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Her Surprise Engagement: A Clean Romance…
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Her Surprise Engagement: A Clean Romance (City by the Bay Stories Book 6) (udgave 2020)

af Cari Lynn Webb (Forfatter)

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A football star and a single mom... Teach each other to trust again To impress the executives buying her app, Nichole Moore enlists the help of old friend and pro quarterback Chase Jacobs. A pretend marriage is the perfect ruse: Chase's celebrity status will impress the executives, while likable, hardworking Nichole could fix his fading career. But as their fake relationship plays out under the glare of the public eye, Nichole realizes her feelings might be the real deal... USA TODAY Bestselling Author… (mere)
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Titel:Her Surprise Engagement: A Clean Romance (City by the Bay Stories Book 6)
Forfattere:Cari Lynn Webb (Forfatter)
Info:Harlequin Heartwarming (2020), Edition: Original, 384 pages
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Thank you in advance to the author, Cari Lynn Webb; along with Prism Book Tours for providing a complimentary review copy. A positive review was not required or requested and all words are my own.

This is the second “City by the Bay Stories” book I’ve read by Webb. The first one was “In Love by Christmas”.

Even though these are technically a series, they are EASILY standalone titles. I was able to open this one and get through it without wondering who was who – what the connections were. With some “series”, the reader – at least I do – wonders about every one’s connection. With these books? I don’t usually have to worry. If there’s one I’ve missed, I know it won’t be a big deal. Though, honestly, I do prefer to have the entire collection.

Anyway …

The great thing about Harlequin’s Heartwarming line, besides being larger print? They’re absolutely clean reads. No foul language or descriptive sex scenes. While these are categorized as “hope and inspiration”, they do not have Christian/or Faith themes in them. For those who are looking for a cleaner romance read without the Christian/faith tones – these definitely suit the need. They really are wholesome stories with a lot of goodness in them.

This latest offering in the “series” involves a tricky little plot. My take? Fake marriages are my least favorite plot device. Right off there is an intent to deceive to get something, and it REALLY kills the romance.

Now, with that said …

Webb really tries to make this work with her candid and realistic writing style – and for the most part, she does. So, how can we not want to grab this book and cheer for a happily ever after for this sweet, Hallmark-like couple on the front? Especially with this couple knowing each other since high school? I really wanted to see how this was going to play out, and for the most part I liked it. I like where Webb took the story and it was easy to see Chase and Nichole as a couple.

Getting to the characters …

One that makes an appearance from “In Love by Christmas” is Josie. Her boyfriend Theo doesn’t make an appearance until the end of the book. There is no information regarding their relationship or how it is progressing since that novel. As far as the others? I haven’t read the other books in the series to know how they connect.

While seemingly on the outside, Chase looks like a wild guy, he certainly is the hero of the story for me. His antics really didn’t seem so bad at all, and add in a kitten rescue … this guy could be perfect. Well, except for the mind always on football deal.

It was interesting how much he did care for Nichole, and the history they had played a great deal into the fake marriage deal. I loved how Chase wanted to step right up and be all the things he was pretending to be, especially a father for Wesley. Wesley’s father was briefly mentioned and that was a bit of a sad tale in this otherwise happy story.

I didn’t like Nichole’s parents at all and thought what happened to her was pretty sad. They don’t even make an appearance at the end, so I have to say that Nichole was honestly better off without them. I was a bit peeved with Nichole who started the ruse then seemed to get upset when Chase went with it. I would’ve liked to have seen her be a bit more appreciative of what Chase was doing since the scam marriage was her idea, in addition to how much he’d been there for her in high school.

While I wasn’t sure what to make of Chase’s “Nonna”, I dearly loved Nichole’s grandparents more. I have a special place for “Grandma Marie”. My name Marie is from my grandmother’s middle name. Incidentally, it is Nichole’s middle name as well.

Webb realistically writes about Chase’s injury and age factor in football. One really doesn’t consider their age until something happens. Today’s 30 isn’t as old as it was in say the 1970’s, yet that is what Chase is facing – old age and an injury that will take him out of the only life he’s known. I have to honestly say this is a jarring fact that some of us don’t realize.

Watching Chase and Nichole navigate the fake marriage is at times fun and other times, for me, heart-breaking. It was interesting to see if they were both going to get what they wanted from the fake marriage. It was also interesting to see that most of their friends went with the ruse, and some didn’t even bother to question them on the details.

I would’ve liked to have known more about Nichole’s app “IN A PINCH”. I’m not entirely tech savvy, but I would’ve liked to have seen more to what it was supposed to do. It would’ve also been nice to see it come to fruition.

