What has she done?
When a night out meant to mend her broken heart lands Christian school teacher Alexandra Mills in hot water, figuring out whose bed she’s woken up in is the least of her concerns.
Alex is unmarried and pregnant, and now she may lose her job.
Max Buchanan has been Alex’s best friend for twenty years. As the town’s most eligible bachelor, a political figure and handsome … figure and handsome ladies’ man, she’s never seen him as anything more. But that’s about to change.
To keep his company afloat, Max needs to prove his playboy reputation is in the past. To keep her job, Alex needs a husband.
The solution is obvious—a marriage of convenience.
Now he just has to convince her.
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4 Stars
All The Wrong Reasons: A Serendipity Falls Novel is by Erin Bevan. This may be my first book by Ms. Bevan, but it definitely won’t be the last. This is a sublime friends to lovers/ marriage of convenience contemporary romance. It is really well written with attention to detail, and wonderful descriptions. There is much to love about the story- the characters are interesting and endearing. The story is a wonderful mix of drama, angst, humour, surprising developments, and emotion.
What happens when a night out to wash away the hurt after the breakup of her 5 year relationship leaves Alex in a tricky predicament. One which could cost her teaching position at a Christian school, as well as leave her with a permanent reminder of the night. Max is her best friend from childhood who has a bit of a playboy reputation he needs to address if he wants to make his mark in the political arena. So, maybe they can help each other- with marriage of convenience? But is it? The story is really worth the read for you to discover for yourself how everything plays out.
Can’t wait to read more from Ms. Bevan.
Thank you, Erin Bevan!
I love this story. Its about 2 friends who love each other and are in love with each other but the other person doesnt know it.
Alex is a school teacher in a strict Christian school. Her school doesnt condone sex before marriage and if she is found to being doing that she risks her job.
After her relationship ended she goes out with her friend Shelby, gets drunk and makes the biggest mistake of her life.
Max is Alex’s best friend. He has had a rough childhood and the one constant in his life is Alex. Now he is a successful businessman but a terrible playboy and even though he is in love with Alex he feels he isnt good enough for her.
Until Alex’s mistake comes back to haunt her when she finds out she is pregnant. Running to Max for help, he comes up with a plan to save her reputation and job and help his career. But is it taking their relationship to far? Can they remain friends but tied by marriage or will all lines between friendship and love get blurred.
Christian school teacher Alexandra Mills has second thoughts after trying to heal a broken heart by trying to get over one man while laying under the next guy. She’s got a lot on her plate as she’s unwed and pregnant but she’s also unemployed.
Max Buchanan is Alex’s bestie as he swoons the city and the women in it. He has a bright future set up for himself: Bachelor, political figure and eye candy to the ladies. Alex has never given him the type of day and has never seen him like all the other girls have — until now.
Alex and Max derive a plan that could keep them both out of hot water as they play married to save his company and for her to save his job. But will Alex fall for it: The ruse and fall for Alex in the process of this arranged marriage?
I enjoyed this book more than I originally thought I would. The characters are witty and fun to love. This original story keeps you on your toes as you can’t help but read how it’s gonna turn out. Very entertaining read!
All The Wrong Reasons! How about all the right reasons for reading this book!
This book was brilliant from the start right until the last page. I absolutely loved the storyline and the characters. Our characters are faced with real issues that in the end, they deal with them the only way they know-how at that time, but what neither of them expected was for their true feelings to be admitted!
These characters have amazing chemistry, they both made me laugh, smile sometimes a little mad, but nonetheless, they brought this story to life and I was glad I got to follow their story and journey together!
I couldn’t fault this book in any way.
I can’t wait to see what happens with the rest of this series, I’d love to see Alex & Max’s story continue.
I highly recommend this read and can’t wait for more from this author!
All The Wrong Reasons is the first book in the Serendipity Falls series by Erin Bevan. I’m a total sucker for a good friends-to-lovers book so took a leap of faith to try a new author to me, in reading this book. All I can say is that I made a great choice in reading this. I loved Alex and Max’s story so much.
