Harrison. Sometimes, it's the best mistake you ever made.
Blissfully Married - Sidney & Blake. Now, THAT'S a story that will make you talk to the book!
And last but NOT least, Acting Married - Tara & Rick. An arrangement that worked out BETTER than planned - it just took them a while!
Thank you for your time, talent AND The STORIES!
December 22, 2022
Accidentally Married
I went back and forth with this book. I didn’t like it as much as some of her others that I’ve read. There was definitely a good dose of humor.
Reluctantly Married
This was a fun romance, enemies, fake relationship, reality tv… it all made for a fun and intriguing read. It was entertaining and new. Some laughs and tension.
Mistakenly Married
This was a fast moving and exciting read. It captured my attention and held it. Not all was expected either.
Blissfully Married
This was a fun romance with some twists and tension. I liked the characters.
Acting Married
I really liked this movie star romance. It was probably my favorite of the series. It had a few different angles and I love how I didn’t know what would happen next.
I went back and forth with this book. I didn’t like it as much as some of her others that I’ve read. There was definitely a good dose of humor.
Reluctantly Married
This was a fun romance, enemies, fake relationship, reality tv… it all made for a fun and intriguing read. It was entertaining and new. Some laughs and tension.
Mistakenly Married
This was a fast moving and exciting read. It captured my attention and held it. Not all was expected either.
Blissfully Married
This was a fun romance with some twists and tension. I liked the characters.
Acting Married
I really liked this movie star romance. It was probably my favorite of the series. It had a few different angles and I love how I didn’t know what would happen next.
November 10, 2022
Deserves a 10-Star Rating
I have never laughed so much as I read. Most rom-coms are predictable and depend on lame humor including slapstick drunk scenes, pratfalls, and worse, depending on the "laugh at others who screw up worse than you" type of humor Lieske's stories in this set feature hardworking, responsible characters in weird situations. The stories are clean, characters wellrounded, likeable people, and the humor is based on the crazy situations the couples find themselves in, not their personal flaws. Other rom-com authors would benefit from studying Lieske's writing. These stories are outstanding.
I have never laughed so much as I read. Most rom-coms are predictable and depend on lame humor including slapstick drunk scenes, pratfalls, and worse, depending on the "laugh at others who screw up worse than you" type of humor Lieske's stories in this set feature hardworking, responsible characters in weird situations. The stories are clean, characters wellrounded, likeable people, and the humor is based on the crazy situations the couples find themselves in, not their personal flaws. Other rom-com authors would benefit from studying Lieske's writing. These stories are outstanding.
March 5, 2025
Ms. Lieske masterfully weaves tale after tale of fake relationships.
I couldn't possibly pick a favorite out of these five full-lenth novels. Each one has a different premise, and you'll be laughing all the way through. These characters go through the emotional wringer as they deal with their real feelings under fake circumstances. So much fun.
I couldn't possibly pick a favorite out of these five full-lenth novels. Each one has a different premise, and you'll be laughing all the way through. These characters go through the emotional wringer as they deal with their real feelings under fake circumstances. So much fun.
June 17, 2018
What a wonderful collection of stories full of humor, romance, surprises, and marriages that aren't real. Or are the marriages real? Each book is stand alone and while the premise is the same, the stories are totally different.
October 4, 2018
Fun reads.
I loved the entire collection of stories. She has interesting characters and fun story lines.
This was a first time read by this author. I will be reading more.
I loved the entire collection of stories. She has interesting characters and fun story lines.
This was a first time read by this author. I will be reading more.
October 12, 2018
I liked this stories, though my favorite is definitely Blissfully Married :) For people who complain about this series not being too believable, just relax. They're fiction, so just sit back and enjoy them.
October 26, 2018
Could not finish
I give up. After plodding through the first 3 stories, I had to give it up for sanity sake. Too much internal dialogue by male and female characters and both were emotionally immature in EVERY story. Mistakenly Married is what broke the camel's back.
I give up. After plodding through the first 3 stories, I had to give it up for sanity sake. Too much internal dialogue by male and female characters and both were emotionally immature in EVERY story. Mistakenly Married is what broke the camel's back.
November 18, 2018
Great read
I loved this clean series of how love can happen . I laughed and cheered through out the whole series Lieske is great at keeping you riveted to see what happens next and if the couples realize they have started out as mistakes to finding true love.
