What do you do when you have the most horrible day ever? When you lose your job, walking on your long-time boyfriend doing the nasty with some blonde bimbo and then rear-end a gorgeous man in a beautiful Mercedes with your Prius? Well you cry, then agree to marry said man of course.

Corbin needs to find love in order to keep the most beautiful piece of property and a part of his heart, otherwise, it becomes a strip mall. Teagan has no other real options, no job, no real job skills, no place to live and no one to turn to. It is an arrangement that works for both of them...until it doesn't.

There are misunderstandings aplenty and enough hot and cold from both of them to feed your imagination but will they stick to the letter of their contract? Or does this "arrangement" have the steam to become so much more. I enjoyed my first read by Stacey Lynn and look forward to reading more in the future.

Book provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I received an ARC of this novel from Netgalley in exchange for my review. When Corbin's beloved grandmother passes away, she stipulates in her will that Corbin can keep his inheritance if he marries within six months and stays married for two years. Teagan lost her job, her home and her boyfriend -that she just caught cheating on her. When she rear-ends Corbin, it could be her breaking point, or the opportunity of a lifetime.

Although the plot isn't new or realistic, the characters really had me rooting for them to work!

4.5 Stars. I’ve read several of this authors books, and have really enjoyed all of them. Teagan and Corbin’s story in Fake Wife, was well written (with the exception of a few spelling errors), fun to read, pretty romantic when the two realize they have true feelings for each other, and has all the drama you would expect in the end. I think the only thing I didn’t care for was how often Teagan misread Corbin’s feelings towards her, kind of got old after awhile. Loved Cannon Bluffs, would love to visit a place like that. Overall, really loved the story, well worth the read.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC copy of this book.

4.5 star Review Fake Wife By Stacey Lynn

A new author to me and I have no idea why.

When Teagan accidentally crashes her car into Corbin Lane’s it’s the straw that breaks the camels back. Losing her job, finding out her boyfriend of 7 years is cheating on her and then the car crash, can this day get any worse?

When Corbin whisks Teagan away to lunch and to talk, she initially cannot believe what he is offering.

Having just found out about the terms of his grandmothers will, to claim his inheritance and the house and land, the only place he has ever been happy, he must find a wife within 6 months. Corbin is in desperate need of a temporary wife, one who will be by his side for the next 2 years.

Should Teagan accept his outrageous proposition, or run as far and as fast as possible?

Although not a particularly long read, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Corbin could have been a character that I disliked, however Ms. Lynn gave him so many layers that I found it impossible not to fall for him. His love for his recently deceased grandmother brought tears to my eyes.

Will fear, miss communication and lust cloud their judgment or will they jump headlong into a steamy affair?
The fact that they could help each others dreams become reality was a big part of the story and was truly heart warming.

I loved Corbin and Teagan separately and together and would love to see their story continue.

This will not be the last book I read from Stacey Lynn.

4.5 Stars

You think YOU’VE had a bad day? Here’s Teagan’s day: Lost her job...Check. Found her boyfriend of 7 years cheating... check. Rear-end one Portland’s sexiest (and wealthy) bachelors...Check. Right there is every reason you need to keep reading to find out if Teagan’s day can get any worse.

In a mix of a Cinderella-like story, Corbin needs a wife to satisfy a stipulation to inherit his late grandmother’s home and, after Teagan comes crashing into his life (literally), he thinks his solution will fix both his and her dilemmas. A simple agreement: no emotions, no sex, just 2 years and cash...how simple can this be? Solves both problems, right?

Wrong. Wrong. Wrong. Nothing is ever that simple and following Corbin and Teagan’s story is both heartwarming and, at times, heartbreaking. Can these two make it through the ups and downs of the drama that unfolds? This is an enjoyable story of two people who are trying to come to terms with their own personal issues, the issues of those who surround them, and their feelings for each other. This story will draw you in and keep you entertained!

For seven years, Teagan has followed her boyfriend around the country while he finished medical school and worked on his internship. She gave up college and her own dreams to follow their dreams. Except… she was the only one all in. After losing her job due to budget cuts, she comes home to find her boyfriend in the middle of sexing up another woman. Knowing things were over well before this moment, Teagan doesn’t even want apologizes or excuses and just leaves.

Sterling comes from money and has been named Most Eligible Bachelor three years running. He just laid to rest his grandmother Eleanor, the one family member he loved and trusted. However, at the reading of her will, Sterling finds out his grandmother set him up - placing a significant condition on inheriting the land and home he loves (and subsequently saving it from his father who will tear it down in the name of progress). He must fall in love and get married within six months… and stay married for two years.

