Five Day Fiancé

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“And hey, you sure you’re cool with this?”
A devil’s smirk crosses my face, and I crook my finger for Jocko to lean down closer to me. “Come here,” I whisper. He leans in. “Massage the shit out of me. Just like your French girls. Don’t hold back. I’ll tell you if you’re doing something I don’t want.”
He cracks up. “Slightly obscured Titanic reference noted. Ah, Allie, this is why you’re my favorite.”

“Ahhh,” says the guy in the hat. “You played the long game.” I slap him on the back nice and firmly. “With some girls, son, the long game is the only game.”

Five long and seemingly strong years together. Five months later and another woman wears a ring that should have been hers. And a promised five days of sun-baked leisure and feelings forgotten is a respite that piles on the burn because unfortunately for Allison Jenkins, holiday horizons and forthcoming nuptials are best enjoyed without your ex in attendance. He and all their paired up, loved-up friends will be there, coupled and starry-eyed while love and courtship can only cook hotter in the heatwaves of an Mexican Isle. Where Allie fits into that, she has no idea.

Of course, a woman demoralised can quite easily default to a woman resigned to questionable decisions. We know them as the measure we often adopt for those very desperate times. Sun, seas, moreish sights and a picture-perfect man to curb her sinking esteem is a picture that looks as gorgeous as it feels. Whether it’s within touching distance or not is another considerable particular. Especially the picture-perfect man part.

Wounded and emotionally sore from a relationship that was supposed to last forever, Allie has been put through the rigours of a post-relationship hangover, but to kick a girl when she’s down, she’s idling at work as an overlooked asset to a company that trivialises her particular and very valuable skill set. Will the sun ever cast a spell on her? Warm her with its splayed and ripe rays? If the sun is tall, loud, boisterous and as charismatic as the office heart-throb and her undaunted coworker Jocko Brewer, the skies are looking shades more bluer for Allie. And several degrees hotter.

So when Allie propositions Jocko to be her companion for a five day destination wedding, like the well-versed salesman he is, he has a counter offer of his own: how about a ring on her finger to seal the deal? An eye for an eye and a plan to kill two birds with one very large stone? Not just to massage her pride and avoid humiliation, but because Allie has spent ample time deep-diving the tart washes of misery. To wish, wait and wonder for the pieces to fall into place has landed her single, loaded and charged with everything she hasn’t done. It’s time to swim with some other rapids…

New stories from novel authors are like a ‘meet and greet’ for a reader. At least, that’s exactly how I feel when I’m scouting and stockpiling those attractive reads that lasso my senses into a tight knot. That’s the initial impression, that first page; it’s the hand shake, the eye contact, the non-verbal discourse, and as the saying goes, first impressions really are written in stone.

When I read a book from a writer that’s unknown to me, it’s a fresh, ice breaking moment. I’m meeting you for the first time, eyeing, scoping and gauging my measure. I’m introduced and the writer prefaces themselves to every reader parts the pages of their written landmark. That’s one of my favourite feelings; when a first impression harmonises the effortless synthesis of two things, one I want to bottle like the most moreish aroma because it reminds me that you can live a sensation over and over without perish. I’ve maintained that almost religious feeling with those books that have remained my favourites. Mickey Miller made his inked-up stripe with Five Day Fiance because that first impression unexpectedly worked a wonder. A tone that sits well and a funny, fruity romance that burns as well as it blushes with fun.

A grand troupe of shining characters? Absolutely. A picturesque vista that places this in escapist territory? You can take that bet. A slow burn that never dims and only climbs? Definitely. Strong, unfazed chemistry between two well-matched protagonists? This reader does not claim faith in the taboo of unnecessary lies. Role-playing never felt so natural or looked so raunchy.

A slow burn is a friend to both character and plot progression. A slow burner can flourish as much as a faster one, I’ve experienced that firsthand so many times. It lets a reader in as a part of the careful growth, every shift and movement, every milestone within our protagonists’ headspace. There’s ample time to draw out and pull on the connection. I really felt that with this read. The tone was on point. Jocko and Allie’s development might have been slower but it’s also unexpectedly meaningful for the both of them. You can anticipate what happens next, but it’s always fun to hitchhike the trip there.

