For eight years, Evie Rose has managed just fine on her own, running a business and raising her son, Jonah. But when Jonah’s father reappears on the scene, she risks losing everything if she can’t prove she provides a stable family environment for her son. And fast. After watching his parents love dissolve in heartache, Declan McCormick is single by choice, and has dedicated his life to helping … to helping others. So when the super sexy, fiercely independent, Evie Rose asks for his help, there’s no way he can say no.
Especially since she needs him to be her fake fiancée.
After all, anything that means stealing a kiss or two, seems like a good deal.
It’s not supposed to be real, but the longer Evie spends with Declan, the closer they get and not only does it start to look real, it also starts to feel more real than anything she’s ever felt before. The only problem is, Declan only sees her as a project, just someone else he can help. And when everything starts to unravel, tough decisions have to be made, quickly.
Evie will do anything to keep her son, and the life they’ve built. Even if it means closing her heart to something she’s never felt before. Declan didn’t think love was possible, but if he doesn’t open his eyes to see what’s in front him, he could lose the family he’s grown to love—forever.
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I showed up really late to the McCormick party but I am so glad I finally clued in!
Evie is a single mom and boutique owner. She has been raising her son solo for the past eight years but when her son’s father shows up wanting to share custody, she needs a new man and fast. Declan has liked Evie since he met her but he doesn’t do relationships. But Declan is a sucker for someone in need so when he learns that Evie needs a fiancee so she can keep her son, he’s on board.
These McCormick men are so unbelievably swoon worthy. Once the spark hits, there’s no turning back for them. Declan was no exception. I loved these two so much and while I couldn’t put it down, I never wanted it to end. Everything about this world draws you in and leaves you wanting stories for every character that you’ve met!
I loved, I cried, and I have a new book boyfriend from reading In This Moment by Elena Aitken. Declan is the third born and spends his time traveling the world, setting up projects to help those in need through his company DAR. Evie is a single mom who recently opened the boutique Live, Love, and Lake in Cedar Springs. When the father of her eight-year old son comes to Cedar Spring wanting visitation and custody of him, Evie invents a fake fiancé, Declan. Declan readily agrees to help Evie, as that is who he is, helping those he cares about. These two need to figure out whether or not this engagement is fake or real.
I loved reading this book and had trouble putting this book down. Every time I read one Ms. Aitken’s books I think she can’t write another better than this one, but she does. Each and every time. Each and every book. Elena really knows how to tell a wonderful story, drawing me into the story and not letting me go until I read the last page, wanting more. Her words and stories make me want to live in Cedar Springs with her wonderful characters. This is her fourth book in The McCormicks series, but each book is a standalone story. I am looking forward to the next book in this series and highly recommend this book to other readers.
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This is a standalone story however for me it is always fun to read a series start to finish. The McCormicks – so far four brothers who have met their matches! – have been so very [insert description: amazing, silly boys, loving, fiercely protective of family…] such a wonderful family to get to know that I would recommend reading all the stories; In This Moment is Book 4.
ItM is about Evie Rose, her son Jonah, and Declan McCormick. I will admit that I am just a smidge in love with Declan myself, not to mention Jonah (!), and Evie is just perfect for Dec. Evie and Dec are both wonderful characters with such depth and feeling that you will just want to hug ‘em and try to make the world better for them. Both of them have to work through some heavy events from their pasts but it is funny to watch them help and rely on each other to make it through the day. Their relationship is not in the least bit cliché, never fear! My heart broke for them, warmed for them, and I was always in their corner so they could get to their HEA. And Jonah. I think he’s a little man in a kid suit! And there is a character in this story (no spoilers from me) that I loved to hate. I’ll just say that the author has the personality down exactly as I know it to be; she did exactly what we want her to do.
I loved this story, and the series, and hope that we get to read about the rest of the family…maybe she will read this and I’ll get my wish!
Once again a sweet, enjoyable read from Ms. Aitken. This veered with a slight skew from the previous story lines, but no worries it ends with the expected HEA. Sit with a nice glass of wine and enjoy.
In This Moment (The McCormicks Book 4)by Elena Aitken
Wow! Let me take a moment to just say Wow! Elena Aitken really knows how to write. I love her writing style. I love all her books however In This Moment is now my all time favorite.
In This Moment is an amazing read. This book is not just about two people being attracted to each other. This book is about friendship and what you would do to help a friend in need. Yes there is love and romance. There is also that sense of belonging and friendship and family. Those are the things that make this book different from others I’ve read.
In This Moment we get Declan McCormick’s story. We also get Evie Rose. I must say their story is the best ever. Declan and Evie are brought together in a situation. How they deal with that situation and their individual struggles is what makes In This Moment so good.
I enjoyed every aspect of this book. I enjoyed the friendships being built and the loyalty the characters had for each other. There’s just that sense of belonging you get reading this book.
I highly recommend this book. I give this five stars.