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The Guilty Series #3
My Fake Fiancé
My name is Beth Stirling, and I’m an anti-socialite.
While the rest of the world,
is trying to get into my parent’s inner circle.
I’ve spent my life trying to escape it.
But life outside of that privileged bubble is a struggle.
My relationship ended after my boyfriend cheated on me.
I was fired by my boss because she was the other woman.
I moved from his penthouse to a horrible one-bedroom.
And now I’m being coerced into helping my dad’s political campaign.
Porter, a Navy SEAL, came into town to get his ex-girlfriend back.
In an unfortunate turn of events, while he bailed me out of jail,
I forced him to be play the part of my fake boyfriend.
But I might have been pushing it,
when I announced him as my fake fiancé to the entire world.
As my lies intertwine us -- the mess I’m making is getting bigger.
It’s getting harder and harder, to tell what is real
and what is fake.
But when things take a dangerous turn,
There is only one person I want to turn to for protection.
Whatever you do, don’t fall in love.
While the rest of the world,
is trying to get into my parent’s inner circle.
I’ve spent my life trying to escape it.
But life outside of that privileged bubble is a struggle.
My relationship ended after my boyfriend cheated on me.
I was fired by my boss because she was the other woman.
I moved from his penthouse to a horrible one-bedroom.
And now I’m being coerced into helping my dad’s political campaign.
Porter, a Navy SEAL, came into town to get his ex-girlfriend back.
In an unfortunate turn of events, while he bailed me out of jail,
I forced him to be play the part of my fake boyfriend.
But I might have been pushing it,
when I announced him as my fake fiancé to the entire world.
As my lies intertwine us -- the mess I’m making is getting bigger.
It’s getting harder and harder, to tell what is real
and what is fake.
But when things take a dangerous turn,
There is only one person I want to turn to for protection.
Whatever you do, don’t fall in love.
373 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 16, 2018
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Odette Stone
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Odette writes real, honest and intense romance novels. If you like hot, intelligent Alpha males, you've come to the right place! Her writing goal is to keep her readers up late at night, because they keep saying, "Just one more chapter, I'm just going to read one more chapter."
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Odette has ranked in the top #50 of all Amazon Authors, with a Top #20 bestseller. This KDP All-star author loves to write contemporary, new adult and sports romance books.
She resides in beautiful Vancouver, Canada and she lives for coffee, walks on the beach (no, really), a good book and TV dramas. She is a proud dog mom to a beautiful fur baby puppy named, Mica. She has been described as introverted, funny, and an excellent listener. She's so good at keeping secrets, her friends call her "the vault." She hates being the centre of attention but she'll push you to take the stage.
Odette writes real, honest and intense romance novels. If you like hot, intelligent Alpha males, you've come to the right place! Her writing goal is to keep her readers up late at night, because they keep saying, "Just one more chapter, I'm just going to read one more chapter."
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October 31, 2018
Odette is fast becoming a one-click buy. Loved, loved this story.
May 22, 2023
I'm rating this one a 3.5. It wasn't a bad story by any means. This one is about Beth, Emily's best friend from the story:
Beth and Matt make a sweet couple, but the story itself had very little angst, and it's from an elitist, high society perspective, that just felt unreal to me. I did enjoy the story though. It was a very sweet little read, despite the extreme lack of angst that the first two stories in this universe had.
March 15, 2020
This book is a series of misfires. The H shows his protectiveness, but never his love. The h had been brainwashed and gaslit by everyone around her and never really asserted control. If you think working really hard for emotional crumbs is a good romance, have at it.
May 4, 2022
Their communication skills were seriously lacking but they were cute! I liked this duo much better than Jackson and Emily.
July 5, 2018
Where can I get myself a man like Porter?!
This book was not what I was expecting! I thought it'd be the typical "fake fiance" cheesy romantic story. We do get some of that here but this book includes some twists that I was not expecting.
Beth is trying to get rid of her cheating ex. Porter is trying to get his ex girlfriend back.
When Beth ends up getting into some trouble, Porter, Beth's friend husband's friend, bails her out. In order to get rid of her cheating ex boyfriend, Beth ends up lying that Porter is her boyfriend. The more they get get tied to this lie, the more their attraction to each other grows and the more this lie starts to become real. When Beth is in danger, Porter does anything he can to keep her safe.
I have to say, I loved both of these characters.
Beth was hilarious, she was strong but at the same time insecure.
Porter, he was very protective of Beth, specially when she was in danger, and he was always straightforward with her regarding his ex girlfriend (whom I really hated in this story). I could tell when he started to fall in love with Beth and don't get me started on their love scenes. They were HOOOOT!
Overall, I recommend this book. READ IT!!!
I'm looking forward to reading Jackson and Emily's story (the first two books in this series).
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This book was not what I was expecting! I thought it'd be the typical "fake fiance" cheesy romantic story. We do get some of that here but this book includes some twists that I was not expecting.
