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Wedding Bells Alpha #3
Don't You Dare
He’s a playboy like no other…
The crown prince of New York City’s real estate industry. A pompous jerk who was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and a camera in his face.
All of which makes him absolutely perfect.
Not for me, obviously, but for something much more important—to save the online fashion magazine I’m the editor of.
It’s too bad I can’t get within a mile of the guy.
Until I can.
Well, I can’t, but my best friend can and she’s willing to sneak me into her photo shoot so I can take my shot.
Honestly, I don’t have much hope. I’m no makeup artist and he pegs me as an imposter immediately.
As it turns out, however, I’m not the only one who needs something.
I might need a model with clout for the fashion show that could save my job, but hot stuff needs a little help too.
A lot, actually. He needs a fiancée, and he introduces me as her without warning.
As if I had a choice?
However, it’s only one date, and if I don’t do it, the magazine is as good as dead.
So, yes. Yes, of course I’ll fake it with him for one night.
What could possibly go wrong?
The crown prince of New York City’s real estate industry. A pompous jerk who was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and a camera in his face.
All of which makes him absolutely perfect.
Not for me, obviously, but for something much more important—to save the online fashion magazine I’m the editor of.
It’s too bad I can’t get within a mile of the guy.
Until I can.
Well, I can’t, but my best friend can and she’s willing to sneak me into her photo shoot so I can take my shot.
Honestly, I don’t have much hope. I’m no makeup artist and he pegs me as an imposter immediately.
As it turns out, however, I’m not the only one who needs something.
I might need a model with clout for the fashion show that could save my job, but hot stuff needs a little help too.
A lot, actually. He needs a fiancée, and he introduces me as her without warning.
As if I had a choice?
However, it’s only one date, and if I don’t do it, the magazine is as good as dead.
So, yes. Yes, of course I’ll fake it with him for one night.
What could possibly go wrong?
268 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 5, 2022
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Weston Parker
220 books1,769 followersHey there. I'm Weston.
Have we met? No? Well it's time to end that tragedy.
I'm a former firefighter/EMS guy who's picked up the proverbial pen and started writing bad boy romance stories. I co-write with my sister, Ali Parker, but live in Texas with my wife, my two little boys, my daughter, two dogs, three cats, and a turtle.
Yep. A turtle. You read that right. Don't be jealous.
You're going to find Billionaires, Bad Boys, Military Guys and loads of sexiness.
Something for everyone, hopefully. I'd love to connect with you. Check out the links below and come find me.
Have we met? No? Well it's time to end that tragedy.
I'm a former firefighter/EMS guy who's picked up the proverbial pen and started writing bad boy romance stories. I co-write with my sister, Ali Parker, but live in Texas with my wife, my two little boys, my daughter, two dogs, three cats, and a turtle.
Yep. A turtle. You read that right. Don't be jealous.
You're going to find Billionaires, Bad Boys, Military Guys and loads of sexiness.
Something for everyone, hopefully. I'd love to connect with you. Check out the links below and come find me.
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January 8, 2023
My favorite so far.
February 12, 2022
Absolutely loved the way this series ended. All 3 books were written amazingly well and help my attention the entire time. I actually couldn't put them down until I had finished the book. Highly recommend!
January 8, 2022
Bachelor Billionaire refusing to change? ✅
Sweet as pie, girl next door sick of men? ✅
A business deal that requires a ring and wedding bells? ✅
Almost losing the girl to a complete misunderstanding? ✅
The happiest ending you could imagine? ✅✅✅
Weston Parker hit this one directly out of the park. I was hooked from page 1.
I wanted to BE Katie. I wanted to smack Logan. And I really related to Connie and April as they watched the relationship develop from beginning to end.
Bravo!
Sweet as pie, girl next door sick of men? ✅
A business deal that requires a ring and wedding bells? ✅
Almost losing the girl to a complete misunderstanding? ✅
The happiest ending you could imagine? ✅✅✅
Weston Parker hit this one directly out of the park. I was hooked from page 1.
I wanted to BE Katie. I wanted to smack Logan. And I really related to Connie and April as they watched the relationship develop from beginning to end.
Bravo!
January 7, 2022
Logan billionaire real-estate developer was voted the most eligible bachelor and is getting pressure from his parents to settle down and get married. Plus, their new business partners believe that he needs to be settled down and married. Katie a fashion editor needs a boost to save the online fashion site. A friend sneaks Katie into a shoot as the makeup artist so she can try to convince Logan to do an interview and to walk the catwalk for wedding week. Logan says no but after a dinner with his parents he has a plan a fake engagement in exchange for helping Katie’s online fashion site. But the more these two are together the more real their relationship feels and that they want to make it real and not fake. This is a great read defiantly one you can’t put down! Thanks, Weston, for giving us another great read.
I received and advance copy of this book and voluntarily leaving a review.
I received and advance copy of this book and voluntarily leaving a review.
January 10, 2022
You'll Love Katie and Logan's story. It's fun with lots of back and forth banter that's hilarious at times. He's an heir to a billion dollar New York Real Estate Empire and she's a fashion editor. She needs a big break to keep her job and he needs a fake fiance for a big dinner. So they agree to help each other out. Their chemistry is off the charts and does one dinner turn into many? As usual Weston has written another great book. Once you start reading it's hard to put down. The characters are likable and well developed. I read an advance reader copy and voluntarily chose to review it.
February 21, 2022
Loved Katie and Logan’s story. Always a sucker for a fake fiancé story and Weston did not disappoint. Book 3 in the Wedding Bells Alpha series and it was a great addition. All 3 books can be read as a standalone. Loved how they both needed each other to help with their respective problems and in the process of helping their relations started to turn from fake to very real. Love his books and can’t wait to read more.
June 18, 2022
CUTE BOOK!! Didn’t realize that it was a spin off of a book I read recently and it was nice! I’m usually not one for spin offs but I loved it!
January 13, 2022
Wow! Logan & Katie’s Sweet Fake Fiancée Romance Is Packed With Steamy Chemistry! Fans Of Say You Do & She’s Mine Now Will Love This New Addition To The Series. It Is A Fake Fiancée Story With Very Strong Characters Based In NYC’s Fashion & Real Estate Worlds.
This is book three of A Wedding Bells Alpha Series of interconnected standalones. It is not necessary to read all the books or to read them in order, but doing so adds depth.
Book one, Say You Do, is Cyrus and Luna’s unexpected love story. She’s Mine Now, book two, is about Luna’s friend April. The jaded single mom finds love with the doctor that treats little Adi. This is book three, Don’t You Dare, about April’s sister Katie. It is Logan and Katie’s fake fiancé story that pairs an arrogant real estate big shot and devoted playboy with a woman trying to save her online fashion magazine.
FROM: SAY YOU DO, BOOK 1
A Fabulous Story About Broken Hearts And Unexpected Love! Cyrus And Luna's Journey Will Have You Laugh And Bring Tears To Your Eyes. It Is A Realistic Portrayal Of The Fragile Nature Of Relationships And A Beautiful Example Of Love Conquering In Spite Of The Many Excuses To Give Up And Walk Away.
Luna Willet, twenty-eight, hasn't given up on love despite being duped by losers in the past. The optimistic florist has always dreamed of her own wedding, and she isn't going to let anyone take that dream from her. She has, however, learned some lessons. She won't ever be the sweet and naive girlfriend again. Fiercely independent, Luna depends on nobody. Immersed in her beloved flowers and enriched by her friendship with April and April's seven-year-old daughter, she is happy with the slightly quirky but good life she has made for herself. She isn't ready for another relationship yet, but after much encouragement from April, she isn't entirely opposed to the idea of something with no strings and no emotional attachments.
Cyrus Coning, probably thirty-ish (give or take a few years), enjoys being ruthless. The cocky and cruel billionaire businessman labored away his spare time for years as a nobody before his fortune changed. One investor believed in him and his idea that revolutionized security. He knows it was all lucky timing, but he unapologetically earned his right to be a jerk. Since selling his company, he has diversified his investments by looking for smaller businesses that he believes in and spends his days managing those investments. A recluse, his quiet lifestyle suits him perfectly. He tried marriage once and he won't consider it again. Ironic, considering he is routinely listed as one of New York's most eligible bachelors. There is just one person whose opinion matters to him - his older brother. Peter stood by his side through all the bad times.
