I’ve waited years for my drop-dead sexy boss, Tristan Hunter, to notice me as something other than his right-hand gal. But though his dog is deeply in love with me, Tristan and I seem doomed to the friend zone.Until the night we kiss…It’s all a ruse, of course—our make-out session is for the benefit of the two heartbreakers who dumped us—but very real sparks fly when his lips meet mine.At … least…they’re real for me.***She’s my employee, one of my best friends, my dog Luke’s not-so-secret crush, and totally off-limits.So why am I suddenly unable to think of anything but Zoey Childers?Two days into our fake engagement and I’m dying to take her to bed and show her just how real the heat could be between us. But crossing that line wouldn’t just be borderline unethical—it could be lethal to our friendship.Zoey isn’t a casual fling kind of girl, and after the way things ended with my ex, I don’t trust my instincts when it comes to love.I should call off this fake engagement before somebody gets hurt, but how to say “no” to something real with Zoey when every bone in my body is dying to say “yes”?KEYWORDS: Fake Marriage, Fake Engagement, Marriage of Convenience, Second Chances, Alpha Male, Romantic Comedy, Heartwarming Laugh out Loud, Small Town, Wine Country, Romance, Family Life, Contemporary Romance, Friendship Books, Romance Marriage, Romance Drama, Love Story Books, Books Love Stories, Baby Romance, Romance with Pregnancy, Family Saga Romance, Sweet and Sexy Romances, Workplace Romance, Office Romance, Boss Romance, Contemporary Adult Romance, Drama Romance Books, Romance and Drama Books, Romance Baby, Baby and Romance, Literature and Fiction, Contemporary, Marriage, Family Life, New Adult, Lighthearted Romance, Light Romance, Heartwarming, Family, Quick Read, Romance Fiction Books, Hot Guy, Love, Love Books, Kissing Books, Long Series, Long Romance Series, Swoon, Loyalty, Love Story, Romance Love, Lili Valente, L. Valente.
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The Heartbreaker is the third book in the Hunter Brothers series by one of my favorite authors, Lili Valente! It is the third amazing book in the series but it can be read as a standalone. I do however recommend reading the previous books since I have loved them all. If you already have then you already met Tristan and Zoey. I have been excited for this book and it was so worth the wait.
It’s been sixteen months since Tristan’s high school sweetheart turned fiancée broke up with him and moved to Australia. He was broken-hearted for months and hasn’t dated anyone ever since. He is over Kim but he wasn’t ready to find love again if ever until he kisses his employee, Zoey Childers. His best employee. His friend. The shelter he ran wouldn’t be what it was without her. It was supposed to be a fake kiss. One to convince both of their exes that they were truly in love. That they have moved on since they broke their hearts. But the kiss was so much more. Was it the beginning or was it the start of a crumbling friendship?
Tristan didn’t want to ruin his friendship and professional relationship. Neither did Zoey even though she had been crushing on her boss for years. They were at a stand-still. Everyone knew Zoey looked at him with hearts in her eyes except for him. She didn’t want to give herself too much hope after their first kiss. Even after the second. They were mind-blowing to her but that didn’t mean, they were to him. Were they? Did they feel the same to him? And if he did…who will jump first into the unknown?
And why is Kim back in town now after all this time? Also, what is Bear thinking? He is too nice for a woman like her.
I love Tristan and Zoey! I mean…who wouldn’t? They take care of animals. They are beautiful inside and out. They are both so sweet. Together, they are even better! Their banter is fun and flirty. Their connection is sweet and sexy. And Zoey was right, Tristan really is jaw-dropping hot. And Tristan is right about Zoey, she really is mesmerizing.
Overall…it’s the perfect addition to this series. The Hunter Brothers are something else and their loves are too. I know when I open one of their books that I am in for a fun, sexy, and beautiful ride.
P.S. I Luke!!
Quotes:
“Come here, Childers. Dance with me.”
“Are you sure you’re going to be okay with not calling the shots?”
“Totally fine with it,” I promise her, unable to keep myself from adding, “At work, anyway.”
“Oh, man, Luke.” I scrunch my nose. “This is getting weird, buddy.”
I’ve absolutely loved all the Hunter brothers, but Tristan and his love for animals may take the cake for me.
While at the wedding reception for his brother Rafe, Tristan and his right hand woman at the animal shelter, Zoey, pretend to be a couple when they run into their exes. But we all know these things never work out as planned.
Zoey has worked with Tristan for 3 years and the entire time has had a massive crush on the man. Getting to kiss Tristan was a dream come true for her and one she never wanted to end.
I thought this story was funny, sweet, sexy and everything you could possibly want. I love the crazy happens at the animal shelter with Luke, Tristan’s dog.
This is book 3 of the Hunter brothers and you can definitely read this without reading the others, but why would you? All three are amazing stories.
A perfect, sweet and funny summer read.
Oh be still my thumping heart, I knew Tristan was going to steal it from me. I love the Hunter Brothers series by Lili Valente, but Tristan and this book, is my favorite so far. Lili you seem to outdo yourself each and every time and I don’t know how you do it but I am so glad you do. The Heartbreaker is such a romantic, sweet, sexy, delicious and yes even humorous friends to lovers story. Tristan has had his own heart torn to pieces and the only thing that gets him through day to day is working with his best friend Zoey doing the work that they both are so passionate about. Zoey works for him so he has never thought of her as anything more than a friend but he’s been blind. Never seeing that the one who would be so perfect for him has been right there all this time. Zoey on the other hand has been secretly in love with Tristan all this time, but he is her best friend and her boss and it didn’t seem like he felt that way too. Then one fateful day changes everything when they decide to pretend to be engaged when their exes turn up together as a couple. One kiss, that’s all it took to ignite the sparks that had always been there. They have chemistry that could ignite a fire! They are so good together, in and out of the bedroom. They are adorable as a couple. They are sexy, witty and so passionate, and so it goes that their fake relationship becomes anything but and I just love the way the story goes. It’s fantastic!
The last chapter was absolutely amazing and the epilogue is probably my favorite part of this book. It’s an epilogue like no other and I just could not stop smiling. You will have to read it to see why.
Another 5 star read by the fabulous Lili Valente!!