On a Wednesday afternoon, I ask Trevor Bentley to marry me. He might be the most arrogant, obnoxious man I know, but I need him to be my husband for a year. There are reasons. He’s not going to be a real husband. Just part-time. Yes, I have to live with him. And, okay, I also have to share his bed. And, sure, he’s the sexiest and most exciting thing to ever happen to my controlled, organized life. to my controlled, organized life.
But still… It’s only a part-time marriage. I’m not going to give him my heart. I know what I’m doing, and I’m too smart to fall for my husband.
I hope.
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Oh my gawd, I loved this story!!! It was everything I enjoy in a marriage of convenience book!
In order to save her job with her grandfather’s company, Melissa must come up with a husband. Fast. After a meeting with her sisters, she has the perfect candidate. Trevor Bentley is an obnoxious, smug so-and-so and the one man that grates on her grandfather’s nerves more than anyone else. Unfortunately, she doesn’t like Trevor one bit and the feeling is mutual. With a lucrative “business” proposal in hand, she asks him to marry her.
What follows is all the wonderful, mixed emotions and sexy times that a marriage of convenience can offer. Written completely in the heroine’s point of view, there is no doubt that the hero has more than just business on his mind. I loved how Trevor was all into Melissa. I’ve read books with dirty talkers and just during sex dirty talkers, but Trevor gave a whole new meaning to the word. His wasn’t your usual dirty talk, his was all about his lady. Sigh. Totally swoon worthy ladies!
I especially enjoyed reading the emotional changes that took place within Melissa. She had built walls around her and Trevor’s smirky obnoxiousness, the thing that she had initially despised, were the tool that slowly crumbled them. And when he messes up. Holy heck he gave good grovel. Not all of it verbally, but sometimes remaining strong and steadfast is the best form of grovel. Sigh…again.
This was such a fun and totally enjoyable read, fast paced with well-developed secondary characters and steam that will singe your fingers where you hold the page. The resolution is not a blink and it’s over but oh so perfect as it fit in with this hero and heroine. And the epilogue left me with a happy sob and then a giddy smile.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book provided by NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Fun, sweet and romantic book but I didn’t feel the connection between the characters.
This is what I like:
* Good storyline that progresses steadily without rushing things
* Characters descriptions is good but because I didn’t feel the connection between the main characters it felt a little lacking
* No unnecessary descriptions of surroundings and dialogues that made the story fun and easy to read.
* Good hot love scenes sprinkled with some sweetness and described in a tasteful way.
If you like a good romance that’s also fun and hot this is a strong 4 star read.
Melissa and Trevor are so wrong, they’re abundantly right. She needs a favor. He fits the bill. It’s that simple. Of course simplicity is life at it’s most complicated. He’s the man she loves to hate. She’s the woman he longs to know. What happens when fake marriage takes a detour into real love? A beautifully complex romance. Adams does understated with a powerful voice.
This is my first Noelle Adams story and I really enjoyed it. I loved that this was opposite of the marriage of convenience books I usually read! Melissa and Trevor were both very likable characters that you can’t help but fall in love with! Can’t wait to read more from this amazing author!
I always enjoy Noelle Adams stories. Part-Time Husband is no exception. This sweet and sexy story of the trophy husband is also a rebellious story of revenge.
It’s cute. The opposites attract. And of course it leads you into the perfect segue for the next in the series.