When Cyrus agrees to help with planning Peter's wedding, he hadn't imagined just how much work it would be. His first assignment is the florist, and he can't get past the uncomfortable feeling of protectiveness that overcomes him when he meets the whimsical beauty that looks like Snow White. When a strange man steps in to help Luna at her shop, she initially resents the interference, yet she can't help but be grateful for his assistance. Once she learns his task, she immediately offers her assistance with the wedding planning as repayment for his earlier help. She certainly has connections in the business, but it is also a way for her to dream about her own wedding, the one that she expected but never had.
The couple mixes up their new friendship by adding no-strings benefits, which ignites their obvious chemistry. But keeping to their agreement means avoiding complicated conversations or anything that might imply something more. A bad joke and a reexamination of past mistakes easily threaten to shatter the no-strings nature of the couple's relationship, but in the end, the couple gets a beautiful HEA.
Cyrus and Luna's journey will have you laugh and bring tears to your eyes. It is a realistic portrayal of the fragile nature of relationships, where misunderstandings and faulty reasoning have huge consequences, where what we hold to be true about ourselves can suddenly be turned upside down. And it is a beautiful example of love conquering at the end of the day in spite of the many excuses to give up and walk away.
This is a fabulous story about broken hearts and unexpected love. It is beautifully written. The story is realistic but somewhat complex (billionaire status aside). It is character-driven. The characters are wonderfully developed. It is written in first person. The POV alternates between Cyrus and Luna. I rate this book five stars.
FROM: SHE’S MINE NOW, BOOK 2
Chris And April’s Story Is A Sweet Romance That Brings Together A Jaded Single Mother And the Doctor That Treats Her Daughter!
This book is a spin-off of Say You Do, Cyrus and Luna’s beautiful story about a New York florist that never got the wedding she dreamed of and a grouchy billionaire soured on the idea of love. This story is about Luna’s best friend April and her nine-year-old daughter Adi. As the story opens, it is two years after Cyrus and Luna met. The couple is on their honeymoon.
April Adams, roughly thirty, has sworn off men. She works in the hospital as a receptionist and is quite content with the status quo. She’s never had a good relationship, and dealing with her ex-husband Craig is enough to remind her that it isn’t worth the bother. She would never regret having her beautiful daughter Adi, though. Adi is the best thing that ever happened to her, and she is one fierce mama when it comes to her daughter. She hopes to protect Adi from Craig’s shenanigans. Still the master manipulator, he has suddenly shown interest in getting to know Adi, putting April between a rock and a hard place. She allows her deadbeat ex to have a visitation with Adi against her better judgment, but she never imagined where it would lead.
Doctor Chris Mathews, thirty-two, is affectionately called Doctor Sexy amongst the females on the hospital staff. He works in physical therapy, but with chronic understaffing issues at the hospital, he often gets pulled into the Emergency Room. His passion is in physical therapy, though. It led him to design a machine that changed the face of physical therapy for many and made him a billionaire at the same time. He loves his job, and despite rumors to the contrary, he hardly has time to date. It has been months, in fact. This is probably why he cannot keep himself focused on the job when the feisty redhead receptionist rushes into the ER to be with her daughter.
Chris and April’s story is not a love at first sight romance. But once they begin to know one another, the attraction that they feel for one another pushes things to the next level. While the two have worked in the same hospital for years, it takes Adi’s accident to get them beyond the occasional minimal pleasantries. Chris oversees Adi’s physical therapy, which brings them closer on a professional basis but eventually makes them brave enough to date. April has years of baggage, though. She spent years building a fortress to protect herself and Adi from further heartache and manipulation. Learning to trust both herself and Christ takes time, and accepting help goes contrary to all her instincts. Chris is not a typical alpha, which is April’s typical weakness. Chris is confident and quite willing to step up, but his patience, maturity, and generous spirit soften him. While April’s habit of speaking without a filter often gets her into trouble, Chris instinctively understands this trait and doesn’t hold it against her. Instead, he understands her motivations and values her instincts.
Chris and April’s story is a sweet romance that brings together a jaded single mother and the doctor that treats her daughter. The story is nicely written. The plot is fairly simple. The characters are somewhat complex. They feel real, billionaire status aside. There are close friendships and a little family involvement. The story is written in first person. The POV alternates between Chris and April. I rate this book four stars.
IN THIS BOOK:
As the story opens, about one year has passed since little Adi’s injury brought Dr. Chris Matthews and April Adams together. The couple has married. Adi is now ten and in love with her new daddy. Cyrus and Luna continue to be happily married and have a daughter.
Katie Adams, thirty-three, doesn’t believe in love and fairy tale endings. After witnessing her younger sister April’s disastrous relationship with her ex-husband Craig and Katie’s own experience, she had decided that relationships just are not worth the inevitable pain down the road. Although happy for her friend Luna and for April’s new wedded bliss, love just isn’t in the cards for her. That doesn’t mean she doesn’t enjoy a casual encounter with a man, but because she had turned all her attention on her career, it has now been years.
Katie has worked her way up the ladder to the position of editor at New Style magazine, a small startup online fashion magazine. She believes in her magazine, but working there isn’t the dream job that she secretly hopes to land. She hopes to become a fashion designer, although she knows it is just a pipe dream. Making it in the fashion world takes more than just talent. It takes money and good luck in a very fickle industry. Working at New Style had been a strategic move, allowing her to network and make connections with key players in the fashion world. She had once hoped to capitalize on those connections, but her lack of confidence and fear of rejection have her being a realist these days.
Katie spends all of her free time on her sewing machine and sketching designs, but it all just sits in a closet. She has other things to worry about now, like losing her job if the magazine’s online clicks don’t increase soon. She won’t be the only person without a paycheck if the magazine fails, and she keenly feels the responsibility on her shoulders. Fortunately, wedding week is coming up. It always grabs the magazine a little extra attention, and Katie sees it as an opportunity. If she can only capitalize on the event, she can save the magazine.
Logan Lewis, thirty-five, was named New York City’s bachelor bad boy of the year. He always moves on before anything gets serious, and he wouldn’t have it any other way. He loves his lifestyle. Models are a dime a dozen, and he is never in short supply. The only child of billionaires Daniel and Elizabeth Lewis, who come from old money, Logan was raised in the spotlight. He doesn’t care about that, though. Real estate is in his blood, and he didn’t give working at Lewis Development with his father a second thought. Although Logan is now CEO, his father is still very actively involved in the business.
His parents have been happily married for decades and they don’t understand Logan’s lifestyle choices. They occasionally try to sell him on the advantages of marriage but to no avail. When the bad boy moniker hits the news, his mother ends up in tears. She doesn’t want him known for his exploits, but rather for his success as a businessman. Logan might be a heartbreaker – his latest victim was up and coming model Nikki Latrell – but he loves his mother and hates to see her so hurt. He agrees to an interview with Grind Magazine so that he can shift the public conversation back to his work in real estate.
When Katie has an opportunity to sneak a word in with the city’s hottest bachelor, she isn’t about to let the chance to save her magazine getaway. Getting him to agree to model at New Style’s wedding week show would be a game-changer. With his name associated with wedding week, the magazine would get the buzz it needs to keep going, attracting new readers and new advertisers alike. Fortunately, her best friend Connie, who works at Grind, a sister publication, happens to be working wardrobe for the photo shoot that accompanies his upcoming interview.
Logan and Katie meet under false pretenses and things don’t exactly go as planned. Soon, however, Logan sees an opportunity of his own. His father is hoping to develop a business relationship with Devi Patel, a traditional Indian businessman who is looking for the perfect fit for a long-term partnership. The relationship would benefit both families, and the only obstacle is apparently Logan’s bachelor status. Devi wants the stability of a family man in a partner, and he can afford to walk away from the deal. With his father’s urging, Logan has an idea.
When Logan and Katie agree to help one another out, it is supposed to be a simple trade. One catwalk for one date. Unfortunately, it becomes a little more complicated than that. Logan needs to make some revisions to their agreement when he unexpectedly introduces her as his fiancée. And when the chemistry that always existed between them begins to surface, their deal begins to become murky. Neither wants a relationship, but as they bide their time, things become all too real. The couple faces obstacles – both personal and professional – as they work their way toward the conclusion of their deal. There are a few ups and downs, but Logan and Katie eventually earn their happy ending.
