He wasn’t meant to be on my radar, he was definitely the off-limits guy. My brother’s best friend, my friend’s ex, but most of all he was my boss. Hawk Carnage resembled one thing, and one thing only. Sex. He used it, he knew it, he lived it. Hawk owned the largest lingerie company in the world, and I was his leading lady. In business. But now business and friendship were about to be crossed. The … about to be crossed. The lines blurred, and I was ready to dip my toes in the forbidden water. Because no matter how much I said I could refrain from Hawk Carnage, now was not the time.
He was to be my fake fiancé.
And I was about to sink into that forbidden water, with Hawk’s hands clutching my sides.
Lord help me because I was about to enjoy every moment of it.
Even if it was just for fun.
Even if it would ruin everything.
I was going to dive in head first.
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“If she fucked like she kissed, we would never leave the apartment.”
I’m a little lost for words here. Seriously! I never imagined when I started this book, I’d be finished just a few hours later. I had such a great time reading it, that time just flew by. My travel home from my sisters place never felt shorter.
Cocky Fiancé is a quick paced, witty, hot as hell and entertaining story. So basically it has all the necessary ingredients to become a great book. It’s far from the dark books I’m used to read from T.L. Smith, it’s more lighthearted and refreshing. Both main characters made me almost smile through the whole book. They worked great together and it was easy to picture them both and I couldn’t get enough from their banter. I also fell in love with Britta’s brothers, even though they have only short and quick appearances. Please let Slate get his own book! Can’t wait to read more of this family!
The only thing that prevents me from giving 5 stars is the fact that all went SO fast. Even the obstacles which have been thrown at Britta and Hawk were solved too easy and too quick. However, it fit the flow of the story. But I missed a little depth and character development.
So yes, you could say that Cocky Fiancé is an almost perfectly quick and funny read!
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
“I wanted her lost. I wanted her stumbling and feeling her way. And I wanted to be the one who pulled her through.”
“I groaned against his mouth and succumbed to his desire, his taste reminding me of whiskey on a hot summer day. I couldn’t get enough.”
5 UNICORN stars! This is a wild, intense, hilarious, hot and so forbidden reading. The male character is an alpha in every way.
“That man was a menace. A delicious, uncontrolled menace.”
Once upon a time there was a beautiful bookworm. She loved reading. Her world was like a fairy tale until her attention was caught by a peculiar book. That book had one of the most gorgeous covers. When she started to read it, her world did change. Every page was a bookish pleasure. Her soul sang and her heart fell for the male character. Yes, that gorgeous bookworm was me. I didn’t know how to start my review so I thought that writing a little story could be a nice start.
It is always a pleasure to read a book written by two talented ladies. Cocky Fiancé by T.L. Smith and Melissa Jane is a delicious, cute and funny read, all wrapped up in one dangerous suit-porn cover. It is a fantastic reading that will leave you breathless and it will make you blush like a little girl. This book deserves millions of unicorns as rating (I am sure Hawk will approve it).
There exist many implicit rules that shall be tidily followed as: Don’t date and/or sleep with your best friend’s ex, don’t date your siblings’ friends (it can be messy and really weird if things don’t work) and many other rules. Nevertheless people tend to be drawn to THE FORBIDDEN. You can shame the hormones or the unicorns. The forbidden is always the most pleasurable.
These talented ladies deliver a stunning and addictive book. Their male character is an alpha in every way. Hawk is intense, possessive and so cocky. He can seduce in the most delightful way. He is temptation on skin, an uncontrolled menace.
On the other hand we have a sassy heroine. Britta is the kind of woman I want to be when I grow up. She is so professional and she has a bunch of sexy brothers. Yes, she can be my best friend.
Britta and Hawk are fire together. I absolutely love this explosive couple. I wonder how they could hide what they felt since they were younger. I perfectly understand that they did not see each other in a romantic or sexual way because of the friendship between Hawk and Britta’s brothers but gosh the attraction between them is so hot. And they work together. Hawk is Britta’s boss so this adds more to the temptation. It was like the universe was conspiring against them and destiny gave them the ok to fall into each other’s arms.
“You’re so cocky…
Your ego is huge.”
“You’re a dirty girl, Britta Valentino.
Talking about my huge cock.
I thought you were a lady.”
