Anchored Love

Propositions and Proposals #2

by Ryan Michele

From Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling author Ryan Michele comes a brand new spicy contemporary romance series full of propositions and proposals.

Stay-cation, that’s my kind of vacation. Only this year, my brother isn't having it.

He has this great idea that we should all take a family vacation together. Not any vacation, no, we were embarking on a week long cruise. An all expenses paid trip for us all.

A vacation that has one stipulation: bring a plus one.

What do I do when I find myself minus a significant other?

I lie, of course.

One lie led to another, and suddenly the only answer is him.

Mason, the man, the myth, the legend. Okay maybe not to everyone but he certainly has taken center stage in more than one of my fantasies.

This whole thing is absurd, he works in my building. This could end so very badly for us both with the no fraternization policy. Yet, here we are sailing away.

Maybe it’s the alcohol, or too much sun, either way I find myself getting lost in my simple proposition.

The problem is we will soon return to shore.

When the anchor drops where will things settle for us both?

Genres: Romance, Love, Family

194 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 20, 2020

About the author

Ryan Michele is the Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling author of over 40 romantic suspense novels and is best known for her Ravage MC series.

She found her passion bringing fictional characters to life, being in an imaginative world where anything is possible.

Her knack for the unexpected twists and turns will have you on the edge of your seat with each page.

She is best known for her alpha, bad boy bikers and strong, independent heroines who refuse to back down.

When she’s not writing, you can find her on her swing, watching the water ripple in the pond and plotting her next book.

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Reviews

[✨Eni_t✨ · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5⭐️

[Shelley C · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fake boyfriend to the rescue😍

Everly is happy for her brother Drake when he gets engaged. However, when him and his fiancée gift everyone a cruise 🚢 to join them for their wedding, Everly isn’t sure where she’s going to find her plus one. Trying to ensure her mother doesn’t set her up with a blind date from Hell for the week long cruise, she lies and says she has a boyfriend😂

Mason has known Everly since she was a kid and when it becomes clear she needs a plus one to her brother's wedding, he takes the opportunity to spend more time with a woman who drives him crazy in the most lusty ways😁

I loved Everly and Mason’s story, it was sugar sweet and had me smiling ALOT❣️I received an advanced copy and I willingly leave my honest review❤️

[Kahea · Rating 4 out of 5]

***4 Stars***

If you’re looking for a quick spending the day at the beach kinda read, then this baby is for you. It’s funny, sweet and smexy read that’s low on angst, but has just enough drama tossed into the mix to make you growl (at least it did for me) and keep turning the pages to see how everything works out for Everly and Mason.

I have to admit that I was a bit worried about how I’d end up feeling about Everly when I first met her. I didn’t not like her, but she was in a mood and I could only hope that ‘mood’ wasn’t the norm for her and thankfully it wasn’t. She has a lot going on in her head, and heart, and her family doesn’t always help, but she’s sweet, snarky and has really good heart. Mason is simply a good man. He’s charming and is a lot more observant than one would think and isn’t afraid to put himself out there once he figures out what he wants.

Their journey to their HEA was a lot of fun and quite low on drama, which was kind of surprising and yet refreshing. I say that because there were a lot of reasons that it couldn’t have turned into an angst-fest: the co-worker thing, the fake relationship thing (which did cause a bit of drama) and a few others tossed into the mix, but in the end, it was simply fun. From the way Mason ended up going on the cruise to how well they flowed together to finally getting the HEA they truly deserved, Mason and Everly just worked and I really enjoyed being along for the ride.

This was, ultimately, a fun, character driven romance. There were a couple of characters that drove me batshitcrazy ~ one I kinda wanted to Gibbs smack ~ but outside of that, it was a sweet read. So, if you’re looking for something on the lighter side of the spectrum but with a good dose of smexy, then this is a must click for you!

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[Danielle Marlowe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ryan Michele did a great job on anchored Love, it was a great story, the plot and characters were strong. It was written well with many feelings.
Mason and Everly were made for each other, they may have a few hitches but they were perfect for each other. Their connection, the chemistry was strong. It was sexy and sweet. They were great together. I enjoyed their journey.
This was a great story. Thank you, Ryan Michele. Great work :)

[Michal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Strong heroine, Alpha in love, great sex, sarcastic and funny, family oriented, no ow, no om.
Just great 😁

[Adriana]

Ryan did it again this series is so good 😊 it just gets better and better. I enjoyed this couple there interesting.