Wow! Logan and Katie’s sweet fake fiancée romance is packed with steamy chemistry. Logan is quite the player, but something changes for him when he meets Katie. The heartbreaker has a sweet side. Both he and Katie are determined and stubborn, but whereas he has confidence in spades, she cowers from fear in some circumstances. Katie is a complicated character. She is very strong in most ways, but when it comes to personal issues, she freezes up. That would explain why she backs away from relationships and keeps her designs to herself. She is so focused on responsibility that she has forgotten how to live. With her sister married and no man in her life, she has probably spent too much time engrossed in her work, neglecting her personal life. Logan knows a thing or two about pleasure and enjoying life, and with him, she learns to relax. She comes into herself.
Logan learns to slow down and enjoy the simple things through Katie. He might be motivated to keep her happy so she keeps up her end of the deal, but he very soon recognizes that he likes spending time with her. The things that had always excited him lose some of their luster after she enters his life. Still, it takes him time to piece it all together, and the pressure from his father and Devi Patel don’t exactly help matters.
There are a few new characters introduced in this story that could conceivably have a story of their own to tell. Connie, Katie’s best friend, comes to mind. Nash Harris is very likely to have his own story, and he hints about it here if he were to take his own advice. The talent agent works at his parents’ company, and his background and personality are quite similar to Logan’s, just a little more relaxed and informal. Nash, however, isn’t quite as wealthy and comes from new money. At thirty-four, he enjoys playing the field like Logan.
Several characters from the earlier books in the series reappear here. April and Adi are part of the story. Chris appears. Hunter, Chris’s business partner and best friend, also makes a few appearances here. Whether or not the big teddy bear gets his own story remains to be seen. Cyrus and Luna are mentioned but not much more than that.
One would think that the wealthy men of this series might have rubbed elbows previously, and in the end, a small connection is discovered and explained.
There are a few issues that merit mention. First, the introduction of Nash Harris feels forced. His participation in the story, beyond just the cursory that propels the story, feels manufactured and unnecessary. For that reason, I strongly suspect a book about him will be forthcoming. I loved Logan’s character, so I suspect I would like this more relaxed alpha story as well. Even so, his presence in this story feels like a distraction. The other issue I had was with Logan. Some things about him are a little difficult to reconcile. He works long hours and doesn’t care about being seen in the public eye. Later, however, he talks about partying with Cyrus before he decided to settle down. That would have come to a stop for Cyrus three years ago, but not for Logan. Without clarification, the partying mentioned seems like it might have interfered with Logan’s work ethic. Logan loves his lifestyle and doesn’t hint at having slowed down in the last few years, so it is a bit perplexing. This is conceivably explainable, so even though frustrating, it doesn’t ruin the story.
Logan and Katie’s sweet story captures your attention throughout. Fans of Say You Do and She’s Mine Now will love this new addition to the series. It is a fake fiancée story with very strong characters based in NYC’s fashion and real estate worlds. The story is carefully crafted. The plot is fairly simple. The characters are real and three-dimensional. Katie is very relatable, and underneath it all, Logan is a real sweetheart. The story is written in first person. The POV alternates between Logan and Katie. I rate this book 4.5 stars.
I received an advance copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is book three of A Wedding Bells Alpha Series of interconnected standalones. It is not necessary to read all the books or to read them in order, but doing so adds depth.
Book one, Say You Do, is Cyrus and Luna’s unexpected love story. She’s Mine Now, book two, is about Luna’s friend April. The jaded single mom finds love with the doctor that treats little Adi. This is book three, Don’t You Dare, about April’s sister Katie. It is Logan and Katie’s fake fiancé story that pairs an arrogant real estate big shot and devoted playboy with a woman trying to save her online fashion magazine.
FROM: SAY YOU DO, BOOK 1
A Fabulous Story About Broken Hearts And Unexpected Love! Cyrus And Luna's Journey Will Have You Laugh And Bring Tears To Your Eyes. It Is A Realistic Portrayal Of The Fragile Nature Of Relationships And A Beautiful Example Of Love Conquering In Spite Of The Many Excuses To Give Up And Walk Away.
Luna Willet, twenty-eight, hasn't given up on love despite being duped by losers in the past. The optimistic florist has always dreamed of her own wedding, and she isn't going to let anyone take that dream from her. She has, however, learned some lessons. She won't ever be the sweet and naive girlfriend again. Fiercely independent, Luna depends on nobody. Immersed in her beloved flowers and enriched by her friendship with April and April's seven-year-old daughter, she is happy with the slightly quirky but good life she has made for herself. She isn't ready for another relationship yet, but after much encouragement from April, she isn't entirely opposed to the idea of something with no strings and no emotional attachments.
Cyrus Coning, probably thirty-ish (give or take a few years), enjoys being ruthless. The cocky and cruel billionaire businessman labored away his spare time for years as a nobody before his fortune changed. One investor believed in him and his idea that revolutionized security. He knows it was all lucky timing, but he unapologetically earned his right to be a jerk. Since selling his company, he has diversified his investments by looking for smaller businesses that he believes in and spends his days managing those investments. A recluse, his quiet lifestyle suits him perfectly. He tried marriage once and he won't consider it again. Ironic, considering he is routinely listed as one of New York's most eligible bachelors. There is just one person whose opinion matters to him - his older brother. Peter stood by his side through all the bad times.
When Cyrus agrees to help with planning Peter's wedding, he hadn't imagined just how much work it would be. His first assignment is the florist, and he can't get past the uncomfortable feeling of protectiveness that overcomes him when he meets the whimsical beauty that looks like Snow White. When a strange man steps in to help Luna at her shop, she initially resents the interference, yet she can't help but be grateful for his assistance. Once she learns his task, she immediately offers her assistance with the wedding planning as repayment for his earlier help. She certainly has connections in the business, but it is also a way for her to dream about her own wedding, the one that she expected but never had.
The couple mixes up their new friendship by adding no-strings benefits, which ignites their obvious chemistry. But keeping to their agreement means avoiding complicated conversations or anything that might imply something more. A bad joke and a reexamination of past mistakes easily threaten to shatter the no-strings nature of the couple's relationship, but in the end, the couple gets a beautiful HEA.
Cyrus and Luna's journey will have you laugh and bring tears to your eyes. It is a realistic portrayal of the fragile nature of relationships, where misunderstandings and faulty reasoning have huge consequences, where what we hold to be true about ourselves can suddenly be turned upside down. And it is a beautiful example of love conquering at the end of the day in spite of the many excuses to give up and walk away.
This is a fabulous story about broken hearts and unexpected love. It is beautifully written. The story is realistic but somewhat complex (billionaire status aside). It is character-driven. The characters are wonderfully developed. It is written in first person. The POV alternates between Cyrus and Luna. I rate this book five stars.
FROM: SHE’S MINE NOW, BOOK 2
Chris And April’s Story Is A Sweet Romance That Brings Together A Jaded Single Mother And the Doctor That Treats Her Daughter!
This book is a spin-off of Say You Do, Cyrus and Luna’s beautiful story about a New York florist that never got the wedding she dreamed of and a grouchy billionaire soured on the idea of love. This story is about Luna’s best friend April and her nine-year-old daughter Adi. As the story opens, it is two years after Cyrus and Luna met. The couple is on their honeymoon.
April Adams, roughly thirty, has sworn off men. She works in the hospital as a receptionist and is quite content with the status quo. She’s never had a good relationship, and dealing with her ex-husband Craig is enough to remind her that it isn’t worth the bother. She would never regret having her beautiful daughter Adi, though. Adi is the best thing that ever happened to her, and she is one fierce mama when it comes to her daughter. She hopes to protect Adi from Craig’s shenanigans. Still the master manipulator, he has suddenly shown interest in getting to know Adi, putting April between a rock and a hard place. She allows her deadbeat ex to have a visitation with Adi against her better judgment, but she never imagined where it would lead.