I enjoy their sexual jokes. Their teasing and flirting games were something from another world. I spend a good time while reading. I laugh and blush a lot.
I love everything about this book. The plot was well developed. (There is no cliché). You do not want to miss this forbidden romance. I adore T.L. and Melissa’s writing. The storyline captivated from beginning to end. It is wild, intense, hilarious, hot and so forbidden.
I HIGHLY recommend you to read Cocky Fiancé. You should grab it as soon as you can.
Note: Dear T.L. and Melissa I need a book for each Valentino brother and I promise to be a really good girl.
“The man was a monster in the bedroom. Insatiable, relentless, and in all honesty, a fucking god between the sheets.”
(ARC courtesy of author in exchange for an honest review)
This is the first book by Melissa Jane and TL Smith and hopefully won’t be the last. Britta is still trying to move forward from her past when her ex fiancé stumbled across her and sent her world into a spin. Insert Hawk This story is a combination of brothers best friend, boss and first love and the fake fiancé. Loved this book from start to finish and couldn’t put it down 5 star read. Well done ladies
These two authors are already favorites of mine, and both are solid 5 star authors in their own right, so this is quite a chance they’ve taken in venturing to write together, and even more so for TL Smith in stepping a good distance away from her normally dark offerings.
I have to say it has definitely paid off, Cocky Fiance is a witty, sexy romp that still delivers a seriously good and grounded story line.
You know when a book opens with the heroine’s ass in the air that it’s going to be a bit of fun, but this story doesn’t get silly enough that the foundation of the story and the inevitable drama and emotions are lost in the comedy.
Our curvy, sassy heroine Britta, is not long out of a toxic relationship, that although has come back to bite her somewhat in the aforementioned ass, by unwittingly putting the deliciously alpha playboy Hawk, who just happens to also be her boss, in the hot seat as her fake fiance and date for her ex’s wedding, she has given him the perfect motive to finally make a move on what he has coveted for longer than either of them are willing to admit.
The chemistry that has been sizzling away between these two ignites hitting the sheets and pretty much any other surface Hawk decides to take Britta on!
Throw in the drama of a mysterious, noxious redhead, who I seriously wanted to see get injured in some way (can you tell I’m a fan of TL’s dark side?), a potential corporate takeover, and a fabulous side cast of Italian brothers who act like Britta’s keepers, and this book is a fast paced, action packed, slam of a read.
Unfortunately though, and I don’t enjoy saying this, that the speed of the book was the only thing to disappoint me about it. So okay, I may just be greedy, but there was so much happening in this book that it could have been longer, to really nurture this story and it’s characters decisions and solutions to events, to really knock this out of the park. And as such it loses a half a star for that.
I really want to see what else this partnership can produce though, and I like to think that by dangling those Valentino boys in front of us they are not by any stretch of the imagination done!
Looking forward to some more ladies!! 4.5 stars from me!
I absolutely loved this novel. I will say I do find it a shame that these authors had to change the original title because Hawk Carnage was the epitome of a COCKY man! The authors of this series are not new to me and I was very excited to pick up this novel and support them when they need it the most. These two really do have a wonderful gift when they combine their talents and have quickly become favorites.
Britta knows that she can’t touch her boss, who also happens to be best friends with her brother’s. Her very protective brother’s. She doesn’t want to jeopardize her modeling career and upset the family like dynamics. However, this does not stop her from secretly lusting from afar. At least until her ex shows up and wants her to come to his wedding. Rather than look like she is not happy and alone she hatches the idea of a fake fiancé, Hawk. It just helps that he is good to look at and gets her engine revving! Little does she know Hawk has been wanting this opportunity for a long time. He takes full advantage of this opportunity to try and steal the heart of the woman he has always wanted. Just when things start to heat up everything spins out of control. Will they be able to weather this storm and come out together unscathed?
When these two connect it gets hot and steamy between the pages of this book! It’s is a whirlwind of emotions you are experiencing as the characters do. I fell in love with these two. Hawk is the perfect alpha male, and epitomizes the dark and sullen characteristics mixed with some dark and handsome good looks. Britta is one bold and wise woman. She knows what she wants and when she wants it. She draws all the best traits out of Hawk and has you rooting for her happy ending.
