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Wedding Bells Alpha #6
Feels Like Love
I’m trying to sell my goods, but ain’t nobody buying.
It’s a gym innovation that’s going to make me a billionaire.
And my buddy said to hire a consultant to help out.
So I did. And this girl is every hot dream I’ve had since I was a boy.
Here’s the rub—she’s bossy as hell.
I want to work harder, but she wants me to work smarter. Plus, she’s got all sorts of rules I need to play by.
I’m the poster child for rule-breakers. This is NOT going well.
In the middle of the drama, wedding season hits and all my friends are tying the knot. Suckers.
Unfortunately, I need a date for the festivities.
She suggests herself so she can keep cracking the whip.
It’s hard to tell her no when all I want to do is say yes—to any and all things with this woman.
Then people start mistaking her for my fiancée, and I’m stuck.
She agrees to play along IF I follow her rules. Whatever. As long as she keeps dressing up, I’m down to try.
So we’re faking it, until I’m not.
Maybe it’s her smile or her curves or her bossiness. Hell, maybe all these weddings are getting to me.
Either way, I’m not pretending with her anymore.
This thing feels like love—namely because it is.
Every good girl deserves a bad boy. ~ Weston
It’s a gym innovation that’s going to make me a billionaire.
And my buddy said to hire a consultant to help out.
So I did. And this girl is every hot dream I’ve had since I was a boy.
Here’s the rub—she’s bossy as hell.
I want to work harder, but she wants me to work smarter. Plus, she’s got all sorts of rules I need to play by.
I’m the poster child for rule-breakers. This is NOT going well.
In the middle of the drama, wedding season hits and all my friends are tying the knot. Suckers.
Unfortunately, I need a date for the festivities.
She suggests herself so she can keep cracking the whip.
It’s hard to tell her no when all I want to do is say yes—to any and all things with this woman.
Then people start mistaking her for my fiancée, and I’m stuck.
She agrees to play along IF I follow her rules. Whatever. As long as she keeps dressing up, I’m down to try.
So we’re faking it, until I’m not.
Maybe it’s her smile or her curves or her bossiness. Hell, maybe all these weddings are getting to me.
Either way, I’m not pretending with her anymore.
This thing feels like love—namely because it is.
Every good girl deserves a bad boy. ~ Weston
- GenresRomanceContemporary
280 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 2, 2022
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About the author
Weston Parker
220 books1,767 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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June 3, 2022
This is part of the Wedding Bells Alpha Series but can be read as a standalone. This is Parker and Isabella's story. He's a fitness guru with a successful franchise he wants to sell. He's advised to bring Isabella in as a consultant. She specializes in 'crystalizing a brand' and making it a sure seller. Not having a clue what that was but relying on his friends wisdom he agrees to hire Isabella/Bella. Sparks fly and the chemistry is evident at their first meeting. But she's all business to a fault.
One thing leads to another and a fake engagement and an agreement to attend four destination weddings is signed. Then the drama begins. He has an attraction for her and he's ready to find the one and settle into married life like his friends. She has a lot of baggage from her childhood and is definitely a workaholic. Drama and more drama. She is hard to like at times with her whining and obsession with work. He's caring and determined to win her heart. She's easier to like when she finally confesses to her past. The story is emotional, has plenty of angst and is hard to put down. An HEA and no cliffhanger. I read an advance reader copy and voluntarily chose to review it.
June 2, 2022
Parker and Isabella could be the textbook definition of opposites. And because of that, even though they were the perfect balance to one another, I despaired of them ever getting things sorted out so that they could be happy together. It felt like every time they took a step forward, they’d take one away from each other as well. By the end, I was so in love with this pair, it might have killed me if they hadn’t been able to work their differences out. However, there are so many of the supporting cast in here that are making cameo appearances from their own books, I might have been perfectly happy with just getting to see all of them again.
I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book from the author.
I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book from the author.
December 20, 2022
Keep reading
Keep reading the book. It gets better. Finally... the last 25% of the book is worth it. The light bulb came on. There are parts in the last four chapters you are reading that this is what love is all about. Feels like love? How about the words feel like love. Or a person's actions feel like love. Or just saying you are meant for me feels like love.
Keep reading the book. It gets better. Finally... the last 25% of the book is worth it. The light bulb came on. There are parts in the last four chapters you are reading that this is what love is all about. Feels like love? How about the words feel like love. Or a person's actions feel like love. Or just saying you are meant for me feels like love.