Doctor Chris Mathews, thirty-two, is affectionately called Doctor Sexy amongst the females on the hospital staff. He works in physical therapy, but with chronic understaffing issues at the hospital, he often gets pulled into the Emergency Room. His passion is in physical therapy, though. It led him to design a machine that changed the face of physical therapy for many and made him a billionaire at the same time. He loves his job, and despite rumors to the contrary, he hardly has time to date. It has been months, in fact. This is probably why he cannot keep himself focused on the job when the feisty redhead receptionist rushes into the ER to be with her daughter.
Chris and April’s story is not a love at first sight romance. But once they begin to know one another, the attraction that they feel for one another pushes things to the next level. While the two have worked in the same hospital for years, it takes Adi’s accident to get them beyond the occasional minimal pleasantries. Chris oversees Adi’s physical therapy, which brings them closer on a professional basis but eventually makes them brave enough to date. April has years of baggage, though. She spent years building a fortress to protect herself and Adi from further heartache and manipulation. Learning to trust both herself and Christ takes time, and accepting help goes contrary to all her instincts. Chris is not a typical alpha, which is April’s typical weakness. Chris is confident and quite willing to step up, but his patience, maturity, and generous spirit soften him. While April’s habit of speaking without a filter often gets her into trouble, Chris instinctively understands this trait and doesn’t hold it against her. Instead, he understands her motivations and values her instincts.
Chris and April’s story is a sweet romance that brings together a jaded single mother and the doctor that treats her daughter. The story is nicely written. The plot is fairly simple. The characters are somewhat complex. They feel real, billionaire status aside. There are close friendships and a little family involvement. The story is written in first person. The POV alternates between Chris and April. I rate this book four stars.
IN THIS BOOK:
As the story opens, about one year has passed since little Adi’s injury brought Dr. Chris Matthews and April Adams together. The couple has married. Adi is now ten and in love with her new daddy. Cyrus and Luna continue to be happily married and have a daughter.
Katie Adams, thirty-three, doesn’t believe in love and fairy tale endings. After witnessing her younger sister April’s disastrous relationship with her ex-husband Craig and Katie’s own experience, she had decided that relationships just are not worth the inevitable pain down the road. Although happy for her friend Luna and for April’s new wedded bliss, love just isn’t in the cards for her. That doesn’t mean she doesn’t enjoy a casual encounter with a man, but because she had turned all her attention on her career, it has now been years.
Katie has worked her way up the ladder to the position of editor at New Style magazine, a small startup online fashion magazine. She believes in her magazine, but working there isn’t the dream job that she secretly hopes to land. She hopes to become a fashion designer, although she knows it is just a pipe dream. Making it in the fashion world takes more than just talent. It takes money and good luck in a very fickle industry. Working at New Style had been a strategic move, allowing her to network and make connections with key players in the fashion world. She had once hoped to capitalize on those connections, but her lack of confidence and fear of rejection have her being a realist these days.
Katie spends all of her free time on her sewing machine and sketching designs, but it all just sits in a closet. She has other things to worry about now, like losing her job if the magazine’s online clicks don’t increase soon. She won’t be the only person without a paycheck if the magazine fails, and she keenly feels the responsibility on her shoulders. Fortunately, wedding week is coming up. It always grabs the magazine a little extra attention, and Katie sees it as an opportunity. If she can only capitalize on the event, she can save the magazine.
Logan Lewis, thirty-five, was named New York City’s bachelor bad boy of the year. He always moves on before anything gets serious, and he wouldn’t have it any other way. He loves his lifestyle. Models are a dime a dozen, and he is never in short supply. The only child of billionaires Daniel and Elizabeth Lewis, who come from old money, Logan was raised in the spotlight. He doesn’t care about that, though. Real estate is in his blood, and he didn’t give working at Lewis Development with his father a second thought. Although Logan is now CEO, his father is still very actively involved in the business.
His parents have been happily married for decades and they don’t understand Logan’s lifestyle choices. They occasionally try to sell him on the advantages of marriage but to no avail. When the bad boy moniker hits the news, his mother ends up in tears. She doesn’t want him known for his exploits, but rather for his success as a businessman. Logan might be a heartbreaker – his latest victim was up and coming model Nikki Latrell – but he loves his mother and hates to see her so hurt. He agrees to an interview with Grind Magazine so that he can shift the public conversation back to his work in real estate.
When Katie has an opportunity to sneak a word in with the city’s hottest bachelor, she isn’t about to let the chance to save her magazine getaway. Getting him to agree to model at New Style’s wedding week show would be a game-changer. With his name associated with wedding week, the magazine would get the buzz it needs to keep going, attracting new readers and new advertisers alike. Fortunately, her best friend Connie, who works at Grind, a sister publication, happens to be working wardrobe for the photo shoot that accompanies his upcoming interview.
Logan and Katie meet under false pretenses and things don’t exactly go as planned. Soon, however, Logan sees an opportunity of his own. His father is hoping to develop a business relationship with Devi Patel, a traditional Indian businessman who is looking for the perfect fit for a long-term partnership. The relationship would benefit both families, and the only obstacle is apparently Logan’s bachelor status. Devi wants the stability of a family man in a partner, and he can afford to walk away from the deal. With his father’s urging, Logan has an idea.
When Logan and Katie agree to help one another out, it is supposed to be a simple trade. One catwalk for one date. Unfortunately, it becomes a little more complicated than that. Logan needs to make some revisions to their agreement when he unexpectedly introduces her as his fiancée. And when the chemistry that always existed between them begins to surface, their deal begins to become murky. Neither wants a relationship, but as they bide their time, things become all too real. The couple faces obstacles – both personal and professional – as they work their way toward the conclusion of their deal. There are a few ups and downs, but Logan and Katie eventually earn their happy ending.
Wow! Logan and Katie’s sweet fake fiancée romance is packed with steamy chemistry. Logan is quite the player, but something changes for him when he meets Katie. The heartbreaker has a sweet side. Both he and Katie are determined and stubborn, but whereas he has confidence in spades, she cowers from fear in some circumstances. Katie is a complicated character. She is very strong in most ways, but when it comes to personal issues, she freezes up. That would explain why she backs away from relationships and keeps her designs to herself. She is so focused on responsibility that she has forgotten how to live. With her sister married and no man in her life, she has probably spent too much time engrossed in her work, neglecting her personal life. Logan knows a thing or two about pleasure and enjoying life, and with him, she learns to relax. She comes into herself.
Logan learns to slow down and enjoy the simple things through Katie. He might be motivated to keep her happy so she keeps up her end of the deal, but he very soon recognizes that he likes spending time with her. The things that had always excited him lose some of their luster after she enters his life. Still, it takes him time to piece it all together, and the pressure from his father and Devi Patel don’t exactly help matters.
There are a few new characters introduced in this story that could conceivably have a story of their own to tell. Connie, Katie’s best friend, comes to mind. Nash Harris is very likely to have his own story, and he hints about it here if he were to take his own advice. The talent agent works at his parents’ company, and his background and personality are quite similar to Logan’s, just a little more relaxed and informal. Nash, however, isn’t quite as wealthy and comes from new money. At thirty-four, he enjoys playing the field like Logan.
Several characters from the earlier books in the series reappear here. April and Adi are part of the story. Chris appears. Hunter, Chris’s business partner and best friend, also makes a few appearances here. Whether or not the big teddy bear gets his own story remains to be seen. Cyrus and Luna are mentioned but not much more than that.
One would think that the wealthy men of this series might have rubbed elbows previously, and in the end, a small connection is discovered and explained.
There are a few issues that merit mention. First, the introduction of Nash Harris feels forced. His participation in the story, beyond just the cursory that propels the story, feels manufactured and unnecessary. For that reason, I strongly suspect a book about him will be forthcoming. I loved Logan’s character, so I suspect I would like this more relaxed alpha story as well. Even so, his presence in this story feels like a distraction. The other issue I had was with Logan. Some things about him are a little difficult to reconcile. He works long hours and doesn’t care about being seen in the public eye. Later, however, he talks about partying with Cyrus before he decided to settle down. That would have come to a stop for Cyrus three years ago, but not for Logan. Without clarification, the partying mentioned seems like it might have interfered with Logan’s work ethic. Logan loves his lifestyle and doesn’t hint at having slowed down in the last few years, so it is a bit perplexing. This is conceivably explainable, so even though frustrating, it doesn’t ruin the story.
