"A fun and steamy romance set in a lush fantasyland!"
Reviewed by Miranda Owen
Posted March 31, 2017
Romance Erotica Sensual | Romance Contemporary
FAKE ENGAGEMENT REAL TEMPTATION by Joya Ryan is book one in
the Passion and Protection series. This book will
appeal to readers who enjoy the trope involving the
heroine hooking up with her brother's friend. Carrie
Morgan was jilted but decides to go on her honeymoon
anyway. What starts out as an escape from the reality of
a wedding-that-wasn't, quickly becomes a nightmare when
her cheating ex has the nerve to show up with his new
bedmate. Blake Harris winds up acting as Carrie's,
initially, unwanted knight-in-shining-armor. I love
romances with a fake romance, and FAKE ENGAGEMENT REAL
TEMPTATION feeds my addiction for these types of stories. Being in a committed relationship and starting a family
is something that Carrie dreams about, but it's also what
Blake has nightmares about. I like how Joya Ryan explains
why Blake has relationship fears, and tells the story
partly from his perspective. Blake is a man who suffered
loss early in life, and he is a sympathetic character.
Despite his best intentions, I love how Blake can't keep
his feelings for Carrie separate from the intense
physical encounters they have in a tropical paradise.
Both Carrie and Blake let their guard down and give in to
their desires with fabulously sizzling results. Just as Hawaii makes a spectacular backdrop for carnal
delights and romantic fantasies, Carrie's cheater ex-
fiancé Kevin makes a great villain with his casual
cruelty and sleazy behavior. I like that Carrie is able
to see Kevin for the jerk that he is and doesn't still
harbor feelings for him. The performance that she puts on
with Blake is about making sure Kevin doesn't see Carrie
as defeated or devastated by anything Kevin does. Blake
and Carrie working as a team against Kevin's nastiness
brings the two of them closer together. FAKE ENGAGEMENT REAL TEMPTATION is lots of fun, deeply
erotic, and has a couple to cheer on. Blake is there for
Carrie when she most needs a shoulder to lean on, and a
hottie to kiss. Joya Ryan balances the well-placed torrid
trysts with the emotional punch. I look forward to
reading Joya Ryan's next book.
SUMMARY
Oh. My. God. Carrie Morgan can’t escape her cheating ex
fiancé. She goes on her Hawaiian honeymoon fantasy
vacation to prove she’s over him—but he’s there with his
mistress in tow. Good thing Carrie’s annoyingly over-
protective friend Blake came with her. How’s she going to
prove to her ex she’s over him? Easy. One… Two… Three…
She grabs Blake and kisses him. Blake Harris isn’t about to let anyone take advantage of
his heartbroken friend Carrie. And that includes himself,
even if she’s sexy as sin in that bikini. Then she kisses
him—and he’s on fire. Damage done, but he can back off.
Except he sees that broken look in Carrie’s eyes. No.
Hell no. New plan. He intends to show her ex just what
he’s thrown away. The kisses? For show. The heat? Part of the performance.
The private practice sessions? Uh-oh. Those are starting
to feel a bit too real…
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