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A fun and playful frenemies-to-lovers romance with low drama, no angst, an irresistible hero, and a gorgeous romance. I loved this one!<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Free in KU<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Looking for a Fake Fianc\u00e9<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Have you ever wanted to prove someone wrong so badly that you could taste it? <\/p>\n Add to Goodreads<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 4 stars!<\/b><\/p>\n A fun and playful frenemies-to-lovers romance with low drama, no angst, an irresistible hero, and a gorgeous romance. I loved this one!<\/p>\n I picked this book up not realising it was part of a series. It\u2019s actually book four of the Carmichael Family<\/i> series, and though you can read it as a standalone, be aware that there are three Carmichael brothers before Banks who have had their stories told, and all of the characters are closely intertwined. I wish I\u2019d read the series in order because I love the build-up of characters and dynamics that you get with interconnected standalones, but you can read this one on its own.<\/p>\n Banks is the youngest of the Carmichael boys. He is the prankster who is always taunting and teasing his brothers, pulling epic pranks and always joking around. And, like his brothers, he\u2019s also fiercely loyal to his family and has a huge heart. Sara is the best friend of Ashley (the new wife of Banks\u2019 brother, Maddox). She\u2019s run into some trouble and is temporarily staying with Maddox and Ashley, but not wanting to intrude on the newlyweds longer than necessary, she ends up moving in with Banks while she waits for her rental to be ready. Banks is initially very reluctant to get a new roommate \u2013 especially one who drives him as nuts as Sara does, but it doesn\u2019t take long before for two frenemies actually find themselves getting along, and more than that, feeing an attraction. It\u2019s nothing either of them expected, but while Sara is all too keen to explore their mad lust for each other, she doesn\u2019t want a relationship and is only interested in a hook up. Banks knows that will never be enough for him, so he keeps his distance, but hopes for more.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m not going to apologize for wanting you when this is over,\u201d I say. It\u2019s a fun dynamic between Banks and Sara. They tease and flirt, and as their attraction deepens, so do their feelings for each other. They hover on the edge of will they\/won\u2019t they, and the build up is so good. They joke and laugh together, and Sara\u2019s snarky sarcasm is a great match for Banks\u2019 honesty and joyful open-heartedness, which proves to be absolutely irresistible.<\/p>\n \u201cWhat if one of us falls for the other?\u201d I ask. \u201cThen what?\u201d Oh Banks\u2026 *dreamy sigh*\u2026 He absolutely makes this book. He is so much fun, and his sweet side absolutely stole my heart. He\u2019s smart and confident, open and unapologetic about who he is and what he wants, he doesn\u2019t play games, and he\u2019s just a genuinely good guy. It doesn\u2019t hurt that he\u2019s also hot as all hell, and the sexy time is sizzling! He is voiced by the narrating perfection that is Jacob Morgan, who brings just the right amount of sweetness, sexiness, hilariously juvenile playfulness and SO much heart, and watching him fall in love for the first time is an absolute delight.<\/p>\n The touch of drama comes for Sara, who hasn\u2019t had an easy life and who has issues she needs to deal with. But being surrounded by Banks and his large, loving and in-your-face family proves to be exactly what she needs. She grows a lot in this story, with Banks beside her, holding her hand every step of the way as they fall and fall hard.<\/p>\n \u201cI don\u2019t want this to be <\/i>it between us. I want this to be a part of it.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n I loved this book, I loved these characters, and I loved the wonderfully fun and chemistry-filled romance. I\u2019m going back to the beginning to read the series in full, and I cannot wait to explore more of this family.<\/p>\n 4 stars!<\/p>\n The audiobook is narrated by Jacob Morgan and Mackenzie Cartwright, and it\u2019s a great one to listen to!<\/p>\n An Audio Review Copy was generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.<\/i><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Flirt (#1)<\/strong> (Moss & Brooke) Fling (#2)<\/strong> (Maddox & Ashley) Fluke (#3)<\/strong> (Jess & Pippa) Flaunt (#4)<\/strong> (Banks & Sara)Buy now on Amazon<\/a>
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\nIt doesn’t matter if they’re right. The fact that they had the audacity to go there is what counts.
\nHi. It’s me. I’m that person.
\nThe man I’ve been casually seeing told me I’m not “wife material” and I should “lower my expectations.” Didn’t he realize I lowered them the moment I met him for dinner?
\nObviously not.
\nAm I petty? Maybe. Annoyed? Of course. Determined? Definitely.
\nI need someone to help me flaunt my new engagement\u2014my fianc\u00e9 couldn’t wait to pop the question because I’m\u00a0that amazing<\/span><\/em>\u2014in\u00a0his<\/span>\u00a0<\/em>face.
\nThe problem? I don’t have a boyfriend, let alone a husband-to-be.
\nWhich brings us to you.<\/span>
\nAre you handsome? Successful? A smooth talker extraordinaire?
\nAre you willing to do all the things that someone madly in love would do?
\nPutting your hand on the small of my back. Forehead kissing. Acting like I’m a treasure you can’t live without.<\/span>\u00a0I need you to be prepared to do all those things … and maybe more.
\nWhat do you get out of this? I’m willing to negotiate terms\u2014especially if they include a job and a place to stay.\u00a0It’s a long story<\/span>.
\nOne night. One event. Let’s put on one heck of a show.<\/p>\n
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\n\u201cYou don\u2019t know you\u2019ll still want me.\u201d
\n\u201cOh, baby. I do.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
\nI stand before her, ready to peel her out of that dress. Somehow, I find a shred of self-restraint and hold on to it for dear life.
\nShe smirks. \u201cI\u2019m not going to fall for you Banks.\u201d
\nI smile back at her. \u201cI was talking about me.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\nThe Carmichael Family<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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