
The Real Thing
Sugar Lake, Book 1
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Melissa Foster
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Bakery owner Willow Dalton's friendship with Zane Walker has always been a bit complicated. Now a scrumptiously hot A-list actor, Zane's always had a reputation as a player. He's arrogant, and he's definitely not boyfriend material. Sure, he did Willow a favor by agreeing to take her virginity before college, but is that reason enough for her to go along with a fake engagement a decade later - even if it comes with a real diamond ring?
Zane should have known better. Nothing involving Willow has ever been easy. Still, he knows her better than anyone, and becoming America's hottest new leading man means cleaning up his reputation. An "engagement" to curvy, sass-mouthed Willow is the perfect PR move...provided no one gets hurt.
Now Zane and Willow's little white lie has turned into an irresistible recipe for sweet temptation. And soon no one will be able to tell the difference between their fake engagement and the real thing - including them.
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- Fluke My Life, Book 1
- By: Aurora Rose Reynolds
- Narrated by: Carly Robins, Alexander Cendese
- Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins
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Fawn Reed has kissed one too many toads and has finally decided that Prince Charming doesn't exist. After countless mishaps, mistakes, and unmitigated disasters on the dating scene, she's decided to give up and move on with her life...solo. Everything changes, however, after Fawn runs into Levi Fremont, a homicide detective new to New York City.
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Great story - Female Narrator - ANNOYING
- By M. L. .S on 10-02-17
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Burning Up
- Flirting With Fire, Book 1
- By: Jennifer Blackwood
- Narrated by: Dara Rosenberg
- Length: 8 hrs and 27 mins
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Unemployed schoolteacher Erin Jenkins is back in Portland, the town she hasn’t called home for more than a decade. It’s not the way she wants to spend her last days of summer. But when the opportunity arises for her to accompany her brother’s best friend—her lifetime crush—to a wedding, summer gets a whole lot more interesting. Firefighter and single dad Jake Bennett has built a nice, safe wall around his heart—no romance, no getting burned. But that doesn’t mean he’s ruling out a fling.
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What a delight!
- By Placeholder on 05-29-19
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Dear Enemy
- By: Kristen Callihan
- Narrated by: Maxine Mitchell, Sebastian York
- Length: 11 hrs and 52 mins
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As kids, they hated each other. Macon Saint was beautiful, but despite his name, Delilah knew he was the devil. That he dated her slightly evil sister, Samantha, was no picnic either. When they broke up, it was a dream come true: Delilah never had to see him again. Ten years later, her old enemy sends a text. Delilah's sister has stolen a valuable heirloom from Macon, now a rising Hollywood star, and he intends to collect his due. One problem: Sam has skipped town.
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No just no
- By Kim on 04-17-20
By: Kristen Callihan
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Catching Him
- How to Catch an Alpha, Book 1
- By: Aurora Rose Reynolds
- Narrated by: Carly Robins, Alexander Cendese
- Length: 6 hrs and 31 mins
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Leah Emerson isn’t looking for a man - she’s looking for the right man. But her mother’s idea of a great catch leaves her cold, and she’s pretty sure her cocky, arrogant, and way too good-looking new neighbor isn’t the one either. If only her wayward cat would stop jumping through his window, she could get on with her life. Tyler Duncan moved into town for a new job, not to fall in love. But he always goes after the things he wants in life with steadfast determination…and he wants Leah Emerson. He wants her smiles, he wants her touch, and he definitely wants her in bed.
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So sweet!
- By Mindy Lou on 08-31-19
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Like You Love Me
- Honey Creek, Book 1
- By: Adriana Locke
- Narrated by: Ryan West, Lidia Dornet
- Length: 9 hrs and 26 mins
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To save her Tennessee bed-and-breakfast, Sophie Bates needs a fast-cash miracle. Holden McKenzie, her childhood best friend, needs to prove to a prospective employer that he’s a committed man. Their fortunes on the line, Holden proposes...a solution. He’ll take care of Sophie’s bills if she agrees to a temporary marriage of convenience. And why not? They’re comfortable together, they have fun, and they trust each other. It’s as simple as saying “I do.” But the off-the-cuff wedding has all of Honey Creek talking.