I loved this clean series of how love can happen . I laughed and cheered through out the whole series Lieske is great at keeping you riveted to see what happens next and if the couples realize they have started out as mistakes to finding true love.
December 10, 2018
Loved these stories!
Lieske is one of my new favorite authors for clean romance. Her books are fun and entertaining and always have enough depth to her characters to make you fall in love with them. Loved each story!
Lieske is one of my new favorite authors for clean romance. Her books are fun and entertaining and always have enough depth to her characters to make you fall in love with them. Loved each story!
December 18, 2018
Great romances
I enjoyed most of the stories, enough to make them worth reading. Some were a little too drawn-out and would have been better a bit shorter but overall these books are full of swoonworthy guys, cute kisses and a believable happily ever after.
I enjoyed most of the stories, enough to make them worth reading. Some were a little too drawn-out and would have been better a bit shorter but overall these books are full of swoonworthy guys, cute kisses and a believable happily ever after.
May 13, 2019
Love this series!
Loves every book and every second reading these books! Cheered me up. And made my week! Every story so addictive and want to read till the very end. Even leaving you wanting more!
Loves every book and every second reading these books! Cheered me up. And made my week! Every story so addictive and want to read till the very end. Even leaving you wanting more!
April 30, 2019
Entertaining read
I thoroughly enjoyed this collection. The characters were real and the plot lines were interesting. I love clean romance, especially when the stories are well worked out and all the ends are tied up by the end of the book.
I thoroughly enjoyed this collection. The characters were real and the plot lines were interesting. I love clean romance, especially when the stories are well worked out and all the ends are tied up by the end of the book.
May 30, 2019
Charming collection
Chose a 4 for the simplicity of the stories. These are perfect for young people but a bit tame for my normal reading habits. I read them all and enjoyed each story equally and recommend them to light readers.
Chose a 4 for the simplicity of the stories. These are perfect for young people but a bit tame for my normal reading habits. I read them all and enjoyed each story equally and recommend them to light readers.
March 31, 2020
Great stories!
I thoroughly enjoyed each of the stores in the married box set. They were realistic and down to earth, with swoon worthy heros and heroines. The only better than a happily ever after is five of them.
I thoroughly enjoyed each of the stores in the married box set. They were realistic and down to earth, with swoon worthy heros and heroines. The only better than a happily ever after is five of them.
August 31, 2021
So Good You Can’t Stop Reading
This whole series was amazing! Read all 5 books in a few days. Funny characters, relatable moments and fast paced kept me hooked. 5 out 5 definitely recommend.
This whole series was amazing! Read all 5 books in a few days. Funny characters, relatable moments and fast paced kept me hooked. 5 out 5 definitely recommend.
September 9, 2021
Great story
Very good writing, kept me interested, and never really knew what was to happen next. Love the little girl, she made it all come together. Will love reading more of her books!
Very good writing, kept me interested, and never really knew what was to happen next. Love the little girl, she made it all come together. Will love reading more of her books!
November 26, 2022
Entire series
Since this review is for a boxed series, it will be a general review. Well written, a little cheesy, not a lot of passion, but cuties and happily ever afters on each book.
Since this review is for a boxed series, it will be a general review. Well written, a little cheesy, not a lot of passion, but cuties and happily ever afters on each book.
September 7, 2023
Sad it's over
Whenever I finish reading a series, I always feel a great sense of loss. This time is no different. I loved The Fake Marriage series. Each book was so much fun to read! Each story was fascinating and interesting enough that I didn't want to do anything but read!!
Whenever I finish reading a series, I always feel a great sense of loss. This time is no different. I loved The Fake Marriage series. Each book was so much fun to read! Each story was fascinating and interesting enough that I didn't want to do anything but read!!
August 13, 2025
Good Sappy Romances
All of these novels are swoon worthy stories about people finding love. I didn’t care for the 4th novel as much so I deducted a star for that. Good novels to escape reality and just enjoy the prospect of people falling in love.
All of these novels are swoon worthy stories about people finding love. I didn’t care for the 4th novel as much so I deducted a star for that. Good novels to escape reality and just enjoy the prospect of people falling in love.
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