The Heartwood Wedding

by Elana Johnson

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Bradley Keith is a Carter's Cove native, despite his professional football career. He's not interested in dating a journalist on his hometown island, and to get her to back off, he tells her he's engaged. The only problem? He's not. Doesn't even have a girlfriend.

When the journalist shows up at The Heartwood Inn, where Brad is installing a new VIP swimming pool, demanding to know who his fiancée is, he names the first woman he literally sees walk by—Celeste Heartwood.

Celeste runs the social events at the family inn, and she's tired of planning parties to which she has no date. So when Brad knocks on her office door in a panic, she goes along with his crazy idea. She doesn't particularly like him, because she submitted a construction proposal to his firm that went unanswered. And she's stuffy and uptight—at least according to Brad.

Their plan? Stay together for six weeks and then quietly end things. No harm, no foul. She has a date, and he gets the reporter off his back.

Falling in love wasn't in the plan. Will Celeste put her reputation—and her heart—on the line for the football star? Or will she end up nursing a wounded heart when the truth comes out?

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Book Details

Genre

Contemporary Romance

Subgenre

Beach, Inspirational, Small Town, Sports

Series

Carter's Cove Beach Romance • Book 4

Audience

Adult

Bell Peppers

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Profanity

1 None

Violence

1 None

Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco

1 None

Publication Date

August 14, 2019

Language Versions

English

Narration Type

Human

Fiction Form

Novel

A Light and Fun Read!

This is the first book that I've read in the Carter's Cove Beach Romance series and I have to say it was quite enjoyable! The dynamic between Brad and Celeste is adorable, and what adds to the charm is the fact that Brad and Celeste both are in their mid-30's. You can feel the maturity in the dialogue and the characters themselves. I do wish Celeste had more of a backstory, but since this isn't the first book in the series I would hope there would be more about her in the previous novels.In saying that, reading about the Heartwood sisters really makes me want to get more into this series. All the characters are likable and this was such a light and fun read that I easily breezed through and really savored.

Not entirely believable but still entertaining romance

Brad wants to get out of dating Carmen, so he lies and says he's engaged to Celeste. Celeste agrees to play a part, but with conditions. In the end, they realize that they like each other more than they expected.I did like the story, but I wasn't ever convinced why Celeste agreed to the fake relationship. It didn't feel convincing to me. Without giving spoilers, I also had a hard time with Carmen's later actions in the book; I didn't find it believable that she'd be able to get away with what she did.That being said, Brad is someone you root for as he realizes that he wants more than just a fake relationship. Again without spoilers, his actions at the end are sweet, romantic and endearing. Celeste could use a little more character development to seem more believable, but she's still likable too. The other characters (some of whom will get their own stories) are pretty well done. This is a quick, clean read for when you want a little fluff in your life. I'll happily read more in the series.I was given a copy of this book for my honest review.

5 books

I love 5 book each one was excellent. Is there be another part to the 5 books. There wedding ? Please dont leave us hanging. What happen next

Not Her Real Fiance

Brad needed a fake fiance and quick. Seeing Celeste he asked her to do him this favor. Soon enough feelings get involved.Loved the book. The characters are engaging and youu get caught up in the romance of it all.

Sweet, fun romance

Celeste and Bradley are just so sweet. I love the older romance with these sisters and their men. If these two can just get out of their own way they will see that they can both have exactly what they have been longing for, a life full of love and laughter. Really fun read, love this series and the family it is centered around.