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Billionaire Ryan Brocker thought his fake marriage to an old childhood friend was a brilliant, no feelings attached, business move. An accidental pregnancy was not part of the plan, neither was falling in love.

Ryan can stoke the embers of a woman's desire from across a crowded room with his unwavering gaze and arrogant smirk alone. He is the king of seduction without attachment.

When an important business deal causes a long-forgotten childhood friend, Kristin Tice, to come back to the small town of Clear Creek he isn't expecting her to wreak havoc on his carefully guarded heart.

He thought he knew how to keep his composure . . . until his impostor bride's honey-brown eyes start haunting him, her soft curves make his fingertips itch to touch her, and the sound of her full-throated laugh causes his body to tighten with need.

For the first time in his life, Ryan is the one trying to get a woman to fall for him. Can he turn this pleasurable hoax into something real or will she vanish with his heart this time?

If you enjoy alpha billionaires who resist falling in love but just can't help themselves from claiming the woman they secretly crave then the Billionaire Brocker Brothers series is perfect for you.

148 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 4, 2020

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2,710 reviews103 followers
January 30, 2020
This is my first book by this author and a free reader copy I recently received from bookfunnel which I am voluntarily reviewing. I really enjoyed this book and I have to admit to feeling quite wistful while reading it.

Kristen was shocked when she learned her grandfather had died and bequeathed everything to her, after not seeing him since she was ten years old and she spent a perfect summer there and had her first kiss with a boy she has dreamed of ever since. The times for dreams are over she is thirty three years old and is ready for her life to start, sharing an apartment with her mother and barely making ends meet while trying to break in to the art world as an artist she is shocked when handsome Ryan Brocker offers her a deal too good to turn down. A six month marriage of convenience where he can buy her land and she can leave with two million dollars, but what happens when the lines start to blur can she trust her feelings for the billionaire playboy are really returned especially when she sees him having dinner with his ex? The boy she met when she was ten may now be the man who holds her heart but does he want it?

Ryan Brocker made the decision years ago after watching his older brother fall apart when his wife left and destroyed him, although his parents have been together forever he still can’t get over watching the pain of his brother and keeps all women at a distance but there is one that even after years brings a smile to his heart of a summer spent with a ten year old girl called Krissy but she never returned and became a memory. That is until he hears of the very property he coverts becoming available and the only way he can get his hands on it is to propose a marriage of convenience with the very girl he made those memories with. But when feelings start to change will he be able to tell her how he really feels or will he lose his chance with the only girl that could ever be the one?

I have waited to read this book if I am honest until the second one was due to be out so expect the review for that one shortly. Highly recommended easy read with an ideal ending, would have liked an epilogue but I am kind of hoping for one when all the Brockers stories are done. 4.5* read.
3,114 reviews26 followers
February 3, 2021
Woman inherits a house and land from an estranged grandfather; encounters a man who wants to buy it, but there's a 6 month ownership stipulation. This turns into a fake marriage that turns real.

In only one book I've ever read have I ever believed this trope. This book isn't it.

This also had loads of typos.
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500 reviews12 followers
January 23, 2020
I guess I was the first Verified Purchase reader on Amazon... and it was... meh... Only 2.25 stars at best.

I bought this novella in order to review Book 2, Accidentally Mine, an ARC.

Book length and pace: I know this is being touted as a novel... I call it a novella. I think it read like a novel because I realized that the story was an overused plot template, and I was having the greatest of difficulties reading it. (To be discussed further down...) I was pleased on how easy the author was able to educate the reader regarding its rather convoluted, actual time line/history without confusing me, except I wished we didn't have to fast-forward to the end of the six-month contract of their "fake" marriage designed so that Ryan could buy the Tice Mill property. But how else could the writer have done so if she was committed to the template plot line? I guess that's what disappointed me the most.

