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Wedding Bells Alpha #5

Give Me Forever

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It was lust at first sight.

Her curves turned my head, but it wasn’t until she became my assistant that I knew I needed far more than her body.

She needs me too.

Well, really, she needs my money—bad enough to agree to become my fake fiancée.

Her family business is going under, and I’m all-in on being the knight in shining armor.

Besides, with my recent fame from becoming a billionaire overnight, the gold-diggers are everywhere.

I might be a hopeless romantic, but I hide it well.

Until I can’t anymore.

Faking it for a while is fine, but I want so much more from this woman.

I want forever.

Every good girl deserves a bad boy. ~ Weston

298 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 20, 2022

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Weston Parker

220 books1,767 followers
Hey 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.

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6,292 reviews46 followers
April 22, 2022
This is part of the Wedding Bells Alpha series but can be read as a standalone. There are some interconnecting characters that you will recognize if you've read some of the other books in the series. This was a great book with likable well developed characters. Amazing chemistry and they each need each other. What started as a fake fiance became so much more. No shortage of drama or emotion in this romance. Neither felt that love was in the cards for them until they found each other. I read this book as an advance free copy via the author and voluntarily chose to review it.
9,375 reviews140 followers
April 22, 2022
This is a well written book with a cast of previous couples and centering on Hunter and Hailey. It's another fake fiance to lovers romance. They fall for each other but are afraid to admit it. It's a bumpy road with misunderstandings and interference but in the end truth prevails. It's a hot and steamy read with an entertaining storyline. I'm loving this series and highly recommend reading.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
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3,182 reviews46 followers
April 26, 2022
This was a good read. Hunter needs a wife and Hailey needs money to pay of her fathers debt. They decide to be in a fake relationship together. Of course they end up falling in love for real. Luckily after some complications they get their happy ending.
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3,217 reviews20 followers
August 25, 2022
Hunter is a giant Teddy Bear of a man, and he is Chris’s assistant and has become a billionaire. It all seems to happen overnight. It is from an invention, of a foot and ankle boot. This boot will change, the healing process. And, it all comes from his need, to help the patients like he, and Chris help daily in their, physical therapy practice, Helping Hands. With this newfound financial success, there are a lot of negatives. One is his anonymity. Two, all the press hounding him. Third, offers of funding for his next project. Worst of all is that his quiet little life is going to have to change. He is not down with that. For several years now, he felt privileged to be best friends with, Chris even before his money, fame, and even now after. So, he has been able to rub elbows, with his billionaire club friends, who are so down to earth, and like a trip, who are family. He is never made to feel, differently than, they are. They even include his little, brother (Parker), too. And, now as they meet for dinner, they officially welcome him into, the billionaire club. He seems to want to fight the process, but they talk him into getting, a PR firm, an office, and an assistant. Saying otherwise, he will start receiving bad press, which inadvertently can harm, Helping Hands. Chris makes he buy an office space close to helping hands. Lennon sets him up with a friend, to interview for the assisting job. Hunter has no clue it's the girl he’s been jonesing over, since the wedding he was at, and they danced the night away. Yup! Hailey, a best friend too, Lennon. She is also a work friend with, Luna since they do wedding gigs a lot of the time, together. When she walks in for the interview, Chris is asking if he knows which friend will be interviewing. Hunter offhandedly says, some party planning girl, don't know if it will work out, this will be different than ordering, alcohol, and party favors. Let's just say when he sees, Chris looking over his shoulder he is trying, to backpedal fast. Hailey is not, taking his crap. Hailey has a hard shell, but if you're lucky enough to get past it, she is so loyal, loving, and willing to go to her death, for you. Piss her off, friend or not, cold as an iceberg and for, Hunter... This is a strictly professional situation, no more no less. This was fast, flirty, frustrating, and funny. A lot happens in this book. But it keeps you engaged. I didn't want to put it down, but when the sun was coming up I had to. Grrr.
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931 reviews9 followers
April 23, 2022
4.5

“Give Me Forever” gives us a fake relationship that blossoms into real emotion and much confusion for the lead characters. This is the 5th book in ‘A Wedding Bells Alpha Novel’ series by Weston Parker. There are interconnecting characters between the books that appear in this story, but you need not have read any of the others in order to enjoy this one.