Logan and Katie’s sweet story captures your attention throughout. Fans of Say You Do and She’s Mine Now will love this new addition to the series. It is a fake fiancée story with very strong characters based in NYC’s fashion and real estate worlds. The story is carefully crafted. The plot is fairly simple. The characters are real and three-dimensional. Katie is very relatable, and underneath it all, Logan is a real sweetheart. The story is written in first person. The POV alternates between Logan and Katie. I rate this book 4.5 stars.
I received an advance copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 8, 2022
I wasn’t sure what to expect from “Don’t You Dare”, but I was certain it would be a good book. It’s author, Weston Parker, consistently writes entertaining stories with well-defined characters. This is the third book in the ‘A Wedding Bells Alpha Novel’ series. The books that preceded it are “Say You Do” and “She’s Mine Now”. You can definitely enjoy this one without having read either of those.
Katie is the editor of a struggling on-line fashion magazine, although her secret dream is to be a clothing designer. Her social circle is extraordinarily small, and her self-confidence is unfortunately low, but her heart and her talent are huge. Logan is the billionaire “bachelor bad boy of the year” and the influential heir to the family real estate empire of which he is the CEO. There are plenty of people who want to see him get married, but he’s very content working hard and playing hard, living his playboy lifestyle. When circumstances put Logan into a photo shoot very near to Katie’s offices, she has a bold idea to put herself in his proximity and present him with an idea that would probably save the company for which she works. Although initially he balks at her outrageousness, Logan soon realizes that the lovely Katie could also do him a valuable favor. He’ll model in a special runway show for her magazine if she’ll be his date for a special dinner. A lot goes wrong … but a lot also goes incredibly right. And the chemistry between Katie and Logan? It’s burns at an off-the-charts level of hot.
This author has a special talent for fake relationship stories with real heart and real emotion. Katie and Logan are both likable characters. He saves Logan from being too debauched by also making him scrupulously honest in his dealings with women; Logan is a player, but he never makes false promises. He and Katie help one another to grow as better people their own feelings for one another gradually deepen and intensify. I liked how they each saw the other as much more than anyone else ever did. There are a few over-the-top moments but it’s OK because they work. The secondary characters are terrific. If you’ve read any of the stories loosely connected to this one, you’ll recognize Katie’s sister and niece, and her sister’s best friend. Now I am also left hoping that Nash, Connie, and Hunter (still) will have their stories told. I know I didn’t explain who those characters are, but if you read this book, I suspect you’ll agree with me. I think you’ll also agree that “Don’t You Dare” is a book that pulls you in and keeps a hold on you until the wonderful ending.
I read an advance copy of this book and I also purchased a copy on Amazon.
Katie is the editor of a struggling on-line fashion magazine, although her secret dream is to be a clothing designer. Her social circle is extraordinarily small, and her self-confidence is unfortunately low, but her heart and her talent are huge. Logan is the billionaire “bachelor bad boy of the year” and the influential heir to the family real estate empire of which he is the CEO. There are plenty of people who want to see him get married, but he’s very content working hard and playing hard, living his playboy lifestyle. When circumstances put Logan into a photo shoot very near to Katie’s offices, she has a bold idea to put herself in his proximity and present him with an idea that would probably save the company for which she works. Although initially he balks at her outrageousness, Logan soon realizes that the lovely Katie could also do him a valuable favor. He’ll model in a special runway show for her magazine if she’ll be his date for a special dinner. A lot goes wrong … but a lot also goes incredibly right. And the chemistry between Katie and Logan? It’s burns at an off-the-charts level of hot.
This author has a special talent for fake relationship stories with real heart and real emotion. Katie and Logan are both likable characters. He saves Logan from being too debauched by also making him scrupulously honest in his dealings with women; Logan is a player, but he never makes false promises. He and Katie help one another to grow as better people their own feelings for one another gradually deepen and intensify. I liked how they each saw the other as much more than anyone else ever did. There are a few over-the-top moments but it’s OK because they work. The secondary characters are terrific. If you’ve read any of the stories loosely connected to this one, you’ll recognize Katie’s sister and niece, and her sister’s best friend. Now I am also left hoping that Nash, Connie, and Hunter (still) will have their stories told. I know I didn’t explain who those characters are, but if you read this book, I suspect you’ll agree with me. I think you’ll also agree that “Don’t You Dare” is a book that pulls you in and keeps a hold on you until the wonderful ending.
I read an advance copy of this book and I also purchased a copy on Amazon.
August 22, 2022
Katie is in a funk because her dream hobby has not turned a something more. Everyone thinks it could and should be, something more. They have no idea, how had it is, to take that step. Their big steps are not creatively personal, or items that reflect directly, on them.
She is feeling the sting because once again her sister, brought up how she should at least start wearing her style so, it can be noticed. Because she has that much, faith in her. So at work, she is melancholy and her friend, Connie wants to know why she, is having a pity party, for one. She let her know how bad the online magazine is doing, and as the editor, she needs to bring up the readership, or they will die meaning, no job.
She and Connie come up with a plan to hopefully save the online paper. It's a long shot, but she at least has to try. People are depending on her. She was going to worm her way into the photo shoot of the most eligible Bachelor in NY. She takes her shot, and she doesn't pull off her impersonation at all, but Logan says no, to her proposal to walk the runway and interview, for her online fashion, magazine.
He had to give her credit for her gumption, but it is a hard no. Then, he pretty much laughed in her face. She stayed for but he gave her a defying look that said, no. So, back to square one. But, later that night, Connie arrives telling at her home. Saying, Logan arrives wanting to talk to her about, a proposal at dinner the, next day.
All Katie can think of, is that she is going to be in trouble. For being at, the shoot. And she can't even imagine what, he could need from her. But, he would soon find out...
This was a far better book, than what I was expecting it to be. I kept thinking he is going to her. But, he knew how baddly he behaved at his parents that he had, to do his best from then on. He would at least keep her, as a friend.
She is feeling the sting because once again her sister, brought up how she should at least start wearing her style so, it can be noticed. Because she has that much, faith in her. So at work, she is melancholy and her friend, Connie wants to know why she, is having a pity party, for one. She let her know how bad the online magazine is doing, and as the editor, she needs to bring up the readership, or they will die meaning, no job.
She and Connie come up with a plan to hopefully save the online paper. It's a long shot, but she at least has to try. People are depending on her. She was going to worm her way into the photo shoot of the most eligible Bachelor in NY. She takes her shot, and she doesn't pull off her impersonation at all, but Logan says no, to her proposal to walk the runway and interview, for her online fashion, magazine.
He had to give her credit for her gumption, but it is a hard no. Then, he pretty much laughed in her face. She stayed for but he gave her a defying look that said, no. So, back to square one. But, later that night, Connie arrives telling at her home. Saying, Logan arrives wanting to talk to her about, a proposal at dinner the, next day.
All Katie can think of, is that she is going to be in trouble. For being at, the shoot. And she can't even imagine what, he could need from her. But, he would soon find out...
This was a far better book, than what I was expecting it to be. I kept thinking he is going to her. But, he knew how baddly he behaved at his parents that he had, to do his best from then on. He would at least keep her, as a friend.
January 31, 2022
This was my first Weston Parker novel and it was really enjoyable reading! This was book #3 in the "A Wedding Bells Alpha Novel" series.
It's a story about a player, Logan Lewis, spoiled rich child and only son of a NY real estate mogul. A working dynamo in his own right with good looks to boot! He's young and definitely not interested in a relationship, slowing down, much less getting married.
Our heroine, Katie, has seen her parents unstable and difficult marriage; as well as her sister's failed marriage and she'd rather be single, not trusting men at all! In her opinion who needs them?!?
In actuality, Katie needs Logan to help save her online fashion magazine; he's hot news and trending (basically readership gold)! Logan needs a woman to pretend to be his fiancé for a pending business deal, but the woman can't be his typical fun type (model, clubber, or partygoer), and blend in with the clients ! He needs someone down to earth, family oriented and more settled! It's a match made in compromise! As far as deals goes, it seems like a win-win for both, but when does anything go as planned???.... and Logan has no qualms about changing the terms of their agreement!