Alex is a teacher in a Christian school with very strict rules and regulations so when she gets pregnant having a one night stand to try to get over the break-up of her 5 year relationship, she’s scared as to what her future holds.
Alex’s best friend since they were 8 years old is Max. Max was a very poor child with a hard childhood who has worked his way up to being a very wealthy businessman who wants to go into politics. What he needs is to show that he’s a good family man. So he asks Alex to marry him. It’s the answer to all their problems, or is it?
I loved this book so much. The dynamic between Alex and Max is amazing. They are both so devoted to each other (as best friends). Can they make that dynamic work as a married couple? Well. I’m not going to answer that and give any spoilers but what I will say is that this is a wonderful story with a lot of angst and many twists and turns that keep you gripped to the story and not knowing what way the author is going to take you.
Definitely recommend and can’t wait to read more of this series.
All The Wrong Reasons by Erin Bevan. While this was the first book that I have read by this author, it most certainly will not be the last. I fell in love with Alex and Max from the beginning. They are the epitome of best friends and true love. The writing of this book just flowed. I could not put it down!!! I laughed and cried and absolutely fell in love while reading this book!! I am so looking forward to more!!!!!!
I thoroughly enjoyed the latest by Erin Bevan. Definitely did some speed reading on this one! I really enjoyed the easy going friendship of Max and Alex. Max’s loyalty shines through as he stands up for his life-long best friend and her life changing news. The sparks fly as the two friends realize that the other has had long time hidden feelings, although each had thought they had an unrequited love. Timing couldn’t be more perfect however, as both Alex and Max had some growing to do in their own way. Overall a fun and engaging read with a satisfying happy ever after. I received an ARC for an honest review.
All The Wrong Reasons (Serendipity Falls Novel Book 1)
By Erin Bevan
5 out of 5 stars
I loved reading the story All The Wrong Reasons (Serendipity Falls Novel Book 1) by Erin Bevan. It is a book that pulled me in and didn’t let me go until I read the final page. It is a romantic comedy that made me smile, laugh, and also had moments that are touching. I loved reading about the characters of Alexandra Mills and Max Buchanan. Alex finds herself unmarried, pregnant, and in danger of losing her job. Max needs to show that his playboy reputation is in the past. What would happen if they entered into a marriage of convenience as a solution? Max and Alex are characters that I couldn’t help but care for with each chapter that I read. I loved the bantering back and forth between them. The story had my emotions going up and down the whole time I was reading. I also enjoyed reading about many of the additional characters that are introduced and interacted with Alex and Max. Don’t miss out on a romantic story that has wonderful characters. I highly recommend reading it.
Christian school teacher Alexandra Mills and Max Buchanan have been best friend for twenty years, and are in love with each other. Their story is well written and held my interest until the end, these two had to really talk to each other. A story that is well worth reading. I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is my first book by this author, I enjoyed it from beginning to end. I can’t wait to see what else this author has for us. This is a sweet romance book about two best friends who are both faced with having to marry so why not a marriage of convience? Alex finds herself pregent and about to lose her job and Max needs to put his playboy reputation behind him to keep his business. Alex has never seen Max that way but will she change her mind? I was pulled in right from the beginning and was kept engaged to the end. This is a well written story that has characters that have great chemistry and brought the story to life. I had no problem connecting to them. They kept me turning pages and I highly recommend this book.
Alex and Max have each been in love with the other for a long time, but neither one wanted to act on it and ruin their friendship, I liked how the events between them clearly showed how they were best friends and how well they knew each other. It was interesting to watch them finally cross that line and decide to be more than friends. I received an advance copy of this book and I willingly chose to write an honest review.
I love that this book has towns from my home state of Arkansas. This book is an easy read and gets off to a good start fast. The story turns and makes me thankful Alex has a friend like Shelby to keep her grounded. This is a sweet love story about how best friends become a couple. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series!
I enjoyed reading the book and how the storyline is so realistic. The character’s behavior is believable. Erin does a great job keeping interest alive throughout the book. I literally did not want to put it down until I finished the book. Thanks Erin for another great read!!