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Flirt (Carmichael Family Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Adriana Locke (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 10,478 ratings

WANTED: A SITUATION-SHIP

I’m a single female who’s tired of relationships ruining my life. However, there are times when a date would be helpful. If you’re a single man, preferably mid-twenties to late-thirties, and are in a similar situation, we might be a match.

Candidate must be handsome, charming, and willing to pretend to have feelings for me (on a sliding scale, as the event requires). Ability to discuss a wide variety of topics is a plus. Must have your own transportation and a (legal) job.

This will be a symbiotic agreement. In exchange for your time, I will give you mine. Need someone to flirt with you at a football party? Go, team! Want a woman to make you look good in front of your boss? Let me find my heels. Would you love for someone to be obsessed with you in front of your ex? I’m applying my red lipstick now.

If interested, please email me. Time is of the essence.

From USA Today and Amazon Charts Bestselling author comes a “fun and flirty!” fake dating situation between two coworkers that quickly straddles the line between friends and lovers.

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"This is an instant favorite and I'll definitely read it again." - author Daisy Knox

"Fun, flirty and hot as heck! This new family is everything I didn't know I needed right now!" - author Mandi Beck

"A must read, can't put down novel that will leave you craving more of the Carmichaels immediately." - author Anjelica Grace

"The swoon level of this story is ridiculously high." - PP's Bookshelf

"Their romance is delicious, light and easy, scorchingly hot and so undeniably beautiful. I lost myself to these characters." - Jen, Jens Dreamy Little Reads

"Adriana Locke is a master storyteller." - Nicki, The Overflowing Bookcase

"Adriana Locke is the queen when it comes to series with families that love deeply and where loyalty is the most important part "- Sandie, Sandizzle Reads

"Flirt is a light and sweet romance that kept a smile on my face the entire time I was reading it." - Sabrina, Escaping Into Books

"Holy wow, y'all! I love this one so much! I need more - gimme!" - BookAddict

"Allllll the stars! I loved, loved, loved this book." - Lady M. blog

"Jam packed with humour and heart, this sweet and sexy read is an absolute winner for me." - Helen, Blissfully Bookish Besties

"When it comes to writing small town, family centric romances, nobody does it better than Adriana Locke." - Anna Reads Here

"LOVE THIS FAMILY. Absolutely recommend." - Rachel, RR Book Reviews

"OKAY. okay. o-k-a-y. I'm just going to say it. THIS BOOK IS INCREDIBLE! seriously. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough!" - Shawna, Blue's Books

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USA Today Bestselling author, Adriana Locke, writes contemporary romances about the two things she knows best-big families and small towns. Her stories are about ordinary people finding extraordinary love with the perfect combination of heart, heat, and humor.She loves connecting with readers, fall weather, football, reading alpha heroes, everything pumpkin, and pretending to garden.Hailing from a tiny town in the Midwest, Adriana spends her free time with her high school sweetheart (who she married over twenty years ago) and their four sons (who truly are her best work). Her kitchen may be a perpetual disaster, and if all else fails, there is always pizza.Learn more at adrianalocke.com.

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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 8, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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  • Book 1 of 5 ‏ : ‎ Carmichael Family Series
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Adriana Locke is a USA Today and Amazon Charts Bestselling author with a knack for writing swoony, unforgettable contemporary romances. At nineteen, she traded her small-town roots for big-city life, only to realize her heart beats for quiet mornings and cozy chaos. These days, she’s living her happily-ever-after in Ohio with Mr. Locke—her high school sweetheart—four lively sons, and two hilariously hyper Jack Russell terriers.

When she’s not penning love stories that will leave you laughing and sighing, Adriana is battling the epic quest of missing silverware, “gardening” (a.k.a. chatting with her plants), or leaving her grocery list on the counter as she heads to the store. Grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and let her books whisk you away to a world of heartwarming romance and irresistible heroes.

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Customers love this book's story, with one noting it's amazing until the last page. The book features a sexy small town romance with deeply passionate love scenes, and customers particularly enjoy the hilarious banter between the characters. Customers appreciate the well-developed characters, with one noting how they feel like family and friends, and the emotional content that pulls readers into the Carmichael family dynamic. The writing is easy to read, and customers praise the chemistry between Moss and Brooke.

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175 customers mention "Story quality"175 positive0 negative

Customers love the story of this book, describing it as hot and a great beginning to the series, with one customer particularly appreciating its twists and turns.

"...I love how the storylines get so beautifully resolved. I love how the epilogue is the perfect ending to their love story...." Read more

"...Anyways this story wss absolutely awesome and definitely delicious to read, it had everything you'll ever need in a story.. So give yourself a break..." Read more

"This is a great read. Loved all of the characters and the story...." Read more

"...All in all, it's a strong series starter, and I'm absolutely looking forward to reading more about the Carmichaels...." Read more

134 customers mention "Romance"131 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the romantic elements of the book, describing it as a sexy small town romance with deeply passionate love scenes and a sweetest friendship.