I loved the message of seeing beyond appearances, as well as loving harder, and love is always enough in this sweet, feel-good read. Webb clearly knows how to write a story that touches on what we all want from life – whether it be a career or family, even a second chance.

There are a lot of football terms, but I am sure that fans of the author and the series will likely enjoy this book. ( )
  medwards429 | Aug 23, 2020 |
I love romances that involve sports, but definitely do not read enough of them. Add in a fake relationship, and Cari Lynn Webb’s new Her Surprise Engagement sounded too perfect for me to skip.

For the sake of her app, Nichole Moore could use some help from friend and football star Chase Jacobs. Considering his fading career, Chase could benefit from an arrangement with Nichole, too. They navigate their challenges together under the guise of a fake marriage—and realize that there may be more benefits to the arrangement than they initially anticipated.

Her Surprise Engagement is just such a delight to read. A sports romance with a fake relationship and friends-to-more… It all works so well together, especially with Nichole and Chase as the lovable couple at the center of it. Their personalities may be opposite in several ways, but their chemistry is undeniable. I easily enjoyed this romance.

I received a complimentary copy of this book and the opportunity to provide an honest review. I was not required to write a positive review, and all the opinions I have expressed are my own. ( )
  hes7 | Jul 13, 2020 |
I was drawn into this story from the get-go because it was both fun and heartwarming. A football player who is staring down the end of his career and the only woman who knows his true self reconnect years after high school only to become tabloid headlines after they lie about being married.

Nicole is a strong single mother but a bit naïve when it comes to doing business. Enter Chase who comes to her rescue but the agreement they come to after that first reconnection takes on a life of its own.

There’s a definite attraction between these two but neither wants to admit it goes any deeper than that. Add in Nicole’s son Wesley, and a softer side of Chase is exposed. Add in both Nicole’s and Chase’s families and Cari Lynn Webb has delivered a sweet, sometimes humorous, and all-around enjoyable story.

Disclosure statement: I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book and was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own. ( )
  Suzie27 | Jul 12, 2020 |
Thank you to the author for the opportunity to read and review this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Her Surprise Engagement, by Cari Lynn Webb, is available at booksellers on 7-1-2020. Engagement is book 6 in the City By The Bay Stories but is intended as a stand-alone. The couple, Chase & Nichole, are super cute & easy to like. He was the high school jock & she the brainy girl who tutored him. Chase has a contract renewal coming up and Nichole needs to find a financial backer. Both are a bit desperate and it's interesting how they come up with a plan to help each other out. It's a grown up attraction from the start this time, a few hot kisses and lots of hand holding, I like that. Their respective families are nice people and there's a load of them. Their HEA made my heart pitter-patter.

#CariLynnWebb #HerSurpriseEngagement #CityByTheBay #romance #HarlequinHeartwarming ( )
  FDarlene491 | Jul 2, 2020 |
Oh how I love friends-to-more sweet romances. And this one fits the bill perfectly. I was drawn in from the first lines, because it let me know, right off, what kind of story I was getting into. Good, clean romance. First lines:
Sundays were reserved for church. Family brunch. And football. Always Football.
Only this Sunday was anything but typical. Prayers were too late. Family brunch had been rescheduled for next weekend. And Chase Jacob's football season had ended three weeks ago in overtime to Oklahoma City.
I liked Chase straightaway. He's a sweet and fun family man, and has come to a crossroads in his life. One of the things I find most appealing about him is he doesn't have a clue how awesome he really is. He's easy to sympathize with and relate to.

Nichole reminded me of myself at times, which made it easy, as well as a bit uncomfortable (in a good way) to sympathize with her as well. I've labeled myself an organizational freak, so, again, I was able to walk around inside her head. She's a single mom (her son Wesley is a doll!) in need of a little help concerning her app, and unexpectedly finds it in Chase.

Without giving away too much, I'll say that this story is enjoyable, flows well, and has excellent character development. I adored the friendship Chase and Nichole shared, and even though they were polar opposites in some ways, I knew they "fit."

This is a charming friends-to-more romance that gives you sighs and smiles throughout.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. ( )
  CoverLoverBookReview | Jun 29, 2020 |
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A football star and a single mom... Teach each other to trust again To impress the executives buying her app, Nichole Moore enlists the help of old friend and pro quarterback Chase Jacobs. A pretend marriage is the perfect ruse: Chase's celebrity status will impress the executives, while likable, hardworking Nichole could fix his fading career. But as their fake relationship plays out under the glare of the public eye, Nichole realizes her feelings might be the real deal... USA TODAY Bestselling Author

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