Beth is trying to get rid of her cheating ex. Porter is trying to get his ex girlfriend back.
When Beth ends up getting into some trouble, Porter, Beth's friend husband's friend, bails her out. In order to get rid of her cheating ex boyfriend, Beth ends up lying that Porter is her boyfriend. The more they get get tied to this lie, the more their attraction to each other grows and the more this lie starts to become real. When Beth is in danger, Porter does anything he can to keep her safe.
I have to say, I loved both of these characters.
Beth was hilarious, she was strong but at the same time insecure.
Porter, he was very protective of Beth, specially when she was in danger, and he was always straightforward with her regarding his ex girlfriend (whom I really hated in this story). I could tell when he started to fall in love with Beth and don't get me started on their love scenes. They were HOOOOT!
Overall, I recommend this book. READ IT!!!
I'm looking forward to reading Jackson and Emily's story (the first two books in this series).
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 21, 2019
Surprised
I devoured this book!!!!! I read Emily and Jackson’s book. This is definitely different. They were very angsty, whereas Beth and Porter were playful, sexual, and romantic. I was pleasantly surprised. I’m not sure which I liked better, but I loved both. The writing was better here, but I got a little bored.
Sex? Yes. Lots.
Angst? Low to Medium
Genre? Military Romance
Sexual tension? Sometimes—medium
Funny? Sometimes
Alpha male? Yes
Heroine? Likable but could be more confident
KU? Yes
I devoured this book!!!!! I read Emily and Jackson’s book. This is definitely different. They were very angsty, whereas Beth and Porter were playful, sexual, and romantic. I was pleasantly surprised. I’m not sure which I liked better, but I loved both. The writing was better here, but I got a little bored.
Sex? Yes. Lots.
Angst? Low to Medium
Genre? Military Romance
Sexual tension? Sometimes—medium
Funny? Sometimes
Alpha male? Yes
Heroine? Likable but could be more confident
KU? Yes
June 29, 2018
Sigh... I want one like Porter, Navy Seal!
Definitely hot. With secrets. And a Seal to boot. Whew! Complicated plot involving a fake engagement, a mysterious threat, challenging parents -- Beth is over her head with Porter. Over her head in love. Oh dear, this can't end happily, can it-? I couldn't put this book down until I found out how this affair resolved. Very satisfying story - I'll be looking for Ms Stone's next book!! Highly recommended.
Definitely hot. With secrets. And a Seal to boot. Whew! Complicated plot involving a fake engagement, a mysterious threat, challenging parents -- Beth is over her head with Porter. Over her head in love. Oh dear, this can't end happily, can it-? I couldn't put this book down until I found out how this affair resolved. Very satisfying story - I'll be looking for Ms Stone's next book!! Highly recommended.
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April 6, 2023
best book of the series imo. their relationship was pretty good, although lacking in the communications department.
now onto porter because damn if i love a man in uniform. technically, he wasn't wearing a uniform, but he is a navy seal so it counts. HE IS ALSO A COWBOY!!!! very important to note that he grew up on a ranch, and he does in fact wear a cowboy hat once in the book and that matters to me!! porter was so caring and protective of beth. i honestly think he fell for her first. maybe it was a bit of an infatuation in the beginning, but i think it quickly became something more for him. she obviously thought all her feelings were unrequited because duh, it was a fake engagement, and again, lacking some communication skills between the two of them.
beth was a bit annoying, but she prevailed. she was a fighter too, literally when she was clawing at that man's eyeballs. i actually grew to really love her. she was strong willed and whitty, she paired nicely with porter. her humor was the same as mine i think. her thought process on some things needed help, maybe a therapist would help some.
beth's dad was a piece of work. he wanted power and money, in the form of nyc mayor. however, i truly believe he thought he was protecting her and doing what was best for her. i can't fault him for trying, but i can say he was dumb as hell. beth's mom!!! she was also a piece of work. she really only cared about social status and money. she got better, but still, give it up if only for your daughter's happiness and wellbeing.
overall, i loved it. just enough drama to keep me interested and everything else was perfect for a quick read. 4/5 stars, have already recommended to friends soooo
now onto porter because damn if i love a man in uniform. technically, he wasn't wearing a uniform, but he is a navy seal so it counts. HE IS ALSO A COWBOY!!!! very important to note that he grew up on a ranch, and he does in fact wear a cowboy hat once in the book and that matters to me!! porter was so caring and protective of beth. i honestly think he fell for her first. maybe it was a bit of an infatuation in the beginning, but i think it quickly became something more for him. she obviously thought all her feelings were unrequited because duh, it was a fake engagement, and again, lacking some communication skills between the two of them.
beth was a bit annoying, but she prevailed. she was a fighter too, literally when she was clawing at that man's eyeballs. i actually grew to really love her. she was strong willed and whitty, she paired nicely with porter. her humor was the same as mine i think. her thought process on some things needed help, maybe a therapist would help some.