After Hunter sells the patent for a medical therapy device he invented, he’s suddenly a billionaire and the phone is ringing off the hook every day with people wanting him to invest in them or other things. He needs to hire a personal assistant to handle the chaos so he can continue being a physical therapist as well. Hailey is sure she’ll never find love, but that’s OK because she’ll just keep putting all her love and attention into the event planning business her family owns. When she finds out the family business is going to go bankrupt because of investment mistakes her father made, Hailey knows she has to find another job to keep the business afloat. A mutual friend puts her in touch with Hunter, who hires her as his personal assistant. When he’s advised to find a fiance to make his image more solid, Hailey gets a promotion to that higher paying, more visible position at his side.

The chemistry and rapport between them quickly kicks in and makes life very complicated for them.
Hunter and Hailey are both interesting, multidimensional characters. Their connection is dynamic; the push and pull between them is simultaneously entertaining and frustrating. There’s an infuriating villainess in the story, wonderful friends, and some sweet family members. Overall, I thought this was a solid addition to a great series.
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2,800 reviews20 followers
April 23, 2022
Hunter and Hailey are both characters from previous novels in this series. What are the odds that all your guy friends met the love of their life starting out in a fake relationship? In this case Hunter is the fifth guy of his group to be a billionaire AND enter into a fake relationship to make him appear more stable to investors.

I have read the other books in the series but I did have to make a list of who each guy was to Hunter, who their girl was, and how the girls were connected to Hailey because the others play a part in the story. Part of the attraction of this book is the camaraderie between the characters.

The story itself was a little slow to me primarily because it was always a “one step forward, two steps back” kind of relationship. You have two conscientious people each worried about what the other thinks about them without having the nerve to ask.

What I like best about this couple is how Hunter is a natural hero and protector for Hailey in the physical sense, but Hailey is equally protective of Hunter in how she makes sure his kindness is not taken advantage of.

I enjoyed reading this book and am submitting this voluntary review after reading an advance copy of the book from the author.
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1,123 reviews12 followers
April 22, 2022
I am voluntarily leaving this review. This was such a great book! I haven’t had a book from Weston Parker that I haven’t like yet. You will feel all the emotions with this one. The main characters are great and their chemistry is steamy. The supporting characters are hilarious and help sell the story.

Hailey loved her life under the assumption she would never find love. She came to terms with that. When she finds herself with the weight of the world on her shoulders and needing extra money, she puts herself in a position to get said money as well as learning that there is someone out there that could love her unconditionally. Hunter finds himself in the same category as all of his rich friends after he came up with a brilliant product to help the healing process in physically therapy. With this newfound fame, he doesn’t know how to handle everything and finds himself in search of an assistant. Helping a friend, he hires Hailey and now he is faced with having to deal with his crush while learning to navigate his fame.

I definitely recommend this book and series. I can’t wait to see what Weston Parker has in store for the next man to finally find love.
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8,429 reviews63 followers
April 22, 2022
I adore everything about this series. It’s sweet and silly and spicy and leaves me with a great big goofy smile on my face at the end of every book. Since the moment we met Hunter, I have been dying to read his story. He is everything I was hoping he’d be as a romance hero. I know the genre convention is “cinnamon roll alpha” but I kind of like the name this story sparks better: teddy bear alpha. He’s as playful and cuddly as a cub, but as fierce as a full-grown grizzly when crossed. Hailey left me so frustrated a lot of the time. She’s so determined to protect herself and not hurt Hunter that she ended up causing so much pain in the process. I was so glad to see the happy ever after they were finally able to achieve. I also loved watching the previous leading couples rally around these two and give them the benefit of their advice and experience. It sounds like they’re already queuing up to provide the same service to the next bachelor of their acquaintance.
I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book from the author.
Profile Image for Terri Eaches.
571 reviews8 followers
April 26, 2022
Real Love From Fake Circumstances❤❤❤❤❤

Weston Parker gives real love to two people not looking for their happily ever after. Becoming an instant billionaire has it's drawbacks for Hunter...golddiggers, press and interviews and he needs help now. Hailey just find out her family's business is a sinking ship and she needs money now. If faking a relationship worked for their friends why not give it a shot. Going in with their eyes wide open doesn't prevent their hearts to stay off limits though. What happens when a gold digging influencer sets her sights on Hunter??? A great story with all you need to keep you turning the pages. A MUST READ!!! His/her POV, no cliffhanger, interacting characters from previous books, can be read as a stand alone and a HEA. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book and happily purchased a copy for my favorites collection. Looking forward for three next Weston Parker story.
85 reviews
May 11, 2022
I really enjoy these books. A good way to get lost from reality and just enjoy a feel good book.

