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Fake Engagement Collection #4
Something Blue
Dreading the wedding of her longtime crush, Sadie decides to bring along an online date.
Casino heir Andy agrees to go to the wedding with Sadie in exchange for a pretend engagement to appease the chairman, his father. The scheme is simple enough—until he realizes his interest in her is growing, and she’s not over the groom.
Will this fake relationship fall apart royally or will the casino heir hit the jackpot?
Casino heir Andy agrees to go to the wedding with Sadie in exchange for a pretend engagement to appease the chairman, his father. The scheme is simple enough—until he realizes his interest in her is growing, and she’s not over the groom.
Will this fake relationship fall apart royally or will the casino heir hit the jackpot?
212 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 13, 2021
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Jenny Rabe
27 books109 followersAfter going on over 150 first dates, Jenny has a a wealth of dating experience. She lives with her husband and three kids near the mountains, drawing inspiration from the constant ups and downs of relationships. When she's not writing clean, swoony romances, she's following some other dream to make a difference in the world.
Check out her inspirational romances under the penname of June B. Anderson.
Check out her inspirational romances under the penname of June B. Anderson.
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February 24, 2021
Loved this book!
Sadie is a lonely nurse. She lost her mother to cancer a few years before the story begins. Her mother bought them a timeshare in Florida and they visited every May. She hasn’t been back since her mother passed, it was too painful. She HAD to go back this year though, her former crush (Chase) would be getting married. He was her friend that she would see every year when they went to the timeshare, he would be marrying another girl that also visited each year. She needed a fake relationship to get her through. Her friend encourages her to go on a dating app.
Andy is about to become the CEO of the biggest hotel and casino in Vegas. His dad, the former CEO stepped down. Andy has worked hard for this position but his dad refuses until he can find someone to be his wife because family is crucial, something he discovered when he went through cancer a couple years ago. Andy has had bad luck with girls, they tend to use him for his money. His secretary, and best friend, Tanner helps him fill out a dating profile. He plans to make a contract with a woman to be his fake relationship to prove to his dad that he can settle down with someone. He decides he will keep his life a mystery to whoever he chooses.
Sadie recognizes Andy right away, he’s using a fake last name. They went to high school together but he was popular and he didn’t really notice her. She had a crush on him in high school.
Andy chooses Sadie’s profile but after meeting her decides she needs a make over before meeting his parents. He thought she looked familiar but couldn’t place her. At their first date, she reveals they went to high school together. They go to Florida together very soon after this date that gives away to his dad that she really is a stranger to him. His dad says if he doesn’t become serious by the time they’re back, he will not give him the CEO job. In Florida they learn more about each other but you’ll have to go for the ride yourself to find out what happens.
Great sweet (and clean) romance! I highly recommend this story. I absolutely loved it.
Sadie is a lonely nurse. She lost her mother to cancer a few years before the story begins. Her mother bought them a timeshare in Florida and they visited every May. She hasn’t been back since her mother passed, it was too painful. She HAD to go back this year though, her former crush (Chase) would be getting married. He was her friend that she would see every year when they went to the timeshare, he would be marrying another girl that also visited each year. She needed a fake relationship to get her through. Her friend encourages her to go on a dating app.
Andy is about to become the CEO of the biggest hotel and casino in Vegas. His dad, the former CEO stepped down. Andy has worked hard for this position but his dad refuses until he can find someone to be his wife because family is crucial, something he discovered when he went through cancer a couple years ago. Andy has had bad luck with girls, they tend to use him for his money. His secretary, and best friend, Tanner helps him fill out a dating profile. He plans to make a contract with a woman to be his fake relationship to prove to his dad that he can settle down with someone. He decides he will keep his life a mystery to whoever he chooses.
Sadie recognizes Andy right away, he’s using a fake last name. They went to high school together but he was popular and he didn’t really notice her. She had a crush on him in high school.
Andy chooses Sadie’s profile but after meeting her decides she needs a make over before meeting his parents. He thought she looked familiar but couldn’t place her. At their first date, she reveals they went to high school together. They go to Florida together very soon after this date that gives away to his dad that she really is a stranger to him. His dad says if he doesn’t become serious by the time they’re back, he will not give him the CEO job. In Florida they learn more about each other but you’ll have to go for the ride yourself to find out what happens.
