First we tie the knot, then we say ‘no strings’. Now we’re tangled.Being hitched to Cole Striker was meant to be simple… to do?
Especially when Hubby isn’t used to taking no for an answer.
But the second I surrender to him…
Everything comes undone.
Dark secrets. Shady connections.
Someone else pulling the strings.
Then, much as we try to fight it, our fates are tied.
Will our souls be bound forever?
From contemporary romance author Everly Chase — watch sparks fly when a fiery Italian chef gets fake-married to a smokin’ hot alpha vigilante. Secrets, suspense, tension and tears… full-length standalone novel with a Happy Ever After to make your heart – and panties – melt…
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I really enjoyed this book! It was fast paced and flowed nicely. The turn of events were done beautifully and the ending was terrific!
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Fake Wife Needed
Sometimes the last place you think you will find something is the actual place it is. That is the case in the story of Soulmate by Chance. Alessia and Cole enter into a fake marriage when he places a Craig’s List ad that she answers. It will only be for six months with no commitments, no love and no sex.
The story takes some turns that are good and has some suspense and drama to it. Overall the writing was good and the characters were entertaining. I enjoyed this story and found it to be a good romance.
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Fun and entertaining book.
She’s a chef trying to get proper job but her boss chef makes her life very difficult ,so she quit.
Now she needs to find a job and need to find fast. An ad from a cowboy needing someone to help take care of his farm, sound interesting.
He needed a wife to get an inheritance as per will from his father.
Looks like both could benefit from this arrangement.
Good romance with some drama.
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You will find yourself rooting for this duo from the start. Very yummy scenes that get rather heated and involved. Feelings begin to run deeper than intended. There’s a mess, but you don’t know who is pulling the strings. Some sad parts, but the strength and love that comes through really shines.
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Cole has put an ad out for help on his ranch. Alessia is a chef but a run in with her boss leads her to need some time away so she answers Cole’s ad. Cole can’t believe his dad left such stipulations in his will in order for him to inherit. This story is hot with a side of suspense and a sexy tattooed alpha. A fake marriage it may be but for how long?
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Alessia and Cole were amazing.
For two people who were determined to stay away from eachother in their marriage. They failed miserably, or wonderfully. Whichever way you want to look at it. They were so cheesy, but the heat and intensity of their chemistry more than made up for it.
I enjoyed this book and am excited for the next one.
Happy reading!
Rating 5 stars
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*Spoilers* Alessia hates her job as a chef because of her arrogant boss but still loves creating food people will enjoy. Walking away from the job because of the boss imposing himself on her Alessia sees an ad for a farm hand outside of the city. She decides it’s the perfect opportunity to get away. Accepting the job Alessia gets much more than she bargained for. A sexy cowboy and a new fake husband so that the sexy cowboy Cole can inherit the money his father left him. There is emotional baggage as Cole is still getting over his younger brother’s death which he blames himself for. There are twists and turns as Alessia’s old boss pops up and is involved in the drug gang that caused Cole’s brother early death. All in all a great read with well put together characters and a interesting storyline. This is my first book by this author but wouldn’t hesitate to read another.
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Truly enjoyable book.
Interesting characters, full of secrets and suspense.
Cole returns home to the ranch to claim his inheritance.
Feisty Italian chef Alessia answers his ad for a job on the ranch. These two have the fire, had me smiling, easy enjoyable read
This story was well written and the characters were beautifully developed. It has a little mystery, suspense, drama and lots of sexy scenes. This was my first book by Everly Chase and I have to say that I very much enjoyed the story. It drew me in with its mystery and I had to finish it because it kept me glued to it so I could find out how it ends. I loved how the story touches on real life issues that some like to keep in the dark. It adds a beautiful element to the story. This is definitely worth reading and doesn’t disappoint. The only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 was because in certain scenes the characters seem to act way younger than they are. But it doesn’t deter from the story to cause the story to be bad or off. It just caused me to say ookkk and then it moves to something beautiful.
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This is the story of Cole and Alessia. This is a first time author for me and I really enjoyed this book. Interesting plot, great characters, chemistry of the charts. I loved the humor. The drama, action and twist and turns kept you turning the pages. Great great read. Will definitely read this author again.
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An absolutely fantastic, well written, fast pace, and action-packed mystery marriage of convenience romance! It is well thought-out, witty, funny, and it is bursting with danger, suspense, nefarious acts/plots, and intrigue. The characters Cole and Alessia are strong and likeable; their chemistry is intense and off the charts. This story grabs your attention from the start and keeps it until the end … you will find yourself completely engrossed in the riveting story-line. A Must Read!
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Cowboy romances aren’t generally my thing but I do like a good marriage of convenience story. Alessia was a strong female character and I enjoyed that very much. There was some vigilante justice and thriller/mystery aspects mixed into the book as well and while that isn’t up my alley I though it was fairy well constructed and for those who like cowboy stories with a side of thriller/mystery, I believe you would really enjoy this author’s debut!