Everly and mason are everything. This books are pretty much quick and insta love and everything the couples move pretty quickly they have an agreement but like everything no matter how many clauses or agreements they come to they never stick to it something always happens and there feelings always change Which is a good thing because you just can’t help but hope they end up together. Everlys mom got on my nerves I wanted to whack her so many times but we can’t sadly. Mason was a trooper putting up with everlys mom and everything she said I just wished there was that one time either one of them stood up to her and told her to Ninfa he own business I get it wanting your kids to get married and have family but she should take inconsideration that not everyone wants that not everyone has the desire to have kids. She should just stop meddling and leave them alone but no neither said anything to her Jaír kept y their thoughts to themselves. It anyways I don’t want to get more I to it because than I will have to write básica about everything that went Down in the book and I don’t want to spoil it for everyone who hasn’t read it yet so just kno your gonna love it. Can’t wait to see more of this series and of course the MC

[Suzanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

OHHH What a delight this book is from Ryan Michele! It is a beautiful fake boyfriend/brother’s best friend book that will have you giggling, swooning, raging at moments and OH so much more. I love this kind of concept in a story and I could not put it down once I started. I adored Everly as she is such a trainwreck but in the best kind of way. I could relate to the total awkwardness that is her life. Then you have Mason who is beyond swoon worthy and has you wanting him for yourself! These two together were absolute perfection. They complimented each other in every way. Even with the issue of that pesky thing called work. There were moments I was going to outright rage on Everly’s mom though. When you read it you will understand. I mean, I had a laid back mom. I have seen pushy ones. But this one takes the cake and Michele wrote her perfectly and gave her redeeming qualities in the long run!
As a whole, this book is sweet, romantic and sizzling. The push and pull. The quick wit and banter. It has absolutely everything you need! I highly recommend this book!

[Wendy Livingstone · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the 2nd book in this awesome series and is Mason and Everly’s story. When Everly’s brother spring a week-long cruise for the whole family as he is getting married, she is left with a dilemma, as her interfering mom is wants to arrange a +1 for her. To stop her mom from interfering Everly tells her that she has a date already, and that is where Mason comes in, the only problem being that he is her brothers’ best friend. Will the family believe this fake relationship? No spoilers: this is a definite must read you will not be disappointed. This is a beautifully written story which is light-hearted and intriguing, and I was totally captivated throughout this addictive page turner. I look forward to reading more in this series and I highly recommend this talented authors’ work for all.

[Jennifer Pierson · Rating 5 out of 5]

There isn't anything that Ryan Michele could write that I wouldn't absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE, and Anchored Love is absolutely no exception. It's the story of Everly, who needs to bring a plus one to her family vacation on a cruise, which is how Mason enters her life in a totally different way than just her brother's best friend. Poor Everly, it seems like anything that could go wrong did, and so she was a mess that I completely loved hard. Mason isn't so bad himself, and I never got enraged at him which means it's true love to me. Of course they have chemistry in spades, so all the fakeness of their 'relationship" doesn't stay so fake, but neither is about to cop to any feelings when it comes to the other. So, how will all play out?! Well, I'm not saying anything else, so you'll have to hit those one click buttons to find out! HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

[Neringa Neringiukas · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked the plot. I always loved fake relationships/engagement/marriage genre. And Mason and Everly 'fakenes' was long time coming. There was always a spark between them, but for one or another reason they never did anything about it. I guess, brother's marriage was what they needed to be pushed in the right direction. Though, they still took their sweet time to find courage to express theirs feelings.

[Lexi Cubbins · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the first book better, but it was sweet, fun, and very uncomplicated.

Everly's brother is getting married and they are taking a week-long cruise trip for the occasion. She needs a fake boyfriend ASAP to avoid her mum setting her up with a horrible blind date.
She's had a crush on Mason - brother's high school friend and now a co-worker - forever, so imagine her surprise when he says yes with no questions asked.
Well, Ev is not the only one with a secret crush.

[Tammy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ohhhhhh I love Everly and Mason's story! These two were the cutest ever! At times throughout the book I kinda felt bad for Everly, with all the blind dates she had. No one I repeat no one wants their mom to set them up on a blind date. These two just needed a push in the right direction and then holy did they ever get it right after that.

[Teresa Lara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love love love
Everly and Masons intense emotional broken heart stopping love story
Grabbed my heart
All the feels
Ready for more

[Cassandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh so good. It was so hard to put down. Everly and Mason were an awesome couple though the ending had me nervous. I hope Jess and Casey get a book! I can’t wait to see what’s next.

[Kathryn Linke · Rating 4 out of 5]

Every now and then I want a quick, and easy read that I can just dive into an enjoy and that what you get with Anchored Love. Every and Mason’s story is the second addition to the Propositions and Proposals series, and fits with several tropes I enjoy. If you like a brother’s friend, a fake relationship or an insta-love romance, this may just be the book for you.
Everly is such an endearing character. She’s kind of awkward and less than perfect, and sees every fault in herself which honestly makes her all the more relatable.
Mason is sweet, and kind, but also sexy.
The banter they share is witty, and their interactions are fun. The chemistry is undeniable, and overall it’s a light hearted, sweet and fun story with a few steamy and laugh out loud moments for good measure.
If you want an entertaining book to dive into for a couple of hours to escape the real world, you can’t really go wrong with Anchored Love.

