From the USA Today Bestselling author of Magnificent Bastard comes a sexy, flirty, dirty standalone…on ice.They say Jake “The Dragon” Falcone earned his nickname by setting fire to the ice his first season in the NHL. But just between us ladies, I’m pretty sure he earned it for the dragon in his pants.From my first hug as his fake girlfriend, it’s clear he’s packing below the belt. After a few … packing below the belt. After a few fake dates I realize he’s packing…everywhere. Heart, brains, sex-vibe, a killer sense of humor–Jake is everything I’ve ever wanted in a man.
He’s also my client and OFF LIMITS. Oh, and he has a crazy ex who’s out for my blood.
I should steer clear, and I would, if my dragon weren’t so completely incredible…
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The name sounded like a joke. Who in his right mind wants a “Miraculous Mess” running damage control on his fcked up love life?
But by the time I leave her apartment on day one, I’m hooked on this sexy blonde. I want all of her, from the smart mouth that makes me smile to the wounded heart I know I can heal.
But can a Madison Avenue princess and a man from the wrong side of the tracks live happily ever after?
Warning: Incredible You is a standalone romantic comedy told from both the hero and heroine’s point of view.
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Lili has done it again! She made me feel all of the feels. The good, the bad, and the ugly. Incredible You is a standalone novel but does have a connection with Magnificent Bastard and Spectacular Rascal. It’s now time for a badass female to get into the game and her name is Shane “Miraculous Mess” Willoughby. She wasn’t sure if she was the woman for the job as a fake girlfriend to a hockey player with a scandal but the minute she saw him…she wanted to be.
Jake Falcone likes to keep his private life out of the headlines so when a crazy ex-girlfriend is going to the press with accusations that could ruin him, he is in dire need of an intervention. He would rather hire someone to act as his girlfriend than to go to the police and have his life even more scandalized. He just wanted his ex-girlfriend out of his life and to do that she needs to finally get the hint that they are over. What he didn’t expect was Shane. From the moment he saw her, he thought she was beautiful but then after one “date” he knew she was more. She was incredible…inside and out. And after one kiss he wished this didn’t have to be pretend. But did she feel the same way? He felt the electricity between them but maybe she was just that good of an actress.
Shane isn’t sure if it’s because she hasn’t had sex in a year or if Jake was just that amazing at kissing but she wanted more. A lot more. She wanted to climb him like a tree and never let go. But he was a client. Which meant he was off-limits. She doesn’t know how long she could hold out with this whole pretend thing when it feels so real. He feels so real. She wasn’t a hockey fan. Not even a sports fan but she has heard the stories about the players…well, being players. Jake seemed different. After getting to know his backstory, she knew he wasn’t a bad guy. He was quite the opposite. He was a mama’s boy with a big heart. And when they get even closer she finds he is big everywhere and is one amazing dirty-talker that can back it up. He could be everything except it was suppose to be pretend and it’s going a little too fast. Can you really know a person in just a few weeks?
Now…back to the crazy ex! How are they going to get rid of her? Can they figure it out before she wrecked havoc on their relationship? She is definitely certifiable but is she dangerous?
I loved that this sexy, flirty, dirty standalone was mostly from Shane’s POV. She was the one in charge of the consulting while he was in charge in the bedroom which she wanted and loved by the way. And speaking of bedrooms…Jake and Shane are fucking hot when they get down and dirty. And when they are not tangled in the sheets they are fun, flirty, and get to know each other. I very much enjoy texting and emails in books. The texts they exchange are so much fun! It’s a great way to fast forward conversations. And it can take away your nerves too. Too open up and that is what they both need.
Overall…I loved every minute of it! Shane is kickass. She might be an heiress to a fortune but she is no princess. Unless it’s one with a sword. Jake is a sexy badass with a big heart. Together they are magic. They made me laugh, swoon, cry, and get hot and bothered.
P.S Seeing what the previous couples were up to was awesome!
Quotes:
Thank you, Shane. You’re changing my life one text at a time.
“Bad dragon,” I murmur as the elevator chimes. “Very bad.”
He winks. “I haven’t even gotten started yet, princess.”
“Nice place you’ve got here. Rent controlled?”
I absolutely love Jake and Shane’s story. Love the connection between the two of them and their banter. All the characters were written beautifully. Teared up in some points but the ending was beautiful. Loved the last epilogue.
Really enjoyed Shane and Jake. I like how they didn’t really fight falling in love and the angst came from a crazy outside factor and not internally. As always, I enjoy the texts and email chapters.
This is the story of Jake “The Dragon” Falcone and Shane “Miraculous Mess” Willoughby, and how the two met and came to be friends. Jake is a professional hockey player who found himself with a crazy ex-girlfriend (Keri) that was stalking him. After a recommendation from a friend of a friend, he decides to hire MBA to assign him with a fake girlfriend to throw the ex-girlfriend off of his trail. Jake did not want any girlfriend or anyone after dealing with crazy Keri…that was until he met Shane in real life for himself.
Neither of them wanted relationships, but they both got under each other’s skin after one meeting. The chemistry between the two was enough to set fire to any room. Will they be able to stay focused enough to get rid of Keri and go their separate ways, or will they blow their own covers? Will they realize that they belong with each other?
Lili Valente has done an amazing job with these Magnificent Bastard Agency related books. I live that they all go together, but are still all stand alone books at the same time. These are some of my favorite books to keep me company on a weekend. I cannot wait to read Nate’s story!
When Shane Willoughby’s friend Bash calls in dire need of her help she is hesitant to get involved, but with some serious begging and a little bribery she finally gives in…and soon after meeting her “new client/boyfriend” she begins to regret her decision. She has no clue what she is supposed to do with a hot hockey player, she is certain that they will have little in common, and even less of a chance at convincing the public that they are blissfully in love. But soon after meeting her new suitor she learns that they are far more alike that she originally anticipated, and those sparks she doubted they would have are arcing all around them!! And soon after what was supposed to be a farce, suddenly becomes very real…very fast…and is SO unexpected!
Jake Falcone is in serious need of a reputation overhaul, he’s facing some serious charges, has a crazy ex-girlfriend dragging his name through the mud and he’s desperate to get things in his life set straight. So, he enlists the help of the MBC, in hopes they can clear his name and put a positive spin on his life again. Their plan is to find him a good woman, convince the media he’s on his way to the alter, and blissfully in love which will hopefully shatter the bad guy persona he’s recently been labeled with. He has his doubts but when he meets the new woman in his life, he immediately starts to sing a different tune… nothing could have prepared him for a woman quite like Shane!!
This was my first time reading something from this author, and I have to say that her writing totally took me by surprise, and instantly made me regret not reading something by her before now… she completely won me over with this seductive little story, and has me looking forward to reading more of her books in the VERY near future! This story had me hooked from the very first paragraph and desperate for more, and I am happy to report I was pleasantly surprised with what I found!! The relationship that transpired between Jake and Shane may have started out as something of a farce, but it quickly grew into something beautiful, inspiring, and OH SO sexy!! The chemistry between these two was undeniable from the start, and with each page I turned it continued to grow with heat and intensity, and spawned quite a few sexy toe curling encounters that left me blushing… and a little envious! Loved every minute of this one, I HIGHLY recommend you give it a try… Jake is sure to leave you completely satisfied!!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this title.