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Surprise Groom (Marital Bliss Book 1) Kindle Edition

by DJ Jamison (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Can two men fake their way to marital bliss?Caleb Taylor is shocked to learn his family could lose Bliss Island Resort — their home and livelihood — unless he makes use of a clause to marry the child of investor Louis Chastain. Sofia Chastain is more like a sister than a love interest, and Caleb isn’t ready to sign over his future. But Sofia has a brother, and Caleb has a plan ...Julien Chastain was disowned at fifteen and has made a life as a go-go dancer in Miami, but he lives paycheck to paycheck. When his childhood friend proposes an outlandish marriage contract, he thinks he’s crazy. But it’s a chance at a future that’s tough to pass up.Caleb and Julien must present themselves as an authentic couple for the legal loophole to work, but the lines between “fake” and “real” keep shifting as they navigate intimacy, public scrutiny, and sabotage.Love isn't part of the plan, but plans change. If they can outsmart Julien's father and prove their love is worth more than a transaction, they just might find a true happily-ever-after.
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    Marital Bliss
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    May 16, 2019
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07RPH5M82
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Self-Published (May 16, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 16, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.9 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 326 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 964 ratings

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DJ Jamison

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DJ Jamison writes romances about everyday life and extraordinary love featuring a variety of queer characters, from gay to bisexual/pansexual to asexual. DJ worked for more than a decade in the newspaper industry before chasing her first dream to write fiction. She's spent a lifetime reading and continues to devour her fellow authors' books each night. She lives in Kansas with her husband, two sons, one snake, and a sadistic cat named Birdie.

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Customers find the story engaging and well-written. They appreciate the characters' development and how they communicate with each other. The book has a heartwarming feel with emotional highs and lows, but is well-balanced. Readers describe the writing as smooth and easy to read. However, opinions differ on the content of the main characters. Some love them and recommend it for lovers of erotic romance, while others consider it not worth reading.

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46 customers mention "Story quality"40 positive6 negative

Customers enjoy the story's quality. They find it engaging, well-written, and worth reading. The characters are relatable and likable. Overall, readers describe the book as a delightful love story that tugs at their heartstrings.

"...Really engaging and very well written. Highly recommended for a sweet contemporary romance...." Read more

"...There were some really beautiful moments between Julien and Caleb that you will enjoy and will leave a beautiful memory of this story in your mind...." Read more

"This was a an easy read, entertaining, nicely written...." Read more

"I love DJ's books and I loved the story of Caleb and Julian, but the slow burn was a little to slow for me, lol...." Read more

19 customers mention "Character development"19 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the well-written characters. They find the two main characters engaging and likable. The cover model is described as a perfect representation of Julien, the bad boy go-go dancer.

"...Also, have to say that this cover model is a perfect representation of Julien...." Read more

"...connected with the MC's in this plot, they are multi-dimensional and likable. The writing flowed and the plot was was well laid-out...." Read more

"...She definitely delivers on the feels, good and bad. Her characters are always relatable, whether blue collar or white...." Read more

"...It has all the feels. There are characters you love from the start, like Julien and Caleb. Ones you hate, I'll let you build your own hate for them...." Read more

8 customers mention "Heartwarming"8 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book. They find it heartwarming with well-balanced emotional moments like laughter, steamy scenes, and a slow burn. The story tugs at their heartstrings with its tenderness and caring elements, making it satisfying.

"This story has it all. There are emotional highs, and lows, a bit of angst. There's discovery of who you are and who you have always been...." Read more

"...between Caleb and Julien was palpable, and their pining and angsting was really well balanced...." Read more

"I really loved this book. The storyline is great. The emotions of uncertainty, uneasiness, happiness, love, etc. are real-life emotions...." Read more

"...D.J. Jamison is one of those authors I can always count on for a satisfying, sweetly painful, heartwarming read...." Read more

8 customers mention "Sweetness"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book sweet and nice. They describe the sexual activity as tasteful with sufficient detail.

"This book was adorable...." Read more

"...It was sweet and fun. Really liked the island and its inhabitants. Liked the ideas Julien had for celebrating its history in photos and stories." Read more

"...I also appreciated the description of sexual activity as being tasteful with sufficient detail but not crossing the line into pornographic..." Read more

"I love these types of stories. And this one did not disappoint. So cute and adorable and sizzling hot!! Love love love these guys!!" Read more

6 customers mention "Writing quality"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the writing quality of the book. They find it well-written and easy to read, with a well-structured plot.