June 2, 2022
While this was not my favorite Weston Parker book, it did not disappoint. Parker is the most patient person in the world in both how he worked with people and in the way he waited for Bella to find her way. It took almost the whole book to get to the reason why she shut everyone out. I loved the moments where she let her guard down and let Parker in but I’m not sure I could have waited around to see this love blossom. Sometimes I just wanted to give up on them. In the end, I’m glad they and I stuck it out. It was a fabulous ending for Parker and Bella.
Spoiler alert do not read any further if you don’t want anything given away: I only wish they would have incorporated adoption into their child plan. She was already volunteering in the home and this could have brought the story full circle.
Spoiler alert do not read any further if you don’t want anything given away: I only wish they would have incorporated adoption into their child plan. She was already volunteering in the home and this could have brought the story full circle.
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June 2, 2022
This is a well written book with strong characters in Parker and Belle. The author brings an entertaining storyline that had me glued to the pages with all the twists and turns along the way. He takes you on a roller coaster ride of emotions with all the laughter and tears. I loved their characters and story and would recommend this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
July 20, 2025
There are spoilers, so if don’t wanna know, STOP READING THIS NOW.
You have been warned.
First things first, I love this author. I love that more and more men are writing romance, and I love getting their unique perspective on things, not just what a woman thinks a man may think about this or that. It’s refreshing and I love it.
That said, this series of books is Wedding Bells Alphas, which is a bit of a misnomer, as there doesn’t really seem to be any alphas in this series, but maybe that’s just me. Judge for yourself. These books are very well written and entertaining, so great job Weston Parker!
I was enjoying this series, until I got to this book.
Parker is lovely. Hard working, focused, determined, and loyal to friends and family. No complaints there.
The problem I had with this book is Isabella. I really did not like her from the get-go. She had zero personality and was so laser-focused on making it to the top of her profession (which was also quite amorphous and confusing btw), that she was quite frankly boring. I didn’t understand her motivation, and in fact as the reader, didn’t even learn the reason for her motivation until 92% into the book. Even after I learned the reason, it still didn’t make sense. I understand that being in the foster system is traumatic for children, and those traumas have life-lasting consequences, but that didn’t seem to be her case. She mentioned no specific incidents that explains her behavior, besides a short snippet of how her parents abandoned her.
Her reveal and backstory came so late and was so short and hurried it was almost like an afterthought. As the reader, I feel like the author had a whole 91% of the book to give a more thorough explanation and reveal through her perspective chapters.
In one regard, I can appreciate and even applaud the author for keeping me as in the dark and at arms-length as she kept Parker, if that was his intention. That certainly drove home Parker’s frustration with her.
But, as a reader, I think I prefer a more structured approach. If the above was the author’s intention, perhaps it would have been better and more effective to not have any chapters from her perspective. If you’re going to have character POV, I don’t mind getting in depth backstory and emotional perspective.
Overall, this was alright. Worth the read but not my favorite.
You have been warned.
First things first, I love this author. I love that more and more men are writing romance, and I love getting their unique perspective on things, not just what a woman thinks a man may think about this or that. It’s refreshing and I love it.
That said, this series of books is Wedding Bells Alphas, which is a bit of a misnomer, as there doesn’t really seem to be any alphas in this series, but maybe that’s just me. Judge for yourself. These books are very well written and entertaining, so great job Weston Parker!
I was enjoying this series, until I got to this book.
Parker is lovely. Hard working, focused, determined, and loyal to friends and family. No complaints there.
The problem I had with this book is Isabella. I really did not like her from the get-go. She had zero personality and was so laser-focused on making it to the top of her profession (which was also quite amorphous and confusing btw), that she was quite frankly boring. I didn’t understand her motivation, and in fact as the reader, didn’t even learn the reason for her motivation until 92% into the book. Even after I learned the reason, it still didn’t make sense. I understand that being in the foster system is traumatic for children, and those traumas have life-lasting consequences, but that didn’t seem to be her case. She mentioned no specific incidents that explains her behavior, besides a short snippet of how her parents abandoned her.
Her reveal and backstory came so late and was so short and hurried it was almost like an afterthought. As the reader, I feel like the author had a whole 91% of the book to give a more thorough explanation and reveal through her perspective chapters.
