What’s a movie star to do when she wants privacy for her wedding day? Pay someone else to stage a fake wedding half a world away, of course.Struggling artist Bree has been the great Maggie Tate’s decoy for a while now, but when the A-list actress asks her to play the star for three weeks to distract the paparazzi from Maggie’s real wedding Bree has no idea what she’s getting herself into. … into. Especially when she realizes she’s going to be isolated in one of the world’s most romantic settings with the bodyguard she can’t seem to stop drooling over.
Retired football star Cross has always been driven to be the best at everything he does – whether that’s professional sports or personal protection. He doesn’t make mistakes. Ever. But when the sexy little decoy and her complete lack of impulse control start throwing him off his game, he’s about to discover that there are some things in life he can’t control. Like the irrepressible decoy… and his heart.
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Thoroughly enjoyed this book – can’t wait to read others in the series!
This book was a lot of fun. Bree is a woman who has been trying to capture her dream of being an artist for years. Unfortunately, she hasn’t had a lot of support. Her art seems to be labeled mediocre by other artists and gallery owners. Her work lacks spirit. Her own parents don’t even support her dream.
Cross is an ex-football star who always seemed to live in the shadow of his deceased football player father. He never seems to measure up…and people are always doing the comparing. He got out of football and never looked back.
Even though Bree is working as a look-alike decoy for a famous actress, Cross (who is now working for a security firm) sees only Bree when he looks at her. As things heat up between them, so does the emotional understanding that each needs. Cross says he’ll never fall in love, but Bree just might be the touchdown his heart needs.
This book is sweet and sexy at the same time and I fell in love with both Bree and Cross.
This was a delightful change from the usual romance novel plot. Of course it has the hot guy and the beautiful woman, but neither one of them has the confidence that you usually expect from those characters.
Aaron Cross provides security and Bree Davies is a struggling artist. The connection occurs when she agrees to be the ‘double’ for actress Maggie Tate. She’s done this many times before when Maggie needs a day away from the press. This time is a little different – she wants to get married without the press and Bree will be planning the wedding on a beautiful island while the real thing happens elsewhere!
The author has definitely put some real thought into making the story unique and somewhat unpredictable. You will enjoy the change of pace and smile as you put yourself in their shoes!
I received an ARC from the author for an honest and unbiased review. No compensation was promised or received for this review.
I really enjoyed reading this book.
It is a emotional, & sexy story.
Bree, is a struggling artist, living in LA.
She is also a decoy, for a popular actress. With a little help, they look identical. Bree’s newest assignment is to be a decoy bride-to-be, for three weeks, while Maggie gets married in private, in Fiji. Cross, is a former NFL player. Since his retirement, he’s been working for a security company. Cross’ next job is to watch out for the decoy bride-to-be. Bree questions if she can pull off being Maggie Tate, 24/7. Bree & Cross’ connection is undeniable. Not knowing when someone may be hiding with a camera. When the finally give in to their feelings, Bree wonders who Cross thinks he’s kissing, her or Maggie. They’re both strong people, with their own insecurities.
Will Bree & Cross finally admit what they feel, & find their way to one another? Or will life have other plans?
A MUST READ FOR EVERYONE!!
Thoroughly enjoyed this account of a struggling artist and a personal security guard/former NFL star. Both thrown together on a job like no other and how they come together in more ways than one.
A little long and an “unconventional” ending, but I did enjoy the story
Sometimes the romantic was ‘overboard’ for me but I really liked the mystery
A stand in for a movie star falls for the guard who protects them. I enjoyed it.
I thought this book lagged a little. This kind of book can’t handle being slow.
Funny in places was surprising end.
Cute…
Very little plot, I didn’t finish it. Not worth opening the pages
a fun read.
Great read and great characters. Thank you!
This was a perfectly good, entertaining, mindless romance. Story line a bit convoluted!
Really enjoyed reading this book with its twists and turns, and trying to figure out if the characters were being their true selves or playing what they were expected to be. Loved it.
Very good reading and interesting story!
Great book, stayed up all night reading it.
An easy to read, entertaining and endearing story. Cross and Bree’s relationship starts as a ruse, but as they spend time together they open up about themselves. Bree has a strong sense of humility that makes you connect with her. Cross, the big brooding bodyguard, hides his soft protective heart and is quite swoon worthy.
I loved this very original book! I missed the characters when I finished reading it!