Hunter and Hailey have met before at a good friend's wedding. But they did not hang out together.

When Hunter becomes a billionaire, life changes for him. He needs to look good to his investors and the general public. So this is when Hailey comes into the picture.

Hailey has worked her butt off to keep her family's party planning business running. But little does she realize, it is in BIG trouble. Her dad made more than a few back investments and the business is in debt. She needs to get another job to help keep the creditors away.

Hunter is told he needs to be engaged to help him image. Hailey needs a job and she likes Hunter. Who wouldn't, he is gorgeous.

Match made in heaven? Or a match made out of necessity?

What will happen? So much that you need to read this book to find out.

Ciao
408 reviews
June 2, 2022
Weston Parker knows how to write these great stories.

Hunter has become an instant billionaire after inventing a therapy tool and selling the patent. As someone that didn’t have money growing up, he’s had a hard time adjusting. His rich friends from college keep telling him he needs an assistant to help him. One other thing they suggested, was to get a fake fiancée. Future investors want to see a married successful man, not a single one.

Hailey needs money to keep the family event company from going under. Her friends suggest she go and work for Hunter as his assistant. When she finds out he needs a fake fiancé for his future endeavors, Hailey offers to do that. Hunter offers her a ridiculous amount of money to do this, and Hailey knows this is what she needs for her family business.

Hailey is falling for Hunter, even thou she knows it’s all fake. Does Hunter also have feelings for her? Pick up the book and find out.
2,365 reviews12 followers
April 22, 2022
5 Stars
I received a free copy of the steamy New York set novel Give Me Forever: A Wedding Bells Alpha Novel: Book three: Hailey and Hunter by Weston Parker and this review was given freely.
Friends of the “The New York Billionaire’s Boys Club and the Wives of The New York Billionaire’s Boys Club” are matched up for a wedding but it is not until they work together that trust and attraction lead to more.
Coincidence, irony, stalkers, family drama, and a near-death experience are combined in this latest fake fiancé sequel where Hunter Holmes DPT navigates the trials of becoming a new therapy boot patent billionaire while regaining his bodybuilder form, helping his professional trainer brother Parker expand, and trying to resist his new assistant, struggling party and events planner, Hailey St. James.
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45 reviews3 followers
April 22, 2022
Hunter just invented a therapy tool and sold the patent. Hailey is an event coordinator for her family business. Hunter’s friends tell him he needs a personal assistant to help him navigate his newfound wealth and look for investors for his next invention. Hailey is in his group of trusted friends and offers to be his assistant, but what she doesn’t tell Hunter is that she really needs the money she’s making form working with him to pull her family business out of debt. Hunters public relations team are telling are telling him that investors will not take him seriously unless he’s in a committed relationship. Hailey volunteers to be his fake fiancée to help him out and to help get her business out of debt. But the more time they spend together the more they realize that they really do have feelings for each other.
748 reviews2 followers
April 22, 2022
Another fake fiancé love story

Sudden wealth has made inventor Hunter a target. He’s so over his head that when a friend suggests an assistant, he jumps at the chance. When Hailey is the one to apply for the job, he’s thrilled. He felt sparks between tham at a friend’s wedding and now he thinks may be his chance. Until he needs a fake fiancé and Hailey agrees to do it. But she wants to keep everything professional. Can he?

