THE ENGAGEMENT ARRANGEMENT is the second book in Jaci Burton’s “Boots and Bouquets” series. Brenna Bellini first met Finn Nolan as teenagers, when he became an orphan and was taken in by her family. Her sisters became like sisters to him, but Brenna was always “The One” for him and always would be. For one reason or another, it just never seemed like the right time to declare his feelings to Brenna. A twist of fate and a little convoluted thinking on Brenna’s part give Finn the perfect opening he needs. She wants a fake fiancé for a few days and Finn is just the man for the job. Sigh.
Besides the whole obvious “Irish hottie” factor, Finn is my favorite type of hero. He’s carried a torch for Brenna for forever, he respects her and adores her for who she is and is mega-supportive. Yay! A potential run-in with an ex and an enemy on her turf have Brenna coming up with a temporary fake fiancé solution to avoid any catty comments and general nastiness coming her way. Finn is only too happy to oblige. This delightfully contrived scenario gets Brenna to look at Finn from a slightly different perspective. She has always considered him off limits for various reasons, but now the surprise flirtation and gentle seduction is messing with Brenna and causing her to re-evaluate things. The jolt in perspective freaks her out a little, but Finn is patient while she figures things out in her head. Because the story is told from alternating perspectives, it helps the reader understand Brenna’s reservations, as well as the depth of Finn’s feelings. As with previous books in this series, the Bellini sisters support each other and offer advice, while Finn relies on that from his tight circle of guy friends.
THE ENGAGEMENT ARRANGEMENT has a love story years in the making with a swoon-worthy hero who is everything the heroine needs him to be. This is a satisfying combo of great character-driven storytelling and super sexy times. Toward the end of this book, the author hints at who the couple in the next book will be, but I will be interested to see how it all plays out. I look forward to Jaci Burton’s next “Boots and Bouquets” book.
What do you do when you catch feelings for your fake fiancé? From New York Times bestselling author Jaci Burton comes an accidentally-in-love romance sure to warm your heart.
Brenna Bellini will never get married again. She plans to live out her days as a happy, successful, single woman. When she's chosen to be a bridesmaid in her friend's wedding at the Bellini family vineyard, she's thrilled. That is, until she realizes who else is in the wedding party. Brenna's going to have to spend four days in the company of not only her ex-husband, but also her high school nemesis. She just knows the fact that she's single and alone is going to be rubbed in her face all weekend long. Well, not if Brenna can help it. She's going to find herself a fake fiancé.
Finn Nolan is thrilled to be offered the job. He's had it bad for Brenna ever since he came over from Ireland to live at the vineyard. After falling for Brenna from afar for years, this Irish cowboy is determined to show the woman of his dreams that he is her Mr. Right.
So what does a confirmed never-getting-married-again woman do when the man of her dreams unexpectedly lands right in front of her? Because for the first time, she might not be able to walk away. This time it might be forever.
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