Characters: I really did like Ryan (nickname "LK") and was very sympathetic towards Kristen, granddaughter of Finn Tice. I appreciated Sable for creating such a tender and adorable "day-in-the-life" summer where Ryan and Kristen had such a great childhood adventure in which Kristen didn't know she was playing with the son of a local richy-rich mover-and-shaker, much to Grandfather Finn's dismay who had been snooping in Kristen's private journal (probably all along! The bastard!). The moment he finds out that Kristen had kissed "LK", she's whisked away by her mother to Chicago, and Grandpa Finn threatened the life out of the Brocker clan, aiming his animosity at LK and his father. (By the bye, we never did find out why where this deep-seated rage is coming from and why.) There are a lot of brothers in this clan's young adult generation, so I'm assuming that this author plans to write several books in this series. (Someday, I would hope I see a mixed-sex family rather than all being of one sex. You have to wonder why...) I do appreciate the writer's exposition of Kristen's unbalanced understanding about men and women since she only had her mother to emulate. Not knowing much about her father (other than what her mother told her) and having her grandfather forbid her from returning to his home... well, how else is Kristen supposed to interpret that? She does draw out a lot of empathy from me but... I really can't stand it when a writer presents a heroine as such a wishy-washy female who can't even tell her legal husband she's pregnant. It's just a cheap shot for getting a reader's sympathy. I’m so over that story line. I wish the writer could have written a more original plot. OF COURSE you know they will eventually rush into each other arms and... I'm getting ahead of myself. Oh, and I'm tired of the hero getting so rottenly egotistical, not wanting to momentarily sacrifice his overblown, masculine pride for the woman he loves. Again, I'm so over that. Shouldn’t the love of your life be more important than a temporarily bruised ego? What does that say about him as a husband and a father?

Hero/Heroine interactions: As mentioned above, this storyline is more of an overused template I've seen time and time again (except in a Barbara Cartland story because the heroine here is pregnant and... Well, if you eliminate the unplanned/hidden pregnancy, then, yes, I have seen this plot line in a Barbara Cartland novel!). There is obvious chemistry between these two, and the writer does do a decent job in indicating this. I just find it difficult that despite all the intimacy and chemistry between these characters, Jean Sable STILL can't find in the creative part of her brain a better plot line to involve these two in! Kristen cannot bear to talk to him while she's in Chicago... then she drops the bomb, saying she isn't returning at all. And Ryan? He should have gotten onboard his family's private jet and blast over to Chicago like a Midwestern Category F5 tornado! If he's that much of an alpha guy who should always get the girl, he should have done so. I would have loved to have seen a scene with Ryan, Kristen, AND Kristen's emotionally battered mother. It would have given Kristen's mom brownie points when we find out (which we never did) what's up with Grandpa Finn Tice. I think it would had been stellar!! Kristen’s mother does mean well, but the female does hammer her daughter about the woes of a relationship and why they never, ever work out despite best intentions.

World-Creating: The town of Clear Creek is found in... which state? Who knows? I word-searched EVERY state in that ebook, and the writer never mentioned any. I'm thinking... maybe Colorado or Idaho on one of their flatter, pristine locales with a great view of some mountain range. I mean, if you're going to cram several really rich families into one place, you need to mention where the town is. It really made this location look cheap in the research department... as if to thumb the nose at the readers who want to see authenticity. I mean, how can you even begin to talk about world-creation when you don't even know where you are? Is she really afraid of negative critiques? This did contribute to the lower stars on the leaderboard.

Continuity and editing: Continuity was pretty good (except for the family jet because I had been led to believe that Ryan had his own plane as well!). The editing was poor. I see Jenn Sable really likes her commas and such. I only wish she and her editor spent more time correcting the grammar and punctuation in this book. It really needed help because it was distracting. Writing wasn't bad if you're comparing it to the education available for that writer’s generation (my personal pet peeve), but it could had been so much better had this manuscript been cleaned up.

Realism: It just wasn't there. (See world-creation.) Again, I could see how you could cram a few billionaire clans in a valley, but this should had been part of world-creating... which the author did not do that hot of a job. It would have made realism so much better. I also had wished that the author hadn't relied on an overused plot template. Readers nowadays are more sophisticated and do not appreciate a rerun because they'll be asking for a refund.