Event planner Hailey’s family’s company is in deep debt. Seems her father made some bad decisions and he’s kept just how deeply in debt they are from everyone. Now she feels it’s on her shoulders to try and save the company. When she’s offered a job as Hunter’s assistant, she thinks her problems are solved. Not even close. So, when he needs a fake fiancé, she offers to play it, for a price. Can she keep everything professional?
616 reviews3 followers
April 23, 2022
Doing a favor for a friend can lead to so much more. Hailey needs a job and Hunter needs an assistant. They are not total strangers, seeing each other‘s at several of their friends weddings, but you can tell just by the way they act around each other that it is going to develop into something so much more. The Cupid arrow hits Hunter before it hits Hailey. Hailey has never had a successful relationship without getting her heart broken, but will she take a chance on Hunter? The drama of Hunter becoming a billionaire over night has nothing to do with Hailey‘s feelings for him. She loves him for him, not his money. I love when they talk about him being a teddy bear because he is so loving and giving. What a great, great book. It takes lots of work to make love work, but boy does it flourish in the end. Great ending.
1,792 reviews6 followers
April 24, 2022
This is such a brilliant addition to this series.
Hunter is struggling with his new life as a billionaire after selling his medical invention and is told by his friends that he needs an assistant to help him.
Hailey needs a second job to try to save her families events business and clear the debt so starts as Hunters assistant but the chemistry between them soon heats up.
When told that he needs a steady relationship to attract new investors Hailey offers to do it and things start to get complicated when they can't their hands off each other.
Can their fake relationship turn real and will they accept it.
Plenty of drama and so much emotion but can they get their HEA when someone is trying to come between them.
Loved the ending.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
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1,072 reviews4 followers
April 26, 2022
This is another book in this wonderful series it can be read as a stand alone although characters from the other books make appearances and will help you connect the dots. This is another fake fiancé story and it doesn’t disappoint. Hunter and Hailey met a wedding and hit it off. When Hunter strikes it big with something he invented he becomes a millionaire and needs an assistant. Lennon recommends Hailey for the job and Hunter remembers her from the wedding and interviews her.
As always, a wonderfully written story with great characters. Hunter and Hailey have several misunderstanding/communications but they also have plenty of chemistry. Weston Parker is a one click author for me and I have loved all of his books. This is another 5-star story that you don’t want to miss.
I received an arc copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving my review.
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397 reviews
April 26, 2022
Starts off with Hunter 2 months ago and Chris, Parker, Nash, Logan and Cyrus going to a new Bistro with a gourmet twist restaurant that served a steak that was gelatinous foam goop.
Hunter signed a three billion dollar technology deal on a patent. Taking the Physical Therapy world by storm with the devices they are inventing. Friends warn Hunter… more money, more problems.
They all decided to drink the rest of their beers for the celebration and stop for burgers on the way back to the office.
This is a wonderful book showing down to earth folks getting rich and staying humble through it all.
Shows integrity, honesty and true love. Hunter and Hailey make the perfect couple. 5 Stars
355 reviews
May 17, 2022
Not quite what was expected

I've read this author before and enjoyed her books. This book was different for me though, it started out pretty well, with Hunter becoming wealthy unexpectedly. Very nice character set up of him. She Hailey entered the story with secrets and second guessing, I lost a little interest. The book turned into more mind games , very little about het debt, who gives away that much money and waits to be told what it is for. Still stuck with it to the end, the whole Ann Marie thing was silly because Hunter could have figured that out right away. Not much romance either since Hailey initiated everything and didn't explain her previous experience. I will not be continuing the series
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410 reviews8 followers
April 22, 2022
Hailey and Hunter’s chemistry is off the charts. Hunter is an overnight Billionaire trying to fend off all the gold digging women. Hailey is just trying to find her place in the world and feels like it’s entirely on her shoulders. When she’s desperate for money Hunter hires her as his assistant. While it’s all fake to start Hunter has a difficult time separating his crush from his pretend fiancé. Lines blur and all bets are off. Hunter realizes Hailey is exactly what he needs. Chris, Cyrus, Logan, Nash and all the women help bring them together in this spicy, hilarious heart wrenching story. Weston has yet to disappoint. This series is a must read as are all of Weston’s books.
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2,890 reviews20 followers
April 24, 2022
I'm enjoying this series and all the interconnected characters, I know it's impossible to imagine so many real relationships arising out of fake ones in one group of friends but if you ignore that and read the story you can't help but become engaged by Hunter and Hailey's story.

