They were well settled into their lives and careers and knew what they wanted from both. I was pulled into the story right away and couldn’t stop listening. The witty banter had me laughing and I thought their friendship was believable. I enjoyed the slow-burn romance and the way Elise and Christian’s relationship developed. Though convincing their hearts may prove difficult. They know the score – this is a marriage of convenience only. Elise sees this as an opportunity to offer help to a friend and suggests they get married. They settle on a casual fling, until Christian needs to produce a wife in order to help his brother save their family company. This time, they both want to explore their chemistry, but neither is looking for something long-term. A year later another chance meeting brings them together in Paris. They had an obvious connection, but it didn’t work out. Though they’re mentioned in Wanderlust, the book stands alone well.Įlise and Christian had a chance meeting in Denmark. There were hints of a history/relationship with them and I was anxious for more. We first met Elise and Christian in Wanderlust. Turns out a full-time husband suits her needs too, and a temporary marriage of convenience ought to do the trick, until we can simply untie the knot…Īs long as no one finds out…As long as no one gets hurt…As long as no one falls in love…īut our ending was one I never saw coming. But then, one hysterical phone call from my brother later, begging me to find myself a wife so grandfather’s business stays in the family, and I need a promotion with Elise. I’d have gone all-in from the start, but hey, when a gorgeous, brilliant woman invites you into her bed, and only her bed…well, I said yes. Let me just say, this whole part-time lover thing was her idea.

Our arrangement worked well enough until the day I needed a lot more from him… But given the way my heart had been trampled, I wanted only a simple deal - No strings. Little did I know I’d meet him again, a year later, at a secret garden bar in the heart of the city, where I’d learn that his mind and his mouth were even more captivating. I might have looked at the shot a few dozen times. His crown jewels were far more entertaining than anything else I’d seen on the boat tour, so I did what any curious woman would do - I took his photo. When I first saw the strapping man, he was doing handstands naked on a dock along the canal. I’ll say this about Christian - he made one hell of a first impression. Amazon | Barnes & Noble | The Ripped Bodice | Google Play BooksĪ sexy new standalone romance from #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Lauren Blakely!

Part time lover by lauren blakely