In addition, his past rears it's ugly, annoying, possessive head -- causing him and Katie complications!
I found that the emotions and insecurities displayed on both sides were real and presented in a relatable manner! These two were able to eventually come face-to-face; but listening, trusting and working things out is not always a viable result!
This is definitely a novel for 18+ with mature content; sensual, sexual steamy scenes!
It's a story about a player, Logan Lewis, spoiled rich child and only son of a NY real estate mogul. A working dynamo in his own right with good looks to boot! He's young and definitely not interested in a relationship, slowing down, much less getting married.
Our heroine, Katie, has seen her parents unstable and difficult marriage; as well as her sister's failed marriage and she'd rather be single, not trusting men at all! In her opinion who needs them?!?
In actuality, Katie needs Logan to help save her online fashion magazine; he's hot news and trending (basically readership gold)! Logan needs a woman to pretend to be his fiancé for a pending business deal, but the woman can't be his typical fun type (model, clubber, or partygoer), and blend in with the clients ! He needs someone down to earth, family oriented and more settled! It's a match made in compromise! As far as deals goes, it seems like a win-win for both, but when does anything go as planned???.... and Logan has no qualms about changing the terms of their agreement!
In addition, his past rears it's ugly, annoying, possessive head -- causing him and Katie complications!
I found that the emotions and insecurities displayed on both sides were real and presented in a relatable manner! These two were able to eventually come face-to-face; but listening, trusting and working things out is not always a viable result!
This is definitely a novel for 18+ with mature content; sensual, sexual steamy scenes!
October 24, 2022
2.5*
There is way way way too much information and the book could cut 200+ pages. There is way way way too much internal dialogue, way too much repetition, way to much talking to others about what was just discussed. This is how all the books in this series had been.
I have given the benefit of the doubt to this author. He is a male romance novelist and I suspiciously wanted to read a males pov from a male (I really hate how women authors in 2022 write from a males POV because they're wrong LOL). He also writes with his sister, which creepy, let's just admit writing sex scenes with your sibling is creepy. So I'm interested, invested to see how it works, and I guess we'll add that I'm creepy as well because I mean NO DISRESPECT with my credit content. I think it's cool AF that they write together. So, I will give him the benefit of the doubt and read the next book in this series. But if I continue DNF his books then I'll have to write him off as an author that I'll read in the future. (in case that does not make sense, if he continues adding hundreds of pages that are not needed of internal dialogue and setting up a scene - I mean why is the last chapter 39 completely setting up a scene, like a plot? So, if he continues adding hundreds of extra pages for no reason except to bore us to skip past, then I will no longer read his books.)
The plots are great, the writing is great, it's the excess of hundreds of pages that are skipped past that are not great.
There is way way way too much information and the book could cut 200+ pages. There is way way way too much internal dialogue, way too much repetition, way to much talking to others about what was just discussed. This is how all the books in this series had been.
I have given the benefit of the doubt to this author. He is a male romance novelist and I suspiciously wanted to read a males pov from a male (I really hate how women authors in 2022 write from a males POV because they're wrong LOL). He also writes with his sister, which creepy, let's just admit writing sex scenes with your sibling is creepy. So I'm interested, invested to see how it works, and I guess we'll add that I'm creepy as well because I mean NO DISRESPECT with my credit content. I think it's cool AF that they write together. So, I will give him the benefit of the doubt and read the next book in this series. But if I continue DNF his books then I'll have to write him off as an author that I'll read in the future. (in case that does not make sense, if he continues adding hundreds of pages that are not needed of internal dialogue and setting up a scene - I mean why is the last chapter 39 completely setting up a scene, like a plot? So, if he continues adding hundreds of extra pages for no reason except to bore us to skip past, then I will no longer read his books.)
The plots are great, the writing is great, it's the excess of hundreds of pages that are skipped past that are not great.
January 12, 2022
Bad Boy Bachelor and The One He Never Expected ❤🔥🔥🔥❤
I'm loving Weston Parker's newest book!!! Katie and Logan will make you swoon with their fake relationship. Katie is the editor of a start up on line fashion magazine, but that's not her true dream. With the magazine not getting enough clicks or the fan base needed to be profitable, the end is looming near. Enter bachelor bad boy Logan and his needed plus one to close a lucrative deal for his father. Katie needs something big to bring the magazine attention and Logan is willing to model a fashion show if she'll go to a dinner with him... no problem right. Logan is full of curve balls for Katie...first introducing her as his girlfriend, now they're engaged...WTH!!! With time their hearts become intertwined, Katie shares her dreams and collection of her designs. It's almost too good to be true, until the show drops. Throw in a model ex that can't take no, a secret plan to show Katie's collection, and all hell breaks loose. How can the bachelor bad boy prove she holds his heart and he's ready to hang up his bachelor status?? Will Katie give Logan another chance?? A MUST READ!!! His/her POV, no cheating, no cliffhanger and a much deserved HEA. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book and purchased a copy for my favorites collection. Looking forward to the next Weston Parker book.
I'm loving Weston Parker's newest book!!! Katie and Logan will make you swoon with their fake relationship. Katie is the editor of a start up on line fashion magazine, but that's not her true dream. With the magazine not getting enough clicks or the fan base needed to be profitable, the end is looming near. Enter bachelor bad boy Logan and his needed plus one to close a lucrative deal for his father. Katie needs something big to bring the magazine attention and Logan is willing to model a fashion show if she'll go to a dinner with him... no problem right. Logan is full of curve balls for Katie...first introducing her as his girlfriend, now they're engaged...WTH!!! With time their hearts become intertwined, Katie shares her dreams and collection of her designs. It's almost too good to be true, until the show drops. Throw in a model ex that can't take no, a secret plan to show Katie's collection, and all hell breaks loose. How can the bachelor bad boy prove she holds his heart and he's ready to hang up his bachelor status?? Will Katie give Logan another chance?? A MUST READ!!! His/her POV, no cheating, no cliffhanger and a much deserved HEA. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book and purchased a copy for my favorites collection. Looking forward to the next Weston Parker book.
January 7, 2022
I am voluntarily leaving this review after receiving a free copy. Oh my heart strings! I absolutely LOVE Logan and Katie!! I didn’t know this was a 3rd book in a series, but I will definitely be going back and reading the first two! You can read this as a stand-alone because it gives you just enough information about the previous books to not be confused.
Logan is a billionaire playboy who never believed in settling down. Katie is a fashion editor for a magazine with a secret hobby of designing clothes in her spare time who have sworn off men. When Katie needs help with the perfect person to help her bring her magazine ratings up she sneaks into the billionaire’s photo shoot that her best friend is doing to try and convince him to help her. Little do they both know that one encounter will change their lives forever!
Logan and Katie’s chemistry was off the charts! Logan’s mother did a great job of raising him to be a gentleman and all the hoops he jumps through to help Katie’s dream come true is just amazing! I absolutely loved this book! I will definitely be recommending it!
Logan is a billionaire playboy who never believed in settling down. Katie is a fashion editor for a magazine with a secret hobby of designing clothes in her spare time who have sworn off men. When Katie needs help with the perfect person to help her bring her magazine ratings up she sneaks into the billionaire’s photo shoot that her best friend is doing to try and convince him to help her. Little do they both know that one encounter will change their lives forever!
Logan and Katie’s chemistry was off the charts! Logan’s mother did a great job of raising him to be a gentleman and all the hoops he jumps through to help Katie’s dream come true is just amazing! I absolutely loved this book! I will definitely be recommending it!
January 8, 2022
Logan Lewis is not looking for anything permanent even though his parents are badgering him to settle down with a woman, no not for him. He is the most sought after bachelor in NY, CEO of his family’s real estate company. When his single status may make a large deal fall thru what will he do?
Katie is an editor of an online fashion magazine that his in danger if they cannot get more traffic to the site. Enter her best friend, who is willing sneak her into the photo shoot with Logan Lewis. She pretends to be the makeup artist in order to talk to him, he knows she is not who she says. She asks him to talk part of a fashion show for her magazine. He turns her down, but a few days later strikes a deal with her. She has to pretend to be his girlfriend and he will do the show.