My recommendation? Be in the mood for some brain candy when you wish to read this book because one must not have that much expectations if one wants to enjoy this book. I probably should have read it on Kindle Unlimited if it's available. (I can't tell because I bought it and Amazon only says it's available to read now!) I now wished I never spent $2.99 on it. I should have stuck to my usual rule of never spending that kind of money unless I'm getting something over two hundred pages in length or it's by an author I really can't live without reading his/her books. I might not even pay $0.99 for it... Again, meh... I could have skipped it on a whole. The next book which I am reading as an ARC needs to be far better than this one for me to continue this series.
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6,385 reviews48 followers
January 6, 2020
If you like billionaire romances, you'll love this one. Ryan and Kristin will take you on an emotional roller coaster. Well written with strong, well-developed characters. Twists, surprises and explosive chemistry. Grab a comfortable spot and a refreshing drink because once you start reading you'll find this book hard to put down.
435 reviews6 followers
March 25, 2020
Grudges should die and not continue in wills

Kristin’s Grandpa Finnigan Tice left her his house and property. Architect Ryan Broker wants to buy the land. He plans to renovate the mill and home sitting on the property. He offers two million dollars, then finds out the will won’t let him, his family, or any business connected to his family can make the purchase.

Kristin’s stuck, she cannot afford to stay and fix up the property for sale. She doesn’t have an income. And the only person willing to make an over-the-top offer is not allowed to make the purchase.

Ryan, ”Little King”, Broker is nothing if not innovative. He suggests that they enter into a “pretend” marriage and then divorce once they meet the terms of the will. He’ll fix up the house, pay her a cool two million and get the rest of the land.

What’s a girl going to do when the “pretend” marriage becomes one with benefits? Too bad, it has an expiration date!

I received this book for free and am voluntarily leaving a review.
6,627 reviews28 followers
January 6, 2020
This is the first book in the Brocker Brother series and if it is any indication then it is going to be a one click series I have never read anything by this author before and I am of the belief that this good be a debut book if it is then she knocked it out of the park showing an ability to draw you in that many authors would die to have

Ryan Brocker and Kristin Tice had one perfect summer together when they where younger but she left without saying goodbye and they have never seen one another again. Now they will be thrown back together when Kristin inherits a property that Ryan needs. They strike a bargain and starts on a marriage of convenience but what happens when the man that can have any woman that he wants suddenly wants the one woman he can't have How will he handle falling for the woman who he is married to and what happens when a baby is thrown into the mix You will have to read to see if they get their HEA. Can't wait for the next Brocker brother in Accidentally Mine
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1,786 reviews13 followers
January 25, 2020
I enjoyed reading this book. It's the first from this Author.
The story flowed at a good pace and I like the fact the Ryan nerer forgot Kristin and even though he was hurt that she didn't recognised, he was upfront with her about why he wanted to marry her. Not telling her who he really was straight away made the relationship a little more interesting as it gave Kristin the opportunity to like Ryan for who he is now. She fell for him without knowing he was her childhood love . I was disappointed that so much time was was wasted on them being apart just because they weren't honest about what they were feeling after they promised each other they would always be honest. Honesty and good communication is the most important part of a relationship, when that is in place everything flows brilliantly. I hope they lent that lesson. Beautiful ending.
This is a voluntary review in appreciation for receiving a free copy
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245 reviews2 followers
April 29, 2020
This is my first read from the author but definitely not my last.
The characters are well-developed, and the entertaining story is at the right pace.

The book contains a sweet heroine (Kristin) and a sexy Billionaire (Ryan), deep emotions, troubled characters, doubts, and incredible chemistry, which makes it a beautiful love story.

They shared their first kiss together at the age of eleven and ten, when they spent an unforgettable summer together. Their subconscious mind never let them feel such a perfect connection with another person since that time.

So, go ahead, grab this book and let the story give you relaxed reading time.

