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Not That Kind of Guy by Andie J. Christoper

Synopsis An office attraction becomes something more when they're off the clock in this delightful romantic comedy by the USA Today bestselling author of Not the Girl You Marry. State attorney Bridget Nolan is successful in all aspects of her life--except romance. After breaking up with her longtime boyfriend, she's been slow to reenter the dating scene. To be honest, she has more important things to do like putting bad guys behind bars.…
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If I Never Met You by Mhairi McFarlane

Synopsis When her partner of over a decade suddenly ends things, Laurie is left reeling—not only because they work at the same law firm and she has to see him every day. Her once perfect life is in shambles and the thought of dating again in the age of Tinder is nothing short of horrifying. When news of her ex’s pregnant girlfriend hits the office grapevine, taking the humiliation lying down is not an option. Then…
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The Upside of Falling by Alex Light

The Upside of Falling by Alex Light Genre: Romance, Romantic Comedy, Young Adult Rating: Synopsis After being teased for not having a boyfriend Becca Hart pretends she has a secret boyfriend. Brett Wells is one of the most popular guys in school but has spent more time focusing on the future than who to date.  When Brett overhears Becca’s lie he sees it as the perfect solution, he can be her mystery guy…
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Dirty Sexy Player by Laurelin Paige

Synopsis I wasn't supposed to want her.It was a stupid game we were playing. A way for her to get her inheritance and me to get out from under Donovan's thumb.I didn't even like her.I wasn't supposed to daydream about getting her off. Or fantasize about the way she'd look riding me. Or wonder if she kissed as cruelly as she fought.I wasn't supposed to fall for her.I was only supposed to marry…
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The Fake Relationship

In my opinion, there is almost not better rom-com set up than the fake relationship! Unlike Enemies to Lovers, this trope is almost exclusively found in romance and is basically a Hallmark movie.  Let me tell you how it usually goes down.  Two characters meet somehow, perhaps through an ad, or just coincidence one or both of them need a significant other because of some variation of one of the following: 1. want…
June 11, 2019