I was in such a book hangover after this one. I really hope that we get future books with the rest of the brother’s. It would be neat to see things from the different point of views.
Arrogant Fiancé b TL Smith and Melissa Jane
Five Stars
Arrogant Fiancé is the first book I have read by either of these ladies, but definitely won’t be my last. What they put together is really one of the hottest books I have read this year. This story had me laughing out loud and the sexy witty dialog had me reading well into the night to finish it. The story flowed well and I think I have got myself a new book boyfriend! Hawk Carnage is intense, moody and a total sexy Adonis and Britta’s Boss. He is also best friends with her four brothers. Britta is a strong woman with a witty sense of humor. The chemistry between the two is off the charts. This was a really fun read and I can’t wait to read more from these authors both together and separate.
Arrogant fiance was is like a combo of best friend’s sister/boss/fake fiance romance stories. I liked it. Britta and Hawk have been eyeballing each other for years and if it weren’t for her running into her ex, who knows how long it would have taken for them to get together?
I like that there were a couple surprises along the way, touches of humor, and a lot of bom chicka wow wow scenes. Britta is strong and smart and deserves a happy ever after especially knowing what kind of ex she has. Hawk is a good and trustworthy guy who isn’t afraid to just go after what he wants and be honest about it. I like her family as well. I really feel like I would read a book about each of her brothers,
Arrogant Fiance written by T.L. Smith and Melissa Jane. This story is a nice romantic, drama, comedy. The characters were amazing. I loved them all and I want to read about all of Brittas brothers now that I got to meet them. Hawk is a alpha and highly sexual in nature and appearance, theres only one problem. He’s the Valentino’s boys’ best friend. He grew up with them he’s a part of the family and Britta was warned to stay away early on.
This is a great story, its not super long so I read it in one sitting. Britta, Hawk and the other characters all play an important role in the story and all have a purpose. The story itself is funny, highly sexual, but serious at times to it hits quiet a few emotions. You feel for Britta it seems like she always draws the short stick.
Arrogant Fiancé by T.L. Smith and Melissa Jane. I absolutely loved this book.. I could not put it down I had to read it and finish it in one sitting. This book just flowed and pulled me right in. I loved the chemistry between Britta and Hawk. The banter between Britta and her brothers had me laughing also. There is something about a big Italian family and their protectiveness. Britta has loved Hawk, in secret, for years. She knows nothing will ever come of it tho, he is her brothers best friend and also her boss. When she comes face to face with her ex, and is invited to his wedding, she knows that she can not show up alone, she starts the lies rollin when she says she is also engaged. To Hawk….
Hawk knows what he wants and he plans on getting everything that he wants…. and that is Britta. If starting out as her fake fiancé is the means to the end….. he is all on board. Will the be able to both get what they want or will obstacles get in their way of happiness?
Arrogant Fiancé by TL Smith and Melissa Jane
5 stars
This was the first book ive read by both of these authors and it was an amazing read!
Britta is the only girl in her italian family and has very protective brothers. She works for her brothers’ best friend, Hawk Carnage, and his lingerie line. After blurting out to an ex that shes engaged, she rolls with it. That is until her feelings start to be reciprocated by Hawk and they find themselves in quite a situation.
This book was hot and had it all. An alpha man, a sassy take no prisoners woman, and steamy scenes to light your ereader on fire.
Must read! And I hope we get to read about the brothers they seem like they’d be a blast!
Arrogant Fiance by T.L. Smith and Melissa Jane is a new adult-coming of age book that will keep you reading until the last page. I enjoy these two author’s books but this has just become my favorite. Their writing together is engaging and creative. I love how they can pull me into their story with ease. Their attention to details made me feel as if I was right there with the characters. Their characters took me on an emotional roller coaster ride of various emotions including compassion. There is a couple of twists and turns that you won’t want to miss. These characters are connectable and lovable. I could easily find myself relating to them. This is the story that is funny and fast reading that I found myself reading in one sitting. Hawk is the type of guy that is off limits for people like her. He is one thing, sex. He lives it and knows it. The problem with him is that he is her boss, her brother’s best friend and her friends ex. He owns a lingerie business that she is the leading model for. It has been all business until now where things are starting to cross the friendship line. She is put into a situation that she could lose everything but is it worth it? I loved both of these two characters. They have such chemistry together. They made me laugh and I loved their conversations. She is strong and a little feisty He is just the bad boy that you want to stay away from but can’t. There is no doubt he fits the description of this book. I enjoyed the secondary characters as well. I hope we get to see them in future books. I would like to see what happens to them as well. I highly recommend this book. Find out what happens when the friendship line is crossed and how hot it can get.
