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The Unreal Boyfriend (Captured by Love Book 9) Kindle Edition

by Miranda P. Charles (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 168 ratings
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How can Derek be with the woman he loves when he has to stay with the one he doesn’t?

Derek McCarthy won’t rest until he proves that his cunning uncle was responsible for his father’s death. But due to their frosty relationship, the only way he could get into his uncle’s properties to search for the evidence that could expose his uncle’s crimes is to keep pretending that he and the daughter of his uncle’s business partner are in love. But his feelings for his friend Bernadette Luna keep getting stronger, so when an arrangement with his girlfriend-in-name-only enables him to date Bernadette, he grabs it with both hands. Unfortunately, he is soon faced with a heart-breaking choice: risk his uncle discovering his ruse and destroying the evidence, or risk losing Bernadette forever.

Should Bernadette follow her heart or listen to her head?

Bernadette Luna has been secretly in love with Derek McCarthy for ages. When Derek finally shows his attraction to her, she is ecstatic. He is truly the man of her dreams. So when she discovers that Derek might be keeping secrets from her, she has to make a decision: follow her heart or listen to her head. Problem is, her heart has misled her many times before, especially when it comes to Derek.

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The Unreal Boyfriend can be read as a stand-alone or as Book 9 of the Captured by Love series. For better enjoyment, the author recommends reading the books in order.

Book 1: The Unwilling Executive (Lucas Renner and Jade Tully)
Book 2: The Unyielding Bachelor (Rick Donnelly and Lexie Mead)
Book 3: The Undercover Playboy (Carter Garrett and Cassie Stephens)
Book 4: The Unintended Fiance (Bradley Mead and Erin Baker)
Book 5: The Unforgettable Ex (Gavin Redford and Natasha Garrett)
Book 6: The Unknown Billionaire (Jarryd Westbourne and Marilyn Grant)
Book 7: The Unmasked CEO (Simon Alexander and Geri Blaine)
Book 8: The Unexpected Husband (Tristan Grant and Paige Shipton)
Book 9: The Unreal Boyfriend (Derek McCarthy and Bernadette Luna)

These books are for adults only. They contain hot sex scenes.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B076P5D8SP
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ MPC Romance Publishing (November 30, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 30, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1798 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 228 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 168 ratings

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Miranda P. Charles

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Miranda P. Charles writes steamy, stirring and swoonworthy contemporary romance, romcom, and romantic suspense books.

She prefers to spend her time in front of her laptop, putting into words the stories that play in her head. Don't get her started with reading a great book, though, because she tends not to put it down until she gets to the last page.

She does have a life outside of books. Mostly, that consists of bonding with family and friends or going on romantic trips with her awesome husband.

She lives in Sydney, Australia.

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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168 global ratings

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P. Blevins
5.0 out of 5 stars good book
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2018
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The Unreal Boyfriend: Captured by Love Book 9 is by Miranda P. Charles. This is a continuation of a really cute series where love transcends money.
Bernadette Luna was having the time of her life at this birthday party. As luck would have it, she was spending a great deal of time with Derek McCarthy. She had a crush on him for some time; but was just now spending time with him. She was, however, the guest of Tanner Grant, son of Paige and Tristan Grant, who were friends of hers and Derek’s. This was some one-year-0ld birthday!
Bernadette gets pulled into the intrigue of a pretend romance with Derek when his girlfriend, Holly Stirling. Holly and Derek have been together for three years to keep the press from bothering Holly. She does not want the notoriety. However, contrary to looks, she and Derek are not lovers and have never been. They are out to do something more involved. Can Bernadette take the heat?
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Queen Talk Talk
5.0 out of 5 stars Unreal or untrue?
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2020
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Derek has been keeping a secret with Holly and her brother. Bernadette as been hiding her crush on Derek. When secrets come out true love is exposed. Detecting, drama and sexy times.
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ReadAgain712
4.0 out of 5 stars Vengeance, Lies, and True Love
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2017
When does one draw the line? When does one raise their white flag and walk away? Would it be foolish to stay instead?

Love isn't easy. When it comes to love that is long-standing and seemingly one-sided, it becomes harder to deal with. Bernadette's love for Derek hasn't waned despite time and circumstances. Regardless of the wariness she feels about getting close to him, walking away isn't an option. He's it for her, and she knows she can be it for him if only...

If only what exactly?

The answer lies under all the blacked out areas of their relationship, or lack thereof if you prefer. Derek's looking for answers. He has a score to settle with his uncle and he won't stop until the job's complete. But the one woman he wants and needs is the one woman he risks losing if he doesn't open up and let her in. Having his friend play the part of his fake girlfriend, however, isn't helping his cause regarding Bernadette.

Bernadette's safety and well-being take precedent over Derek's longings to really be with her. Until he solves the mystery surrounding his father's death, he won't take the chance. Seeming to string Bernadette along is the only suitable answer. But is the potential result worth it?

Sometimes, yes. But it's going to take a lot of groveling to get back into someone's good graces when they feel wronged, even if your intentions are good.

Derek and Bernadette's happily ever after has been a long time coming. The wait, I believe, was worth it, not just for this reader but for the characters as well. A bit of mystery and suspense seamlessly entwined with romance made this an edge-of-my-seat read. Ms. Charles's signature flair for evocative writing shines bright and strong in this. It doesn't diminish despite this being her umpteenth book as well as book nine of this series. She stays true to form and gives this reader a story that is worth reading again.

4.5*
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Veronica
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2017
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I love this whole series. They were all great book's. Each one had their own twist. But each found love. Great book's
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Elaine Tyra
5.0 out of 5 stars The unreal boyfriend by Miranda P Charles is fabulous.
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2017
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The unreal boyfriend by Miranda P Charles is fabulous.
This series is a delightful read, but you can read as stand alone as well.
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HeyerFan
4.0 out of 5 stars On Again, Off Again Love
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2017
Bernie has been enamoured with Derek ever since she met him at her best friend’s wedding but he has never paid her any attention and so she is delighted when he suddenly seems to ‘see’ her. Unfortunately she is soon flung back down when she discovers that his on again/off again girlfriend is a singing superstar and that they need her to pretend to be in a relationship with Derek to the throw the paparazzi of their track. Just when Bernie decides she can’t take their fake relationship any more, Derek informs her that he has broken up with Holly and that he wants to date her, Bernie, for real. Their relationship quickly goes from strength to strength, until Bernie finds out that Derek is still seeing Holly behind her back and her heart is broken once again. However there are things that Bernie doesn’t know; things that Derek can’t tell her, if he wants to keep her safe. An enjoyable romance with a touch of mystery.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. I was not compensated for my review, and I was not required to write a positive review. The opinion expressed here is my own.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Perplexed
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2018
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I am at a loss for words here. This book is almost identical to one of the others in this series. Not original at all. If Dereck is over 30 and this chick Bernie is in her late twenties then why are they acting as if they are teens. All I'm saying if you want to know this book read the Unknown Billionaire and the stories are one in the same. Yes this was my last book from Mrs. Charles.
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Frustrated Writer
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved It!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 13, 2018
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I've read every book in this series and I loved every second of it... sad now though, as I feel my friends are gone.. really hoping that there are going to be more books in this series. The author has such a knack of creating so many great characters and I love the fact that they all still play roles in the subsequent books. Highly recommend!
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