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Between Commitment and Betrayal: An Arranged Marriage Romance (Hardy Billionaires) Kindle Edition
Declan Hardy, All-American heartthrob and retired NFL billionaire, is my complete opposite.
He's commanding where I'm cooperative.
Spontaneous while I am deliberate.
Loud when I stay quiet.
The only thing we have in common is that both our names are on my father's will.
He'll inherit the fitness and hospitality empire and I'll keep the one thing I hold dear.
As long as I marry him—with conditions.
One year of a fake marriage.
One year of living together.
One year of pretending I belong in his luxury lifestyle.
But stipulations are never that simple.
Especially when I can't tell if his kisses are fake or if I'm pretending when I kiss him back.
And as more conditions arise, it's clear there's a fine line between commitment and betrayal... and neither of us knows where that line falls.
Between Commitment and Betrayal is a billionaire, forced proximity, fake marriage of convenience and a father’s business partner novel. It is a complete standalone by Shain Rose.
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateMarch 23, 2023
- File size3980 KB
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"She was the beauty of a gathering storm over the ocean right before lightning struck."
"She was my business partner's daughter and completely off-limits."
“Changes can save you, but they can also destroy you.”
About the Author
Shain writes romance with an edge and loves to deliver an emotional rollercoaster ride or two before we get to the happily ever after.
She lives where the weather is constantly changing with a family she hopes will never change. When she isn’t writing, she’s spending the days with her husband, two kids, and a wild golden retriever. Yes, it takes a lot of coffee and candy to keep her sane.
On the off chance she’s not writing or spending time with family and friends, she’s calling them to talk. And if no one answers, then she’s reading romance or watching trashy TV.
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- ASIN : B0BK79W1FZ
- Publisher : Amazon Digital Services (March 23, 2023)
- Publication date : March 23, 2023
- Language : English
- File size : 3980 KB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 391 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: #2,267 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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About the author
Shain Rose is a USA Today and #1 best-selling author. She writes romance filled with angst, steam, and emotional rollercoasters that lead to happily ever afters.
She lives where the weather is always changing with a family that she hopes will never change. When she isn't writing, she's reading and loving life.
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Customers enjoy the book's storyline and find it enjoyable. They appreciate the strong characters and well-developed side characters. Many readers find the spice level outstanding and enticing. The book is described as entertaining and engaging with steamy scenes. However, opinions differ on the writing quality.
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Customers enjoyed the book. They found the story engaging and entertaining, describing it as a page-turner. The author's writing style was described as excellent and she has a gift for writing complex, steamy, and spicy stories. Overall, readers enjoyed the book and look forward to reading the next book in the series.
"...She's created a complex yet beautiful story that captured my heart as well as my imagination...." Read more
"Overall it’s a great book! The characters and side characters are very well written and the dialogue is really interesting. The spice was SPICY...." Read more
"This not only had some decent smut but the storyline... The storyline had me laughing and crying at parts and I rarely ever cry during a read...." Read more
"...✨ The angst, the spice, all of it was superb! This story is fantastic!..." Read more
Customers enjoy the storyline. They find it engaging with drama, tension, and emotional moments. The plot keeps them hooked with its twists and steamy scenes.
"...I enjoyed the story it was fast paced with a swoon worthy romance and just the right amount amount of spicy...." Read more
"This not only had some decent smut but the storyline... The storyline had me laughing and crying at parts and I rarely ever cry during a read...." Read more
"...This book has all the spice and a pretty decent story line. In some parts the plot was… not as strong, but it was a good story overall...." Read more
"...The one thing that kept me from giving it 5 stars was that the story seemed to drag on and the main climax was set soooo far at the end...." Read more
Customers enjoyed the character development. They found the characters strong but not overly kind. The storyline was easy to follow and made them want to read more about the characters. Some of the characters had a yo-yo personality that slowly became endearing.
"...I really like Everly she's such a great character I just felt that I could really connect with her and cheer her on as she navigated her new life...." Read more
"...So freaking hot! The Hardy family is incredibly strong and the banter made me laugh. Absolutely can't wait for Dom's story!!..." Read more
"...he has a huge “Good girl” problem and Everly is sweet but strong and fearless...." Read more
"...Evie is fiercely independent and strong. She will lay a full-grown man on his ass without even blinking, and does several times...." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's spice level. They find it nice and suitable for a quick read. The middle part is described as delicious, with chef-like scenes that keep readers interested.