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Great title for this gem.
How many of us would have loved at times to tell our boss to take this job and (?). Well, that is just what Alessia does. Then she goes to Craig’s List (?) and finds a job on a ranch. Then meeting Cole she finds out that it is not just a ranch hand he needs. This story did not disappoint it had chemistry, suspense and a fake to real love. I enjoyed this entertaining book so much you really should check it out. I did receive a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
Soulmate by Chance by Everly Chase a five-star read you need to take a chance on. This is my first read by this author and it most definitely won’t be the last, I loved the writing, the passion is fast paced and so much fun. Cole Striker is a man you won’t be able to miss, he is a character you don’t want to miss. Alessia is fun, but she has her moments that will surprise you. I need more of this writing in my life.
Cole Striker is no hero, but he’d like to think he’s doing some good in the world – giving recovering addicts second chances at starting over. That is until he’s fired after he’s found confiscating small amounts of drugs (which he turns over to the good guys) and he becomes the man starting over. Forced by his late father’s will to live on his family’s ranch for six month as a married man in order to collect an inheritance, Cole places a simple add in the newspaper stating “Help with animals, free rent.”
Alessia is a beautiful Italian spitfire by nature, but standing up for herself may have just put a target on her back and those she loves.
She works for a fancy arrogant head chef who thinks he’s God’s gift to the culinary world with an attitude to break even the impenetrable Gordon Ramsey himself. Being held by knife point & then being sleazed upon by the same man moments later in a tit-for-tat, I’ll look the other way conversation, has Alessia kneeing the man & blindly running in the opposite direction as far as she can go.
In a desperate attempt to change her life, Alessia answers Cole’s ad & sets off to find herself in the country. She thinks helping take care of animals will help her appreciate them more and fine tune her culinary skills. Little does she know there’s quite a handsome catch involved in this too good to be true deal. If she’ll stay married to Cole & never spend a night away from him – he’ll split his inheritance money with her. A no-strings deal is struck between the fake couple, but their feelings soon change to passionate nights. Soon their troubled pasts catch up with each of them and they will have to rely on each other to escape the nightmare they’ve become a part of.
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BREAKDOWN OF RATINGS
Plot: 5/5
Main Characters (hero/heroine): Cole & Alessia – 4/5
Secondary Characters: 4/5 – Margot & Adam – Can’t wait for their story!
The Feels: 3/5
Pace: 5/5
Addictiveness: 4/5
Suspense: 5/5
Steam/Hotness/Chemistry: 5/5
Theme or Tone: 5/5
Flow (Writing Style): 5/5
World Building: 4/5
Originality: 4/5
Ending: 5/5 – Super sweet!
Book Cover: Smokin’ hot & sexy eyes
Source: Kindle Unlimited eBook
Would I recommend this book? Yes, ages 18+. Mature audience.
Would I read more from this author? Yes
When pretence becomes Fact!
by sewsummore
When Alessia walks out of her dream job, she was mad as hell but that did not stop her from jumping into the next job just as quick. Pretend to be married for 6 months, no worries, no commitment and no love. Well that was how is was supposed to be, instead she and her fake hubby Cole fall for each other. This story had lots of action and drama as Cole finds himself bruised and beaten and Alessia held captives by her ex boss and his mafia friends. Both Alessia and Cole have painful episodes in their past that they must come to terms with before they find the future they dream about.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.alessia Rocco is a chief that’s working for chief durand ,but when a mishap happens it sets her on a journey to silver prairie ranch where Cole striker and his brother have to adhear to their inheritance. While also trying to find his younger brother killer. Awesome story
This book was absolutely wonderful. The many twist and turns in the plot gave it an edge. The characters rollercoaster of emotions and the passion was spot on. The loyalty and love shared was strong. The storyline was spot on and was well executed. The ending was so sweet and heartwarming. It was an excellent read you won’t be disappointed.
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Walking away from a job she loathes, Alessia decides to take a job on a ranch that she sees on Craig’s List. Little does she know that Cole needs more than just a ranch hand – he needs a wife. Between a fake marriage and a floundering career the two find themselves embroiled in a storyline that includes, drugs, murder, cartels and mayhem. But in the middle of it all they both find the soulmate they did not even realize they needed. With adorable characters and a quick paced storyline this was a great book. This is my first book from this author and it will not be my last. An enjoyable read.
Hot & Suspenseful, perfectly blended story.
This was the first book I have read from this Author and I’m glad I took the chance. I liked the fact that Ali & Cole really didn’t hit it off well at first but yet took a chance in order to get what they wanted, even by unconventional means. There were moments I laughed, moments I think I blushed (yeah, it was that HOT) and moments when the suspense had my mind reeling.