The chemistry between the two is explosive, the lines between fake and real start to blur. Logan will go out of his way to make Katie secret dream come true, will she see it as betrayal or will she love it?
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Katie is an editor of an online fashion magazine that his in danger if they cannot get more traffic to the site. Enter her best friend, who is willing sneak her into the photo shoot with Logan Lewis. She pretends to be the makeup artist in order to talk to him, he knows she is not who she says. She asks him to talk part of a fashion show for her magazine. He turns her down, but a few days later strikes a deal with her. She has to pretend to be his girlfriend and he will do the show.
The chemistry between the two is explosive, the lines between fake and real start to blur. Logan will go out of his way to make Katie secret dream come true, will she see it as betrayal or will she love it?
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 9, 2022
Katie is the editor of a struggling on-line fashion magazine, although her secret dream is to be a clothing designer. Her social circle is extraordinarily small, and her self-confidence is unfortunately low, but her heart and her talent are huge. Logan is the billionaire “bachelor bad boy of the year” and the influential heir to the family real estate empire of which he is the CEO. There are plenty of people who want to see him get married, but he’s very content working hard and playing hard, living his playboy lifestyle. When circumstances put Logan into a photo shoot very near to Katie’s offices, she has a bold idea to put herself in his proximity and present him with an idea that would probably save the company for which she works. Although initially he balks at her outrageousness, Logan soon realizes that the lovely Katie could also do him a valuable favor. He’ll model in a special runway show for her magazine if she’ll be his date for a special dinner
January 9, 2022
Katie's an online fashion magazine editor who in order to save her magazine and goes to a photoshoot with the help of her friend, posing as a makeup artist hoping to be able to make her pitch to Logan the CEO of a billion-dollar real estate agency to ask for his help to obtain few promotional opportunities for her magazine.
Logan is under pressure from his parents to settle down and get married especially after being voted the most eligible bachelor but he has no intention of tying himself down. So when Katie tries to convince Logan to help her, he comes up with a plan which should help them both - a fake engagement in exchange for helping Katie’s online fashion site. But, you guessed it - the more time these two spend together the more their feelings change, will fake become real?
The characters are well-drawn, the story flows really well, it has lots happening, lots of misunderstandings and confusion but all in all it's a thoroughly entertaining read.
Logan is under pressure from his parents to settle down and get married especially after being voted the most eligible bachelor but he has no intention of tying himself down. So when Katie tries to convince Logan to help her, he comes up with a plan which should help them both - a fake engagement in exchange for helping Katie’s online fashion site. But, you guessed it - the more time these two spend together the more their feelings change, will fake become real?
The characters are well-drawn, the story flows really well, it has lots happening, lots of misunderstandings and confusion but all in all it's a thoroughly entertaining read.
January 12, 2022
I really loved this book. Though it has a similar feel to other books, there is a nice change with the characters and how they meet.
Katie runs an online fashion magazine and a closet fashion designer. And closet also in the literal sense. The room she works out of to create her designs is not bigger than a closet. But no one knows that she does this.
Logan, a billionaire who has a bad reputation that his parents want cleaned up, finds himself doing interviews. He is also getting a lot of push to find that special someone and get married. He is not there just yet.
Katie needs to save her online magazine, and she needs someone to walk her next fashion show. Someone who will draw people in.
She sets her eyes on Logan, but how to get him to agree.
Logan needs to find someone who he can pass off as his girlfriend.
So...what happens?
Well you will have to read this great book to get all the information. You will not be disappointed.
Ciao
Katie runs an online fashion magazine and a closet fashion designer. And closet also in the literal sense. The room she works out of to create her designs is not bigger than a closet. But no one knows that she does this.
Logan, a billionaire who has a bad reputation that his parents want cleaned up, finds himself doing interviews. He is also getting a lot of push to find that special someone and get married. He is not there just yet.
Katie needs to save her online magazine, and she needs someone to walk her next fashion show. Someone who will draw people in.
She sets her eyes on Logan, but how to get him to agree.
Logan needs to find someone who he can pass off as his girlfriend.
So...what happens?
Well you will have to read this great book to get all the information. You will not be disappointed.
Ciao
January 7, 2022
Sigh! Like the previous books in the series, this book absolutely tickled my fancy. A little bit fake relationship… A little bit friends with benefits... And it has all of those wonderful, angsty, Murphy’s Law kind of elements to it. I liked that the relationship between Logan and Katie was a slower burn. They still had all the chemistry right there, front and centre, but it took a little longer for the deeper feelings to manifest. I thought this pair was perfect together. Logan challenged her to be more assertive and take chances, while Katie pushed him to take chances of a different kind – ones with his heart. I had a lot of fun getting to reconnect with some of the previous characters, and there're still a couple of the supporting cast that I'd like to see lead their own stories.
I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book from the author.
I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book from the author.
January 9, 2022
Katie is the editor of a fashion magazine and it needs a boost to save its online presents. Logan is a billionaire real estate bachelor that has been voted the most eligible bachelor in the city. His want him to marry. He has a photo shoot for a magazine to promote his bachelor status when Katie is sneaked in by a friend to ask him for a interview for her magazine so that she can give it the boost it needs. But he says NO! Bur later his parents pressure him to marry and he sees that the business is suffering because he’s a bachelor and that advisors thinks if he settles down it will take care of the image. So he goes to Katie and they come up with a fake marriage plan hoping to help each other. But as they are around each other the fake is beginning to feel more real! Can they become together as a couple? I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
February 9, 2022
Finally, thought it was forever before...
The third book in this series came out!
Yeah! Katie's story, and it was terrific!
I'm loved how for so many years Katie hid herself, her real self. Yet, one man saw through it. Not only did he appreciate Katie as she was, he saw her inner beauty, not just her external she buttoned up!
The setting was wonderful, what woman reading this doesn't love the romance of fashion week.
But mostly, Weston, again, the humor, Katie's first meeting with Logan was definitely fun, and he saw right through it.
Their dinner meeting, when Katie cut to the chase and asked exactly what the "quid pro quid" was here, cracked me up, and completely surprised Logan.
It was fun, real, (abet the billionaire) and a blast to read!
The entire series was terrific and fun!
Love your good girl, bad boy novels!
Next!!!!!!!!!
Karen
The third book in this series came out!
Yeah! Katie's story, and it was terrific!
I'm loved how for so many years Katie hid herself, her real self. Yet, one man saw through it. Not only did he appreciate Katie as she was, he saw her inner beauty, not just her external she buttoned up!
The setting was wonderful, what woman reading this doesn't love the romance of fashion week.
But mostly, Weston, again, the humor, Katie's first meeting with Logan was definitely fun, and he saw right through it.
Their dinner meeting, when Katie cut to the chase and asked exactly what the "quid pro quid" was here, cracked me up, and completely surprised Logan.
It was fun, real, (abet the billionaire) and a blast to read!
The entire series was terrific and fun!
Love your good girl, bad boy novels!
Next!!!!!!!!!
Karen
March 6, 2022
I thought I’ve read the best of Weston’s but I love this one too!….5 Stars!
Logan Lewis and Katie Adams’ story will give you all the feels in a book. A fake girlfriend turned fiancée in one night makes this story an insanely great read. He is practically a royalty in NYC, a bachelor and handsome playboy, he comes from old money, fame and fortune who delves in the real estate business. Katie is an editor of a small publication magazine that’s is losing its appeal and advertisers and needed a lot of help to keep afloat. They made a deal. Be her girlfriend for one night to impress and sweeten a real estate deal he and his father are proposing to another real estate mogul. In return, he will walk the runway for her upcoming wedding fashion week for her magazine and tv/social media interviews after.
This was engaging and fun to read. I❤️it and I highly recommend it.
Logan Lewis and Katie Adams’ story will give you all the feels in a book. A fake girlfriend turned fiancée in one night makes this story an insanely great read. He is practically a royalty in NYC, a bachelor and handsome playboy, he comes from old money, fame and fortune who delves in the real estate business. Katie is an editor of a small publication magazine that’s is losing its appeal and advertisers and needed a lot of help to keep afloat. They made a deal. Be her girlfriend for one night to impress and sweeten a real estate deal he and his father are proposing to another real estate mogul. In return, he will walk the runway for her upcoming wedding fashion week for her magazine and tv/social media interviews after.
