He was the handsome stranger at the bar. I was the jilted bride sobbing into the train of my wedding dress. It was supposed to be one night…Fate had other plans.“Come up to my room with me…”The invitation came in a deep, husky voice as I was sobbing into my floral arrangement and consuming all the alcohol during the lowest night of my life. I should have said ‘no’. It was wrong to accept the … ‘no’. It was wrong to accept the handsome soldier’s offer. But I was hurting. I wanted those rough hands and those soft lips and that sculpted body on me. To ease the pain.
Just for one night.
I was never supposed to see him again. But two years later, he’s here—in Copper Heights, Illinois—just as tall, rugged and charming as the night we met.
Meanwhile, I’ve got green pea puree in my hair, dark circles around my eyes and I can’t remember the last time I changed out of these yoga pants.
Yup—things are different now. I’m different now. I’m a mother. Overworked, sleep deprived and running on an empty tank. Plus, I have a business to run and I’m determined to prove that I can do it on my own.
But he’s a distraction. He’s staring at me, his dark, compelling eyes raking my rumpled figure like I just stepped off a runway. I must be dreaming because there’s no way he’s attracted to me.
Agreeing to let him work at my daycare is a terrible idea. I’m his boss in the day. But at night, he’s in my bed and he’s calling all the shots.
The charming tower of a man has his secrets and I’ve got mine. I should really keep my distance.
This is going to be a nightmare…so why is he watching me like I’m his dream come true?
Dream Boy is a steamy, laugh-out-loud, secret baby second chance romance set in small town Illinois. It is the much-anticipated conclusion to the Blue Collar Bachelors series.
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Dream Boy is the sixth book in the Blue Collar Bachelors series. Sophia has had a rough couple of years, with her groom not showing up to their wedding, being a single mom, and trying her hardest to set up a childcare center. Archie is back from his deployment, feeling less of a man, and is shocked to see Sophia surrounded by his friends from the military. Their attraction is just as strong as it was two years ago, but Sophia is hiding a big secret. Can these two help heal each other’s hearts, or will the secrets only divide them?
What a fantastic book! I always hate it when series end, but love how well this one was wrapped up! I loved Sophia and Archie, both their romance two years ago and their new and lasting one! Sophia has such a strong back bone, never giving up, and trying her hardest to turn the lemons life threw at her into something wonderful. Archie didn’t grow up with a good male influence, and he was determined to never let love rule his heart, but Sophia blew that rule away. I loved both of their heartbreaking backstories and loved how that shaped who they are now. This book mostly focused on their own relationship, and I loved that you could feel their chemistry and connection through the pages. I enjoyed seeing some of the previous couples again, and while this book could stand-alone, I think it’s best read with the series to get the full feel and experience of her backstory. I have loved this series and loved every second of reading this book!
Wow, Sophia’s story the last for this series was wonderful and well worth the wait, love Archie and Sophia they make you smile and at times break your heart, such a great love story!!
It’s the end of the Blue Collar Bachelors series and Dream Boy was a perfect finish. We have become invested in Copper Heights and Sophie and Archie’s story is a great addition. Two years prior, Sophie was in Las Vegas planning to marry her childhood sweetheart Josh when he jilts her at the alter. She’s sitting at her reception party distraught and lost when a sexy, smooth talking stranger shows up. She needs to run away for the moment from all the chaos. She needs one night to escape and this guy seems to be the distraction that she needs. They agree to no real names, no real life, just one night to let go. She becomes Daisy and he becomes Tony. They plan on never seeing each other again because Tony is a soldier and is being deployed in the morning. Sophie will have to return to her small town of Copper Heights to deal with the fall out. Guess what? Fate has other plans for these two! It’s the present and Sophie is now a single mother. She works hard, surrounded by friends and family but is lonely for the man she never forgot. Archie is a wounded veteran that has been wandering and trying to find his place in the world. His military friends Leo and Charlie invite him to their town of Copper Heights to work with them and hopefully find a home. Neither Sophie or Archie expected to see each other again and they have some big hurdles to overcome but if they’re willing to work together, they will be twice as strong. Dream Boy has laughs, tears, angst and love. It’s told from dual POV and I recommend reading the rest of the books in the series even though it stands alone because of all the supporting characters.
