A fake relationship romantic comedy!When event planner Lexi Judson finds herself unemployed and desperate for work, she approaches the last man she’d ever want to do business with: smoking hot Marcus Shepard, bar owner and legendary player. But desperate times call for networking with panty-melting man candy. The good news? He says yes to hiring her for a fantastic event. The bad news? The job … fantastic event.
The bad news? The job comes with some incredibly uncomfortable strings.
Lexi thinks she can handle it, until Marcus changes the rules and asks for far more than she bargained for. The man is wicked, dangerous, unrelenting. The absolute worst.
He wants to romance her.
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Happy Endings Book Club Series
Hidden Hollywood (Book 1)
Inviting Trouble (Book 2)
So Revealing (Book 3)
Formal Arrangement (Book 4)
Bad Boy Done Wrong (Book 5)
Mess With Me (Book 6)
Resisting Fate (Book 7)
Chance of Romance (Book 8)
Wicked Flirt (Book 9)
An Inconvenient Plan (Book 10)
A Happy Endings Wedding (Book 11)
The Rourkes Series
Royal Catch (Book 1)
Royal Hottie (Book 2)
Royal Darling (Book 3)
Royal Charmer (Book 4)
Royal Player (Book 5)
Royal Shark (Book 6)
Rogue Prince (Book 7)
Rogue Gentleman (Book 8)
Rogue Rascal (Book 9)
Rogue Angel (Book 10)
Rogue Devil (Book 11)
Rogue Beast (Book 12)
Clover Park Series
The Opposite of Wild (Book 1)
Daisy Does It All (Book 2)
Bad Taste in Men (Book 3)
Kissing Santa (Book 4)
Restless Harmony (Book 5)
Not My Romeo (Book 6)
Rev Me Up (Book 7)
An Ambitious Engagement (Book 8)
Clutch Player (Book 9)
A Tempting Friendship (Book 10)
Clover Park Bride: Nico and Lily’s Wedding
A Valentine’s Day Gift (Book 11)
Maggie Meets Her Match (Book 12)
Clover Park STUDS Series
Almost Over It (Book 1)
Almost Married (Book 2)
Almost Fate (Book 3)
Almost in Love (Book 4)
Almost Romance (Book 5)
Almost Hitched (Book 6)
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She thought she had him all figured out. Turns out she never even had a clue. Bring on the wicked banter, darling characters and scrumptious romance. Wicked Flirt hides a powerful message within an adorable package. Being human doesn’t make us weak. In the painful moments and foolish choices is where we find the most strength. Those moments shape who we are. Lexi and Marcus are learning how to face fear. If they can make it through stubborn pride, long suppressed wounds and matchmaking friends, they can survive anything. It’s an uphill battle, but they’ll be better for it.
After reading the entire series thus far, I was so excited to read an advanced copy of Lexi and Marcus’ story. I can honestly tell you I was unprepared for the depth and the speed of their emotions for each other. Marcus is a sexy, hot, alpha male with a soft center, that has moved back to Clover Park, part time to be close to his reclusive mother. He shows a completely different side than we have seen before, and Lexi, who has had a lifetime to watch males cheat, has a hard time with trust. Their relationship is filled with sweet romance, and sizzling hot passion. I definitely recommend this 5 star read.
Norah Roberts delivers another winner with a witty, unpredictable and steamy romance that is why we love to read a Norah Roberts novel.
It’s sweet and heartwarming story. It captured my heart from the beginning and has all the FEELS. I love Lexi and Marcus’ story and fell more in love with them as I read it. I enjoyed the sexy banter and sizzling chemistry. I love reading more about some of our favorite characters from past books. It’s entertaining and great addition to the series. A definitely must read!
Lexi is a lucky girl. Marcus is an absolute God! (He should teach other guys how to take her girls there!!!) But Lexy wouldn’t fall for him that easy. He is known for being with 3 girls at a time. He is hot, sure, but she knows better than to fall for a potential cheater. She despises this type of man and she’d been close to enough of them to know what suffering they bring. Marcus is a notorious flirt. He can’t help but be nice and call every woman his sweetheart. The ladies fly around him as bees. But he has fallen in love once and had been terribly hurt. So, although tired already of this shallow life, he also knows better than giving his heart to someone again. Specially one who seems to hate all men, him in particular. I promise that you, as any other girl, for sure will fall in love with Marcus and will cheer for Lexy to learn to trust again. A beautiful love journey to find love and trust after being hurt in the past. But as in all of Kylie’s book, will enjoy a lot of fun and great steamy moments with those two…. But, if you also can’t wait for their friends Josh and Hailey finally get together: there’s an important scene happening here that might change everything and it will only make sense shortly… This is a stand alone book, but you won’t resist reading the whole Happy Endings Book Club series!!!! And it will be so worth it!!