Fake Wife is a wonderful story about two lonely souls finding a perfect match. I absolutely love the fake-relationship genre. There is just something about playing love that always leads to finding true happiness, warming my heart in the process. Sterling needs a wife and while he isn’t looking for a someone to share his life with, he knows he can’t rely on the women in his social circle who will want more from him than two years wearing his last name. Meanwhile, Teagan is at the lowest point in her life, having nowhere to go and no one to help her. Fate truly does bring them together, and Sterling recognizes the win-win situation.

I like how Teagan is weary, but also just this side of desperate to listen to Sterling’s proposal to marry him for two years, providing for her and giving her $250,000. But she also recognizes right away that it’s going to be very hard to put her life on hold for two more years to stay in a love-less, sex-less relationship.

And what’s not to adore about Sterling? He’s hot and cold, but he’s a kind person. When Teagan rear ends him, his first instinct is to make sure she’s okay. And after a day of trying to make things work out so he can save his home, he recognizes that he’s thinking of himself and how to make the situation work for him, rather than considering what his grandmother really wanted - for him to be happy and fall in love. When he reflects upon his grandmother’s wishes, he realizes he must take her request to find love seriously.

Fake Wife is a fast read. I was sucked into the story of Sterling and Teagan from the start. From the way they meet after she rear ends his car, to their genuine personalities. Both main characters are likable, and with their hard luck stories… I want them to succeed. I like that the author gives both Teagan and Sterling many layers. They are both smart - they actually think about the impacts of their actions… think through the what ifs and try to make solid plans. Yet, that doesn’t mean they don’t let emotions get the better of them. However, instead of throwing tantrums and holding grudges, the characters give thought to why they feel what they feel, and come back around stronger.

Fans of feel-good romances need to get their hands on Fake Wife. Sterling and Teagan make the perfect pair, and against the odds, they find their way to love.

My Rating: A, Loved It
Originally posted at That's What I'm Talking About

Fabulous!

One thing about a Stacey Lynn book is you're going to get a a really good original read. Fake Wife is just that. After having a completely crappy day, Teagan is presented with an offer she can't refuse. Pretend to be in love with Portlands most eligible bachelor. One problem.... how does she keep from falling for him?

I loved this book! Corbin and Teagan are both wonderful characters. I fell in love with each of them right off the bat. Their story was cute, intriguing and sexy. It's light and one of those feel good books. I couldn't get enough of these two and loved how the author told the story. You will definitely want to check this one out.

Fake Wife
Stacey Lynn
4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Who could imagine on your worst day of your life you would meet your knight in shining armor? Teagan has just been laid off, caught her bf of 7 Years cheating on her in their bed, and then rear ends a Mercedes. Corbin Lane, Portland’s Hottest Billionaire has just finished burying his closest relative his grandmother and found out at her will reading that he has 6 months to find a wife and remain married to her for at least 2 Years or he will lose the house he has wanted forever when he gets rear ended by an angel.
This was a great love at first sight story. The perfect timing for the 2 of them to find each other and they end up being perfect for each other.
Such a sweet and romantic story. I really enjoy the authors writing style and her character choices.
Thanks NetGalley for the arc in exchange for my honest review.

Tegan Monroe is having the day from hell, lost her job, caught her boyfriend of seven years cheating on her and now the final straw is to rear end rich playboy Corbin Lane, could this day get any crazier!! She is about to find out just how crazy her life has become when Corbin who is also having a bad day offers her a way out of her troubles, become his Fake Wife for two years.... what starts of as a contract turns into so much more but Corbin knows nothing about love and romance and Tegan has been burnt once will she ever trust again. I love Tegan and Corbin and I loved their story but it is very much a story about instant love so if that’s not your thing maybe this isn’t the book for you. Once again this author has given me a book that captivated and consumed me, it was read in one sitting.

This was such a fun romance! Corbin isn't like his public persona; he'd much rather live a quiet life getting his hands dirty with his own business. But, to inherit his grandmother's property he has to be married. Enter Teagan - a gal who is having the worst day of her life, up to and including rear-ending the car being driven by her celebrity crush, a man who suggests that she rectify the mishap by agreeing to marry him.

What follows is a sweet and at times hilarious love story with a deep emotional base. Both Corbin and Teagan have their own private insecurities that hamper their growing attraction to each other. The fun is in the exquisite details, the little notes here and there that bring these characters to life and elevate this above the average fake-marriage romance. There's just enough drama to bring out all the hidden feelings, and the ending is a true winner. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book through NetGalley.

I love love love a fast paced romantic storyline that grabs and holds my attention throughout the whole book! Stacey Lynn wrote that storyline with Fake Wife!
The journey of Corbin and Teagan was #AMAZBALLS! I love how their story is so unrealistic and completely unconventional yet it is so perfect. These amazing aspects that Stacey infuses into her story made me glued to my kindle!  Then Stacey added some "bumps" to the road which added another layer of substance and awesomeness! 

If you are looking for a quick, entertaining and romantic book one click Fake Wife by Stacey Lynn!