This was engaging and fun to read. I❤️it and I highly recommend it.
January 7, 2022
This book is about a real estate mogul and an online fashion magazine editor, soon to be brilliant fashion designer. I was immediately intrigued in the story as Katie works her way into Logan’s ‘bachelor bad boy of the year’ photo shoot to convince him to help save her magazine.
From the beginning I could sense their connection and loved the way Logan was drawn to chase her down. He may have told her no but quickly realized they could help each other out with a quick one date for one runway show exchange only they one on one lead to much more than they expected. For a bad boy bachelor, he learned right away what a gem of a girl Katie was and how he only had eyes for her. Overall I loved this story about a girl meets billionaire guy and they live happily ever after.
From the beginning I could sense their connection and loved the way Logan was drawn to chase her down. He may have told her no but quickly realized they could help each other out with a quick one date for one runway show exchange only they one on one lead to much more than they expected. For a bad boy bachelor, he learned right away what a gem of a girl Katie was and how he only had eyes for her. Overall I loved this story about a girl meets billionaire guy and they live happily ever after.
January 7, 2022
Jumped over the high bar
Katie, an online fashion magazine editor, is desperate to save her magazine and goes to a photo shoot to make a pitch to Logan, CEO of a billion-dollar real estate agency, asking his help in a few promotion opportunities. As the story progresses her pitch is a miss, measures are taken to track her down, and lies, either outright or by omission, always have a way of coming back to bite. Weston Parker jumped over the high bar in Don’t You Dare. I was so glad that Katie got her own story after first reading about her. Now I only hope that Nash, Hunter, and Connie can get romances of their own.
I received a free copy of the book from the author. I had the opportunity to review or not.
Katie, an online fashion magazine editor, is desperate to save her magazine and goes to a photo shoot to make a pitch to Logan, CEO of a billion-dollar real estate agency, asking his help in a few promotion opportunities. As the story progresses her pitch is a miss, measures are taken to track her down, and lies, either outright or by omission, always have a way of coming back to bite. Weston Parker jumped over the high bar in Don’t You Dare. I was so glad that Katie got her own story after first reading about her. Now I only hope that Nash, Hunter, and Connie can get romances of their own.
I received a free copy of the book from the author. I had the opportunity to review or not.
January 8, 2022
More wedding bells
Katie has a large problem. If she can’t come up with something to increase readership, the ezine she’s the editor of will close. When her best friend suggests she approach billionaire Logan to walk the runway for their annual Wedding Week event, she jumps at it. Never expecting what happens next.
Logan just wants to work at expanding his family’s real estate business. When his father wants to partner with an international company, there’s a hitch. The company’s CEO believes in family. So much so that he only wants to partner with solidly married family men. Logan’s idea is to approach Katie with a deal, pretend to be his fiancé and he’ll appear at her event. Easy, right?
Katie has a large problem. If she can’t come up with something to increase readership, the ezine she’s the editor of will close. When her best friend suggests she approach billionaire Logan to walk the runway for their annual Wedding Week event, she jumps at it. Never expecting what happens next.
Logan just wants to work at expanding his family’s real estate business. When his father wants to partner with an international company, there’s a hitch. The company’s CEO believes in family. So much so that he only wants to partner with solidly married family men. Logan’s idea is to approach Katie with a deal, pretend to be his fiancé and he’ll appear at her event. Easy, right?
January 8, 2022
Another great book
This is book 3 in this series, the previous books had me glued from beginning to end, and this was no different!! I absolutely loved Logan and katie. She is the editor of a struggking online fashion magazine, and he is the billionaire "bad boy Batchelor of the year.
Although he refuses her originally, he decides to help her in exchange for her helping him...what could go wrong??
One of my favorites in a book is a fake fiance that evolves to the real deal, and this was just that.
This is a definite series to read if you have not done so yet, you can't go wrong with any book by Weston Parker!!
I voluntarily give my honest review in exchange for a free ARC copy from the author
This is book 3 in this series, the previous books had me glued from beginning to end, and this was no different!! I absolutely loved Logan and katie. She is the editor of a struggking online fashion magazine, and he is the billionaire "bad boy Batchelor of the year.
Although he refuses her originally, he decides to help her in exchange for her helping him...what could go wrong??
One of my favorites in a book is a fake fiance that evolves to the real deal, and this was just that.
This is a definite series to read if you have not done so yet, you can't go wrong with any book by Weston Parker!!
I voluntarily give my honest review in exchange for a free ARC copy from the author
January 10, 2022
You’ll really enjoy this book if you like reformed playboys, fake fiancés and independent women. Add a jealous ex- and pressure to marry for the business, you have an entertaining story.
Logan is an unapologetic bad boy billionaire, Katie the editor of a struggling online fashion magazine. I loved Logan’s reaction to Katie when they first met. Katie needed something from Logan so they struck a deal.
I read the book in one sitting because I had to see what happened. There were secondary characters that appeared in other books but everything you need to know about them is given in this one. A few new characters show up and I am certain they will get a story. I really want to know Nash’s story, btw. Good book!
I received an advance copy of this book. This is my voluntary review.
Logan is an unapologetic bad boy billionaire, Katie the editor of a struggling online fashion magazine. I loved Logan’s reaction to Katie when they first met. Katie needed something from Logan so they struck a deal.
I read the book in one sitting because I had to see what happened. There were secondary characters that appeared in other books but everything you need to know about them is given in this one. A few new characters show up and I am certain they will get a story. I really want to know Nash’s story, btw. Good book!
I received an advance copy of this book. This is my voluntary review.
June 12, 2023
Fake It
XXX! Adult content, reader discretion advised. Logan was happy, healthy and wealthy. He had everything he wanted. He had a successful career in his family’s real estate development company and was single and happy to mingle. Katie was the Chief Editor for an online fashion magazine that was struggling. She needed a gimmick, no the gimmick, to save the magazine. Playboy Logan, voted most eligible bachelor of the, was her ticket to success. When Logan is pressured through work to give up his playboy ways Katie finds the leverage she needs to get his help to save the magazine and Logan finds the perfect solution to continue his life as is and still land the deal. It was just business after all. Wasn’t it?
XXX! Adult content, reader discretion advised. Logan was happy, healthy and wealthy. He had everything he wanted. He had a successful career in his family’s real estate development company and was single and happy to mingle. Katie was the Chief Editor for an online fashion magazine that was struggling. She needed a gimmick, no the gimmick, to save the magazine. Playboy Logan, voted most eligible bachelor of the, was her ticket to success. When Logan is pressured through work to give up his playboy ways Katie finds the leverage she needs to get his help to save the magazine and Logan finds the perfect solution to continue his life as is and still land the deal. It was just business after all. Wasn’t it?
January 7, 2022
I received this book as an ARC in return for my honest review. I didn't realize that this was the 3rd book in the series so I read the first two before I read this one. I am so glad that I did and recommend that you read the first two before reading this one. This book was well written and the chemistry between Katie and Logan was hot. I found this book was not only easy to read, but hard to put down as I got into it. The only suggestion I have, would be to write more books for this series with some of the friends of the main characters. I found that I really liked some of these characters and wanting a happy ending for them also. I would recommend this book to all my friends and family.
January 7, 2022
Great addition to the Wedding Bells Alpha collection.
Katie needs help getting clicks on her online magazine. She comes up with a great idea to ask Logan Lewis, hot billionaire, to do a runway show for her. He turns her down until he actually needs her help for his own family problem.
Weston makes these fake romances so much fun. Especially when the two actually find out how much they like being together. Billionaire Romances are so much fun to read, especially when you see the changes in the male characters. Logan grows so much from the start of the book to the end that you love to root for him and Katie!
Katie needs help getting clicks on her online magazine. She comes up with a great idea to ask Logan Lewis, hot billionaire, to do a runway show for her. He turns her down until he actually needs her help for his own family problem.
Weston makes these fake romances so much fun. Especially when the two actually find out how much they like being together. Billionaire Romances are so much fun to read, especially when you see the changes in the male characters. Logan grows so much from the start of the book to the end that you love to root for him and Katie!
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