The Bourne Matrimonial Agency has one rule: Never fall in love with a client, which shouldn't be a problem when one’s faking an engagement to the rogue across the street . . .
Ainsley Bourne needs the family business to succeed. But one obstacle stands in her way—Reed Sterling, the huge, handsome, former prize fighter and owner of the gaming hell across the street. His scandalous customers scare off all her marriage-minded patrons and since the devilish brute has no intention of relocating, she sets out to ruin his unsavory establishment. Yet when a vile suitor from her past reappears, Ainsley hastily claims an attachment to the first man who comes to mind . . . Mr. Sterling, to be exact.
Reed doesn’t know who is more surprised by Miss Bourne’s declaration. She clearly hates him, and he’d never admit their arguments simmer with unrequited attraction. Something about the pleading look in her eyes calls to Reed, and against his better judgment, he quickly plays the part of the besotted fiancé.
Pretending to be in love requires a convincing charade. But with each tantalizing touch and every scandalous kiss, Ainsley starts to wonder if Reed was ever really the enemy at all
I wanted to read about Ainsley and Reed after seeing them go at each other in a previous book. They did not like each other ;)
Ainsley is running her matrimonial agency. Across the street Reed is running his gambling hell. These two things to not go together.
Awww banter. Ainsley is the one being mad, Reed just goes along for the ride. And then she declares war. All good things, and they So belong together.
There is a darker side to the story too, but that might come in as a spoiler, so yes there is some drama danger too. But fear not, she has Reed near.
I enjoyed it. Drama, romance and banter. WHat is there not to like!
Narrator
It is Justine Eyre! She is great when it comes to historical romance!
Narrated by: Justine Eyre
Series: Misadventures in Matchmaking, Book 3
Length: 10 hrs and 58 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release date: 07-30-19
Language: English
Publisher: HarperAudio
Historical romance
In exchange for an honest review
I love good banter!
ReplyDeleteKaren @ For What It's Worth
Me too
DeleteIt looks good!
ReplyDeleteThat cover art is horrible and cheesy IMVHO.
ReplyDeleteBoo you, it is pretty
DeleteThat is a terrible cover, it looks like those bodice ripper romances of the 80s. Glad that there is more to it than meets the eye.
ReplyDeleteNah, those were much worse, all manboobs and long hair lol
DeleteI love the cover. The covers for this genre of books almost always has beautiful dresses on them.
ReplyDeleteI would love to wear one, even just for a minute
DeleteI love a good enemies to lovers romance. Also a good banter!
ReplyDeleteThey were so fun when they sparred
DeleteBanter is good!
ReplyDeleteYes!
DeleteThis sounds fantastic! I have read and enjoyed this author before so I bet I would like it.
ReplyDeleteI want to read the first book too, i jumped in and read 2 and 3
DeleteI love characters that banter! It's always more fun when they tease each other throughout the book. :)
ReplyDeleteLindsi @ Do You Dog-ear? 💬
And they do it in the best way, you know they want each other
DeleteLooks steamy from the cover, probably not one for me, but I do love Justine Eyre!
ReplyDelete~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum
I am sorry that you do not hear her as much, but I love her in romance mowuahaha ;)
DeleteI need to listen to a historical with Jane as the narrator. I've only heard her with sci-fi or UF. This one sounds fun!
ReplyDeleteShe is great in his rom :D
DeleteSounds like a fun enemies to lovers story! :)
ReplyDeleteYes :D
DeleteBanter is always fun
ReplyDeleteYAS
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