"...all the interactions between the Carmichael siblings, it feels like real family love and makes me laugh at their teasing...." Read more

"Brooke wants to meet a handsome, charming and sexy guy to pretend to have feelings for her...." Read more

"...It's a light and sexy small town romance with chemistry that's apparent from the first scene, great family dynamics, and plenty of banter to keep..." Read more

"...It's very low on spice but a cute romance. God, her mother was a horrible woman...." Read more

127 customers mention "Humor"127 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book, particularly the banter between Brooke and Moss, which makes them laugh and cry.

"...I love the lighter moments where I find myself smiling and laughing out loud...." Read more

"...story.. So give yourself a break and read it... It's just awesome and funny!" Read more

"...What a great way to analyze life! I loved it." Read more

"...I really loved their banter, and the obvious depth of their feelings made the insta-relationship palatable...." Read more

89 customers mention "Character development"85 positive4 negative

Customers love the characters in this book, particularly appreciating the dialog between them and how their emotions are clearly defined. One customer notes that the ensemble cast is phenomenal.

"...Conversation between Brooke and Moss flows so easily, I love that both Brooke and Moss share secrets with one another that they have not shared with..." Read more

"...I loved the interactions with Moss and his family, Brooke and his family, Brooke and her BFF. There is a 3AB, and it’s annoying...." Read more

"This is a great read. Loved all of the characters and the story...." Read more

"...She had great voices for the different characters. Brooke is a recently divorced thirty-year-old woman working as an interior architect...." Read more

85 customers mention "Emotional content"81 positive4 negative

Customers find the book emotionally engaging and heartwarming, with one customer noting it's light on drama and angst.

"...Flirt is a fake relationship love story and is filled with heartbreaking and heartwarming moments...." Read more

"...Anyways this story wss absolutely awesome and definitely delicious to read, it had everything you'll ever need in a story.. So give yourself a break..." Read more

"...angst and easy throughout - a true small town romance with a strong community vibe." Read more

"...He was vulnerable himself, but so very loving and patient and her greatest supporter...." Read more

67 customers mention "Family bond"67 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the family bond in the book, particularly the fun comradery between the Carmichael brothers and their love for each other.

"...I enjoyed all the interactions between the Carmichael siblings, it feels like real family love and makes me laugh at their teasing...." Read more

"...This book has the difficult task of introducing a LARGE, very involved, family AND developing a standalone romance, and it does a pretty good job..." Read more

"...Life’s ups and downs with romance, intrigue and family in books are fairytale of life! You can’t go wrong with this author or series!" Read more

"...architect is an absolute asset to Laguna Homes and she's a great partner to have, bouncing ideas off of each other, and she's a good friend...." Read more

31 customers mention "Writing quality"31 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, noting it is well written and easy to read, with talented narrators bringing the story to life.

"...Now on to book three! Adrianna Locke style of writing is great!..." Read more

"...when you’ve been beaten down enough, but our Brooke is not only super talented, she’s strong, resilient and a fighter...." Read more

"First, CJ Bloom and Lance Greenfield are gifted narrators. Both are often auto-listens for me and when they are together on a book it’s even better...." Read more

"...Both of the narrators are wonderful...." Read more

28 customers mention "Chemistry"28 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the chemistry in the book, particularly between Moss and Brookie.

"...I love the chemistry between Brooke and Moss...." Read more

"...It's a light and sexy small town romance with chemistry that's apparent from the first scene, great family dynamics, and plenty of banter to keep..." Read more

"...What can I say about Moss and Brooke, well their chemistry is off the charts and they make perfect sense together. I love them so much...." Read more

"...Every day they talk and he flirts with her. Great chemistry that they have has never gotten any further...." Read more

