I Don't

by S.M. Stryker

༺❃ ༻Hudson thought she’d met the perfect man.༺❃ ༻

But when she receives a series of incriminating photographs of her fiancé cheating the night before their wedding, her dreams of a perfect life are shattered.

Their Honeymoon was planned for Hawaii... and with her relationship in shambles, Hudson seizes the chance for a much-needed getaway. But after she accidentally oversleeps, she’s left scrambling to make the flight in time – and she stumbles into a charming and handsome man in the hotel lounge.

Imagine her surprise when they’re double-booked into the same room.

Caught up in an embarrassing situation, Grayson poses as her boyfriend to ward off her fiancé... but nothing can cool off the simmering sexual tension between the pair.

There’s only one problem. Hudson is about to make a shocking discovery – and when she does, it could blow apart her budding relationship with Grayson forever.

Dive into a steamy and scintillating romantic suspense novel with a strong, feisty heroine on her search for love. I Don’t is a page-turning read that expertly weaves in deeper themes of cheating, heartbreak, and destiny. Scroll up and grab your copy now...

Genres: Romance, Forced Proximity

210 pages, Paperback

Published June 29, 2022

About the author

An Oregon native and Amazon international best-selling author, SM Stryker started writing as a way to explore the aspects of the human condition. Her stories take you on a personal journey in which her characters learn something about themselves, weaving true love stories about people destined to be together.

SM. Stryker is the dirty alter ego of a quietly introverted mortgage broker behind the stories. While she might be a wife (to her biggest cheerleader), mother of four adult daughters and grandmother of four on the outside, there's nothing but hot and steamy fantasies being plotted beneath the surface.

Known for her real-life emotionally charged, unpredictable, suspenseful but heart-warming page-turning romances novels, Stryker's stories touch on normally unspoken subjects. Her characters are strong, intense, and gut-wrenchingly real. Heroines that fight their demons to become survivors and their sexy but sensitive alpha hero's that will fight beside the women they love in their journey to find their own solace.

Stryker tries to use her platform as an author to raise awareness about sexual abuse of children and adults.

Although quiet by nature, she loves to hear from her readers!

She has shared more of the events of her life in many of her other books.

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Reviews

[Jennifer Pierson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Poor Hudson, the night before her wedding, she learns that her fiance was cheating on her so there won't be a wedding of course (and there's a lot more to the story as well). She decides to take the honeymoon anyway, and due to some chaos on the way she ends up being late for her flight, and runs into Grayson, only to find out they're double booked in the same room but maybe just maybe this is just what the doctor ordered. These two are generating a lot of heat which definitely won't be denied, not to mention, he's going play pretend boyfriend to ward off the stupid !@#$*@ cheater. However, Grayson has a secret that won't make any friends, and has the power to destroy everything he's building with Hudson when it's revealed. This story was a great story that was easy to read in one sitting especially since I needed to know everything so you don't want to pass on I Don't as I HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

[Kelly G (Now Accepting Book Boyfriend Applications) · Rating 4 out of 5]

New to me author.... and I was very pleasantly surprised! Hudson is getting ready to marry Travis the next day, until she gets text messages from an unknown # with proof that he is cheating one her... right up to the night before the wedding! She decides to go on her honeymoon alone and is going to find herself! I really do like Grayson and how they met. I think there are some quite amusing things that happened that had me laughing and some others that had me wanting to junk punch some people.... like more than just one person! Very enjoyable story and I will definitely be reading more from this author!


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Swoon 😍😍😍😍
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[Rebmay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hudson and Grayson’s story is very engaging, steamy and a bit twisty. She was engaged to be be married until six months ago when she discovered he was a cheating dog and dumped his sorry behind at the altar. Now she is in Hawaii on the rip she paid for that was to be her honeymoon. Nothing goes right from the moment she woke up late on the day of her departure, except one little thing……the handsome and buff man she meets in the hotel bar later that night. Though there are more mishaps and misunderstandings during her stay in paradise, Hudson does end up in the arms of Grayson. She doesn’t know however, that Grayson knows a whole lot more about her and what happened with her ex than he should. When she discovers his deception, Hudson is determined to put everything they shared and all men behind her. Grayson is equally determined to claim his Angel for a lifetime. The rest of their story includes a battle of wills, a few nudges and a few more twists. Enjoy!.

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[Rose Hawks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Trigger warning of cheating, if this triggers you don’t read it. I personally loved this book and find it relatable. Grayson and Hudson are the main characters. Hudson even though, cancelled the wedding took the honeymoon and met Grayson. This book got very heated and spicy. This has pretend boyfriend in it as well. Will she find love after all she’s been thru? Find out and give this a read. Fantastic book. Fantastic characters.