The Happy Endings Book Club strikes again, and this time it’s Marcus and Lexi’s turn to ride the roller coaster of love off into the sunset but true love has plenty of ups and downs. Lexi has always been physically attracted to Marcus but his reputation as a player is a major turn off because she’s been there and done that before. And Marcus has had enough of playing already, he just wants someone to love him for who he is. It’s only when they make a deal that’s advantageous to both of them that their preconceived notions become a thing of the past. And while it’s true that we all have scars from bad experiences that have hurt us in the past, these two characters will have to open their hearts to find the courage to love again. I read an early copy of this book and all opinions expressed in my voluntary review are completely my own.
Marcus has a hidden heart-of-gold! He was hurt terribly, lost himself in a tailspin, and now only wants to find his own happiness. He is plagued by gossip from women who wanted more from him even after they agreed to no commitment. Lexi was hurt as well and understands Marcus’ pain, but she is quick to judge him from the gossip. I loved Marcus’ early revelation into what and who he wants. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.
This romantic journey is filled with passion, emotion, heartache and laughter. This little town full of amazing charters and my favorite book club made my trip to L.A. Stuck in traffic a delight.
Lexi Judson and Marcus Shepard are a highly entertaining opposites attract in the funnest way kinda couple and I loved reading their adventure. The witty banter, loyal friends and loving townspeople are the best….. Emotional roller-coaster that thrills and excites from beginning to end.
Let me start by saying I refuse to re-tell the story in my reviews for any book I read. It irritates me that so many reviewers do that and ruin it for others who have yet to read the book. I won’t even do a brief synopsis of it because anyone can read that on the back of the book or online before purchasing the book.
I would like to thank Kylie for giving me an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This book is an excellent lessons about first impressions not always being right and that it pays to take time to get to know a person. This book is filled with romance, hot alpha males, and real human emotions. Kylie dealt with the issue of agoraphobia with compassion and emotion without going overboard with it. I have read too many books lately that deal with real medical issues, which is fine, but talk about it throughout their books ad nauseum and rather than feeling compassion I end up wanting to throw the book across the room. The characters of Marcus and Lexi are very real and relatable.
I like the Happy Endings Book Club stories and look forward to reading more of Kylie’s books. If you haven’t read any I can say for sure you are definitely missing out.
Wicked Flirt by Kylie Gilmore was a fun and very exciting romance with some great characters. A well written story that makes you smile and then can bring tears to your eyes. This is a story with some trust issues, love of family and great friendships. This is Lexi and Marcus’ story, two people who have a few options about one another, first Lexi knows Marcus is a player who loves to flirt, second Marcus believes Lexi is a man hater. Lexi surprises herself when she asks Marcus if they could do some business. Marcus says yes under one condition. Will Lexi agree to his condition? Will these two change their opinions of each other? I absolutely recommend this great story. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.
Wicked Flirt is another amazing book in Kylie Gilmore’s Happy Endings Book Club Series. Lexi one of the last single women in the Happy Endings Book Club and starting a events planning company strikes a deal with Marcus a big flirt and a bar owner in NY to pretend to be his girlfriend for his mom to help her with her agoraphobia since she had some experience with it. In turn Marcus will hire her for an event at his bar. Oh no, Marcus mom hates Lexi and tells him to break up with Lexi. Lexi has been warned about Marcus that he is a serial flirt and to stay away from him. Now what? You will love reading about sexual tension and conflicts between Lexi and Marcus in Wicked Flirt. I highly recommend reading it. I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
Wicked Flirt is another amazing story written by Kylie Gilmore, the ninth book in her Happy Endings Book Club series. Lexi Judson decides to work for herself after the event company she worked for closed. Starting off a new company is not easy to do and you go after any type of job, no matter who you approach. Lexi is surprised that Marcus Shepard, a known player, is willing to hire her to plan an event at his bar. She is not so surprised when he has his own request and needs her to pretend to be his girlfriend. However, Marcus turns the table and changes the rules deciding to romance her. Lexi is unsure how to handle the powerhouse Marcus becomes in pursuing her. Unsure that Marcus is really interested in her; Lexi is unsure how to respond. Is it possible for this hot, sexy, alpha male, with a caring heart to fall for Lexi so quickly and really love her?