I love Jocko and Allie! They already have an established chemistry as coworkers and friends, and when that line breaks open sizzling territory, it’s as natural and energising as a reader expects. Just a matter of time and hotter climes for fuller feelings to thrive in a place with deeper oceans. The connection was always there, it just needed to be worked, watered and acknowledged as the ideal showmance …

Jocko is most definitely book-boyfriend material. He’s got the undaunted charisma, on top of his game, on-the-ball temperament, always upbeat with that edge of cocky mischief that cannonballs an average male protagonist into one that lights up and sizzles. If this books is third-in-series, I’m wondering if the other Brewer brothers have the same pull as their bachelor brother. It’s a different ballgame seeing the man behind the magic, sharp suits and almost caffeinated drive. You won’t blame Allie for satisfying those impulses.

The blurb and the reviews had my notice but the book itself bore my unmoving attention. First from the start and then the whole way through. Five Day Fiance is a thoughtfully penned escapist temptation. An alive and balmy storyline that follows an undaunted bachelor ride the warm friend zone to the anti-platonic end zone. He just chose a fake engagement and five days of role-play and real-play to get there.

This book has the invigorating, steady-burning steam factor, strong and steady chemistry, proud character profiles with buoyant wit and a plot that tempers a collision of error, all within a slice of paradise where temptation sunsets a warm and wonderful vista. A must read for all romance enthusiasts. Both the tone and the build up are truly satisfying. Light entertainment for any season and any time.

Absence may make the heart grow fonder but closeness is the salve that nurtures true intimacy. A close-quarters affair that’s supposed to stay under the lock and key of sun-baked fun and a white-washed getaway but what happens in Cancun was never meant to stay in Cancun. I dub a book as a page-turner if I have zero desire to indulge the red light phase, if I continuously want to stay rooted within the story just to see what happens next. I easily felt the same about this. Miller writes well in this genre and I can see him advancing hip-to-hip and pen-to-pen with the efforts of most adored and toasted romance writers.
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C O N T E N T_W A R N I N G: Saucy, sexy scenes, swearing and drinking. Mentions drugs in passing.

Enjoy this comedy. I recommend this book if you enjoy comedy lol read. The characters are great and funny.

it was cute and sexy

It was the first time a read a book by this author and would definitely read more by this author!

One of the best books I’ve read in a long while! Once I started reading it, I didn’t put my Kindle down. Great characters that drew me right in. I’ll be reading more books by this author!

I truly enjoyed Jocko and Allie’s book. Jocko is a confirmed bachelor, playing the field and enjoying life. Allie is recovering from the breakup of her five yr relationship. These two have danced around each other for three yrs, now a destination wedding in Cancun throws them together. She needs a date, he needs a fake fiancée. What could possibly go wrong? This book was so well written, with friends to lovers, hot balcony sex and super steamy scenes! Pick up this book, or do one better and get the whole series. You’ll not regret it!

This is the first i have read by Mickey and first romance genre by a male author. Something about this story piqued my interest. I am glad I took a chance and read this book. I completely loved the main characters Allie & Jocko (unsual name for a male character) and the scenarios they found themselves in, i wanted to punch Allie’s ex so much so many lol moments and the steam factor in this *fans oneself*. Great book and look forward to reading more

This was the first book I have read from this author and it definitely won’t be the last.
Cue the cold shower… this book was hot
Allie and Jocko were friends and coworkers until Allie needed a plus one for a destination wedding.
Jocko upped the ante by adding a twist… he would agree as long as she would pretend they weren’t fake dating but fake engaged.
Can these friends keep it purely platonic as they hoped or will their chemistry get them into hot waters.
Mickey has written a fun and flirty story that is hot and steamy in all the right parts.
A definite must read

Loved this!!
I have loved these Brewer Brothers. So much.

Jocko. I loved his brashness. Honesty. Wit. Heat.
Allie. I just loved everything about her. She seemed so real. And legit.

Allie coming off a sad breakup needs a date to a mutual friend with her Ex’s destination wedding.
Jocko needs his ma off his back.

Voila. The fake fiancé plan hatches.

Soooo great! Highly recommend
Mickey Miller