beth's dad was a piece of work. he wanted power and money, in the form of nyc mayor. however, i truly believe he thought he was protecting her and doing what was best for her. i can't fault him for trying, but i can say he was dumb as hell. beth's mom!!! she was also a piece of work. she really only cared about social status and money. she got better, but still, give it up if only for your daughter's happiness and wellbeing.
overall, i loved it. just enough drama to keep me interested and everything else was perfect for a quick read. 4/5 stars, have already recommended to friends soooo
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January 16, 2019
4+,
przyjemna historia, wszystkiego po trochu ;)
przyjemna historia, wszystkiego po trochu ;)
July 29, 2019
I enjoy reading, but there are times where it almost seems mechanical because the idea of the story I am reading has been done...many times over. It doesn't make the book un-enjoyable, but it leaves it lacking something. My Fake Fiance was such a refreshing surprise! It had me physically reacting with laughs, cringes, head shakes, and the occasional sit shifting throughout. I did not want to put this book down.
Beth wants to make it on her own, without her parents' money. Her controlling mother wants her married to the cheating ex-boyfriend and her controlling father is absorbed in his work, but it doesn't stop them from trying to get Beth back home. She has one good friend, Emily, that she confides in along the way.
Porter can't afford distractions in his line of work; it could leave him and his team dead. He takes a leave of absence to get himself together and support his buddy Jackson.
Beth and Porter have mutual friends, that's how they meet.
The story is mainly told in Beth's POV, but the beginning and end of the book include Porter's POV. This brought a better sense of what was going on with Porter because he was somewhat stoic through the story. I actually liked how his character was written. The writing was smooth and I felt as though I could see the plot unfolding rather than just seeing words on a page. The pacing was spot on. I did not feel as though it droned or lagged at any point. The story was well put together with surprises that I didn't see coming (always a bonus). The progression of the story made sense, though it kept escalating for the main characters because one lie mandated another.
There is adult language ( not overdone) and adult scenes (nicely done...dream worthy...and funny). There is lots of drinking (alcohol) and there is violence (not the domestic type though).
This story deserves 5+ stars, but there were grammar/spelling issues. There aren't many glaring mistakes, but this work deserves to be error free! 4.5 stars I would recommend this read AND I will be reading it over and over.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Beth wants to make it on her own, without her parents' money. Her controlling mother wants her married to the cheating ex-boyfriend and her controlling father is absorbed in his work, but it doesn't stop them from trying to get Beth back home. She has one good friend, Emily, that she confides in along the way.
Porter can't afford distractions in his line of work; it could leave him and his team dead. He takes a leave of absence to get himself together and support his buddy Jackson.
Beth and Porter have mutual friends, that's how they meet.
The story is mainly told in Beth's POV, but the beginning and end of the book include Porter's POV. This brought a better sense of what was going on with Porter because he was somewhat stoic through the story. I actually liked how his character was written. The writing was smooth and I felt as though I could see the plot unfolding rather than just seeing words on a page. The pacing was spot on. I did not feel as though it droned or lagged at any point. The story was well put together with surprises that I didn't see coming (always a bonus). The progression of the story made sense, though it kept escalating for the main characters because one lie mandated another.
There is adult language ( not overdone) and adult scenes (nicely done...dream worthy...and funny). There is lots of drinking (alcohol) and there is violence (not the domestic type though).
This story deserves 5+ stars, but there were grammar/spelling issues. There aren't many glaring mistakes, but this work deserves to be error free! 4.5 stars I would recommend this read AND I will be reading it over and over.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 24, 2018
Beth has been through a lot lately and she just wants her cheating ex to leave her alone. When she gets in trouble, her best friend sends Porter to bail her out. She doesn't recognize him as the same man she met at the baptism due to him getting rid of the duck density look. When he ex comes shortly afterward trying to save her, as he calls, she tries to come up with a quick solution to get rid of him. Her solution ends up, her telling him Porter is her boyfriend. The lies gets sweep up like a wild storm afterwards that only increases intensity just like their attraction to each to each other. When the lie starts feeling real for Beth, she tries to figure out if Porter feels the same but its like pulling teeth to get anything out of him.
Beth was hilarious at times. I loved her definition of what best friends would do for each other. She was the right amount of insecure and wittiness. I liked how Beth told Porter what happen and didn't hide it or forget to tell him. I think that I went through all of the emotions. I laughed, I cried, I was angry, I was sad, and of course happy. I had the hardest time putting down this book because I always wanted to find out what was happening next.
This book follows My Fiance's Brother book 1 and 2 of the Guilty Series. My Fake Fiance can be read by itself without making you feel lost but it will make you want to read the other two books.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Beth was hilarious at times. I loved her definition of what best friends would do for each other. She was the right amount of insecure and wittiness. I liked how Beth told Porter what happen and didn't hide it or forget to tell him. I think that I went through all of the emotions. I laughed, I cried, I was angry, I was sad, and of course happy. I had the hardest time putting down this book because I always wanted to find out what was happening next.