I received a free copy of this book via Bookfunnel. I have voluntarily chosen to leave my review in support of this book.
492 reviews1 follower
November 2, 2020
The story was sweet, the reading would have been a greater pleasure with less swearing. I did not realize that I was so sensitive to it and usually don’t mind adult language too much, but sometimes, it just kills the mood. Otherwise, I liked the plot.
Still, I am not sure that if it had not been a give-away promotion, I would be willing to buy this book.
714 reviews10 followers
January 5, 2020
I voluntarily read and reviewed this as an ARC
A sweet sexy read from a new to me author. The tension and attraction Jenn Sable delivers between Kristin and Ryan oozes from the page and the sneak peek she shows of the remaining Brocker brothers has me anticipating their stories.
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31 reviews1 follower
March 15, 2021
I loved the pacing of this book - until the end when it felt rushed. Lots of time spent setting up the storyline, which was a lovely one, but then the end was abrupt.
Will be looking for more books by Jenn Sable.
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20 reviews
April 1, 2022
This billionare fake marraige romance made me SWOON! Jen Sable was able to expertly weave in very steamy scenes into a heart-warming found again childhood romance. I would definitely reccomend this book. It may easily become one of your favorites.
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155 reviews
January 8, 2020
Really loved how this story got me. Didn’t want to put it down.

A spin on a story that put a spin on a story. Really loved this book.

On to the best Brocker brother
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1,584 reviews4 followers
January 25, 2020
Ryan is an extremely handsome billionaire who could have any woman he wants. And of course can buy what he wants except old man Tice’s property. He’s wanted his property for years and even drew up plans for it. Upon the death of old man Tice Ryan thinks he’ll finally be able to buy it from the new owner. What he doesn’t anticipate is the new owner is non other than he first crush Kristin. They spent a wonderful summer together then he never saw her again.

Kristin’s parents divorced and she never saw her dad or her grandpa again. When she inherits his property she doesn’t know what she’s gonna do. Her and her mom are struggling in Chicago as it is. When she’s offered a large sum of money she wants to accept.

However, what her and Ryan don’t know is that there are a lot of stipulations to the will. Ryan figures away around it and proposes his idea of a fake marriage to Kristin. That way they both get what they want. But what they actually get is way more than what they bargained for.

When Kristin sees Ryan up close and personal with his ex girlfriend plus all kinds of photos will it ruin their marriage? Will she confront him? Kristin goes back to Chicago to see her mom. Ohhhhh Kristin is soooo dumb and her mom oh my goodness her mom just needs to shut the heck up !!!!

I received this as a gift.
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757 reviews2 followers
January 5, 2020
Ryan and Kristin...this story took me thru sooo many emotions I could barely keep up. Childhood friends finding each other again after so long...super sweet! And I’m sorry (not really), but Gwen needed to have SEVERAL seats with her mind tricks. How do you LET an almost 30 year old do something like live their own life??! She robbed her of too many opportunities after divorcing the dad. Thank goodness Kristin used her senses to think for herself to fight for her HEA!!! Geez. What Brocker brother is next??
I received a free review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Merged review:

Ryan and Kristin...this story took me thru sooo many emotions I could barely keep up. Childhood friends finding each other again after so long...super sweet! And I’m sorry (not really), but Gwen needed to have SEVERAL seats with her mind tricks. How do you LET an almost 30 year old do something like live their own life??! She robbed her of too many opportunities after divorcing the dad. Thank goodness Kristin used her senses to think for herself to fight for her HEA!!! Geez. What Brocker brother is next??
I received a free review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
12.6k reviews76 followers
July 31, 2020
The author has introduced us to characters that we can care about. Ryan and Kristin reconnect years after having a wonderful summer together. Even though they enter into a fake marriage, each one finds that they want more.

Merged review:

The author has introduced us to characters that we can care about. Ryan and Kristin reconnect years after having a wonderful summer together. Even though they enter into a fake marriage, each one finds that they want more.
716 reviews
November 23, 2019
I was given a copy of this book to read and give an honest review.

I very much enjoyed this story. The characters were easy to like and sympathize with. There was also just the right amount of steamy scenes to make me happy ;)

It could use another pass through by an editor for grammar but all in all a great read! I look forward to reading about the rest of the Brocker boys!
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2,809 reviews13 followers
January 20, 2020
An interesting short touching second chance romance.  This engaging read had me addicted page after page with childhood friends reconnecting over a plot of land they both want. The characters are realistic and full of undeniable chemistry.  I voluntarily read and reviewed this ARC. 
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