"...it was fast paced with a swoon worthy romance and just the right amount amount of spicy...." Read more
"...The spice was SPICY. Never thought gym equipment would be that hot but Declan made it work!🌶️🔥..." Read more
"...✨ The angst, the spice, all of it was superb! This story is fantastic!..." Read more
"...This book has all the spice and a pretty decent story line. In some parts the plot was… not as strong, but it was a good story overall...." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's entertainment value. They find the writing smooth, engaging, and humorous. The banter between the characters is a highlight for them. The story keeps readers hooked with its fast-paced narrative that hits high points.
"...and side characters are very well written and the dialogue is really interesting. The spice was SPICY...." Read more
"...So freaking hot! The Hardy family is incredibly strong and the banter made me laugh. Absolutely can't wait for Dom's story!!..." Read more
"...I thoroughly enjoyed the story and was entertained the whole time, but there were definitely plot holes that were confusing, like the betrayal part..." Read more
"...Frustrating. Funny. Hot and sexy!!! Declan didn’t stand a chance again Evie! My good sis Evie!..." Read more
Customers find the book has an engaging and steamy atmosphere. They mention that the characters are interesting and emotionally engaging until the end.
"...I love the steamy sizzling chemistry between them it just works so well even when they are both trying to deny the connection...." Read more
"...Now her secret is out. How does she fight this? So freaking hot! The Hardy family is incredibly strong and the banter made me laugh...." Read more
"...The push and pull between Declan and Everly was both hot and incredibly frustrating...." Read more
"...Frustrating. Funny. Hot and sexy!!! Declan didn’t stand a chance again Evie! My good sis Evie!..." Read more
Customers have different views on the writing quality. Some find it well-written and entertaining, with smooth writing and interesting dialogue. Others feel the book lacks explanations and is frustrating to read at times.
"...This is my first book by the author but I'm obsessed with her writing style...." Read more
"...It just didn't make sense to me what he was doing. Really threw my reading experience, until the conflict started to wrap up...." Read more
"Overall it’s a great book! The characters and side characters are very well written and the dialogue is really interesting. The spice was SPICY...." Read more
"...It was just unclear and confusing. Also the back and forth was choppy and didn’t make a whole lot of sense...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book. Some find it engaging and fast-paced, drawing them in quickly. Others feel the story is rushed and repetitive, with a lack of depth and flow.
"...It felt super rushed at the end in my opinion and there were some parts of the plot that didn’t seem to go anywhere really...." Read more
"...I enjoyed the story it was fast paced with a swoon worthy romance and just the right amount amount of spicy...." Read more
"...Anyways. The spicy scenes were okay, though repetitive the second half of the book. An okay read overall." Read more
"...I did get through the story pretty quickly but I'm on the fence if I'd read more from the author." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2023Everly needs a change so moving to be work for her estranged father seems like the perfect option. Unfortunately before she can really get to know her father he passes away leaving her forced to marry his partner and eligible bachelor Declan. At least it's only for a year and than everything will be taken care of. Will she be able to walk away at the end of the year?
I really like Everly she's such a great character I just felt that I could really connect with her and cheer her on as she navigated her new life. I just loved Declan he's just so swoon worthy he checks all the boxes. I love the steamy sizzling chemistry between them it just works so well even when they are both trying to deny the connection.
I devoured Between Commitment and Betrayal in just one afternoon because I had to know how it would play out. I love the characters I had a few moments when I wanted to slam my book closed but they redeemed themselves. I enjoyed the story it was fast paced with a swoon worthy romance and just the right amount amount of spicy. I love that we have so much of Declan's family in the story they are such a great compliment as well as Clara.
This is my first book by the author but I'm obsessed with her writing style. She's created a complex yet beautiful story that captured my heart as well as my imagination. I just loved every moment of Everly and Declan's sweet romance. I already have the next book ready to go and can't wait to dive into the next Hardy brother's romance. Perfect for fans of Marriage of convince and steamy billionaire romance.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2024Overall it’s a great book! The characters and side characters are very well written and the dialogue is really interesting.
The spice was SPICY. Never thought gym equipment would be that hot but Declan made it work!🌶️🔥
The one thing that kept me from giving it 5 stars was that the story seemed to drag on and the main climax was set soooo far at the end. I feel it would have been better closer to the middle of the story and then the extra plot climax towards the end would have worked. It felt super rushed at the end in my opinion and there were some parts of the plot that didn’t seem to go anywhere really. The third act breakup due to complete irrational stubbornness and no communication was so infuriating!
It’s still a solid read and I’ll be reading the others as well!
Giving it a solid 4.5 ⭐️
- Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2024I really enjoyed this book, except for the hurtful break up. The hurtful things Declan said broke my heart. This is my first time reading this author and I plan to read the next book in the series. I hope these type of breakups don’t continue in future books. Great epilogue!
- Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2023This book frustrated me because it could have been great! I finished it just to see how the author would tie it together. But the back and forth between the lead characters was so contrived and drawn out. There could have been more character development. The female lead was so confusing. One chapter she’s strong, stubborn. Next she’s a wilted mess that can’t make up her mind. There were conflict devices that just didn’t make sense. (Spoiler Alert) She’s publicly married to the retired NFL billionaire to get their inheritance and doesn’t want the media to know it’s due to the will, but then also not hiding that she’s dating his rival in public? A rival because of an instance in a football game that she WON’T EVEN GOOGLE to find out what happened? Also, she’s so close to her mother she’d sacrifice a year of her life in order to preserve her mom’s yoga studio, but she barely talks to her at all while she’s going through all this drama and uncertainty?
Then there are maybe 2 sentences in the whole book that refer to her mom’s braids and 1 sentence referring to her being “mixed”. That’s it. Did nothing at all for the story. The author could’ve kept it if they weren’t going to truly delve into that part of the character. Being mixed could’ve (spoiler alert) been the reason why her dad abandoned her in childhood, or the reason why her stepmom and stepsister were nasty to her, or the reason why she felt she didn’t fit in with the other characters. It could have been the source of culture clash between her and the male lead. Zip, zilch, nada. There could have been so much nuance with that element, and not even alluded to!Again, frustrating.
Anyways. The spicy scenes were okay, though repetitive the second half of the book. An okay read overall.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2024This not only had some decent smut but the storyline... The storyline had me laughing and crying at parts and I rarely ever cry during a read. I've read nearly 200 books this year and have 3 five star reviews but this one is so deserving of a 5 star. The way Everly and Declan overcame things in their personal lives and how they feel in love with each other before even realizing. The way Declan made sure (even before he realized he loved her) that she was taken care of physically and mentally. I mean even the way he handled her fear to test drive the race car. Everything about this read was top tier.
Top reviews from other countries
- bbooksreviewReviewed in Brazil on March 24, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Obsessed
My first book from this author and couldn’t help but adore it. So much that I’m already looking forward to reading the next book from this series. It had everything I needed it: great plot, some heartbreak, arranged marriage (which has been years I didn’t read one!), an utterly obsessive, protective and loving man - seriously where can I find a Declan for me? - lots of steamy and some characters that I couldn’t help but wanting to smack in the face, hard.
But whom I loved the most was Evie. She was fierce! Strong, smart, dedicated… she had her own demons from the past and after moving to Florida to escape that and trying to be closer to her estranged dad, he end up dying and leaving a absolutely ludicrous will. And that, folks, it’s how everything turn spicy, yummy and so great.
Declan and Evie have a super connection and even though they were forced to be married, their true feelings were nothing but real. They both fought their feelings for each other, but it was obvious to everyone the love it existed. I enjoyed the twist that he was the one more sunshine and the one who claimed her and clearly was ready for forever. She had so much to overcome and it was refreshing how reserved she was.
At some point, their story remembered me the Cinderella one, where there’s an evil stepmother and two stepsister who thought they were own everything.
All in all I loved and had to much fun. Totally recommend.
- Naysa HarterReviewed in Canada on April 22, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
Loved this book
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MariaReviewed in Mexico on July 1, 2023
3.0 out of 5 stars Declan Hardy 🥰
Quiero ser sincera y decir que este libro logró atraparme hasta la mitad de la historia. Le batalle en continuar y llegar a la primera parte del libro, sentía que no pasaba nada, los protagonistas no llegaban a establecerse y sin saber lo que querían el uno del otro, en especial Everly no lograba entenderla por completo, era muy indecisa con respecto a si estar con Declan o no, no quería tener nada que ver con nadie pero aún así le hacía creer a Declan que quería estar con otra persona pero se molestaba si él mostraba interes en alguien más justo cuando Declan ya había más que dejado en claro con sus palabras y gestos que la quería a ella. Pero Everly empeñada en alejarlo cuando a Declan no le importaba lo más mínimo tener que asumir las consecuencias del pasado de Everly.
Después de que el libro empezó a darme pistas de a dónde se dirigía la historia empecé y entender más el por qué actuar de Everly, conseguí engancharme con el libro. Y debo decir que lo disfruté bastante. 😊
- KyReviewed in Belgium on January 10, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars DECLAN!!!!
this book has been absolutely amazing, the arranged/forced marriage trope is something i absolutely ate up. also Declan.. wow. what a man. i can already tell ill love all these men
- Kelly PalmerReviewed in the United Kingdom on November 16, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars 😱🥺🔥
Wow wow wow. This book was so gripping, did I want to slap both characters, hell yep. This story was just amazing, I'm so looking forward to the next!