Great sweet (and clean) romance! I highly recommend this story. I absolutely loved it.
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March 25, 2021This author has such a fun way with words! I love the way she entwines the beach theme throughout the book, even when the characters aren't right at the beach.
The story is fantastic too! The characters aren't just fun, they are annoying and beautiful and happy and cranky all at the same time and in just the right mix. I've now experienced adventures I never knew existed and loved every one of them.
The story is fantastic too! The characters aren't just fun, they are annoying and beautiful and happy and cranky all at the same time and in just the right mix. I've now experienced adventures I never knew existed and loved every one of them.
December 27, 2021
This was my least favorite, there was no angst just until the end when the heroine was not giving her boyfriend his place, she kept choosing the other guy even when he was kind of a jerk I don't understand why she said he was better than his fiance when he seemed even more shallow than the Bride but the Bride was bitchy and Chase was just a selfish jerk, he even blame the death of the heroines Mother like he used that as an inconvenience because of that they were not together like she could have married him instead of his current fiance, the nerve of this man. He just wanted to have someone next to him to make him feel good not because he loved them and what an inconvenience to worry for your girlfriend while she was dealing with a dying Mother, he even told her that she was such a downer by that time that she wasn't any fun to hang around her. He was a womanizer and still she thought he was a good guy? I don't get it, I'm glad he wanted to get back with the jilted bride because they deserved each other and I can visualized a divorce, Such an Immature man🙄 and I'm glad he Made clear that he wasn't interested in starting a romantic relationship with the heroine, she deserved that after the other guy (kind of stalkish type of guy) told her he wanted a serious relationship but she goes back after Chase🤦 this woman, insufferable.
Andy the hero was a like creepy like he wanted to control the heroine after days of meeting her but the pining this woman after one of her crushes was annoying and kind of pathetic and I like stories about pining and getting stuck in a feeling but this was bad, didn't like it.
Poor Andy though he really had bad experiences in love no wonder he was so controling but at least he was honest.
It was weird how the heroine was pining for both Andy and Chase like I didn't like that part of the story like that really didn't work, it was too much, she was like pining for one but it's such a coincidence that she gets at the end the other one she was pining at the same time? Like which was it? Maybe she had problems Finding out about her true feelings Even back then.
Chase todos advantage of the heroines feelings at least he made an effort to encourage their relationship at the end because that heroine was so dense that she couldn't understand how she was hurting the man she said she wanted to start a relationship with, like couldn't she see that she was living behing her Best option and the man that was really offering a relationship? She was like "but You didn't give me a chance to explain why I told you to go away even when you felt jealous because of course I was talking with my long time crush right after he jilted his bride and left you behind? Like it's not normal for him to feel jealous of course he doesn't know her, You idiot! He doesn't know how You really are or that you are not going to pick him over him while he was the only reason the two of them where there in the First place, to make him regret dating someone else! So dumb, and she acts all hurt and he has to win her back Even when he asks her again not to meet him again while he was sick? WTF
I didn't like all the beach adventures to be honest I wanted Even more drama so that I could complain!! But this was more about beach resort activities and I didn't like that.
Andy deserved someone better though just like your crush Chase girl, he deserved someone better than you.
Andy the hero was a like creepy like he wanted to control the heroine after days of meeting her but the pining this woman after one of her crushes was annoying and kind of pathetic and I like stories about pining and getting stuck in a feeling but this was bad, didn't like it.
Poor Andy though he really had bad experiences in love no wonder he was so controling but at least he was honest.
It was weird how the heroine was pining for both Andy and Chase like I didn't like that part of the story like that really didn't work, it was too much, she was like pining for one but it's such a coincidence that she gets at the end the other one she was pining at the same time? Like which was it? Maybe she had problems Finding out about her true feelings Even back then.
Chase todos advantage of the heroines feelings at least he made an effort to encourage their relationship at the end because that heroine was so dense that she couldn't understand how she was hurting the man she said she wanted to start a relationship with, like couldn't she see that she was living behing her Best option and the man that was really offering a relationship? She was like "but You didn't give me a chance to explain why I told you to go away even when you felt jealous because of course I was talking with my long time crush right after he jilted his bride and left you behind? Like it's not normal for him to feel jealous of course he doesn't know her, You idiot! He doesn't know how You really are or that you are not going to pick him over him while he was the only reason the two of them where there in the First place, to make him regret dating someone else! So dumb, and she acts all hurt and he has to win her back Even when he asks her again not to meet him again while he was sick? WTF
I didn't like all the beach adventures to be honest I wanted Even more drama so that I could complain!! But this was more about beach resort activities and I didn't like that.
