The fake relationship trope is a common plot device for many romance novels, regardless if it's the male or female lead who needs the fake relationship and asks the other person to help in order to achieve their goal. It's not too often when one lead automatically jumps in to rescue the other from an uncomfortable situation. It's those situations that catch my eye and I gleefully select the book to read, hoping for a story told well.
Aven Ellis' latest novel, "Caught Looking" -- book 4 in the "Washington Soaring Eagles" series, successfully ticks that requirement for me. We've met Meghan and Chase in previous books and they finally get their story. The book opens with Meghan waiting at a Washington, DC rooftop bar for her sister and their friends to celebrate a successful no-hitter game. While waiting, Meghan sees her ex-boyfriend, who continues down the path of verbally abusing Meghan and exhibiting other toxic behaviors. It's here where Chase enters. Chase is a Soaring Eagles player who is also joining in the celebration. Chase rescues Meghan by informing the ex of their relationship. The fake relationship quickly snowballs from there as Meghan and Chase are spotted in a kiss by their friends. Chase encourages the fake relationship so that their friends will ease up on both of them and stop their various matchmaking attempts.
Once again, Ellis provides two lead characters who are likeable and realistic, experiencing issues that are real and true to life. In this case, Meghan must learn to rebuild her confidence and self-esteem after several years of it being torn down. Chase must learn that he has value as a person for more than just his athletic abilities. Other characters from previous books in the series are seen, including surrogate grandparents Barbara and Dominik, and it's like coming to a family reunion with all the best people waiting to update you on what's happened since you last gathered.
As with all of Ellis' other books, the reader is immersed in this fictional world with enough actual locations, events and real-life situations to not feel any shortcomings or like something is missing (Meghan's on the job experiences are not as far-fetched as one might think). I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know more about Meghan and Chase and closed the book with a happy sigh when finished.
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“I think so often you want something to be true so badly, you’re willing to overlook things you normally wouldn’t. Make excuses. Or tell yourself you’re overthinking things or demanding too much. That all relationships change over time or take work. But that’s not always the truth.”Highlighted by 67 Kindle readers- “I’m going to kiss you. Kiss me back like you mean it,” he whispers quickly into my ear. “Nod if you want that.”Highlighted by 61 Kindle readers
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Another Swoony Aven novel!
What better way to start Baseball season than reading a baseball themed book? ✅️ Romance ✅️ Laughter ✅️ Baseball butt Starting as a fake romance this story blooms into something real. This book pulls you in as romance sparks between Meghan and Chase, they grow individually and as a couple. From Meghan discovering who she is after an unhealthy relationship to Chase finding out where he wants to be. Throughout this book I laughed out loud, cringed, and cried, all the emotions in all the right ways. You won't want to put this one down. Aven hit this chapter of the Soaring Eagles out of the park.
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