Secret Admirer Pact
by Bernadette Marie
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GENRE: Romance
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BLURB:
When Will seeks to rekindle a flame with his ex-girlfriend, his best friend Monique reluctantly suggests a plan involving secret admirer notes to divert his ex’s attention. In a surprising turn, Monique finds herself infatuated with her new boss, prompting Will to reciprocate with anonymous tokens of affection. However, as the deceptive game unfolds, both Monique and Will come to realize that the heartfelt sentiments expressed in the secret admirer notes were their own true feelings. So, what happens if the plan works? What happens if it doesn’t?
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Excerpt One:
“Happy New Year, sweetheart,” he says, his words slurred from champagne.
“Sure,” I say, letting my eyes close. “Can’t even imagine anything happy about it.”
“Cynical,” he teases, but I don’t have the energy to argue with him.
Lifting my head, I sit back in my chair, and scan a look over him. Will’s hair looks like he just rolled out of bed, but that wasn’t how he looked when he’d brought me home. Alcohol and stress has had him raking his fingers through it until now it stands on end.
Will is a handsome guy, though lacking in any fashion sense. He’s my ride or die friend, has been since middle school, and I adore him.
“Are you going home?” I ask, noticing his eyes blink slower, or maybe my eyes are blinking slowly.
“No. Since you begged me to drink away the old year with you, you’re going to have to let me sleep on your couch.”
I was hoping he’d say that. I don’t want him to leave. Tonight, I want the company.
“Do you think she’s home?” I ask.
Will leans his elbow onto the table, resting his head in his palm, and he watches me. I move to mimic him, placing my elbow on the table, and my head in my hand.
“She’s home,” he says. “I’m just afraid that maybe she’s not alone.”
I reach for his other hand, and lace our fingers together.
“You know your living situation makes no sense, right?” I say.
“I know that more than anyone,” he admits.
“I mean, who lives with their ex?”
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Review: “If my best friend wants the woman of his dreams back, I want him to have that. And I promise you the woman of your dreams by Valentine’s Day.”
Monique’s plan to get Will’s ex to
notice him again was to drum up a fake secret admirer. In return, perhaps Will
can help Monique get her boss’ attention. And, thus, the Secret Admirer Pact
was hatched. But even though Monique felt that Will’s ex wasn’t good enough for
him and that he should get over her, she still helps him. And the weird thing
was that those random notes were actually working.
This was a quick and easy read. We basically had an on-going exchange of secret admirer notes. It’s funny because the two best friends since 7th grade never even considered each other as anything more than that, and, for a good chunk of the story, the two try to deny the growing attraction in this whole experiment, which is totally understandable considering that neither one of them want to risk losing the friendship. But perhaps the benefits could outweigh the risk?
Although this wasn’t as funny as I
expected or wanted it to be, this had a clever wit that I enjoyed. I especially
liked the close bond that these characters had already rooted in their lifelong
friendship. They were there for each other and they would practically do
anything for each other. I liked that.
A nice, sweet read!
Rating: 4 stars
AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Bestselling Author Bernadette Marie writes contemporary romances and believes in Happily Ever After. The married mother of five believes in love at first sight, quick love, and second chances. An avid martial artist, Bernadette Marie is a certified instructor and holds a third degree black belt in Tang Soo Do. She loves Tai Chi, traveling to Disney parks, and having lunch with friends. When not writing, or running her own publishing house, Bernadette is probably immersed in a Rom Com, from which she will often quote one-liners.
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