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A Beautiful Love Story
- By Kindle Customer on 02-17-21
By: Adriana Locke
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Sisters in Love
- Snow Sisters
- By: Melissa Foster
- Narrated by: B.J. Harrison
- Length: 7 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Danica Snow has always been the smart, practical, and appropriate sister. As a therapist, she prides herself on making reasonable, conservative choices, even if a bit boring, and as part of the Big Sister Program, she has little time for anything more in her life. Blake Carter is a player. He never gets bored of conquering women, and with his sexy good looks and successful lifestyle, he has no trouble finding willing participants.
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The first is still one of the best.
- By JJB on 02-19-17
By: Melissa Foster
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Her Lifeline
- By: L.A. Casey
- Narrated by: Chloe Lynn, Richard Sawyer
- Length: 10 hrs and 35 mins
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Erin has had a crush on her brother’s best friend Ward for as long as she can remember. But eleven years ago he disappeared from their lives—breaking Erin’s trust, and her heart. When the person they both love most—Erin’s brother Tommy—is nearly killed in a terrible crash, she and Ward are thrown back together for the first time. Their lives couldn’t be further apart. Erin still lives at home, working two jobs and dealing with a series of family disasters. Ward, now a multibillionaire entrepreneur and a household name, seems determined to make amends. But is it too late?
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NOT A ROMANCE BUT A SAD TRAGEDY
- By 🔵🔷🔹Kaly🔹🔷🔵 on 03-16-19
By: L.A. Casey
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Love and Kerosene
- By: Winter Renshaw
- Narrated by: Nelson Hobbs, Lidia Dornet
- Length: 7 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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For me, family is a curse. My father and brother made my life hell. My mother’s untimely death still keeps me up at night. Now that my brother, Donovan, has been killed in an accident, I can forget the past. The last remnant is the childhood home I’ve inherited—and which I intend to burn to the ground. The only obstacle? Anneliese Nielsen, Donovan’s fiancée.
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Absolutely Boring
- By Amazon Customer on 10-24-22
By: Winter Renshaw
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Maybe We Will
- Silver Harbor, Book 1
- By: Melissa Foster
- Narrated by: Aiden Snow, Jennifer Mack
- Length: 13 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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When chef Abby de Messiéres returns to Silver Island with her sister to get their late mother’s affairs in order, she expected to inherit her mother’s bistro along with their childhood home, not to discover a half sister they never knew existed, and a handsome vacationer camped out on her mother’s patio. Workaholic Aiden Aldridge has been sent to Silver Island on a work-free vacation, armed with a “Let Loose list," and ordered to get a life by the much-younger sister he raised after the death of their parents.
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Welcome back to Silver Island
- By Nadine Bookaholic [Nadine's Obsessed with Books] on 05-06-21
By: Melissa Foster
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Nothing But It All
- By: Adriana Locke
- Narrated by: Amy Hall, Ryan Duncan
- Length: 7 hrs and 56 mins
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After twenty years, the cracks in Lauren Reed’s marriage are showing. She and her husband, Jack, feel more like roommates than a loving couple. What they have in common are two wonderful teenagers, Michael and Maddie, and the same wistful question: When did it all go wrong? Now that Lauren’s decided to get on with her life—alone—divorce is inevitable. Not to the kids. They aren’t giving up so easily.
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Nothing But It All - Adriana Locke
- By Courtney | c.raes.read on 04-09-24
By: Adriana Locke
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Rushed
- Adventures in Love, Book 1
- By: Aurora Rose Reynolds
- Narrated by: Avie Paige, Aaron Shedlock
- Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins
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Cybil is the queen of bad timing. First, her fiancé breaks up with her days before their wedding. Next, she’s stuck going on a couples retreat in the Montana wilderness alone. And worst of all, now she’s fighting a growing attraction to the wilderness retreat’s rugged owner, Tanner. Tanner has built his wilderness adventure service on a few key principles: never take unnecessary risks, never put anyone’s life in danger - and never, ever sleep with a client. The arrival of a beautiful new visitor, however, might mean bending the rules.