This book was unexpectedly delightful!

"REAL. PLEASE, LET THIS STAY REAL."

Something that starts out as an arrangement very quickly becomes something real and substantial. I'm usually not a huge fan of insta-love and everything in this story took place in a very short time, but it was lovely and romantic and entertaining! Corbin is so sweet and he falls for Teagan almost immediately. She tries to protect her heart, but they can't deny their attraction. He makes her life seem amazing, but can it possibly be real?

"He makes me forget everything bad and ugly in my life and I love him for it."

For under 200 pages, it was very well done!

Some things are meant to be...Like Losing your job or finding out want a pig your supposed boyfriend is... I mean seeing him bear ass with someone else in our bed... Yeah, not cool.
So of course it was meant to be that I would try to run off the rode the most perfect guy ever...
But there seems to be a reason for all of this... because he takes one look at me and decides I am his perfect fake wife...
What a cute idea and Stacey Lynn takes this and goes to town with it.

I loved everything about this book from beginning to end. Teagan learning to love and trust again was the highlight of my reading. Stacey put much thought into this book and made lovers and friends out of unlikely pairs.

Fake Wife is not what I expected. It was so much better! I thought it would be more of a cut and dry “Here is a contract for you to sign….” But it was not. The story was sweet and easy. It had a nice flow. The characters were relatable.

Corbin Lane, playboy and richest man in Portland. Voted Time magazine’s sexiest man alive three years in a row. He is charming and handsome but has no desire to get married.

Corbin has just lost the one person in the world who means the most to him, his grandmother. Corbin is heir to the Lane Holdings fortune. He doesn’t want or need that money. He wants his grandmother's home. A home filled with wonderful memories. Her home, Cannon Bluffs, is an estate with land. It means the world to him.

So, the will is read. Of course the home is left for Corbin but with one catch….Corbin has to find a woman, fall in love, and get married within six months from the date of the will. The marriage has to last for two full years and then he can claim ownership of Cannon Bluffs. Corbin’s dad also wants that property so he can turn it into a shopping mall.

Teagan Monroe is having a bad day. She was laid off from her job then comes home to find her boyfriend cheating on her. She packs her stuff and heads out trying to think of a place to go when suddenly she rear ends Corbin Lane. They have a connection between them and Corbin has an idea. He asks Teagan to marry him so that he can fulfill his grandmother’s will and he will compensate her monetarily.

Agreement. Business. No emotions. We can become friends, but that’s as far as it can go.

Sounds simple. A business decision. A fresh start for Teagan. But things are never that simple. There is a push and pull between Corbin and Teagan. They have chemistry. A connection. I loved their banter together.

Teagan is sweet, honest and giving. She has dreams that she wants to pursue. Corbin is surprised at how “normal” she is. She also calls him out when he is being a jerk. Corbin is used to rich socialites that only want his money. He is afraid to get close to anyone. His dad did not set a good example of what marriage is. They both have trust issues to overcome and they each question if the other is having “real” feelings or not.

The story is sweet, slow and romantic. It just left you feeling good. There were a few twists but nothing that was super angsty. I enjoyed the story and would definitely read about Corbin’s friends Trey and Caitlin. They are part of the story but I have a feeling there is more under the surface with them.

So simple and pure. Easy and complex.

The kind of woman I never thought I’d like and now I can’t get enough of.

How have not read this book yet? It has been sitting on my Kindle for awhile now and tonight I opened up the book and did not do anything except read it to the end! Stacey Lynn has captured my heart with her previous stories, and Fake Wife seals the deal.

Why is this book a raving 5 stars for me? Because I can not get Teagan and Corbin out of my head! Poor Reagan having to deal with so much shit for one day, and runs into Corbin. He is like a tornado and will have your life turned upside down in 2.5 seconds! Okay well that is how long he had me spelled bound...what can I say? I am a sucker for over confident alpha males. Any who, I came into this book thinking it was the typical "Fake Wife" trope and boy did Stacey prove me wrong! I wanted to knock out Teagan's ex teeth with his sorry lame ass excuses. I wanted to knock Corbin over the head a couple of time when he was over reacting. I wanted to tell Teagan there is truth to love at first sight!

Fake Wife had me on the edge a few times. The sexy scenes were hot and intense. I was blushing like a bride when it was all said and done <---- See what I did there lol. I love Stacey's books because she puts the "real" in her stories. I am so glad I got to read another great novel by this author that I will think about for days to come!!

Corbin is your typical trust fund playboy, but when his grandmother dies, she puts a stipulation on his inheritance that he won't receive unless he falls in love and gets married and stays married for at least 2 years. So now he has to find himself a fake fiancee who will become his fake wife and make everyone believe it's true love. Teagan has had the worst day of her life ... first she looses her job at the library and then she goes home to find her boyfriend of 7 years in bed with some blond bimbo. Then she packs everything she owns in her car and takes off ... only to rear end a Mercedes. She can't believe that not only does the guy not yell at her, he makes her a proposition that she can't refuse. Then the antics begin with them trying to make everyone believe that they are really in love and it's not because of Corbin's inheritance.

