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Enemies in Earnest: A Man of the Month Club Novella: A Small Town, Forced Proximity, Enemies to Lovers Romance Kindle Edition

by Willow Sanders (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

4.4 64 ratings

Part of: Candy Cane Key (23 books)

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Acacia Ashley has one love: the written word. Specifically the rich, earthy, prose of Mr. Ernest Hemingway. Her love for Hemingway goes so deep that she opened a bar in his honor. Every year in July she plays host to Hemingway Days in Candy Cane Key, and every year she has to stay on guard in case Edwin Wheeler decides once again to find a way to ruin the solemnity of the occasion.

Edwin Wheeler doesn't care about books or old men, but the sea? The sea is where he spends his days in search of the almighty dollar. But when he grows bored of plying tourists with fruity drinks, he’s often found needling the resident bookworm, Acacia. She's hated him ever since the incident five years ago. Why does getting a rise out of her give him a bit of a rise as well?

When the bell tolls signaling approaching stormy weather that threatens both of their businesses, the pair realizes a farewell to arms may be the best way to avoid a dangerous summer.

MAN OF THE MONTH CLUB is a steamy small-town collection featuring a new hottie (or two) every month. In 2023, escape to Candy Cane Key, Florida, and celebrate All the Holidays with your favorite group of romance authors and their delicious Paradise Men. Can’t wait to see you there!

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BMFMXW65
Publisher ‏ : ‎ (July 31, 2023)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 31, 2023
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 5578 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 190 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #137,717 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #1,156 in Romance Collections & Anthologies (Kindle Store)
- #1,487 in Romance Collections & Anthologies (Books)
- #6,142 in Contemporary Romance Fiction

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Willow has always had a penchant for weaving tales. Whether it was horror stories for her bunkmates during sleep away camp, or full blown novels, the written word is always something that Willow has been drawn to.

A Chicago girl born and raised, you will find that most of her stories are either based in, or somehow tie back to the city she knows and loves. Her loyalties lie on the North-Side, as she proclaims she is a Cubs fan, and a fan of anyone playing against the White Sox. She can also be found regularly rooting for the Illini, when she isn’t being forced by her husband to betray her loyalty to the Blue and Orange in favor of a weekend cheering on the Spartans.

A marketer by day, and a writer by night, she can be found feeding her coffee addiction at the Green Mermaid (otherwise known as Starbucks), spending way too much time on TikTok, or trying to convince others she's a long lost Gilmore Girl.

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Manisha

Great Read

Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2023

This book is part of the Man of the Month Club Series. The story is the enemies to lovers sexy hot entertaining contemporary romance. This book is a great read .

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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Amanda Zook

Enemies due to stubbornness.

Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2023

Acacia and Edwin have been at each other's throats for five years and the reason is so petty as to almost be ridiculous. Acacia owns a bar where she honors her favorite author on the anniversary of his birth every year. Her Hemingway celebration is very popular among their tiny island until one year when Edwin and his charter boat business ruined the moment. Acacia has hated him ever since. But things start to change and they begin to bury the hatchet. Things develop as they tend to do in a romance novella and a happily ever after is achieved.

While this is a cute and quick read, I had a hard time liking the heroine. She was petty and mean. She'd spent five years belittling Edwin, which she complained people used to do to her. She liked to say that he gave it back to her just as hard, but I didn't find that was the case. He let her barbs roll off him more times than not and never retaliated in kind. Did he tease her? Of course. It wouldn't be an enemies to lovers trope without the banter. But Acacia acted as a bully more often than not, and I thought Edwin should have walked away from her long ago. She was ridiculously selfish, especially as a hurricane barreled toward them and she refused to let go of her Hemingway party. Edwin, on the other hand, was sweet and completely book boyfriend worthy. His protective nature and gentleness made up for her stupidness in this story.

Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2023

Edwin and Acacia are like oil and water, constantly butting heads the last five years. Like most people in the same predicament, the reason is petty. Edwin spends the days toting around tourists on his boat and irritating Acacia when he can.

A storm rolls in, it is like a change in tides, a hot kiss and both are looking at each other differently.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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Victoria S (letstalksmut_chill)

Edwin and Acacia

Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2023

Edwin and Acacia were the perfect enemies to lovers couple. They butt heads all the time and after 5 years Edwin wants to mind the bridge even if it means never speaking to her again. The attraction between the two is off the charts. But one hot kiss changes everything and suddenly they can't seem to stay away. she has been hurt before so having her admit she loves him back might be the biggest fight Edwin has ever faced and he's not letting her go the second time around. This story keeps you on your toes until the very end.

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JLH

Romantic Twist Of Fate

Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2023

Acacia runs the bar on Candy Cane Key, while Edwin pilots a charter boat for parties. They start of as opposing forces after a misconception five years ago. During a major storm and forced talks, they start to show their attraction and cravings for each other. The characters are well developed, with great backstories, determination, entertaining situations and banter. The storyline has drama, irritating remarks, twists, surprises, revelations, danger, steam, progresses perfectly to a heartwarming ending. Loved the chemistry and friends that support them.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2023

I enjoyed Enemies in Earnest Man of the Month Club July. Acacia and Edwin have been nemeses for about five years. Edwin isn’t really sure why. They had a moment years ago but it passed quickly. Fast forward and suddenly sparring doesn’t have the same satisfaction. An awkward date and a possible hurricane make them analyze their feelings. It’s a sweet story and I loved the characters. It has a few slow spots but overall is a good story. I would recommend this book and the series.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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Tanja OMGReads

Candy Cane Key delivers yet again!

Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2023

Edwin and Acacia were the perfect enemies to lovers couple. They butt heads all the time and after 5 years Edwin wants to mind the bridge even if it means never speaking to her again. But one hotheades kiss changes everything and suddenly (or not) they can't seem to stay away. But she has been hurt before so having her admit she loves him back might be the biggest fight Edwin has ever faced and he's not letting her go the second time around.

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DIRONLV

Don't waste your time reading

Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2023

I really tried to read this book, but it is very disjointed and makes no sense. I made it to chapter 3 page 23 and finally gave up.

Acacia, is a character that is VERY unlikeable and holds a grudge for far too long (5 years). Edwin is likeable, but allows Acacia to be very means to him for way too long (5 years).

After reading the book part way I still don't understand it.

The candy cane keys series has been a series that ai love, but I'm going to have to skip reading the rest of this book and move on to the book in the series. I don't know if the author is new at writing or had one too many while writing this, but I wouldn't recommend reading this book.

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Marie P

A crazy ride from enemies to lovers!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 1, 2023

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But then in Candy Cane Key you would expect nothing less!
Acacia and Edwin have a hilarious verbal sparing war happening, with tongues so sharp they gut as well as wound. But they are both guilty of making judgements, are both stubborn beyond the norm and both blinded by their feelings for the other.....not that they realise it!
A fun, flirty, crazy, hilarious battle of wits to HEA which is the perfect addition to Candy Cane Key. I read this on Kindle Unlimited.

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