Hunter hired Hailey as his personal assistant, she seemed the perfect person for the job, he's attracted to her but thinks he can avoid acting on it, but when he asks her to be his fake fiancee things get complicated. Because Hailey wants to help her family save their business she accepted the position of Hunter’s assistant but then he suggests they pretend to be engaged!


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1,313 reviews12 followers
April 27, 2022
GIVE ME FOREVER ( Wedding Bells Alpha 5) by Weston Parker

This is the 5th book in the Wedding Bells series, and brings us Hunter (Who has been a series favorite of mine) and Hailey. They first met in previous books. He is a physical therapist who is now a new billionaire after his device for therapy invention. She is a event caterer, who is needing money after problems have her business at risk. When he needs help to traverse through the media storm of publicity he hires Hailey to help him. The chemistry is spot on, this story has so much angst and heart. Once again Weston has turned in a well written story. This is 5 stars.
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1,642 reviews
April 28, 2022
Book 5 in the Wedding Bells Alpha series and it was another great addition. Each book can be read as a standalone but there are always characters from other books that will make appearances in each story. Hunter and Hailey were such a great couple to read about. Loved the chemistry between them. It was so much fun to watch them navigate what was supposed to stay fake into something very real. Another fake romance to real romance and it was really enjoyable to read. Weston really does these types of stories so good. I always know that when I open of his stories, I won’t be disappointed and that was the case. Can’t wait to see what he has coming next.
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2,292 reviews13 followers
May 24, 2022
This is Book 5 in A Wedding Bells Alpha Novel Series by this author, and can be read as a standalone. It is a sweet romance between Hunter and his assistant Hailey. These likeable characters and the unique plot make for an interesting read. What starts out as a fake relationship turns into something more. It is a romantic journey filled with drama, humor, frustrating moments, family dynamic, unexpected twists, and passion, plus appealing secondary characters to keep the reader interested. A fun addition to the series.

I received an Advance Reader Copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving my honest review.
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734 reviews2 followers
April 22, 2022
This is the story of billionaire Hunter Holmes and Hailey St. James and they are about to enter into a fake engagement. Her whole world is starting to topple down on her and she needs money fast and he needs the look of stability in his life that an engagement will provide. So they can help each other out as long as they can keep feelngs out of the equation but can they?
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book from the first paragraph until the last. I loved the characters and the storyline. It's a standalone, easy read and HEA.
166 reviews
April 22, 2022
Couldn’t wait for Hunter’s story and Weston Parker did not disappoint. While this is a book that has been part of the series you can definitely read it alone and not skip a beat. I loved getting to know Hailey and Hunter on a more personal level. Hunter is truly a kind, patient and adorable man. Hailey is stubborn when it comes to letting her guard down and letting people help. Outside forces try to knock them down but they eventually fight they’re way back to the top. This couple is surrounded by a great group of friends and is just the icing to the cake.
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192 reviews2 followers
April 22, 2022
Is it truly any surprise that this was hit right out of the park?

✅ goofy MMC
✅ sweet yet blind woman who thinks she’s the problem in all relations
✅ fake engagement
✅ jealous “ex”
✅ utter chaos ensuing

Hailey and Hunter are just the sweetest couple with the happiest of endings. And I love being able to see the entire gang and what they’re all up to!

A masterpiece on paper. Not too angsty, but a little bit of it. A sweet as pie ending and everything in between.

The perfect read by the pool.
126 reviews
April 22, 2022
Hunter Holmes is having trouble keeping his life and work and schedules, etc. organized. His friends, who have all been there tell him he needs PA. He reluctantly agrees to interview a friend of one of their wives because she will be trustworthy.
Hailey St. James, has just found out her world is topling around her so she decides to take a second job to set things right.
Hunter hired Hailey to be his personal assistant.
Later he needs a fiancee and she needs money so they mutually agree to help each other out, keeping feelings out of the equation. But can they?
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164 reviews4 followers
April 22, 2022
I was so happy to hear that Hunter was getting a book. We first meet Hunter in She's Mine Now where he was Chris' best friend and co-worker. He always said he didn't have time for love but we all knew he would fall eventually. Hailey was just as awesome. Sometimes she was too headstrong and stubborn to admit that she could have a good relationship was just irritating, but I was so happy when she finally gave in and let the relationship happen. Can't wait to see what happens in the next book in this series.
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