Have you ever read a book and become emotionally invested with the characters and what they go through?
This book gave me all the feels, the sizzling tension, the flirting, the banter, the sad moments and the wonderful friendships in this story made me smile big! The author has nailed this beautiful story to perfection!
I just love Sophia and her drive to be an independent woman!
I loved her friends too. I mean who wouldn’t want friends like them??
Archie, oh boy, well man, lol! Cant you just feel his whole demeanor leaping off the words?? Oh my goodness! Talk about a man with a very large heart but who is also going through a very difficult time.
What I like about this story was that it is in fact a beautiful heartwarming love story to end all time…
Ever wondered what would happen about the one that got away and then came back??
This has to be one of my absolute favorite books of 2018!
This book may cause deep emotions to surface but in the end isnt love and romance what it’s all about?
I laughed, I swooned, I cried, I fell in love with Archie and Sophia!
Wow, this book has Every. Thing! Archie is the perfect blend of alpha protective swoon-worthy book boyfriend and broken, wounded, tug-your-heartstrings-right-outta-your-chest bad boy. This story is more than just the usual insta-love, second-chance, or secret-baby romance, though it really is all three as well.
When they first met, Sophia was on the rebound of all rebounds – crying into her wedding dress in a bar after being jilted just hours earlier. Archie was charming personified, determined to give this girl back her mojo before leaving on what would be his last deployment. One magical night, no names, no follow-up, no way to turn it into more. Until it turns into more anyway, when Sophia discovers she’s pregnant.
When they meet again two years later, Archie’s been through his own private hell while Sophia is just getting her groove back, expanding her in-home daycare business and beginning to consider dating again. When these two meet and realize their earlier connection, the sparks that fly make fireworks look like matches by comparison. But boy oh boy, do these two have some issues to work through – both individually and together.
The writing is stellar, the characters are vividly depicted, and the emotional roller coaster is instantly captivating and oh so fulfilling. All six of these Blue Collar Bachelors are hot alpha love machines, but Archie just stole my heart right from the start. I couldn’t have loved this book more, and it’s already found a permanent place on my reread shelf. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
This is a truly wonderful read. The engaging story quickly pulls you in and has you completely invested in these characters. Sophia and Archie were an amazing couple. I loved their witty dialogue, their steamy chemistry, their fierce attraction and simply how sweet they were together. With drama, passion, intense emotions a big secret and touches of humor, this book provides a perfect balance of heat and heart. An excellent read!
This is something of a second chance romance. I have read most of the Blue Collar Bachelor Series and loved them. But I feel a little dissapointed in this book. The impression I got about our heroine, Sophia, was not a positive one. Yes, she has a lot to deal with. Yes, she is emotionally beaten down. However, she is determined to prove to everyone that she can be successful without the help of friends or family. But she does not realize till very late in the book that fear paralyzes her good judgement and she continues to either take no action or the wrong action and she is desperate for her parents’ approval. I don’t know, I just was not feeling the love for Sophia. Our hero, Archie, now there is an interesting character and story. When Sophia meets Archie the first time, he is a confidant, a friend, a lover and meets her emotional needs. He bolsters her self-worth. When he returns from the war, he feels he like a shell of a man he once was, not worthy of any good woman’s love. When he sees Sophia two years later, she runs from him. She has a secret and is not ready to share it with him. Archie loves Sophia but feels he can never be the man she needs and deserves. I feel that I was able to relate to Archie much more than to Sophia. Overall, I liked the story. But I could easily pass it up. I received an Advanced Readers Copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.