This is a sweet romance that will make you laugh and swoon. Even though Corbin is you typical spoiled rich playboy, you soon find out he has a heart of gold. And Teagan has a sweet sole who just wants to help disabled children. A nice light read to cheer you up.

I received an ARC copy courtesy of Random House - Loveswept through NetGalley in exchange for a honest review.

Teagan’s day started awful and it’s only going to get worse. First she was laid off from her job at the library, due to cut backs. Then when she goes home in the middle of the day, she catches her boyfriend in bed with someone else. As she packs her clothes in a suitcase, and takes off, she gets into a car accident with Portland’s most eligible bachelor. See, worst day ever! Confronting him and apologizing, Teagan wonders how she’s going to pay for the damages. However, he’s not yelling at her, Corbin Lane is more concerned about her than his car. When he recommends they pull over and go to the nearby coffee house, Teagan can’t imagine things are going to go well.
Corbin is currently mad at the world. He just buried his beloved grandmother that raised him, and then he was told the contents of her will. In order to get her home, he has to marry in six months and stay married for two years, otherwise, everything goes to his father. He doesn’t care about the money, but he can’t let his father take the home he grew up in and turn it into a mall. He needs to find a fake wife and fast. When he is rear-ended by Teagan, he sees it as a sign. She’s gorgeous and so honest that he makes her a proposition that he hopes she won’t refuse.
Teagan has never been one to jump at any decision, however, she’s unemployed, homeless and broke, so she seriously considers Corbin’s offer. The last thing she expected was to start having feelings for him.
This was a story well told with lots of sexy moments and swooning. I highly recommend this book.

I've been waiting for this book since the summer so I was super excited to dive in.

I'll admit, it took me a few chapters to fully get on board with these two. While I liked them as individuals (they are such genuine people), I was worried their connection was only skin-deep initially. But as they spent more time together, I was rewarded with what I love the most about fake relationship stories: a fantastic connection between two unlikely people.

Despite the quick nature of the story, I really could feel the strength of feelings they shared. They had this comfort with each other that just amplified the longer they spent time together. And seeing as they are just great individual characters, it was awesome to see them come closer the more they learned about each other. They complement each other so well so I adored their story together.

I also liked that the plot wasn't overly dramatic or too over the top. It has it's dramatic moments for sure but it all just worked for this story. You don't have these unnecessary scenarios thrown at them simply for the sake of stirring up drama. These two had real problems to work out and I loved watching them do that with each other. It was nice to read a story that focused on the romance and keeping the drama simple but effective for their journey.

The romance, as I said, started a little rough for me but by the end, I was completely infatuated with them. They have this great sexual tension between them that continues to build as the story progresses.

This is a great contemporary romance that fans of the "fake relationship trope" will no doubt devour!

I am a fan of the marriage of convenience to falling in love troupe! Fake Wife fits that bill nicely! It was an interesting story and totally believable!

Corbin is a wealthy guy and a confirmed bachelor. When his grandma dies, she leaves him her estate. He's always loved her house as it was the only place he felt at home in. But in order to keep it, his grandma made the provision he needs to be married. If he doesn't, the estate falls to his father, who is all too happy to raze the place and make it into a mall. Corbin can not let that happen, but where will he find someone who is wife material when he has never dated anyone beyond a single night??

Teagan is having the day from hell! She loses her job due to budget cuts. Once she returns home, she finds her boyfriend "enjoying" someone else's company! She packed up all she owns into her car, and heads out not sure of what she will do next. Deep in thought, Teagan smashes her car into the rear end of Corbin's car at a stoplight. Teagan recognizes him as Portland's sexiest bachelor-and knows he's wealthy beyond belief. Can her day get any worse? Corbin doesn't seem to be all that mad at her though. He offers her to sit down with him, have dinner, and talk. During that talk, Corbin makes a brash move and offers Teagan a deal she would be stupid to turn down. She would marry him, stay for two years, and collect enough money to make all her dreams come true. No sex, no feelings, just play the part until her payday. Only things get mucked up big time when they fall for each other!

Corbin and Teagan are good together! I liked their dynamic. Both were sentimental people and wore their hearts on their sleeves. I was rooting for them to find their happy medium and make it work. Stacey Lynn does a great job of making me feel all their ups and downs. Even though you know how it will end, the journey was an enjoyable ride and a book that I wholeheartedly recommend!

4 Stars/4 Flames

This book was gifted to me and I chose to leave a voluntary review. The review and ratings are solely my opinions.