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RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5 STEAM: 🔥🔥🔥.5 Flirt introduces us to the loud, rambunctious, loving Carmichael clan. Kix and Damaris have their hands full with their adult sons: Jess, Foxx, Moss, Maddox, and Banks. All of them work for the family's interior decorating company. Moss works closely with designer Brooke, and these two have been in sync since the moment they started working together. When Brooke needed a date to a family party, Moss steps up. His justification: They already know each other so well that faking a relationship would be easy. But is there something else at play here? Moss is the quintessential book boyfriend. Though his heart is girded behind a stone wall, he cannot help but be the adorable, caring friend-eventually-lover to Brooke. And resilient Brooke. My heart was in pieces as we learned more about her family history, but like Moss, we get to see a brilliant, kindhearted heroine who surpasses the toxic adversities she faces. The ensemble cast in this book is phenomenal. Jovie, Honey, Kix, and Damaris hold their own in the pages they're in. I cannot say enough about how much I love the Carmichael men. They can be a handful, but the ride-or-die love speaks loudly through their actions. Each brother has their own quirk, and I cannot wait to devour their stories.
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  • Patti Lucas
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fake Relationship Turns into True Love
    Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2022
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    I absolutely loved Flirt by Adriana Locke; it is an incredible fake relationship love story. It is the first book in her new Carmichael Family series. Adriana Locke continues to prove that she is an amazing storyteller. I could not put Flirt down and I loved moment on every page. Who does not love hot sexy men, strong females, loving families, and friends, who always support one another? I really enjoy how the book is told in the first person from perspective of the main characters. I love getting the insight and feelings from the different characters. Flirt is a fake relationship love story and is filled with heartbreaking and heartwarming moments. I love the lighter moments where I find myself smiling and laughing out loud. My favorite moments are the ones that pull at my heartstrings that cause me to sigh, as I read the heartbreaking moments. Flirt is filled with such moments, and with so much emotion. It is filled with all those things that we have come to love and expect in a love story, Adriana Locke did not disappoint, especially with the poignant and bittersweet moments that filled this page turner. Flirt is the story of Moss Carmichael, superintendent of the renovation team and Brooklyn “Brooke” Bailey, the lead designer for his team at Laguna Home, his family’s company. Brooke is searching a fake boyfriend to take home to her Grandmother Honey’s eighty-fifth birthday party. After having lunch with her best friend in Kismet Beach, Jovie Reynolds, Brooke accidentally posts her want ad on Social, a social media platform and her account explodes. After a difficult conversation with her mother, Brooke decides to meet one of the anonymous responders to her ad and agrees to meet them at Slade House. Moss shows up at Slade House expecting to meet his mother for dinner, unbeknownst to him that his mother and brothers have set him up with Brooke. Brooke has a difficult relationship with her mother and her family, her aunt is currently dating her ex-husband Geoff. Moss agrees to the fake relationship with Brooke. Conversation between Brooke and Moss flows so easily, I love that both Brooke and Moss share secrets with one another that they have not shared with anyone before, especially the secrets that they Brooke shares about her family. Brooke suffers from insecurities because of her family and is hoping to find someone who will love her as she is and is looking for forever love. Moss on the other hand is not looking for a relationship and does not plan on ever telling a woman that he loves her. I love Moss calls Brooke, Brookie, and all the other nicknames that he uses toward Brooke. I love the chemistry between Brooke and Moss. As Brooke and Moss spend time together, things change between them, neither one is willing to admit their true feelings for one another. Some of their conversations between Brooke and Moss are truly heartbreaking. I love the surprise birthday gift that Moss gave to Honey. A heart-breaking plot twist occurs at Brooke’s grandmother Honey’s birthday party, which changes everything between Brooke and Moss. I love the heart-to-heart conversation that Brooke and Moss have with Honey, and the heart-to-heart conversation that Moss has with his mother following his breakup with Brooke. I loved that Flirt is a more than just a romance, there are issues that both Brooke and Moss are facing that need to be resolved. I love how the storylines get so beautifully resolved. I love how the epilogue is the perfect ending to their love story. Flirt is filled with poignant and bittersweet moments as well as plot twists. I love the characters and the family dynamic in Flirt the characters feel like family and friends. I enjoyed all the interactions between the Carmichael siblings, it feels like real family love and makes me laugh at their teasing. I loved all the characters in Flirt, and I am looking forward to reading the other books in the series. Who does not love family and friends that always have each other’s backs? I thoroughly enjoyed Flirt, who does not love a fake relationship love story. Highly recommend this incredible love story and am so looking forward to reading the other books in the series.
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  • LauraP.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Moss and Brooke
    Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2025
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    We meet the Carmichael family, and I love them. Moss is one of the many Carmichael brothers. Brooke (Brooklyn) works for the company the Carmichael parents own, and she and Moss are described as friends, but I would classify them as work friends. They don’t hang out, and at one point they mention the only time they texted outside of work hours was actually still tangentially related to work things.

    After a series of events, he agrees to go to a family event with her. Her family really is the worst. Side note-I appreciate that Adriana Locke doesn’t try to magically redeem them in the epilogue, and instead just lets them be awful.

    I loved the interactions with Moss and his family, Brooke and his family, Brooke and her BFF.

    There is a 3AB, and it’s annoying. I understand why she’s upset but she’s also being amazingly selfish and for someone who claims to love isn’t thinking about that person at all. She more or less redeems herself but it wasn’t a good look on her. As far as him, for as cool as his family is, there should have been some therapy when he was 17, FFS.