In one regard, I can appreciate and even applaud the author for keeping me as in the dark and at arms-length as she kept Parker, if that was his intention. That certainly drove home Parker’s frustration with her.
But, as a reader, I think I prefer a more structured approach. If the above was the author’s intention, perhaps it would have been better and more effective to not have any chapters from her perspective. If you’re going to have character POV, I don’t mind getting in depth backstory and emotional perspective.
Overall, this was alright. Worth the read but not my favorite.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 24, 2022
What will it take for, Parker to sell his million-dollar business, that is growing out, of control? He needs help, and, Nash has just the person he believes, can do it, too. Her name is, Isabel. Isabel has many rules she sets forth for, Parker. Now, one thing you have to understand, Parker is as jovial and flirtatious as his brother, Hunter. But, it is never done to be crude, with malicious intent, or to cause harm. However, don’t mistake his sense of humor and frat boy style fun with his college friends as anything more than blowing off steam. Because when it comes to business, Parker is spot on and he does all that needs to be done.
So, when Izzy starts riding his a$$ and making assumptions he just leads her along at times. They get into some real spats. These are some orgasmic-sized fights over how she wants something done. Basically, she pulls all the juice right out of Parker. But, don't feel too sorry for him because he saw on day one that, Izzy has a little crush on him or at least his body. So, he plays to that lust to keep her riled up. Izzy can't seem to turn work off and as far as, Izzy can tell, Parker doesn't work enough. He does just not during the hour's everyone else hours.
It's when he ropes her into going to the weddings he’s going to be in, that things get turned up a notch. But, there are just a few things about those weddings, he neglects to inform her about that seem, to set her spiraling. Izzy is good-natured during the first wedding but as each comes closer she becomes more unsure of herself, and more importantly, of Parker.
This is a good story. It is a funny yet gut-turning story because you find yourself tensing up from all the uncertainty that Izzy seems to put herself through as well as poor Parker who is trying to understand her.
So, when Izzy starts riding his a$$ and making assumptions he just leads her along at times. They get into some real spats. These are some orgasmic-sized fights over how she wants something done. Basically, she pulls all the juice right out of Parker. But, don't feel too sorry for him because he saw on day one that, Izzy has a little crush on him or at least his body. So, he plays to that lust to keep her riled up. Izzy can't seem to turn work off and as far as, Izzy can tell, Parker doesn't work enough. He does just not during the hour's everyone else hours.
It's when he ropes her into going to the weddings he’s going to be in, that things get turned up a notch. But, there are just a few things about those weddings, he neglects to inform her about that seem, to set her spiraling. Izzy is good-natured during the first wedding but as each comes closer she becomes more unsure of herself, and more importantly, of Parker.
This is a good story. It is a funny yet gut-turning story because you find yourself tensing up from all the uncertainty that Izzy seems to put herself through as well as poor Parker who is trying to understand her.
June 6, 2022
Fly By The Seat of Your Pants VS Following the Rules❤
Parker Holmes has reinvented his gym and fitness system to a major success and now it's time to sell his brand. Isabella Atkins is struggling to be taken seriously in a man's world and just needs one big client. With Nash's referral Isabella makes no promises about consulting his fitness friend. Sparks fly when Parker and Isabella meet. He's fun, a jokester and fly's by the seat of his pants where she's strictly business. She agrees to be his date to several college buddies weddings just so they can continue working. When does Isabella become his fake fiance and his Bella?? Jealousy is a mean monster and makes the wrong assumptions creating havoc. The closer they get to each other they forget about their differences. The last destination become the wedding from hell and shakes Bella from her dreaming and she runs home under the pretense of work. Can Parker get her to understand he'll be there for her always or will her past keep her from living for the future?
I love that Weston gave voice to this beautiful and not so simple love story. True to life characters with his/her POV, no cheating, no cliffhanger and a wonderful HEA. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. Looking forward to the next Weston Parker Wedding Bells story... Hopefully Colt gets his HEA.
Parker Holmes has reinvented his gym and fitness system to a major success and now it's time to sell his brand. Isabella Atkins is struggling to be taken seriously in a man's world and just needs one big client. With Nash's referral Isabella makes no promises about consulting his fitness friend. Sparks fly when Parker and Isabella meet. He's fun, a jokester and fly's by the seat of his pants where she's strictly business. She agrees to be his date to several college buddies weddings just so they can continue working. When does Isabella become his fake fiance and his Bella?? Jealousy is a mean monster and makes the wrong assumptions creating havoc. The closer they get to each other they forget about their differences. The last destination become the wedding from hell and shakes Bella from her dreaming and she runs home under the pretense of work. Can Parker get her to understand he'll be there for her always or will her past keep her from living for the future?
