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Review

4.5 stars!

Another fabulous friends-to-lovers story from the Carmichael Family series, I am loving these brothers, and their books, so much!

Pippa grew up with the Carmichael boys as part of her life. Her older brother was best friends with Jess Carmichael, and though she’s now estranged from her family, she’s never forgotten Jess. So when she moves back into town and runs into him, they’re both happy to see each other. For Jess, Pippa is his lifelong crush, and the girl he never had a shot with. Now that they’re all grown up, he makes it clear once again that he’s interested, but she knows that he wants a life that includes a big family, and she doesn’t want that. What’s the point in exploring their wild chemistry if they want different things?

But Pippa has just landed herself in trouble. In order to prove herself in her new job working for a matchmaking organisation, she told her colleagues that she is divorced, with an ex-husband that she’s still very close to, who would do anything to get her back. When she is pressured to produce said ex-husband and take him on a getaway to test out a couples retreat, Jess jumps in to save the day. He agrees to act the part and do what she needs, but on his own terms.

“Let me treat you like we’re mine. Pretend we’re in a real relationship. Give me that. I want a real chance to make you fall for me.”

Be still my heart, I was instantly in love with Jess! He is a smitten man, and OMG, I loved it! Knowing that this is finally his shot, he goes all in with Pippa. He is flirtatious and effortlessly sexy, and he holds nothing back from her, and I was in swoony heaven.

I’ve loved this girl forever. And I have one week to convince her to love me, too.

It’s sexy and intense, the chemistry between them absolutely sizzles, and they are on fire together! But more than just sex, there’s a strong emotional connection between them which is so gorgeous to see. They know that they’re in love with each other, and while they acknowledge that they want different things, they allow themselves to have their moment and act on their feelings, and Jess is going to do everything he can to hold on to his girl.

“I want to be clear. I will be doing my best to make you fall head over fucking heels in love with me. If you’re sure you can walk away when we get home from the trip, then I’m going to get every last moment that I can with you. I’ve waited almost my whole life for this.”

The drama is there and waiting for them, but they both go in with eyes wide open, knowing what they want, and knowing what the other wants. They figure it out as they go, and I loved watching them work through it all and find their way to the HEA.

As always, the whole Carmichael family are a big part of the journey, as are Pippa’s fabulous girlfriends. They’re all heavily involved, supporting from the sidelines, and they bring a lot of fun and heart to the story. Banks is… very Banks, stealing almost every scene he’s in, and I enjoyed seeing so much of him again.

I loved this story. Fun, sexy, beautifully swoony and low-angst, it was a perfect escapist read.

4.5 stars!

I listened to this as an audiobook, narrated by Samantha Brentmoor and Ryan West, and they do a great job. I recommend listening to this one!

 

Carmichael Family