This book follows My Fiance's Brother book 1 and 2 of the Guilty Series. My Fake Fiance can be read by itself without making you feel lost but it will make you want to read the other two books.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 11, 2020
This was a good read. Beth is in trouble one night and she is helped by Porter. What began as just being a fake boyfriend ends up being a lot more. On top of everything else her father is running for mayor. Things get even more complicated. Thankfully in the end it all works out and they finally get their happy ending.
December 20, 2022
this might be her best book yet!
It took me a long time to get to this book. I had such a book-hangover after finishing the first two of this series, but I’m so glad I waited until I was in the right mindset, because this book was incredible. The banter! The drama! The friendships! The mother! The steam! Oh boy. I was half-in-love with this couple by chapter 3 and it just kept getting better.
It took me a long time to get to this book. I had such a book-hangover after finishing the first two of this series, but I’m so glad I waited until I was in the right mindset, because this book was incredible. The banter! The drama! The friendships! The mother! The steam! Oh boy. I was half-in-love with this couple by chapter 3 and it just kept getting better.
January 18, 2019
Another amazing book by Odette Stone. I absolutely love this series.
April 24, 2022
My Fake Fiancé
I really liked Beth, even in the previous books, which is why I was excited to read hers and it was really good.
I really liked Beth, even in the previous books, which is why I was excited to read hers and it was really good.
December 23, 2022
Porter was hot, i BRUSHED so hard on some scenes, omg.
The book was a good read. I didn't read the first story because i kind of don't like sequences, but this one was gold.
The book was a good read. I didn't read the first story because i kind of don't like sequences, but this one was gold.
March 14, 2024
Porter and Beth. Fake engagement book.
June 19, 2018
Really liked this book. great writing, story, and characters! 4.5 stars.
July 5, 2018
I actually want to rate this story 4.5 stars (the "half off" is for grammatical errors that could be easily fixed with another round of editing).
Our heroine, Beth, is the best friend of Emily, the heroine from the first two books in this series, which do not have to be read to enjoy this book. Our hero, Porter, is a Navy Seal team member of Jackson, Emily's husband. Beth comes from an uppercrust family where her behaviors have been dictated by her parents' social standing. She lives on her own and has tried to live her life away from the shadow of her parents. The story takes place in New York when Porter and Emily are the godparents for the baptism of Emily and Jackson's son.
After Beth finds herself in jail, being in the wrong place at the wrong time, Jackson calls Porter to help since he and Emily live on the naval base in Virginia. She runs into her ex, Yates, as she's leaving the police station with Porter and ends up introducing him as her boyfriend . Things escalate when her parents find out about him and insist on meeting him for dinner. Yates, who cheated on Beth with her boss, wants Beth back. To try and stop Yates from continuing his pursuit of her, she blurts out that Porter is now her fiance. Porter agrees to keep up the charade if Beth helps him with his own personal issue. On top of all this, her life has been threatened and Porter his vow to protect her seriously.
The story is mostly told from Beth's POV, but the prologue and epilogue are in Porter's POV. The author uses italics for subconscious thoughts that Beth shares with the reader. As with all fake fiance stories, the fake engagement takes on a life of its own as it spirals toward the wedding. Also spiraling are the couple's real feelings for one another as the banter they share are warm mixed with a comedic flair. A spin at the end makes this story slightly different than the rest.
Our heroine, Beth, is the best friend of Emily, the heroine from the first two books in this series, which do not have to be read to enjoy this book. Our hero, Porter, is a Navy Seal team member of Jackson, Emily's husband. Beth comes from an uppercrust family where her behaviors have been dictated by her parents' social standing. She lives on her own and has tried to live her life away from the shadow of her parents. The story takes place in New York when Porter and Emily are the godparents for the baptism of Emily and Jackson's son.
After Beth finds herself in jail, being in the wrong place at the wrong time, Jackson calls Porter to help since he and Emily live on the naval base in Virginia. She runs into her ex, Yates, as she's leaving the police station with Porter and ends up introducing him as her boyfriend . Things escalate when her parents find out about him and insist on meeting him for dinner. Yates, who cheated on Beth with her boss, wants Beth back. To try and stop Yates from continuing his pursuit of her, she blurts out that Porter is now her fiance. Porter agrees to keep up the charade if Beth helps him with his own personal issue. On top of all this, her life has been threatened and Porter his vow to protect her seriously.
The story is mostly told from Beth's POV, but the prologue and epilogue are in Porter's POV. The author uses italics for subconscious thoughts that Beth shares with the reader. As with all fake fiance stories, the fake engagement takes on a life of its own as it spirals toward the wedding. Also spiraling are the couple's real feelings for one another as the banter they share are warm mixed with a comedic flair. A spin at the end makes this story slightly different than the rest.
August 1, 2018
My Fake Fiancé: A Navy SEAL Standalone Romance (The Guilty Series Book 3) By: Odette StoneHow Far Will He Go To Keep Her Alive?!