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[Ria Alexander · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet, sexy fake relationship

ANCHORED LOVE is book 2 in Ryan Michele's Propositions And Proposals series. A fake relationship story that is sexy, sweet, fun-loving and left me with a smile on my face.

A brother's wedding, a cruise and a plus-one ... ok, two down one to go. Everly Woolsworth needs to find a fake boyfriend ... fast. This could be a disaster, a comedy of errors or the best way to find that perfect man! Everly was awesome, the typical girl who was born with 'foot in mouth disease'. The woman whose mouth spoke before the brain had time to think, she'd really done it this time. Mason Jones, on the other hand, is the total opposite. He's sexy, swoonworthy, a knight in shining armour ... an all round good guy. Mason also happens to be Everly's brother's best friend ... awkward much!

Everly and Mason have known each other for years, both liking each other but never willing to take the step that would change everything. There's a chemistry between them, a spark that just needs to be ignited. Will they act on their long hidden crushes? Will a week on a cruise together change everything? What will happen once they return to the real world? Everly and Mason were perfect for each other.

Oh, I must not forget to mention Everly's mother. That woman!!! She infuriated me, always jumping in where she wasn't required. I know her intentions were good, but she really needed to mind her own business.

I thoroughly enjoyed ANCHORED LOVE. It was easy to read and perfectly written. I look forward to more in this series.

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FOUR STARS

[Samantha (Millennial Life Crisis Bookshelf) · Rating 4 out of 5]

So excited Ryan continued this series! Everly has always had a huge crush on Mason but never acted on those feelings. Mason has felt the same way about Everly but had no idea and never acted on those feelings out of respect for her brother, who was his childhood friend. When Everly needs a date to her brother’s cruise wedding, she blurts out Mason’s name like they are dating when in reality they aren’t. Thanks to her best friend though, he agrees to help and play along especially when Everly’s mom calls their relationship out. But as they spend time together and get to know each other not only as adults, but genuine feelings become involved, the dynamic changes. When they get back from the cruise, they attempt to go back to normal, but the “damage” is done, and they quickly realize that what they had on the cruise is a real thing, and start to explore it. I had a hard time with Everly’s mother and the crass way she treated both her daughters, and constantly found myself wanting to hit her through the pages! In the end though, things worked out for them and her mother gets somewhat of a clue. I loved that this couple ended up together in the end, and can’t wait for the next installment in this series!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

[Kim's Corner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ryan keeps upping the bar… Anchored Love is a great story with a hot alpha guy and a strong independent sexy lady. I laughed, cried got mad and happy all while reading Anchored Love. When I started reading, I did not want to put it down.
What was Everly’s brother thinking… planning a cruise wedding requiring a plus one, really… why does everyone need a plus one.
Everly has been able to find every loser add the ones her mother throws into the mix and it brings “loser” to a new level. Why does she have to bring a plus one… who does that today, who can she find to go with her for the week and it not be a total disaster.
Mason is Everly’s brother’s childhood best friend and a manager at the financial institution that he and yes Everly work. He has worked hard to get where he is today in his career and is up for a new big promotion. And did I say he is HAF, and Everly has crushed on him since they were kids.
Could Everly and Mason go together, could they be able to pull this off or will it blow up in their faces… Give Anchored Love a read. I really like how Ryan gives details, so you feel like you are living it with the characters.

[Christina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved reading Mason and Everly’s story! Everly is a strong woman but she she has a cautious side. Sometimes she seems to lean more to that side. She has a mother, who I would not be able to live with, that is a bit controlling and meddlesome. Her best friend, Samantha, sticks by her and gives her that shove that she needs sometimes. Then there is Mason, who Everly grew up with because he was friends with her brother. Mason is a man who figures out what or who he wants and gets it. That someone happens to be Everly. These two are an amazing match. They build each other up.
I really enjoyed getting to see their relationship grow from a crush to full out in love with each other. Their ability to roll with the punches, especially after what Everly’s mother just blurted out.
I think this is a great edition to the Proposition and Proposal Series. Definitely recommend giving it a try.

[Jennifer English · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a cute, sweet read about Mason & Everly. Mason is Everly's brothers best friend and she has always had a thing for him, just like he has always had for her but neither knew about the others feelings. Her brother springs a last minute, cruise destination wedding with a +1 so Everly ends up telling a little white lie to keep her Mom from making her take a blind date as her date. Everly's best friend sneakily gets Mason to agree to go and thats how their fake relationship starts. No spoilers but slowly, what was once fake becomes real. So slowly in fact, you just want to shake them both and yell at them to wake up and see whats right in front of them! lol

[Dana Busenbark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Who are Everly and Jess? How old are they when we first read about them? What are they doing at the beginning of the story? Things really start to get interesting as Samantha and Everly return to work from lunch. What happens? I could not stop laughing at the quote from the beginning of Chapter 5. This book went from me laughing and enjoying it to me being ready to cry 3/4 of the way through the story. What an overall sweet, must-read book!

