Is fate playing matchmaker?Missy Higgins isn’t looking for a man, yet everywhere she turns, sexy Ben Wright pops up. A harmless flirtation, nothing more, until Ben wanders into the Christmas craft bazaar just as her horrible ex appears. It’s Ben to the rescue as her fake boyfriend with a scorching kiss that leaves her breathless and weak in the knees.Mind. Blown. (Though she insists it’s a … she insists it’s a onetime thing).
But when Ben shows up just as she’s getting fired and offers her a holiday job she desperately needs, she has to wonder if fate might be telling her something. Like screw professional boundaries, give in to uncontrollable lust, and let a man into her heart. How can she resist fate when Ben is irresistible?
For more humorous contemporary romance, check out all of Kylie’s books!
Happy Endings Book Club Series
Book 1: Hidden Hollywood
Book 2: Inviting Trouble
Book 3: So Revealing
Book 4: Formal Arrangement
Book 5: Bad Boy Done Wrong
Book 6: Mess With Me
Book 7: Resisting Fate
Book 8: Chance of Romance
Clover Park Series
Book 1: The Opposite of Wild
Book 2: Daisy Does It All
Book 3: Bad Taste in Men
Book 4: Kissing Santa
Book 5: Restless Harmony
Book 6: Not My Romeo
Book 7: Rev Me Up
Book 8: An Ambitious Engagement
Book 9: Clutch Player
Book 10: A Tempting Friendship
Clover Park Bride: A Clover Park Short
The Clover Park STUDS Series
Book 1: Almost in Love
Book 2: Almost Married
Book 3: Almost Over It
Book 4: Almost Romance
Book 5: Almost Hitched
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So hard to express how much I loved this quirky, funny and loving story. It has everything you could want, emotional highs and lows, intriguing charters, beautiful setting and an undeniable attraction.
Missy Higgins is sassy, smart and so not looking for a man to complete her life. Not after her past experience with men soured her outlook on love. Yet it seems that fate keeps bring Ben Wright into her life and the sparks just wont stop flying. Ben is sexy, charming and a unrepentant flirt with a not so rosy outlook on forever love either. He keeps his encounters light and fun never risking his heart for a reason. These two have so much in common they could be the same person.. almost.. Loved every emotional twist and turn.
Resisting Fate is such a fitting title for this book! This is Missy and Ben’s book, and what a fantastic story they had to tell.
Missy Higgins will take everything on by herself before she ever allows someone, especially a man, to help her through. Past experiences have left her jaded and fiercely independent. I haven’t been through what she has, but I do relate to her in the ‘take everything on and don’t ask for help’ attitude. I connected with her instantly because we have that in common.
Missy and Ben seem to always find each other without trying. One day, they connect in a way neither expect, and suddenly, two people who aren’t looking for love are finding it in ways they never thought possible. But no one wants to give in.
This book made me laugh and tear up, which is typical coming from a Kylie Gilmore book. She has a way of making us feel different things. There’s always a quirky side to the story and her characters, and then there are those swoony, sweet moments that make me shed a tear or two. In the end, there’s always a happy smile on my face. I loved the way Missy and Ben connected. They had a physical attraction, but when that deep rooted emotional connection kicked in, I rooted for them even more. Missy and Ben are perfect together.
You can read this as a stand alone within the series, but other characters will sweep into your head and not let you forget about them, so I suggest reading the entire series. Looking forward to more!
This is another great book in this series. Missy is a strong independent woman, she is a survivor, and she is not looking for a man. Ben is a great guy who is always willing to help, he has never had a serious relationship and he is happy with his life. Ben and Missy keep running in to each other, with a little help from Ben’s grandmother. This book is fun and sexy and full of great characters.
Fate? Brought them together stubbornness nearly drove them apart but Grandma approval sealed the deal
a heart warming book for the holiday’s.
A nice book for young(er) people
Great book for long drives on vacation, kept me entertained and not bored.
A book to live inside. Life can be so tough but you don’t have to be. I loved the characters, the storyline, the place… everything.
A light read that was hard to set down.
Always perfect to find “Mr. Right.”
What can I say? Great story! Kept you in the story.
Easy read, great story. Love the series
Totally enjoyed it. Loved the characters. eager to read more about their friend’s romances, too. I can count on Gilmore to have great stories.
Sweet holiday story. I always enjoy the books in this series and I love checking in with the other couples from prior books as well.
Absolutely loved this book. This is fun and great reading. Was so hard to put down. Ben and Missy get a chance at love in this book of the series. Ups and downs and twists and turns and oh so good. So wish we had a Happy Endings Book Club here.
Resisting Fate was one emotional book about trust and allowing someone in as pulling back to let someone be themselves. Ben and Missy story was cute banter with hidden truths of past incidents that they feel defined their future happiness. Kylie did very well with this storyline hitting on battery, assault and real life events that are in the news today. This story may trigger some thing for many people so just keep in mind, Not all is judged by things they can’t control.
I love Kylie Gilmore’s Happy Endings Book Club Series and Resisting Fate is a witty emotional story. Missy Higgens and Ben Wright brought together by fate or ?. This book is very funny especially the when Ben is sent in by his grandma to buy his Christmas sweater and when Missy is an elf at the mall. It becomes very emotional when the book deals fostercare and spousal abuse. Missy has keep quiet about her past and has resolved to depend only herself and Ben’s need to be the hero and to help Missy.
I love how Kylie Gilmore writes Missy and Ben’s story it is witty, sincere, romantic and very emotional. I highly recommend reading Resisting Fate you will laugh and cry. I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
Missy and Ben have similar backgrounds and have fought for their happiness. Missy decided, after her abusive ex, all men are worthless and she would never be in a relationship again because it was not worth the pain. She is beyond stubborn and is indignant if anyone would dare help her. Ben is against marriage but for different reasons, loving is too emotionally difficult. But something about Missy won’t let him forget her, and he wants to know her better. Great to catch up with the other couples. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.
What an amazing, magical romance for Missy & Ben!! Something is working to throw these two together and it is a sweet, funny read!! Chemistry is off the charts!!
You won’t be disappointed…Another awesome book from Kylie Gilmore in the Happy Endings Series!!
This is a wonderful story about how lives can be similar but have different outcomes and can still find a way to have their happy ever after. Missy and Ben just clicked for me. They are my new favourite couple by Kylie Gilmore. This series just keeps getting better and better with each book. I can’t wait to find out what happens next