I’m fake dating my ex’s brother…all on national television.GabbyI just needed a fake boyfriend to be on the reality show Desperate Househusbands with me to prove once and for all I was over my evil ex and living my best life.Too bad the only guy willing to do the job turned out to be my ex’s half-brother.Dimples are my kryptonite and he’s got two of them.RhettI was intrigued by her before I knew … and he’s got two of them.
Rhett
I was intrigued by her before I knew who she was.
And I admit, I signed up for the fake boyfriend position because I was curious how someone so successful could have dated my asshole brother.
Maybe it’s the way her edges soften at night when she cuddles up to me.
Or maybe it’s watching her rebuild her confidence brick by brick.
Maybe it’s just the goats stirring up repressed sexual desire.
Either way, I have feelings. Real ones.
Which is a bummer when my brother, the wrecking ball, comes back through the door, ruining everything we fought so hard for.
Where’s a goat to rekindle the flames when you need one?
Desperately Seeking Househusband is the third sexy RomCom stand-alone novel in the Reality of Love series.
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What a fun book. Fake boyfriend on a reality show.
This book had me laughing so hard. The scene where she was interviewing candidates was some of the funniest stuff I’ve read in a long time. Had I been drinking anything it would have been spit out everywhere.
Gabby and Rhett are fun and perfect for one another.
I loved reading about their journey.
Cute and fun
This is my first book by Marika Ray.
What I liked:
The writing style
The characters
Dual POVs
Part of a series: Reality of Love
Standalone
HEA
Epilogue
I look forward to reading more from this author.
A cute and romantic fake boyfriend story on a reality TV show. Add in a wild group of people thrown together and their crazy antics, this story had me smiling throughout this book. Rhett was adorable and Gabby was very down to earth despite her financial status. I really enjoyed this put, I could not put it down!!
I liked this book ok, but it wasn’t an attention grabber for me as all her other books have been. I didn’t find it as funny or realistic as her other books. Still can’t wait for her next book though. This one just wasn’t my favorite.
This book was utterly charming and laugh-out-loud funny. I can’t remember the last time I enjoyed characters more– not just Gabby and Rhett, but their friends (and goats!) as well. It had just enough drama to keep it interesting, just enough cringeworthy moments to keep it believable, and plenty of sweetness and sass to keep me hooked. I loved the banter between Gabby and Rhett, and was rooting for their happily-ever-after from the moment they met. This was a fun, easy read that I couldn’t put down once I started. Romantic comedy at its finest, and it might be Marika’s best work to date!
*even though this is the 3rd book in a series, it works beautifully as a standalone novel!!*
Another terrific rom-com that will have you laughing and smiling throughout the entire book. Gabby and Rhett’s story is so unique involving third nipples and goats mixed with reality television. Trust me you need to read this story to get the full picture. Just do not drink or eat anything while reading because you will wind up either choking or wearing it!! Definitely one of my favorites by this author and one of the funniest books I have ever read.
Every time Marika releases a book, I am quick to pick it up because I know it’s going to be a sweet romance that will make me laugh and smile throughout the book. This one was no exception. I really enjoyed Rhett and Gabby’s story. The chemistry and attraction between them was off the charts and the humour infused in this book will have you laughing until your sides hurts. Plus there are goats in this book. Yes, you read that right! GOATS!!!!! Don’t miss out on their epic journey to love. I promise this book will leave you with a smile on your face!!!!
A fake relationship, a charming, sensitive sweet younger man, and goats. What more can you want from a romantic comedy? 😉
Guys, this book is gold! It’s is absolutely hilarious, all the while having the important serious moments. It’s sexy, sweet, and Gabby and Rhett are absolutely amazing!
Gabby is looking for someone to play her significant other on a reality show that she is apart of, and since she recently broke up with her cheating douche canoe boyfriend, she’s in search of someone to take his place on the show. Her sense of humor (which many of the ‘candidates’ didn’t understand) sparkles from the very first page and had me so intrigued with what would come out of her mouth next. Then steps in Rhett, and he’s everything she’s looking for, they have amazing chemistry, and things seem to be going too well. And you know what they say when things fall into place so easily.
Rhett was such a funny, sweet and charming character! I loved how he was younger than Gabby (And can we just take a moment to appreciate that *she* was the rich one?) But he knew exactly what she needed, when she needed it. Rhett brought out a lightness in Gabby that she didn’t realize was there, and his ability to get her to try new things, all the while getting her to let go and just enjoy life, was amazing. It was almost like I was witnessing it with my own eyes! There’s a small twist in the book that comes out in the beginning (not going to spoil it for you though!) And it made me love Rhett even more. He was so different than the men Gabby was used to, and he showed her what it was really meant to be loved.
Underneath the crazy reality show drama (which I enjoyed immensely) there was also goats!!! Who doesn’t love those adorable little dudes? They get a whole star on their own!
If you’re in the need for a great, laugh out loud comedy, with some amazing heat and chemistry, check this book out!!