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[Lisa Petty (Book Bangers Blog) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Totally loved this story of friendship and love. Everly wants to choke her family 9 x's out of 10 but she won't because that's just how family rolls. When her brother announces that they are all to take a family vacation she never thought she would need someone besides her. I will say I wasn't a fan of her mother I just wanted to throat punch her. But anyways with the help of her BFF Emily she is taking Mason the one man that she grew up with was her brothers friend, and the crush she wanted. Poor Everly I swear things always happen to her but this is her journey and your gonna wanna read what happens next. When the week is over will they go their separate ways or be with each other?

[KDRBCK · Rating 4 out of 5]

Anchored Love by Ryan Michele is book two in her Propositians and Proposals Series. For best reading experience I recommend to read the books in order, the previous book is Dream Lover.
Meet Everly. She's part of a big loving family and when she gets a wedding invitation she needs a plus one. Easy peesy, right, take your boss to a destination wedding.
Not. Mason is a good guy, but it seems he has blinders on and doesn't see whats before his eyes.
Anchored Love is a witty and fun rom/com, well written, highly entertaining. 4,5 stars.

[Diane Yoz · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a SWEET STORY!!! A light-hearted read with it all..brother's best friend, fake relationship, office romance, secret crush, pushy mom, a wedding, and a cruise. Anchored Love is a fun sexy slow-burn romance. The chemistry is off the charts and the family dynamics definitely keep things fascinating.   Love the way the storyline flows and how each character in this book is as intriguing as Mason and Everly.  I really enjoyed this book, love the HAE, and hoping for more of this great series.

[Rene · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW! 💙💙What an amazing fake boyfriend/brother's best friend storyline. Mason and Everly have such an interesting chemistry towards each other but they are unsure how the other feels. It takes Everly's best friend opening her mouth to get them to go on vacation together ❤❤ but can they sell it to everyone that they are a couple?
I definitely recommend that you put this book on your to be read list. Ryan Michele is an outstanding writer, she will keep you captivated from the very beginning to the end!
I received this book as an ARC copy for a voluntarily honest review.

[Heather Cook · Rating 5 out of 5]

Anchored Love by Ryan Michele is amazing. Ryan knows how to write amazing stories. Mason and Everly story is wonderful. Everly has to go on a family vacation for her brother and she has to bring a plus one and does not want her mom to set her up on a blind date for the week. Mason has know Everly for years and he agrees to go on vacation with Everly and it is the best week. Will Mason and Everly be able to leave each other after their week together? Ryan does a phenomenal job like always. Make sure to one click.

[tori darnell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everly seems to be the "black sheep" of her family and she doesn't deny it. After receiving a cruise to attend her brother's upcoming wedding, her mother decides to try and set her up with the never-ending bad dates. Everly decides that she needs to find her own date. With the help of her best work friend, she sets out to have Mason be her date for the cruise. Mason is down for helping a friend in need even though he turns out to be a friend from the past of her brother's. Will they survive this cruise with her family? Ryan has outdone herself this time.

[Jennifer - You Can't Resista Dirty Book · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lighthearted just what I needed!
A girl unlucky at love, needs a pkus one to go on a surprise trip for her brothers wedding what could possibly go wrong?
She could keep bumping into the hottest guy in the office who just happens to be a good friend of the family.

Secret teenage crushes and all that coconut oil with the sea, sand and lack of clothing just might lead Everley and Mason down a path they were always meant to follow!
There is some cracking witty banter in this book you will not want to miss it❤️

[Connie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a fun read! It's light and steamy with some humor. When needing a plus one, Everly didn't hesitate to tell one little white lie. Anything to get her mom off her back. Only she had to make good on that lie and come up with a fake boyfriend fast. Mason is a co-worker and childhood friend of her brother. He's a guy that steps up to the plate as the "boyfriend". Secretly having crushes on each other is a bonus and has the making of awesome chemistry. Loved the story from start to finish. Would recommend.

[Spunky N Sassy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Spunky N Sassy Rating: 5.0

~~~~~~~~~~Tracy's ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review~~~~~~~~~~

I have read all of Ryan Michele's MC books but this is a different kind of story from her. In this book the two main characters Everly and Mason left me breathless. This story involves friendship, family, love, and expectations. I have to say that I loved every word. I couldn't put this book down and I loved the twists and turns all the while following this crazy group of characters. Highly, highly recommend this book and author to every book lover.