Synopsis:
It's not about the wedding, it's about the marriage...license.
Sean
When my ex cheated and begged me to take her back, I made a rash, too-public vow: the next woman I kiss will be my wife. It seemed like a good idea at the time—anything to stop being everyone’s second choice. The ultimate fallback guy.
Then the Kayla Carville walks into my bar, all bold and stunning. When she hears my ex tearing me apart, she kisses me to shut her up. And when she learns about my stupid promise, she offers me a way to save face: we’ll claim we’re engaged.
The thing is, this isn’t about some stupid vow anymore. It’s about finding the courage to stop being the backup goalie and finally go for what I really want.
If I can.
Kayla
My ex is the worst, so my dad bought me a baseball team.
Classic billionaire-dad move.
Now I’m living in a small Southern town that hates me, trying to convince everyone I’m an absolute delight, not some generic “Boss Babe.”
They’re not buying it.
Except for Sean O’Shannan, the hot hometown hockey hero and bar owner who gave me the courage to break up with my fiancé months ago. He’s the kind of guy who remembers my smoothie order, saves a seat for me at the church potluck…and proposes when he discovers I don’t meet the team’s “ownership residency requirement.”
Saying yes is easy.
The hard part?
Not falling for my husband.
My Review: 5+ Stars!
Confession time. A few months ago, I went through all the books on my bookshelves and donated the ones that just weren't me anymore to my local library. Ever since then, I've had empty bookshelves staring at me. And that just won't do. I've been on the hunt for the perfect knick knacks and the perfect colorful books to add to my dark colored ones. What does that mean? I'm definitely over here judging books by their covers. When a cover jumps out at me, I'm downloading a sample and hoping for the best. After several duds, I finally hit the jackpot.
Y'all. I don't even know where to begin telling you just how much I adored this book. From the moment Kayla and Sean laid eyes on each other for the second time, I became their biggest cheerleader. I laughed with them, cried with them, had butterflies with them, and became invested in all things them. These two had me kicking my feet, squealing like a little girl, and letting out all the little dreamy sighs that just seem to make the reading experience even better for me.
Both Kayla and Sean struggle with past feelings, manipulations, hurts, and the fear of letting themselves be vulnerable enough to love and be loved in return. Their entire story is full of: I choose you. I see you. You are enough. Big gestures. Small gestures. Fierce protectiveness. Lifting the other up. Standing by each other. Being there when they are needed the most. Their story felt real. I felt like I was right there with them in Mullet Ridge, sitting in the corner table at Fruitful Union, drinking smoothies, and listening to them tell me all about their happily ever after. And y'all. I was there for it. All. Of. It.
My first visit to Mullet Ridge was absolutely amazing! I loved getting to know the town and the people in it, even if some of them are the absolute worst. I'll definitely be visiting them again real soon. I already hear Fletch calling me and wanting me to know his story as well. Mullet Ridge might become a favorite place to visit.
I know I've read a few books by Ms. Watson, and I'm trying to figure out why in the world I haven't been reading more by her. That's definitely going to change. And I'm definitely glad I judged this book by its cover. 😉