Her life's outta control...
Everyone around her thinks they know what's best for her...
Her Mom, her Dad, even her Cheating Ex; it's absolutely ridiculous!
All she wants is to be left alone!
When a night out at the club turns into being framed for drugs, she ends up with a FAKE Boyfriend to keep the skeevy Ex off her back...
Unfortunately, her plan Snowballs, & before she knows it she's Fake Engaged with a Marriage being planned...
He's a SEAL on leave who came home to find his girlfriend moved away without reason, talk about a shocker!
For a Man who strives for control his life has suddenly become chaotic...
He's been embroiled in a FAKE Relationship, which suited him just fine, & NOW there's danger popping up everywhere...
Will he ever get the well ordered Control of his life back again...
I was granted an ARC of Odette Stone's "My Fake Fiancé: A Navy SEAL Standalone Romance (The Guilty Series Book 3)" via Booksprout; I recommend this book to others based upon its own merits. All opinions expressed within this review are uniquely my own & freely given!
Until next time... Happy Reading!
January 23, 2019
4.7 stars
LOVE. LOVE. LOVE. I loved Porter and Beth. LOVED them. This story was the perfect blend of suspense, chemistry, hot steam, and romance. It had so much more plot than a typical fake fiance romance. The characters were perfect together. I loved seeing Previous characters in this story too.
I love this author something fierce now.
LOVE. LOVE. LOVE. I loved Porter and Beth. LOVED them. This story was the perfect blend of suspense, chemistry, hot steam, and romance. It had so much more plot than a typical fake fiance romance. The characters were perfect together. I loved seeing Previous characters in this story too.
I love this author something fierce now.
June 12, 2020
I’ve read two books by Odette Stone that had quite a few frustrating similarities:
1) so much unnecessary angst.
2) the plot is pretty much: the heroine gets shit on the entire book to a melodramatic degree.
3) While getting shit on, the inner monologue of the heroine is that she knows she doesn’t deserve this treatment and spends the entire book biting her tongue and not sticking up for herself. To the point of being the worst kind of pushover and doormat.
4) the villains are extremely evil. No one just generally causes a fuss but instead they’re out to ruin the heroine’s life and also kill her. And also give me an ulcer from the stress.
5) A weird plot twist with a dramatic, but yet again, unnecessary separation and angst.
All of which is extra frustrating because the MCs have extraordinary chemistry and I absolutely adore them together. If not for all those issues being a 10 on the dramatic scale (instead of a nice livable 5 or 6), I’d rate this 5 stars. But alas I spent so much time frustrated it took away from my general enjoyment.
I think I’d love more of Stone’s books but I definitely need a break from that angst lol.
1) so much unnecessary angst.
2) the plot is pretty much: the heroine gets shit on the entire book to a melodramatic degree.
3) While getting shit on, the inner monologue of the heroine is that she knows she doesn’t deserve this treatment and spends the entire book biting her tongue and not sticking up for herself. To the point of being the worst kind of pushover and doormat.
4) the villains are extremely evil. No one just generally causes a fuss but instead they’re out to ruin the heroine’s life and also kill her. And also give me an ulcer from the stress.
5) A weird plot twist with a dramatic, but yet again, unnecessary separation and angst.
All of which is extra frustrating because the MCs have extraordinary chemistry and I absolutely adore them together. If not for all those issues being a 10 on the dramatic scale (instead of a nice livable 5 or 6), I’d rate this 5 stars. But alas I spent so much time frustrated it took away from my general enjoyment.
I think I’d love more of Stone’s books but I definitely need a break from that angst lol.
March 30, 2020
This book can be standalone. Story flowed quickly and I couldn't wait to get to the end. It was great book about two opposite finding their happy ending.
Navy SEAL Porter is in New York to be his best friend's son's godfather and get his girl friend back. On his way to he sees gorgeous blonde who is close to his best friend's wife.
Beth wanted to get away from her ex-boyfriend who cheated on her with her boss, parents who wants to control over her life. She finally found her happy medium until she ended up in jail. She desperately needed someone other than her parents. So she calls her best friend Emily and who shows up to rescue her... The brooding but sexy Porter comes to rescue her. She met him at Emily son's christening and his first impressions wasn't as friendly but she couldn't be more thankful for him for showing up. On her way out of the police station, her ex-boyfriend shows up and she decided to call Porter as her fake boyfriend...
It suppose to deter his ex-boyfriend from bothering her but from then on, once Beth's parents finds about Porter being her new boyfriend, they were thrown into relationship. Her parents were very difficult to deal with especially her mother and Beth was afraid Porter wouldn't go along with her scheme. He seems so closed off, she wasn't sure he would play along. Once he was willing to meet her parents, everything seems to work itself out. Until her father decided to run for mayor of NY.
Porter has problems of his own and he never thought he would be thrown into a fake relationship. But he still has to deal with his ex-girlfriend.