Ms. Gilmore is a wonderful story teller and wrote a wonderful, sexy, passionate, and sexy story for Lexi and Marcus. Her characters are relatable, her writing witty and sometimes downright comical. Ms. Gilmore’s books grab me, draw me in and not let go until I turn the last page, and leaving, me wanting more. I totally enjoyed reading this book and highly recommend this book to other readers.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
This story was amazing! Marcus, the flirt, always a new woman around, rescues Lexi from the spitting uncle! Follow their story as they navigate feeling’s they didn’t expect to feel, as well as outside interference’s! Can they trust on another? Both have had their issues, can they help each other through them or will they tear them apart!
5 stars, Kylie never disappoints in this series, I absolutely loved this one! Grab it asap!
Smart, sweet, sassy and sexy. Everything I’ve come to love about this series! Lexie and Marcus’s story is a great addition to the series
I loved Marcus and Lexi’s story. I honestly couldn’t put it down. The women of this book club just keep getting more AMAZING and Lexi was no exception! Not to mention the men are swoon worthy gentlemen and Marcus just raised the bar even more!
Poor Marcus. I just wanted to give him a big hug through the whole book. I knew from the previous stories that he dated a lot but that the rumors about him were out of proportion. Still, I didn’t know why he had done certain things. That question drives a lot of the tension in the book, and I was glad to have all of that settled. Marcus is a real sweetheart who is doing the best he can. I liked that he was trying to be open with his feelings.
I really like Lexi, too. She doesn’t trust men not to cheat, but she can’t help being drawn to Marcus. She has heard all the rumors, but she also sees that Marcus has some terrific qualities, especially the way he cares for his mother. I like that she was so honest with the people around her and talked to Marcus when she wanted to know something instead of just stewing over it.
As always in the series, Hailey and Josh get their share of attention. Hailey actually (spoiler deleted)! I cannot wait for their book, and it will be next. And we get glimpses of previous couples — always fun. I do love this group of characters!
5 Non-Man-Hater Stars!
HUGE Kylie fan right here. I’m one of those “lifers” when it comes to her books; I will forever read whatever she writes. She has the perfect balance of smoking HOT, quirky, funny, dramatic. Jump in any series at any book and you’ll be immersed in one of Kylie’s small towns you’ll want to move to and be best friends with every single character.
In this Happy Endings Book Club success story, I loved the dynamic between Lexi and Marcus. They each had preconceived notions of the other, and I thoroughly enjoyed as they discovered they may have been mistaken about the other.
I’m also a sucker for stpries where the guy is not a player, not a wild stallion never gonna be tamed. Marcus wasn’t opposed to finding love, and the fact that he was so open to the idea paved the way for some…shall we say, interesting wacky situations he put himself and Lexi into.
Most importantly, Hailey and Josh’s story is coming next! I’ve been teased with their frenemy, tension-building interactions for nine books now, and I CANNOT WAIT to read their book. IT’S GOING TO BE EPIC!!!
(I received a copy of this book in consideration of an honest review)
Wicked flirt is the 9th book in this series. And it is just amazing that this is the 9th book. It feels just as amazing as the first one. I can’t wait to see what Kylie has in store for book 10.
Lexi is starting out on a new career path when she makes a deal with the Notorious flirt Marcus one of the band of Campbell brothers.
Will work just be work or will there be more between Lexi and Marcus as they navigate this path of trust and not let how people in the path have treated them weigh down further decisions.
What a complicated story! Marcus is after Lexi & wants her at all costs. Lexi has lost her job & asks for Marcus’s help. He agrees but has conditions. Marcus & Lexi are great characters. They have depth, fears & passion. The chemistry between them is intense. Once things seem to be working out, something happened & Marcus pulled back. Can they work past it? Can they both overcome their pasts & their fears to find a way to be together?
The interactions in this story between Lexi, Marcus & his mother are wonderful. Marcus tries to push Lexi beyond her boundaries in many ways in their relationship. He doesn’t appreciate her doing the same in his relationship with his mother. I loved their interactions & the path that they faced. Great story!