Andy deserved someone better though just like your crush Chase girl, he deserved someone better than you.
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April 15, 2025
Fake Engagement?
Check.
FMC who is casual and carefree. Check.
MMC who hides his family's wealth.
Check.
Both benefit from signed arrangement. Signed? Yes, as in on the dotted line.
Check?
Trip to a beach wedding.
An old crush and a high maintenance bride to be.
What could go wrong?
Read Jenny Rabe's take on this trope in a cute and fun sweet romance novel!
Check.
FMC who is casual and carefree. Check.
MMC who hides his family's wealth.
Check.
Both benefit from signed arrangement. Signed? Yes, as in on the dotted line.
Check?
Trip to a beach wedding.
An old crush and a high maintenance bride to be.
What could go wrong?
Read Jenny Rabe's take on this trope in a cute and fun sweet romance novel!
April 24, 2025
I enjoyed this light hearted romance. It was interesting and it was not predictable. I was eager to finish it and find out how it ended. The characters were believable and the story line of fake engagement was refreshing and new in that it was fake from both sides initially, each person using the other for something. I enjoyed it!
October 11, 2025
This is a sweet romance story where the MMC & FMC pretended to be in a relationship to appease others in their lives and end up finding their HEA. I love the way this book is paced. It was a page turner for me.
February 13, 2021
Lovely clean romance
A couple faking a relationship, a past constantly interrupting, classic mean girl, a beach setting - all the components needed for a good story!
A couple faking a relationship, a past constantly interrupting, classic mean girl, a beach setting - all the components needed for a good story!
May 11, 2021
Very cute
December 23, 2023
This was so good!! Great story, characters and writing!
I received a copy of this from the author, however, I am voluntarily sharing my honest opinion here.
I received a copy of this from the author, however, I am voluntarily sharing my honest opinion here.
July 19, 2024
I actually really liked this book! It was a quick, easy read. Just a simple, cute fake dating romance with no spice! And by an indie author!
January 16, 2025
This is an amazing book,
March 2, 2021
This was a cute story. Quick read for me. I liked the characters and the story line, though I think some of the characters feelings and dialogue could have been a little more developed.
February 19, 2021
This was a cute book about a fake engagement that turned real. Sadie had crushed on Chase for years and now he was getting married to Piper, who Sadie didn't really like. She felt Chase deserved better. She didn't want to attend the wedding alone so she arranged for a fake date/fiance'.
Andy needed to prove to his dad and the board that he could be the CEO of his family's casino/hotel business. But, he had to prove this by becoming a family man and taking a wife. He didn't really want that baggage but he needed a girlfriend in a hurry to convince his dad that he was following their directions.
This was a sweet, clean, wholesome romance that was a quick read. I enjoyed the story but glad there was a happy ending for Andy, Sadie and Chase.
I was given an arc copy of this book and I willingly offer my honest review.
Andy needed to prove to his dad and the board that he could be the CEO of his family's casino/hotel business. But, he had to prove this by becoming a family man and taking a wife. He didn't really want that baggage but he needed a girlfriend in a hurry to convince his dad that he was following their directions.
This was a sweet, clean, wholesome romance that was a quick read. I enjoyed the story but glad there was a happy ending for Andy, Sadie and Chase.
I was given an arc copy of this book and I willingly offer my honest review.
February 1, 2021
I absolutely loved this book! This new author to me is talented in her character development, dialogue and the flow of the story line.
When Sadie's co-worker pushes her to return to her mother's Florida timeshare and attend a friend's wedding Sadie only agrees if she has a guy to go with. With her old friend marrying her summer crush the last thing she wants to do is show up at their wedding without a date. Thanks to a dating app Sadie is off to Florida with Andy Reed, a guy she had a crush on from school. How will Sadie react when both of her crushes are together?
Andy Reed has sacrificed everything to work his way to the top of the family hotel casino business. Now his father is finally ready to retire but he has put one final stipulation on Andy taking over the company. Andy has thirty days to find a fiance. When his assistant finds a woman on a dating app also in need of a temporary fiance this could be the answer they both need, if he can fool his father and keep his heart out of the equation.