As Beth's father announces he would be running for Mayor, Beth keeps getting threats and it keeps escalating but her parents doesn't take the risks seriously. Plus now they just announced they were engaged. Is this relationship still fake because Beth feels she is falling but she is not sure if Porter feels the same way....
I did not read the first two but I really enjoyed this book. Beth and Porter's relationship and their road to happy ending was different and fun. I love the suspense part until the very end. Now I am curious to read about Emily and Jackson's story.. Emily was so close to Beth and their relationship was so strong, I would love to find out their love story.
I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving a free copy.
Navy SEAL Porter is in New York to be his best friend's son's godfather and get his girl friend back. On his way to he sees gorgeous blonde who is close to his best friend's wife.
Beth wanted to get away from her ex-boyfriend who cheated on her with her boss, parents who wants to control over her life. She finally found her happy medium until she ended up in jail. She desperately needed someone other than her parents. So she calls her best friend Emily and who shows up to rescue her... The brooding but sexy Porter comes to rescue her. She met him at Emily son's christening and his first impressions wasn't as friendly but she couldn't be more thankful for him for showing up. On her way out of the police station, her ex-boyfriend shows up and she decided to call Porter as her fake boyfriend...
It suppose to deter his ex-boyfriend from bothering her but from then on, once Beth's parents finds about Porter being her new boyfriend, they were thrown into relationship. Her parents were very difficult to deal with especially her mother and Beth was afraid Porter wouldn't go along with her scheme. He seems so closed off, she wasn't sure he would play along. Once he was willing to meet her parents, everything seems to work itself out. Until her father decided to run for mayor of NY.
Porter has problems of his own and he never thought he would be thrown into a fake relationship. But he still has to deal with his ex-girlfriend.
As Beth's father announces he would be running for Mayor, Beth keeps getting threats and it keeps escalating but her parents doesn't take the risks seriously. Plus now they just announced they were engaged. Is this relationship still fake because Beth feels she is falling but she is not sure if Porter feels the same way....
I did not read the first two but I really enjoyed this book. Beth and Porter's relationship and their road to happy ending was different and fun. I love the suspense part until the very end. Now I am curious to read about Emily and Jackson's story.. Emily was so close to Beth and their relationship was so strong, I would love to find out their love story.
I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving a free copy.
January 9, 2020
Fake fiancée with a side of political intrigue
I’m generally a fan of the fake fiancée thing, but I especially like it when it’s done spur of the moment with no discussion between the characters, it always makes for a more intense story. This is what happened here.
Honestly, it’s hard not to like Beth, she comes from a family with a lot of money, an overbearing mother, a father with his eyes on more power by becoming mayor of NYC, and an ex she just can’t seem to shake; and even with all of that, she’s determined to forge her own path. I love that instead of having a pretty easy money filled life where all she has to do is go along with her family, she lives in a small apartment working at a temp job and is determined to life her life the way she wants to. Yates, her ex, is sooooo cringeworthy. I mean the guy cheats on her with her boss, and yet he’s always around. Now he’s her dads campaign manager, and worse yet her family is pushing her to get back together with him even though everyone knows what he did. Totally makes sense that in the heat of the moment she announces that she has a boyfriend, a fiancée even, just to get this jerk to back off.
Porter, the man of so little words is, well, hard to read. Beth is totally right, he says so few words, especially when in a small space with her. But while he might not be good with the whole words things, he’s definitely good at the action part. He shows up for her no questions asked even when they don’t really know each other well. The more you get to know him, the more there is to like, especially when he starts talking (he gets super hot).
Of course during this whole thing it seems like someone is out to get Beth as a warning to her dad. I have to say the reactions of the people around her about what was happening seriously left something to be desired, I seriously felt bad for it. It’s easy to see how Porter being there for her would mean so much to her. I didn’t think the suspension plot was too overdone, and it worked to help move things forward.
This is the second book I’ve read by Odette, and honestly I really like the writing style. I have a feeling I am going to go on a minor book binge this weekend. I would definitely recommend this book.
I’m generally a fan of the fake fiancée thing, but I especially like it when it’s done spur of the moment with no discussion between the characters, it always makes for a more intense story. This is what happened here.
Honestly, it’s hard not to like Beth, she comes from a family with a lot of money, an overbearing mother, a father with his eyes on more power by becoming mayor of NYC, and an ex she just can’t seem to shake; and even with all of that, she’s determined to forge her own path. I love that instead of having a pretty easy money filled life where all she has to do is go along with her family, she lives in a small apartment working at a temp job and is determined to life her life the way she wants to. Yates, her ex, is sooooo cringeworthy. I mean the guy cheats on her with her boss, and yet he’s always around. Now he’s her dads campaign manager, and worse yet her family is pushing her to get back together with him even though everyone knows what he did. Totally makes sense that in the heat of the moment she announces that she has a boyfriend, a fiancée even, just to get this jerk to back off.
