Broken Dreams by Corinne Michaels Series: Whitlock Family #2
Published by BAAE Inc. on December 1, 2023
Pages: 365
Genres: Romance
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What could possibly go wrong fake dating the gorgeous single dad in a small town?
The answer, you fall for him.
It started out perfect. Grady Whitlock needed a plus one for his business meetings, and I needed a date for a wedding.
We had a plan. It was a good one.
Until it wasn’t.
I was not supposed to have feelings for him. I was not going to let my heart race when his soulful blue eyes stared into mine. No way should I have noticed his smile or the dimple on his right cheek or his strong arms when he held me close. I especially wasn’t going to melt when I saw him play with my daughter.
Most of all I was not going to sleep with him.
Nope. None of that was supposed to happen, but it does.
Now I find myself dreaming of him every night. Wishing we were really a couple because the way he kisses me doesn’t feel as if it’s pretend.
But we’ve both watched our dreams shatter, and I can’t handle another broken heart.
Raising children is hard, and nobody is more deserving of happiness than people who are raising children alone. Broken Dreams hit my romantic soft spot since it features not one but two single parents finding love the second time around.
Addison and Grady have both had their lives shattered, but whereas Addison is ready to find a partner and fall in love again, Grady is unwilling to take the risk. However, he needs to present himself as a family man in a committed relationship in order to win over an investor for his business. Addison just wants to reassure her friends that she is moving forward with her life by bringing a boyfriend to her friend’s wedding. Pretending to be a couple is a win-win situation for both of them.
The thing about this fake dating scenario is that it never feels pretend. Grady and Addison have chemistry, and they enjoy spending time together. It’s not hard to fool people when the friendship and attraction are real—even in a small town full of busybodies.
It isn’t long before Addison wants to be more than just friends or even friends with benefits. I only wish Grady didn’t repeat himself so often, listing all the reasons why he doesn’t want a relationship. I got it the first half dozen times. Still, I liked them together. Grady gets an A+ in dirty talk. The little kids, Elodie and Jett, are absolutely adorable, and I loved the bond they form as BFFs. The sweet epilogue is satisfying, but I wouldn’t mind staying with Addison and Grady a little longer.
Recommended for fans of:
Single parent romances
Fake relationships
Cute kids
Dirty talk
Small towns
About Corinne Michaels
New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestseller Corinne Michaels is the author of nine romance novels. She’s an emotional, witty, sarcastic, and fun loving mom of two beautiful children. Corinne is happily married to the man of her dreams and is a former Navy wife.
After spending months away from her husband while he was deployed, reading and writing was her escape from the loneliness. She enjoys putting her characters through intense heartbreak and finding a way to heal them through their struggles. Her stories are chock full of emotion, humor, and unrelenting love.
ooh these are on KU. I’ll definitely get them as soon as I finish my current series.
I’ve been wondering about this book and I think you sold me on reading it… Great review!