Theo MacLeod wasn’t supposed to be the one.Tall, dark and handsome suits me just fine, but the cocky grin, know-it-all attitude, and mammoth ego? No thanks. I only hired him so I wouldn’t have to sit at the singles table again. It was just pretend.He wasn’t supposed to kiss me. My heart wasn’t supposed to pound. We weren’t supposed to spend the night together—the hottest night of my life. One … together—the hottest night of my life.
One night turns into a snowed-in weekend away, and even the blizzard of the century can’t cool the fire between us. I can’t get enough—of his smile, of his body, of the way he makes me feel.
We’re nothing alike. He’s a daredevil, and I’m a nervous Nellie. He’s a drifter, and I want to put down roots. He’s an opportunist with a checkered past, and I’m a Girl Scout volunteer.
But none of it matters when I’m in his arms.
I know he’s made mistakes. I know his wounds are deep, and he doesn’t trust easily. I know he doesn’t believe he could ever be enough to make me happy, but he could.
All he has to do is stay.
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4 “I want to test my limits” Stars
I love Melanie Harlow. Really, I do. What’s not to love? She gives us awesome alphas, fun, sweet women, and sex scenes that leave you reaching for a fan.
Coming Alone: A Memoir of My Sex Life, by Claire French
Claire is the third friend in the Jaime, Margot, and Claire trio. She is the last single lady standing and she’s beginning to question what’s wrong with her. What lengths will you go to to not sit at the singles table at a wedding?
Coming Alone would be full of stories about Ryan and me. We were dynamite together.
As ridiculous as it is, Claire hires someone to be her boyfriend. That’s what she will do to avoid the dreaded singles table. It might seem extreme, but so is erotic Pokemon fanfic.
“I have no limits to test, but I’ll be happy to test yours.”
Theo MacLeod is the boyfriend for hire. He’s tall, dark, and handsome. He’s smart, arrogant–but not obnoxiously so–and just the type of fun that Claire needs in her life. Even if she’s paying him to be there. Theo also has a past–one he hasn’t quite recovered from. This makes Theo’s wanderer lifestyle the perfect fit for him, but what happens when he lets that guard down?
His words were like a drug–I needed more. Even if the high was only temporary. Even if the crash would hurt.
For whatever reason, these two have enough chemistry to make this a #OneHandedRead. Theo is a dirty talker–my weakness–and Claire is just letting go of her inhibitions. It’s a beautiful thing to watch. She jumps. Every single time it’s needed, she jumps.
But does Theo? Will he? Can he?
She had no idea how beautiful she was. Women like her never do.
Melanie Harlow has struck gold again!! I was 20% in and I was feeling giddy inside because I enjoying this book so much. One of the many things I like about Melanie Harlow’s writing is her ability to write good and relatable characters. Theo and Claire brought out the best in each other. Their sense of humor and their passion for each other was off the charts. When Claire lacked self confidence, Theo was there encouraging her and boosting her up. Theo felt he wasn’t good enough for her & again Claire was there prove to him that he was everything. I love when an author creates a really romantic story and ties the ending together with a nice neat bow. And the epilogue was the perfect fairy tale ending!
I don’t know where to start. This book. This darn book. Melanie, stop being so amazing at writing. It’s just not fair.
Claire is sweet, innocent, and loving. So when she needs a date for a coworkers wedding, she looks online. Finding Theo may just be her luckiest chance ever. Except Theo has baggage and a history he won’t share. With anyone. What starts out as a single “date” turns into so much more.
Add in some of my favorite MH characters, Claire’s mother whom I adore, and some ragtag nieces, you have a great cast of characters.
I loved the ending to this story! So sweet and fairytale like!
Wow! Another amazing read by Melanie Harlow. Sometimes the baggage you carry is heavier than you think. This is a story about trust, confidence and learning how to jump. Theo and Claire’s journey is beautiful, sexy and trying at times, but so worth facing your demons and jumping for a forever kind of love. That a life isn’t worth living if you don’t take risks. A must read. Also loved the cameos…
I absolutely FLOVED THIS BOOK!!!!!!!!
Claire French is tired of being single, and doesn’t want to be relegated to the single’s table at her friends and coworker Elyse’s wedding, so desperately she decides to hire a guy to pretend to be her date, using an online site called Hotties for Hire. Not long after she meets Theo, who is completely different from what she was expecting. Claire and Theo both know it’s only a one time thing, but they can’t help but be drawn in by their attraction for each other.
This is the second of Melanie Harlow’s books that I’ve read (first being Man Candy which was equally as awesome) and I absolutely loved it! I loved her writing, I loved the characters, and the epilogue was nothing short of epically romantic. I think Melanie Harlow has become among my favorite authors and I’ll definitely be reading more!
5 Hotties Stars
I voluntarily read an advanced copy of this title
Let me hold my heart before I start….
OMG!
Where can I start? Oh yeah, this book is AMAZING!
My heart is still beating after this beautiful read.
Claire is one amazing woman that can stand for herself AND for those who she loves (insert HERO here) Theo is a strong but a little damage Hero that needs a little push.
The story between these 2 starts when Claire needs a “date” for a co-worker’s wedding and That’s when we meet Theo.
The chemistry between these 2 is beyond anything else, even when there shouldn’t be crossing some lines.
“There is something real here—the way I want you.” OH MY HEART!
My heart experimented every kind of emotions in a short period, I needed to re read again because I wanted to feel it again. I needed to stop reading for a few second to think about what I just read because I wanted to visualize everything, every feels, every action, EVERYTHING.
I can’t get over this book and this will be short because I need to do a re read right now, I will never get enough of these two.
Ps. The epilogue was nothing I have read before, it was the funniest epilogue so far.
If you are looking for a sweet, fun and heartwarming love story, with the sweetest and funniest epilogue ever, do yourself a favor and read this one.
Nice
Quick, HEA. Nice characters including a glimpse of previous characters. The h hires a date. The H becomes more to her and gives her a fairy-tale ending.
Loved it!
Darling. Ok, so a tad predictable but really charming. Great secondary characters, too. Quite steamy and entertaining.
To many secrets ! Ok read
I would read this book again I really liked it.
Enjoyed this book. First I have read from this author and will definitely be looking for more from her.
This book was not as good as I was hoping it would be. I almost stopped reading it at one point but then it turned around so I did finish it. It’s got potential but mostly predictable.
Fun story of weddings and single tables
Great book – not the same old story. Interesting how are past can affect our future.
A woman’s book and story. If you like chick flicks you will love this book.
This book was amazing. I couldn’t put it down. I just wish there was a sequel.
Loved this book so much.
Please give this book a few chapters and you’ll enjoy it, I’m certain. The characters are flawed and real, the story is engaging and again, real. Beautifully written. Funny, heartbreaking, pure love, sexy and steamy as well as moments of pure poetry as the story progresses.
“I loved her laugh. It was bubbly and girlish, and it made me want to pick her up, put her in my pocket, and carry her around with me just so I could hear it all the time.”