Porter, the man of so little words is, well, hard to read. Beth is totally right, he says so few words, especially when in a small space with her. But while he might not be good with the whole words things, he’s definitely good at the action part. He shows up for her no questions asked even when they don’t really know each other well. The more you get to know him, the more there is to like, especially when he starts talking (he gets super hot).
Of course during this whole thing it seems like someone is out to get Beth as a warning to her dad. I have to say the reactions of the people around her about what was happening seriously left something to be desired, I seriously felt bad for it. It’s easy to see how Porter being there for her would mean so much to her. I didn’t think the suspension plot was too overdone, and it worked to help move things forward.
This is the second book I’ve read by Odette, and honestly I really like the writing style. I have a feeling I am going to go on a minor book binge this weekend. I would definitely recommend this book.
December 31, 2024
Porter Lyons and Beth Stirling
*****SPOILER ALERT*****
My Fake Fiancé by Odette Stone. The Guilty series, book 3. KU borrow, ebook review. The prologue and epilogue are in Porter's POV, and the story is in Beth's POV. Navy SEAL finds love after heartbreak/romantic suspense. I enjoyed the story, but there are a lot of typos. I love the guy-on-the-motorcycle cover, but he doesn't quite match the blonde MMC, who is never described as riding a motorcycle. Content warnings: v¡brator; dirty talk; a murder; blackmail; threats; fights; political scheming; aside character had gambling debt and financial problems; and a horseback riding accident crippled H's father, caused h's young wife's miscarriage, stole her ability to reproduce, and was the catalyst of their divorce.
Porter Lyons the the youngest of six boys, grew up in Montana on his family's ranch, married his pregnant teenage girlfriend when he was seventeen, got divorced at eighteen years old, and then joined the Navy. He's currently on a leave of absence from his SEAL team. When he returned home, he found his girlfriend had moved out and took several boxes that belonged to him. Beth Stirling is a wealthy heiress who recently moved into a sh¡tty apartment after she caught Yates (her boyfriend) and Traci (her boss) in bed. Beth met Porter at their friend's son's christening. Jackson and Emily chose Porter and Beth to be Theo's godparents because they are their best friends. Porter and Beth immediately don't like each other. Porter is brooding, and Beth seems uppity. Their love story is a bit awkward because Beth lied to Yates. She told him Porter is her boyfriend, then fiancé. They decide to let it play out, planning to tell everyone they broke up before a wedding is planned. Then Beth's parents got involved. Her dad is running for mayor and blackmails Porter into staying with her. He mom hired a motivated wedding planner, and things spin out of control. Beth is threatened, attacked, stabbed, and almost run over by her father's political rival's puppet masters. In the end, they are both safe, engaged, and happy. JP
3 out of 5 on my spice scale.
1st read 12-29-24 (KU borrow)
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 20, 2018
I will preface this by saying that I did not read the two books prior to this one in the series and I did not miss a thing. The author gave just enough backstory to not be sitting there scratching my head asking “huh?”
Now with that out of the way, I LOVED THIS BOOK! I do not know what I was expecting, but it was not this amazing and sexy awesomeness that is this book. Odette Stone- you have a new fan and I will be reading ALL of your books. MAJORLY loved your writing style.
Porter is officially my new book boyfriend, I think I am half in love with him. His broodiness, sexiness, loyalty, just OMG *drool*! He works in Jackson’s, Beth’s best friend Emily’s husband, military unit. He has some major issues that he is working through, but he hides it fairly well from others.
Beth is a breath of fresh air. She is a feisty, girl-next door type even though she is a rich heiress. She has tried so hard to get out from her parent’s thumb and live her own life. There is not a huge gap in her relationship with her parents, they are just not as warm and loving as others and their social norms are not exactly normal.
Both Beth and Porter are both going through a tough time when they meet and end up leaning on each other and start “fake dating” to help with their current situations…. let’s just say that spirals COMPLETELY out of control in some crazy ways.
This book is SO FREAKING SEXY without being over the top.
My gosh, I am fanning myself just thinking about the stuff that I read.
I loved everything about this book: all of the twists and turns, all of the characters, and the main story line.
5 OUT OF 5 STARS FROM ME FOR SURE!
Now with that out of the way, I LOVED THIS BOOK! I do not know what I was expecting, but it was not this amazing and sexy awesomeness that is this book. Odette Stone- you have a new fan and I will be reading ALL of your books. MAJORLY loved your writing style.
Porter is officially my new book boyfriend, I think I am half in love with him. His broodiness, sexiness, loyalty, just OMG *drool*! He works in Jackson’s, Beth’s best friend Emily’s husband, military unit. He has some major issues that he is working through, but he hides it fairly well from others.
Beth is a breath of fresh air. She is a feisty, girl-next door type even though she is a rich heiress. She has tried so hard to get out from her parent’s thumb and live her own life. There is not a huge gap in her relationship with her parents, they are just not as warm and loving as others and their social norms are not exactly normal.