[Dorothy Morris · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Hudson finds out about her fiance cheating on her the day before she was to marry him. On the day of the wedding she does the next best thing to make e sure that he suffered by putting all of the text and pictures into a video and showed the guest but that isn't the end of her story because when she finally took the honeymoon vacation, she never expected that it would change her life. Grayson had known about Hudson's cheating fiance for some time and had also developed feelings for her and had to do something, but he would not personally come between the two.

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[Merry Jelks-Emmanuel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hudson found out about her fiance cheating on her the day before she was to marry him. On the day of she made sure that he suffered by putting all of the text and pictures into a video and showed the guest but that isn't the end of her story because when she finally took the honeymoon vacation, she never expected that it would change her life. Grayson had known about Hudson's cheating fiance for some time and had also developed feelings for her and had to do something, but he would not personally come between the two. When it is all said and done fate stepped in and Grayson finally got the woman of his dreams. This heartwarming story had me glued to the pages from start to finish.

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[Sheila · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just as Hudson was about to marry Travis she gets pictures of him cheating so she takes the pictures to the alter where she breaks up with him after she shows the pictures to everyone. She then goes on her honeymoon alone where she runs into Grayson and he sweats her off her feet only to learn that he is the one that sent the pictures. Will she forgiver him and have her HEA?.

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[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

The day before her wedding Hudson found out her fiance Travis was cheating on her so she calls off the wedding in an interesting way. Then she goes on her honeymoon where she meets Grayson the man of her dreams. I loved the way the author brought Grayson and Hudson together. The story is both heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time and the twist the author throws in really floored me but I was still cheering for Hudson to get her happily ever after. The writing is well done, the characters are well developed, and the ending is perfect. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.

[bibliophile1996 · Rating 4 out of 5]

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Was waiting for this one to come out for a while and whn it did I had to read it straight away. Only issue was that it was compatible with my kindle adhad to read it on my table instead. While I don't condone the reason Grayson did what he did I understand why he did it. I loved both these characters. Hudson deserved better and she got so much more. A cute story of finding the one for you and leaving what hurts you in the past. Hudson is a strong smart young woman who went after what she wanted and didn't settle for someone who dint deserve her. Would recommend any of S. M. Stryker books. Every one I've read I've loved.

[Andira · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very sweet story, very likeable characters (although Grayson does come across a bit obsessed and creepy at times), particularly Hudson, the heroine, who after being abused by her stepmother and ex-fiancé learned to stand up for herself and set healthy boundaries, thereby establishing a solid foundation for her new relationship and life.
Easy and quick to read, the book is still captivating enough to keep on reading in one sitting.

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[Mandy Foley · Rating 5 out of 5]

What’s a girl supposed to do when she finds out her soon to be husband is a cheating bastard, dump him at the alter, then go on what was supposed to be their honeymoon, that she paid for. Hawaii is her dream destination, but Hudson seems stuck in a nightmare, room mixups, her cheating ex, can things get worse or did she just meet her Prince Charming??.

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[Jodie Lauren · Rating 3 out of 5]

Finding out her groom has been cheating the night before the wedding, Hudson makes the difficult decision to end things. A few months later and it hasn’t been easy but she is finally going to try and enjoy her honeymoon as she paid for it.

Nothing quite goes to plan but she meets Grayson and they seem to hit it off. They are having a good time even when her ex appears. But Grayson hasn’t been completely honest and that threatens to ruin everything

An enjoyable read

Xx

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

I haven’t read a book by Shelly that I haven’t loved and this book, I Don’t, is no exception. I really can’t say more than I hope you’re ready for the roller coaster ride that comes with her books and this one doesn’t disappoint. I honestly wish I could have given it 10 stars ⭐️ instead of 5 stars ⭐️

[Penny Leidecker · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love finding new authors and I wasn’t disappointed with this beautifully written book. Hudson learns the night before her wedding that her fiancé is cheating on her. She decides to go through with the wedding, but the groom ends up being put on the spot, when she posts the texts and photos on a slideshow. She sure dodged a train wreck with Travis. When she decides to go on her honeymoon alone, although it’s months later, she meets Grayson at the hotel bar and then in their hotel room, which was inadvertently double booked. Grab your copy of wonderful page turner and see what happens. There’s some surprises along the way that you won’t see coming. I bet you’ll fall in love with several of these wonderful characters and hope to read more about them like I did.

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[JLH · Rating 5 out of 5]

Twisted way to find or reject love, depending upon how you look at this story. Cheating fiancé discovered night before wedding. Taking a break from life to find herself. A prince is hiding in plain sight. Interesting turns. Secrets n such. Ending is not a cliffhanger.

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[Booklvr89 · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story was so cute! If you're in the mood for something that will tug on your heart strings and make you feel something for the main characters, this may be the book for you.

I literally could not put it down. I spent hours reading today. Who needs food or bathroom breaks? Not this gal.