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Good Story
- By NightRunner on 12-09-21
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Even the Score
- By: Beth Ehemann
- Narrated by: Christian Fox, Lucy Rivers
- Length: 8 hrs and 39 mins
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Single dad Andy Shaw loves his job as a sports agent, with one exception: it doesn't leave him much time for his kids. No parent likes being sidelined, so Andy decides to hire someone to share the workload. But when one of the hottest agents in the industry applies, Andy knows that this deal is definitely trouble.
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ENJOYABLE... BUT SADLY A BIT TOO BLAND FOR ME
- By CAROLYN 🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹 on 09-12-16
By: Beth Ehemann
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- mandamorgan
- 12-07-18
HOT
Loved loved loved this story. A very romantic story. And John Lane's performance was an added bonus. A great ending as well.
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- NightRunner
- 06-24-21
Fun
Cute and fun story with a very contrived drama scene that bordered on annoying. The MCs did grow throughout the story which always helps. Overall it was a light, sometimes hot and enjoyable listen.
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- Stephanie
- 06-10-24
Very light easy listen
I don't know how this book ended up in my library but I ended up listening to the whole thing. it's a very easy listen. for me personally and not having personally picked it. it's the type of story you can listen to while distracted by other things. that is not a bad thing. it's a cute story good narration good characters. I like the writing. it was just a background book for me.
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- Jessica101984
- 06-01-18
Wowza
The Real Thing is the first book in a new series Sugar Lake by Melissa Foster. I have recently came to love Melissa's work. If you haven't picked up her books Do it now!! This book has it all sex, love, friendship, and laughter! It's a second chance romance. I absolutely adore it!! I can't wait till the next one comes out.
Willow is a baker. She has been in love with her brother's best friend and she has been in love with him her entire life. Willow tries to deny the feelings at every chance she gets but anyone who can look at her and Zane can tell they are made for each other.
Zane is an all that movie star. He has always been in love with his best friends kid sister but somethings must be ignored unless in secret. He has became a man whore over the years to try and now he needs a fiancé in order to turn his image around. So why not Willow the only woman who has every had his attention.
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- Lori Hanson
- 08-18-19
When I was younger, I may have given it more stars
Melissa Foster is new to me, but she seems to have a lot of loyal followers and I needed some light reading. The narrator wasn't bad, the story line was okay and the couple seemed to have chemistry. It even held my interest most of the time. But here's the reason for my lukewarm review: I actually listened to nonfiction podcasts a few times before finishing this book. Maybe I'm too old (57) to enjoy the younger couples anymore. Something I'll have to keep in mind for future purchases.
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- CKD!
- 11-04-22
Baker love
Fun story, steamier than some of the author's other books. there is a single male narrator for both perspectives.
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- Kindle Customer
- 09-06-17
I love all of her books
I believe I own all of her books I will listen to or read anything she has written. I may not be the best person to say this but everything I have read by Melissa Foster deserves five stars or more.
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- lclarke1
- 10-16-18
Great book!
This was a great book that went by entirely too fast. I enjoyed the characters Zane and Willow as they were well written characters with great chemistry. I enjoyed the sense of family and community that was throughout the book with the characters as well. I enjoyed watching Zane come to terms with the feelings that he had for a long time for Willow and finally embracing them while showing her that his feelings were true. I also enjoyed seeing Willow finally confess her feelings for Zane to him and embrace her future with him. The narration by John Lane was performed well and had me hooked with his style of reading making it an enjoyable listening experience. I enjoyed this book from the first page and would recommend it to others.
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- KatRox
- 02-25-22
Glad I didn't pay for it
I chose this book because it was free. The story was predictable and was a bit long. I'm no prude, but could have done without the many sexcapades. Supposedly Willow was supposed to have been plus sized or curvy but was described having big boobs, small waist and large hips. Just makes me laugh they cant have an actual big girl for the heroine. Always gotta have the small waist..The male narrator made me think of Robert Stack narrating the 80's series Unsolved Mysteries.
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- RedWV
- 02-23-18
Great
Enjoyed thoroughly. Loved the characters and story line. would lovevreasing about other sister's and their stories.
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