Both Beth and Porter are both going through a tough time when they meet and end up leaning on each other and start “fake dating” to help with their current situations…. let’s just say that spirals COMPLETELY out of control in some crazy ways.
This book is SO FREAKING SEXY without being over the top.
My gosh, I am fanning myself just thinking about the stuff that I read.
I loved everything about this book: all of the twists and turns, all of the characters, and the main story line.
5 OUT OF 5 STARS FROM ME FOR SURE!
April 4, 2020
I have to be honest, this book had the makings of literally everything I usually avoid, in romance books I mean. For starters, both characters get into sexual situations way too fast, and second, the heroine’s a tall, leggy blonde—not the kind of heroine I like to read about (simple because I couldn’t physically relate to them).
But Odette Stone has a way with words. I think this is probably the third, fourth book for hers that I read that I initially was skeptical about? While I disliked it when main characters get into sexual situation in less than half of the book, Odette wrote in a way to establish sexual tension and it worked. The relationship build-up between characters grew gradually—it wasn’t exactly love at first sight thing, so it helped.
Also, sure, Beth was a tall, leggy blonde—she’s the type of heroine I personally avoid, but Odette didn’t make everything about her appearance. I usually hate books that make a big deal about the heroine’s appearance, whether it’s positive or negative. Sometimes author would go on and on about how big their assets are or just how hot they are that it gets really old.
There’s a lot going on in this book and I think some people might be overwhelmed by it all. There’s the fake engagement that quickly elevated to a 12 week wedding plans. There’s Porter’s ex-girlfriend drama, there’s Porter secrets and not to mention someone was out there trying to get Beth almost killed—multiple times. Beth had some TSTL heroine moments too.
But overall, this book was an enjoyable read. I finished it one sitting.
But Odette Stone has a way with words. I think this is probably the third, fourth book for hers that I read that I initially was skeptical about? While I disliked it when main characters get into sexual situation in less than half of the book, Odette wrote in a way to establish sexual tension and it worked. The relationship build-up between characters grew gradually—it wasn’t exactly love at first sight thing, so it helped.
Also, sure, Beth was a tall, leggy blonde—she’s the type of heroine I personally avoid, but Odette didn’t make everything about her appearance. I usually hate books that make a big deal about the heroine’s appearance, whether it’s positive or negative. Sometimes author would go on and on about how big their assets are or just how hot they are that it gets really old.
There’s a lot going on in this book and I think some people might be overwhelmed by it all. There’s the fake engagement that quickly elevated to a 12 week wedding plans. There’s Porter’s ex-girlfriend drama, there’s Porter secrets and not to mention someone was out there trying to get Beth almost killed—multiple times. Beth had some TSTL heroine moments too.
But overall, this book was an enjoyable read. I finished it one sitting.
April 1, 2020
Completely unpredictable
Excellent romance whose only defect is the title which could make think of a simple story, but this one is on the contrary complex, full of twists and turns, sometimes very hot and very well written in the evolution of the feelings and the characters. These are are exciting characters who have character, they are unpredictable, just like the story which yes, is based on fake fiancés, which could have been cheesy, but on the contrary, the story is supplemented by blackmail, threats, attacks from all sides.
Beth is the daughter of a wealthy man who wants to be mayor of New York. She is pressured by her parents to recover with her father's campaign manager who cheated on her. She has already met Porter, a SEAL, best friend of her best friend's husband. He is rude, does not speak to her, and he seems to avoid her, however when a few weeks later he comes to help him because her friends cannot come, she uses him to get rid of her mother who returns again to try to push her in the arms of her ex. Porter then becomes Beth's boyfriend, and uses her to help him define his feelings with his ex, Felicia, who left him while he was on a mission.
Added to this is her father's election campaign which causes Beth to receive threats, against which Porter decides to protect her.
The story is full of twists and turns until the end.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book
Excellent romance whose only defect is the title which could make think of a simple story, but this one is on the contrary complex, full of twists and turns, sometimes very hot and very well written in the evolution of the feelings and the characters. These are are exciting characters who have character, they are unpredictable, just like the story which yes, is based on fake fiancés, which could have been cheesy, but on the contrary, the story is supplemented by blackmail, threats, attacks from all sides.
Beth is the daughter of a wealthy man who wants to be mayor of New York. She is pressured by her parents to recover with her father's campaign manager who cheated on her. She has already met Porter, a SEAL, best friend of her best friend's husband. He is rude, does not speak to her, and he seems to avoid her, however when a few weeks later he comes to help him because her friends cannot come, she uses him to get rid of her mother who returns again to try to push her in the arms of her ex. Porter then becomes Beth's boyfriend, and uses her to help him define his feelings with his ex, Felicia, who left him while he was on a mission.
Added to this is her father's election campaign which causes Beth to receive threats, against which Porter decides to protect her.
The story is full of twists and turns until the end.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book
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