"...Really engaging and very well written. Highly recommended for a sweet contemporary romance...." Read more

"...The writing flowed and the plot was was well laid-out...." Read more

"This was a an easy read, entertaining, nicely written...." Read more

"...This is a well written, wonderful to read story. This author writes stories that I always enjoy. I can't wait for the next book." Read more

4 customers mention "Feel"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's feel. They find it engaging and mention the love story has all the right emotions.

"Delightful and engaging love story that has all the feels for me! I just so enjoyed the story-line because it was creative yet felt authentic to me...." Read more

"This author never disappoints! She definitely delivers on the feels, good and bad...." Read more

"...It has all the feels. There are characters you love from the start, like Julien and Caleb. Ones you hate, I'll let you build your own hate for them...." Read more

"...DJ did a great job with the writing. This book has all the feels. People put us down everyday but when it's a parent that's a hard 💊to swallow...." Read more

5 customers mention "Mcs content"3 positive2 negative

Customers have different views on the main characters. Some enjoyed them and found the book steamy, recommending it for romance fans. Others felt the characters were not good enough to read and were frustrated with them.

"...Otherwise, really good book choice." Read more

"I was mostly frustrated with the MCs in this book...." Read more

"...romantic, funny, and a little steamy, and I definitely recommend it for mm lovers." Read more

"It wasn’t bad, just not good enough to spend the time reading." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Matters-Of-The-Heart
    5.0 out of 5 stars Finding Bliss
    Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2024
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    This book was adorable. I loved both our boys, and their chance to reconnect after unavoidable circumstances dragged them apart, growing from what had been the closest of friends to so much more.

    Really engaging and very well written. Highly recommended for a sweet contemporary romance. There are some sensitive subjects discussed, but with a light touch and only in retrospect.

    Can't wait to read Diego's and Rory's books.
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  • Adele S.
    4.0 out of 5 stars So good, but it fails to stick the landing.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2023
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    I was absolutely loving this until the end got unnecessarily dramatic and ridiculous. That pains me because I was mentally giving this so much credit through most of the story for resisting the urge to go over the top and going instead for a more realistic tone. The third act machinations were a disappointment, but didn't ruin the whole story for me.

    Caleb and Julien were written in a way that really worked for me. They had a plausible history, took an implausible trope and spent the time needed to fall in love through the plot devices in a way that worked. That time take was one of the things I applauded the author for early on, because others might have taken childhood besties separated by an evil father reunite as adults to spite said father and instantly fall in love upon seeing each other again. The way it actually built up in the story was beautiful and I loved it.

    Also, have to say that this cover model is a perfect representation of Julien. No idea if the author had that image first and wrote Julien to fit that look or was able to find such a perfect image for their character. I rarely pay much attention to whether a cover actually matches the content, but that model became Julien in my head the second I read the description of Julien's haircut.
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  • Dixiecowgirl060
    5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful and engaging love story that has all the feels for me!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2019
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    Delightful and engaging love story that has all the feels for me! I just so enjoyed the story-line because it was creative yet felt authentic to me. Best friends in childhood who lose contact and then necessity brings them together as adults. I really connected with the MC's in this plot, they are multi-dimensional and likable. The writing flowed and the plot was was well laid-out.

    Julien and Caleb's connection and attraction sets the stage for a wonderful journey into their developing relationship. They communicate pretty well and act age appropriately which i really like. Their is some angst, but it feels like it fits and the 'bad guys' play their role well.

    There were some really beautiful moments between Julien and Caleb that you will enjoy and will leave a beautiful memory of this story in your mind. I loved the supporting characters and am looking forward to hopefully seeing some stories about the men from Miami.
    4 people found this helpful
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  • T. Z. Harper
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good
    Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2024
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    This was a an easy read, entertaining, nicely written. The marriage of convenience trope is one of my favorites, but I prefer more steam, genuine attraction, and less angst.
    One person found this helpful
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  • Kathy Seabrease
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2024
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    I love DJ's books and I loved the story of Caleb and Julian, but the slow burn was a little to slow for me, lol. I was getting frustrated, wanted then to hook up, lol. Once they were together, everything blossomed. What a great couple.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great book!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2024
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    This author never disappoints! She definitely delivers on the feels, good and bad. Her characters are always relatable, whether blue collar or white. I will never tire of reading anything she writes!
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  • LaurieP
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely story and start to a series
    Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2019
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    This story has it all. There are emotional highs, and lows, a bit of angst. There's discovery of who you are and who you have always been. The characters go through loss, fear, anger. There are parts with humor and laughter, loving and caring, as well. It has all the feels. There are characters you love from the start, like Julien and Caleb. Ones you hate, I'll let you build your own hate for them. you'll know who they are. Then, there are the rest of the characters, that pull you in as well.