I love that Weston gave voice to this beautiful and not so simple love story. True to life characters with his/her POV, no cheating, no cliffhanger and a wonderful HEA. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. Looking forward to the next Weston Parker Wedding Bells story... Hopefully Colt gets his HEA.
June 3, 2022
Learning to trust
Parker is the owner of a gym franchise he is trying to sell, Isabella is going to help him. She had a very hard childhood and has walls up around her to protect herself. Parker is a fly by the seat of his pants kind of guy, not the greatest for piching his sale, but he finds Isabella and her rules to be to a bit to much. He is also the best man for all his friends weddings so to make him focus on selling she agrees to be his date for each wedding. Can he crumble her walls down, can she learn to trust him and can they find their hea? Weston weaves a great story, very likeable characters and keeps the book flowing from beginning to end.
I received a free ARC copy from the author and freely give my review
Parker is the owner of a gym franchise he is trying to sell, Isabella is going to help him. She had a very hard childhood and has walls up around her to protect herself. Parker is a fly by the seat of his pants kind of guy, not the greatest for piching his sale, but he finds Isabella and her rules to be to a bit to much. He is also the best man for all his friends weddings so to make him focus on selling she agrees to be his date for each wedding. Can he crumble her walls down, can she learn to trust him and can they find their hea? Weston weaves a great story, very likeable characters and keeps the book flowing from beginning to end.
I received a free ARC copy from the author and freely give my review
June 6, 2022
Lifted me up into the air
Isabella, a brand consultant, lands a job with Parker, a fitness guru and gym owner, just in time to try to take her business to the next level. As the story progresses their first meeting made them want to scream, a trip brings forth some dreams, and letting go of their baggage appears to be harder than swimming up stream. Weston Parker lifted me up into the air with Feels Like Love. I really love these characters and was not looking forward to the series ending. I hope that Colt will get a book after all he has been through in this one,
I received a free copy of the book from the author. I had the opportunity to review or not.
Isabella, a brand consultant, lands a job with Parker, a fitness guru and gym owner, just in time to try to take her business to the next level. As the story progresses their first meeting made them want to scream, a trip brings forth some dreams, and letting go of their baggage appears to be harder than swimming up stream. Weston Parker lifted me up into the air with Feels Like Love. I really love these characters and was not looking forward to the series ending. I hope that Colt will get a book after all he has been through in this one,
I received a free copy of the book from the author. I had the opportunity to review or not.
June 10, 2022
Can it really be real?
While faking a relationship with Isabella his business promoter it suddenly dawns on Parker that his feelings for her are real.
A not really simple love story, the author weaves his tale and drew me in and kept me there until the very end. The humorous banter and great chemistry between the characters are indications that they would make great partners.
As always I couldn’t put it down until the very end.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
While faking a relationship with Isabella his business promoter it suddenly dawns on Parker that his feelings for her are real.
A not really simple love story, the author weaves his tale and drew me in and kept me there until the very end. The humorous banter and great chemistry between the characters are indications that they would make great partners.
As always I couldn’t put it down until the very end.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
September 14, 2024
XXX! Adult content, reader discretion advised. Parker and Isabella’s story. Parker has been part of the last two books. He was a prominent side character in the last book. I was glad to read his story. Playful, athletic, smart and ambitious is a deadly combination. At least for most women. Isabella tries to be the exception. She fails spectacularly. The journey to her failure is heartwarming and funny. Work life balance is a thing. Isabella just never got the memo. Then Parker came along and practically graffitied it on her forehead. Sadly he had to work even harder after that.
June 3, 2022
This is the latest addition to the series. Parker and Isabella are opposites in every way. He is carefree always looking for a good time. She is more business minded with walls up around her. He has been best man to his friends for their wedding. He convinces her to be his date for the weddings. Will Isabella let her walls come down around Parker? I have read all the books and they are great to read.