*I received an ARC of this book and these are my honest opinions!**
One of the funniest rom-coms I have read this year! Anything having to do with rich people and a reality TV show is bound to draw up a lot of laughs! Gabby and Rhett really are a match made in heaven! They share the same views on life and sense of humor. And Rhett isn’t intimidated by her money but he also isn’t trying to get his hands on it. I was highly amused by the things that happened…. and when they finally got together…. it was explosive! I absolutely loved this story!!!
Oh my God, I LOVED Rhett and Gabby!!
This book was written so well and I couldn’t stop laughing with all the shenanigans going on. Goats, weird friends and the ex from hell. Goodness, I haven’t laughed that hard in a while.
Absolutely awesome book!
I love this book! Gabby and Rhett take fake relationships to a whole new level! Rhett uses his charm and his thunder down under to encourage Gabby to take the plunge into a real relationship. As the tide starts to turn as real feelings take over, old feelings of doubt creep into Gabby’s mind. I love how Rhett stands up for her and protects her from the blowhole ex. Great story line leading into another series. Fantastic ending!
This is such a feel-good story! I loved Gabby and Rhett, both as a couple and separately. And the goats! Honestly, the goat scene had me giggling the whole way through. If you’re looking for a sexy rom com with a strong heroine, a swoon worthy book boyfriend, and a cast of supporting characters who are both whacky and real, this is the book for you. Also, goats. I really can’t stress that enough.
I love Rhett so much. He goes together so well with Gabby. This story is amazing and hilarious. Another wonderful ready by the talented Marika Ray. Highly recommend.
This book had me giggling and laughing the entire time. I’m totally in love with Rhett! Gabby is the snarky, rich bff from Mom Com. Her good for nothing ex boyfriend of five years cheated on her. She is now going on a reality show and needs a live in boyfriend. After interviewing all day and coming up empty a hot looking man at the next table in the coffee shop who has been watching the last hour of interviews makes her laugh and applies for the job. The cameras start following them the next day and she finds out he is her ex’s half brother. This book has rich people with too much time on their hands, a professional hugger, a goat farmer, hilarious goat wrangling, a birth, hot steamy scenes and two people falling in love.
How can an author write a brilliant book that had me rolling with laughter and then write a second and third book in the series that has me laughing even more. Do yourself a favour grab all three of the books in this hilarious series just do yourself a favour don’t read it in public because I guarantee you will laugh out loud and have everyone looking at you
Rhett and Gabby are hilarious together yes they face some tough times but doesn’t everyone in life but somehow these two always seem to come out on top and their amazing repartee is the making of the book He is her ex boyfriends half brother and when she needs a fake husband he steps up but then things become oh so real that is until the ex returns Will what they have built be able to withstand him and I have to say I will never look at goats in quite the same way again
Another fun, sweet, laugh out loud read from Marika Ray. Her writing is witty and entertaining. The banter is fabulous and you can’t help but fall in love with the characters.
Gabby is heartbroken and her plan to get back at her ex seems like the perfect idea. That is until she realizes finding a fake boyfriend brings out the craziest of suitors. Lucky for Rhett he was in the right place at the right time and stepping in to fulfill that role was a no brainer! What starts out as a business relationship, turns into some neither could have imagined.
These two start their relationship in the most unconventional way. But what turns out to be a revenge tactic for Gabby, morphs into something hot, sexy and downright entertaining for her and Rhett. Their journey was superb
A rom com
A must read
Characters are amazing
Laughed so hard reading this!!!
Desperately Seeking Househusband by Marika Ray is a feelgood Romcom Romance. Gabby and Rhett’s story is fantastic, well written and emotionally beautiful. If you like your heroines sassy and strong, your heroes supportive and just the perfect Book Boyfriend- then look no further for a fantastic read. This is a light, sweet, spicy, flirty, romantic, and comedic story . This is just a sweetheart of a read that will have you sitting back and relaxing in for a while as you read this sweetheart read.
My Rating: 4.5 stars *******
How can we have this big an emotional train-wreck in the same story as this much ‘make me pee my pants’ humor? I’m not quite sure how the author managed to combine these two very different aspects into a single successful story, but she does and does it beautifully. Gabby and Rhett are nearly total opposites, yet they’ve been broken in the same way – by the same person. And they might be the perfect answer for one another to heal their pain. There were Keystone Cops kind of moments that left me gasping for breath, and Dr. Phil ones that had me blinking back tears. This story was a heck of a ride and now that it’s over I want to go back and do it all over again.
I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book from the author.
ONE EXPLOSIVE EXPERIENCE!!!
OMG! Marika delivers one exciting, heart pounding, pulse racing, smooth flowing delight to life flawlessly. Throw in determination, intense chemistry and plenty of fun and you have one thrilling mix that blows this bad boy wide open. Hurdling the trials and tribulations around every sharp corner and sleek lines bursts those swirling emotions into play for one incredible experience. The drama, humor, intrigue and engaging suspense melds this bad boy together piece by piece. Twists and turns abound along with a few glitches, bumps and bruises really set the stage with such realism you feel like your right there in middle ground zero with them. Amazing job Marika, thanks for sharing this bad boy with us.