I received an ARC and voluntarily offer this review.
When Sadie's co-worker pushes her to return to her mother's Florida timeshare and attend a friend's wedding Sadie only agrees if she has a guy to go with. With her old friend marrying her summer crush the last thing she wants to do is show up at their wedding without a date. Thanks to a dating app Sadie is off to Florida with Andy Reed, a guy she had a crush on from school. How will Sadie react when both of her crushes are together?
Andy Reed has sacrificed everything to work his way to the top of the family hotel casino business. Now his father is finally ready to retire but he has put one final stipulation on Andy taking over the company. Andy has thirty days to find a fiance. When his assistant finds a woman on a dating app also in need of a temporary fiance this could be the answer they both need, if he can fool his father and keep his heart out of the equation.
I received an ARC and voluntarily offer this review.
January 23, 2021
Jenny Rabe has written an engaging fake relationship romance. Sadie and Andy are well-developed characters that you may want to smack once or twice, but overall, they are likable. I was definitely pulling for their HEA, which Ms. Rabe delivered. I especially liked the "grandparents" at the beach giving advice! I would recommend this to readers of clean/wholesome romance and to those that enjoy the fake relationship angle.
I was given a complimentary copy of Something Blue. I chose to write a review and share my opinion of this "fake" romance.
I was given a complimentary copy of Something Blue. I chose to write a review and share my opinion of this "fake" romance.
January 23, 2021
Each book I read by Jenny Rabe gets better and better. This one was no exception as we are drawn into the story immediately and our attention grabbed by the urgency of both parties and why they need a fake relationship. Andy needed his promotion, and Sadie needed to move on. Lots of humor and "real" moments follow. I really enjoyed this books. Clean romance, good chemistry, humor, and people I wouldn't mind being friends with in my real life. Definitely recommend.
February 16, 2021
Andy and Sadie began their relationship with a fake engagement--Andy because he needed a wife in order to secure the CEO job he had worked so hard for and Sadie because she had to attend the wedding of her longtime crush to another woman. This story took me through many emotions and there were unexpected twists and turns that finally led to a happily-ever-after. It was an enjoyable read! I received a complimentary copy from the author and this is my voluntary and honest review.
February 13, 2021
Cute story.
Fun series!
Great setting.
Disclosure statement:
I receive complimentary books for review from publishers, publicists, and/or authors, including Netgalley. I am not required to write positive reviews. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255.
Fun series!
Great setting.
Disclosure statement:
I receive complimentary books for review from publishers, publicists, and/or authors, including Netgalley. I am not required to write positive reviews. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255.
January 30, 2021
I always love when Jenny releases a new book and every time she does, I get lost her in stories and characters. However, this one has been one of my absolute favorites!
I love the story line, the character development, and how the story comes together! I seriously couldn’t stop reading because I HAD to know what happened!
I love the story line, the character development, and how the story comes together! I seriously couldn’t stop reading because I HAD to know what happened!
February 14, 2021
I enjoyed Sadie and Andy storyline it’s well written and interesting. The characters are engaging and well developed with plenty of chemistry throughout the pages. What starts off on both their sides is a deal that turns in much more.
I received a copy and am voluntary leaving my honest review.
I received a copy and am voluntary leaving my honest review.
February 2, 2021
This book is so good! It's well written and the author brings the story to life with her words. Sadie and Andy's story will keep you turning the pages to see what happens next. I loved it! I received a complimentary copy and all opinions expressed are my own.
February 12, 2021
Favorite in the series! When Sadie goes to Florida to attend a friends wedding she doesn't want to go alone. So instead she finds a guy on a dating app to help with her problem. Little does he know, she has had a crush on him since high school. Its a sweet clean romance you won't want to miss.
February 14, 2021
I really enjoyed reading this book. Sadie and Andy are characters that are easy to like. Sadie has some emotional issues to overcome and Andy just needs to learn to focus on someone else. This is a very good story.
I received a free copy of this book and this is my voluntary, honest review.
I received a free copy of this book and this is my voluntary, honest review.
January 4, 2025
It has been a long time since I read a book in one sitting. This story has just the right pace to keep you turning the pages. Andy and Sadie's tale is a clean, light read. There's a tiny bit of spice, but not so overwhelming to make this romance lose its depth.
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