    This is a well written, wonderful to read story. This author writes stories that I always enjoy. I can't wait for the next book.
    4 people found this helpful
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  • Tara
    4.0 out of 5 stars Pleasant Read
    Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2019
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    I loved the fact that the two main characters communicated with each other, slowly building trust and love. It's nice to read a story where the conflict or angst doesn't come from a place of miscommunication or poor assumptions...I have to admit I was mildly distracted for a bit by the authors discription of champagne as 'sweet' but it passed quick and didn't pop up again. I definitely recommend giving this story a go.
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Top reviews from other countries

  • Shauna S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet story of discovering true love
    Reviewed in Canada on May 20, 2019
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    I loved this book!! Seeing Caleb and Julien take their first tentative steps into a relationship rather than a simple business agreement was so satisfying and sweet. The characters were well developed and the writing was excellent. I highly recommend this book, especially if you love fake relationship/marriage of convenience stories!
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  • Ani
    5.0 out of 5 stars Surprise!!!!!!
    Reviewed in Australia on February 14, 2020
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    Don't know who was more surprised at the end of this book; the proposer, the proposed to, or me. A very entertaining book for anyone with a romantic heart that loves a dash of humour. First read this book and enjoyed it so much that I purchased the audio version. Really recommend audio.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant....
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 2, 2021
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    I was riveted from start to finish....was a blast to read and loved the two main characters and their relationship and it's development and growth. Beautiful..
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  • K.H.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Learning to love
    Reviewed in Canada on January 26, 2020
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    This was a very well done slow burn romance book. It starts with a contract and a memory of friendship but with time, patience, hope, and growing love it becomes so much more.

    There is a little bit of oddness in this whole thing that is never quite explained and is genuinely odd. Caleb and his mother are in debt, their private resort island in danger of going under. But the debt is from a loan by a very rich man, a man who used to be a close family friend. The debt can be entirely excused if Caleb simply marries one of the man's children. This was an odd clause to include which sets up the whole premise of the story, and it is something that I would have loved to have further explored. So Caleb needs to marry to settle this debt or else lose the island. But should he marry the girl he remembers from childhood, the one he knows he doesn't love and worries about hurting? Nope. He decides to stick it to the man and marry his son Julien instead. Not that this makes things any easier.

    Julien and Caleb were once good friends. They were inseparable as young boys and loved hanging out. As they grew older Caleb went to a boarding school which had them seeing each other less. So when Julien was kicked out for being gay Caleb didn't find out until later and then Julien didn't want to be found. But this old friendship gave them a base to work from. It also gave them a common enemy as there is no love lost for Julien's father by either of them and using a marriage to get out of debt seems like a good deal to each of them.

    There is a slow burn and lots of discovery between these two. Not all sexual discovery either. It takes time to figure out who they are as grown men, talking and rediscovering what has happened in their lives. This also brings them to know what hurts have happened in their past and what is going on now. Julien slowly learns that not everyone will betray him. Caleb gets to learn that having a love doesn't mean giving up the work he loves. Each of them has to grow and this slowly blossoms into what could be a real relationship if they let it.

    A beautiful story that did not force the ties or the growing connection between the men. It builds a complete life of possibilities that are easy to imagine and a love that is easy to see. Great story!
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  • Beezie Reads Romance
    4.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly refreshing take on an old trope
    Reviewed in Australia on October 18, 2020
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    Contains mild spoilers

    I wasn't sure if I'd enjoy Surprise Groom as the trope is quite familiar, however I found the story to be sweet, refreshing in it's openness and extremely satisfying in the inevitable downfall of the nemisis (who is just the right side of over the top - the character is really well done actually, not too ridiculously bad but still bad enough to make you extremely satisfied when they get bested).
    Julien and Caleb are lovely together, and watching Julien's prickly exterior give to Caleb's steadfast, gentle nature is the reason we love romance so much.
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