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[Jeanne Richardson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the 2nd book I've read written by SM Stryker; I can’t wait to read more of her books.

The story is about Hudson & Grayson; she gets sent pictures of her fiancé cheating on her the night before the wedding and decides to use the honeymoon as a chance to getaway from everything but oversleeps the next morning and is rushing to make it. She accidentally runs into Grayson at the hotel and then they find out they have been double booked for the same room. When her fiancé shows up he pretends to be her new boyfriend.

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[Tracy H · Rating 5 out of 5]

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I truly have few words. After reading the blurb I was interested, but once I started reading it, I couldn't put it down. It was soo good. Better than I thought it would be. Hudson and Grayson had perfect chemistry and banter. The secondary characters were well written and nicely developed. Great read. I recommend reading this story.

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[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I Don't....I don't was a very relatable read. The characters and the plot line were relatable and engaging. I very much enjoyed this book!.

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[Courtney · Rating 5 out of 5]

The overall story line was impeccable, I was just hooked 100% from the beginning. Definitely worth the the read!! ❤️

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read!!

I love these main characters!! They are very believable. The only drawback is that it ended too soon. I could've read it a lot lon!

[Monkeys Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved it! It was amazing. It was beautiful. I was hooked from the beginning. I was hanging onto every word.

[Tracy Kimpton · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book, it had everything, great characters, great plots, misunderstandings, and fantastic dialogue. Greyson and Hudson are brilliant characters, strong and vulnerable at the same time, Felicia is wicked and so is Travis. I don't want to say too much about this book and give away the story, other than it is a great read and so much fun. I didn't want to put this book down and didn't want it to end either. I wanted to continue to read about the lives of the main characters. I look forward to reading the next book about some of the other characters that were in this one.

[Diedra Price · Rating 4 out of 5]

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I loved Grayson and Hudson story. Many twist and turns and drama. Sorry that Hudson didn't know how strong she was until after she met Gray but I'm she did she found out

[Tiffany · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was definitely a page turner. I finished it in one day. Has a good plot and even a twist I didn’t see coming. I love when a man stands up for a woman and is possessive.

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[Harpreet · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this book. I thought that it was just going to be the same as a lot of stories out there but it managed to make the plot its own.
The characters were good and held their own and there were funny moments as well. I liked the twist where it turned out that Grayson had known all along about Hunter's cheating fiancé and thought that was quite well written.
Overall an enjoyable read for me.

[Kate · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is one of those books which really pulled me in with the blurb. Betrayed bride meeting a new potential love in a gorgeous tropical location? Sign me up. But the actual book didn’t impress me as much as the summary. I didn’t find myself connecting with any of the characters - not Hudson who I think we were meant to champion, nor her dashing new love interest Grayson. I didn’t understand her motivations and to be entirely honest I found him to be slightly creepy. Not what I’m looking for in a romantic hero.

There were scenes which I loved. Some were incredibly hot, others quite heartfelt. But they did not come together for me. I didn’t feel invested in the characters and found myself not really caring what happened to them one way or another.

I’m sure some readers will love I Don’t. They might connect with Hudson’s childhood trauma and her intense stepmother issues. They could find Grayson endearing and sweet rather than slightly obsessive. There is an audience for this story. It just wasn’t me.

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[Nate · Rating 5 out of 5]

Her Honeymoon was planned for Hawaii... and with her relationship in shambles, Hudson seizes the chance for a much-needed getaway. But after she accidentally oversleeps, she’s left scrambling to make the flight in time – and she stumbles into a charming and handsome man in the hotel lounge.

Caught up in an embarrassing situation, Grayson poses as her boyfriend to ward off her fiancé... but nothing can cool off the simmering sexual tension between the pair.

There’s only one problem. Hudson is about to make a shocking discovery – and when she does, it could blow apart her budding relationship with Grayson forever. This was an entertaining, suspenseful story. And am voluntarily leaving my review.

[Allthebooks (Lynette) · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was excited about this book after reading the blurb. But unfortunately, it did not live up to the hype for me. Generally, the premise was good, but I struggled to feel anything for the main characters. There was not much depth to them. There was an initial build up that seemed promising as the story unfolded, but the development of the main characters did not captivate me. I finished the book as it held my attention mostly. But I think I would have liked it more if I had gone in blindly without expectations as described by the blurb.

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[Gwen Chester · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love a good romance, but I am not into this much cussing and the sexual scenes in such deal. The story line was good, and I am sure that the story was strong enough to stand without all of the language and sex. I think this writer has potential, but she needs to get her mouth and mind out of the gutter before she writes the next book. I was shocked when I read this book, I saw nothing about explicit sex scenes or language when I chose this book. If I would have, I would have left it on the shelf.
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