June 6, 2022
Holy hotness this book was absolutely fantastic and I found myself connecting with the characters emotions and heartbreak and pain. Parker is owner of his gym and trying to revamp it so he can sell it for billions when his recommends Isabella who is a consultant. Isabella agrees to work with him but with conditions can he stick to them? Or will they both get on each other's nerves but when he ask her to play his fake fiance will it destroy them both? Absolutely fantastic story.
June 8, 2022
Parker is fabulous. Isabella has overcome a lot and is strong and confident. She is direct in her work life but not her personal life. She needed to quit running. They are opposites but the chemistry between them is great. Isabella needs to realize friends can be so much better than family.
I felt very bad for Colt an would love to see his follow up story. Great read!
I felt very bad for Colt an would love to see his follow up story. Great read!
June 18, 2022
Great story so well written. Isabella just wants to be taken seriously in business but most all of the men, when she goes to give a presentation, just hit on her. Finally a fitness guru that she almost denies the consulting appointment… wants her for her brains but appreciates her body because she takes care of herself. But he needs business help, it’s not his expertise. 5 Stars!
July 7, 2022
This is the story of Isabella and Parker. I enjoyed this fun, entertaining, opposites attract romance. These two have chemistry that is bursting at the seams and it's fun to see them navigate all the situations they find themselves in. I received an arc of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 20, 2024
Invested
Parker is determined to spend time with his hire PR rep. She's all work and no play. Isabella has some baggage that drives her work ethic, and she's determined to help Parker sell his company. This had some confusing messages from Isabella. They have to work together. Can they? Sweet, kinda angsty.
Parker is determined to spend time with his hire PR rep. She's all work and no play. Isabella has some baggage that drives her work ethic, and she's determined to help Parker sell his company. This had some confusing messages from Isabella. They have to work together. Can they? Sweet, kinda angsty.
April 17, 2025
Spellbinding
This was a wonderful book with so much emotion! Two people who seemed like very opposite personalities but in the end, they weren’t that different! She’d just found that her work was her security and she had a difficult time thinking anyone could love her for who she was!
This was a wonderful book with so much emotion! Two people who seemed like very opposite personalities but in the end, they weren’t that different! She’d just found that her work was her security and she had a difficult time thinking anyone could love her for who she was!
June 8, 2022
Cute story
A good love story with a happy ending. grabbed my attention from start to finish. It had a a good love interest, with a good background story and secondary characters that made it well rounded and helped pull a full story together
A good love story with a happy ending. grabbed my attention from start to finish. It had a a good love interest, with a good background story and secondary characters that made it well rounded and helped pull a full story together
June 10, 2022
Parker Holmes, gym and fitness system owner and Isabella Atkins, brand consultant - a match made in heaven (nope!!)!
This is a great story. I laughed, cried, swooned, and fell in love with romance again.
This is a great story. I laughed, cried, swooned, and fell in love with romance again.
July 3, 2022
Brilliant
Fabulous book again by Weston.
Loved the storyline and loved the connection between Isabella and Parker.
Glad they had their HEA they so deserved.
Well done again Weston.
Fabulous book again by Weston.
Loved the storyline and loved the connection between Isabella and Parker.
Glad they had their HEA they so deserved.
Well done again Weston.
June 9, 2022
Great Book!
Another great book by Weston Parker. I love his writing style. A guaranteed HEA every time you read one of his books.
Another great book by Weston Parker. I love his writing style. A guaranteed HEA every time you read one of his books.
June 11, 2022
Okay but lack of backstory and wishy washy, dumb. Stopped 66%
June 15, 2022
Good but not my favorite
Love this series so much! But this one was a bit of a let down. Good but not great. Still worth the word time as always!
Love this series so much! But this one was a bit of a let down. Good but not great. Still worth the word time as always!
June 29, 2022
Loved the writing but felt like Groundhog Day. Same scenarios but different locations.
July 13, 2022
She was worsem
But I truly loved it, wish they would have got together earlier than they did but at least they figured it out
But I truly loved it, wish they would have got together earlier than they did but at least they figured it out
July 23, 2022
My least favorite of the series. I didn't relate to Isabella, and never could consider them "made for each other." I felt the ending was rushed and forced.
August 17, 2022
Whew....
These two are hot together. The sexual tension is through the roof. They sent through so much to get to where they are now.
These two are hot together. The sexual tension is through the roof. They sent through so much to get to where they are now.
August 27, 2022
The story wasn't bad but there was a lot of pushing, pulling, no communication and they didn't figure it out until the end of the book
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