The story of Arrogant Fiancé by T.L. Smith and Melissa Jane is new adult romance with suspense thrown in. Following the story of Hawk Carnage and Britta Valentino and how the wrong feelings can make the best end results. Britta knows that Hawk is off limits, not only is he her boss but he is also her brother’s best friend, could the sins be any bigger trying to keep her away from him?? But when her heart keeps pulling her toward him what is she supposed to do? Britta is a strong independent woman, and Hawk has noticed her for years but kept a distance because of her brother. But the feelings are only getting worse, and now that she works for him the chance that he is going to break all the rules for this woman is getting more and more likely. The physical attraction between these two was great to see, and how they both try to fight the feelings that they have. Watching the story of these two unravel, and how they attempted to keep themselves away from temptation was a page turner to say the least. Smith and Jane are both old favorites of mine, so when I saw that they had collaborated on this story I couldn’t wait to pick it up. If you are looking for a great HEA suspense filled romance than this is the story for you. I highly recommend this book for anyone looking to read a great story by two amazing artists.
5 Stars
Arrogant Fiancé is a very sexy collaboration by T.L Smith and Melissa Jane. I am very familiar with both authors, having read Ms. Smith’s ‘Dark Intentions’ series, and Ms. Jane’s ‘Monsters’ and the ‘Bittersweet’ series. I have loved their individual worked, so I was excited by what their writing partnership would produce. To say they got their recipe right is an understatement. What they have delivered is a wonderful, seamless, cohesive and polished piece of work- a real credit to them both! All the controversy that brought about the change from the original title, and the not to be mentioned “C” word, aside, this book is really fantastic and deserves to be read.
It has got some angst and drama, but the story never gets too heavy or bogged down by any unwarranted drama. This is a fun and very entertaining read. There is humour, emotion, twists/surprises and some suspense- as well as quite a lot of steam to this tale. The chemistry and tension between the two leading characters was really well portrayed. I was intrigued by their situation, then captivated by them, and quickly became invested in them and their story.
This is a forbidden/office romance that kept me hooked right till the very last word! I really recommend this book to anyone looking for a sexy, spicy read that delivers everything the blurb promises, and more!
I look forward to reading more collaborations from these two talented authors in the future- after all there were several single, HOT hunks/secondary characters that I would love to see get their own story. Especially Slate…. hint, hint, hint.
Thank you, Ms. Smith and Ms. Jane!
Arrogant Fiancé
By TL Smith & Melissa Jane
5 ‘arrogant’ Stars!!!
I absolutely LOVED this book!!! This is the second book that I have read by this author so I knew I was in for a good read and I was not disappointed! Hawk is hands down one of THE sexiest male leads that I have ever read about! I would give anything to be Britta in this story! The deeper into the book that I got the more and more I fell in love with him! He is one of those characters who should have hearts drawn around his name!!! I loved Britta too! She was feisty and some of the things that she came out with had me laughing so much – especially when she first ran into Roman at the very beginning of the story. These are two characters that I came to love so much over the story and I thought that they were perfect for each other. The chemistry between them was so hot – like kindle melting hot!
Apart from the brilliant characters the author had a great storyline which flowed beautifully. There was not one dull moment in this story and I couldn’t turn the pages quick enough! I really cannot recommend this book enough and I can’t wait to read more from this author again in the future!!
Arrogant Fiancée
By T L Smith and Melissa Jane
Rated 5 stars
I LOVE this story! Great Book! I read the first half of this book in one setting. It just wouldn’t let me go. Have your heard of readers-cramp? I’m pretty sure my eye cramped up since i could hardly put this down. :-). I have enjoyed both TL Smith’s and Melissa Jane books immensely in the past. The emotions, from this story, that get brought forth and ripped out of me are Unparalleled. I fell in love with both Hawk and Britta. Watching them interact and skirt around each other was great writing. Hawk was brooding, bossy and sex on a stick and her boss. I also thought his last name was perfect for him. Britta was shy, sexy and in trouble. He was also her older brothers best friend. I thought her last name was perfect for her as well. It was nice to see her grow during the story. She became very strong and confident.
Britta’s family was awesome but her brothers…I would LoVE to have brothers like she does! They are funny, loving and over the top protective of her..their only sister. Plus 2 of them were best friends with Hawk. So you can see the problem now. Italians, protective and the best friends little sister? That is cause for some excitement there. Add in her parents and a cheating ex fiancée and YUP fun time ensue for these two.
I thoroughly enjoyed the book. I can hardly say that enough. It will be on my favorites and re-read list. It’s full of honesty, ruthlessness, sexy loving and laughter. This all made me smile and grit my teeth along with a cry of devastation as I hurriedly sped through the story.
Ps I think the brothers would make great second stories 🙂
Arrogant Fiancé
By: T.L. Smith, Melissa Jane
5 out of 5 stars
The story Arrogant Fiancé by T.L. Smith and Melissa Jane is a New Adult/Romance book. It is a story I absolutely loved reading and I didn’t want it to end. You won’t want to put it down until you had finished the last page. What do you do when you are falling for your boss and your brother’s best friend? She knows he is off-limits however what happens when your heart wants what is forbidden? Do you ignore or act on your feelings for him? This is what the main character in the story faces working for Hawk Carnage. She is a strong, independent woman. She does tend to bury herself in her work and tries to avoid social situations as much as she can. Hawk is a man that woman line up to go out with. He is confident and knows how handsome that he is. Just the description given of him in the book made me swoon! These two have an intense physical attraction to each other. What would happen if they acted on this attraction and their feelings for each other? Would they find an HEA? This story has plenty of scenes that are steamy and will have you turning up the A/C. There is flirting and bantering back and forth. I also enjoyed reading about the other characters in the story and their interactions with the main couple had me smiling and laughing. Don’t miss out reading an amazing story. I highly recommend it and I also look forward to reading more books by the authors.
What do you get when you get T.L. Smith and Melissa Jane writing together??? An freaking awesome book that’s what. This book had me from the very first page and there was no letting go until the very last page. I experienced roller coaster of emotions and even wanted to jump into my kindle to commit acts of violence a time or two.
The story line was well written and you couldn’t help but be appalled on Britta’s behalf when her ex had the balls to inquire about his wedding invitation. This leads to the whole fake fiance and so much deliciousness and emotions that this book is a sure fire winner.
I sincerely hope this isn’t the only time these two get together because the did a great job!
T.L. Smith and Melissa Jane wrote together, hell’s yes sign me up for this. Cocky Fiancé is a Contemporary Romance with a saucy side.
I couldn’t wait to sink my teeth into this. I wanted to know not only about the storyline but also the flow from both of these talented authors. What I got was a brilliantly written book that I absolutely couldn’t put down.
I devoured it and loved the Witty banter between Hawk and Britta. It’s not everyday that you accidentally recruit your boss (initially without his permission) to be your Fiancé but not just any kind of Fiancé.
What you get next is a fun and sexy battle between reality and make believe. The sexually chemistry is off the charts and you may need a cold shower when your done. For a fast paced sexy as hell read that will give you some laugh out loud moments make sure you one-click this baby, I cannot recommend it enough.
A brilliant first-time collaboration for TL Smith and Melissa Jane….. give me more!.
I loved cocky fiance, not only is Hawk a moody, bossy sex god but Britta is one sassy vixen, a brilliant pairing of characters.
A friends to lovers romance. Britta is the sister of four protective brothers who are all friends with Hawk and in addition, Hawk is also her boss.
Britta bumps into her ex who cheated on her with her best friend and is reminded of the wedding invite. Britta puts her mouth into action to show she has moved on and states she will be attending with her fiance, only she Hasn’t got one well not until her boss calls her while she’s talking to Roman her ex and a light bulb goes off.
Cocky fiance is a fun and flirty read with a lot of hotness and the fact there are four other sexy brothers has me salivating for more.
A great plot with added drama here and there.
In reflection though, I was left wondering what happened to the ex and best friend, loose ends.
In summary, a great read that contains everything I look for to keep me hooked from start to finish.
Told in first persons dual pov and leads to a hea.
Recommended.
Loved everything