    Can’t wait for the other brothers’ books.
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  • Stormy Lover
    5.0 out of 5 stars Flirt (Carmichael Family Series Book 1)
    Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2025
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    Brooke wants to meet a handsome, charming and sexy guy to pretend to have feelings for her. And must have a car & A job... This is the ad she post on social. She got many hits from that post. She was looking for a guy to take her to her grandma 80 th birthday party. Her ex husband is in a relationship with her aunt. ( I know that just crazy) Finally after being set up by friends, she starts getting to know Moss. Moss is a Carmichael and he is really interested in being with Brooke. He starts to woo her and it take off that's just whatever is needed to make Brooke snoooy. Anyways this story wss absolutely awesome and definitely delicious to read, it had everything you'll ever need in a story.. So give yourself a break and read it... It's just awesome and funny!
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  • A. Fai
    5.0 out of 5 stars Moss!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2025
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    I can’t with him! His whole family…swoon! Adriana your story telling is impeccable. I couldn’t put it down! I’m excited to read about the other brothers. The whole Carmichael family is hilarious! Banks and Mad are awesome therapists lol They’ve got my vote hahaha
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  • sincity_bookworm
    5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE these new covers!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2024
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    I love the updated covers for this series. The spines are brilliant and look amazing together on my self. I love the little animal stamp on each one. IYKYK.

    My review for the book:
    I really enjoyed this audiobook! I honestly think the female narrator could've just read the book on her own. She had great voices for the different characters.

    Brooke is a recently divorced thirty-year-old woman working as an interior architect. Her mother is atrocious and always sets high life expectations for her. Basically no matter what she does, she's never good enough. Brooke's adorable grandmother, Honey, is celebrating her 85th birthday via a giant party and Brooke needs a date. She can't possibly go alone because her ex will also be there, along with her awful mother. Brooke starts getting desperate and devises a plan to post an ad for a date, which accidentally gets posted online. In comes her hot co-worker Moss to save the day. Fake dating at its finest! They already know each other well from working side by side, he's handsome, he comes from a great family... it's perfect, right?
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  • lynda sinclair
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love a family series
    Reviewed in Australia on August 21, 2024
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    Great read.
    Amazing writer great flow
    Fun and heart warming
    Thank you for this great book
    I really enjoyed it all.
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  • Bozena F.
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not for me...
    Reviewed in Germany on August 23, 2023
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    This is a sweet, swoony and romantic love story.

    A love story between two people who have given up the idea of ​​relationship or love.
    Two people who have been so hurt in their past relationships that they would rather be alone than commit to a relationship or new love.

    Of course, it didn't work in their way ;-), but until it did, they had a dramatic, heartbreaking, and raw way to go.

    The audiobook was amazingly executed. The narrators Lance Greenfield and CJ Bloom are wonderful.

    If you're looking for a light, sweet, and romantic love story, this is a book for you ❤️

    It doesn't worked for me.
    I couldn't connect with the characters, but I'm sure it just wasn't a story for me.
    I love this author's books, but this was my least favorite of all her books so far.
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  • santa
    5.0 out of 5 stars es muy entretenido
    Reviewed in Spain on May 9, 2025
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    Es un libro ameno. y absorbente que te mantiene distraida sin grandes sobresaltos Me ha gustado en genera ha gustado en general
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  • Missy
    5.0 out of 5 stars This Book Exceeds 5 Stars!
    Reviewed in Canada on August 21, 2022
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    There aren’t enough stars to give this book the rating it deserves! It was one of the most perfect romcoms I’ve ever read; it had me laughing out loud at all the different characters’ antics, and also smiling at the fluff between the main couple, wiping my tears at their pain, and rooting for them throughout it all. This book was written amazingly well from start to finish, never having any dull moments and somehow making every moment more special than the last. This is the first time I’ve read anything from this author and it’ll absolutely not be the last. I enjoyed every part of it!

    Thirty year old Brooke is not looking forward to visiting her family and having to deal with their ridiculous expectations, and with an unavoidable party coming up and limited time to prepare herself for it, she can’t help but panic. The only saving grace is her family’s obsession with appearances, so her plan to use a stranger as a convenient date and buffer from the nastiest of their comments is genius—except for when that stranger turns out to be her business partner and best friend, Moss. For the two and a half years she’s known him, Moss has acted as the biggest flirt she’s ever met, but despite their playfulness, they get along surprisingly well and she knows she can always rely on him to get the job done. It’s risky to pretend to be in love with him, but with the party and her family in mind, Brooke has no other choice. Plus, she gets to pretend to date the man she’s been crushing on for years, and if his willingness to help is anything to go off of, he doesn’t mind one bit.

    As things progress and both Brooke and Moss get deeper into their feelings for the other, old insecurities come into play, but with a bond like theirs, nothing will stop them from holding onto their happiness—not even themselves.

    This author truly did something special with this book. I'm so impressed with it, and so grateful she has a long backlog so I can read more stories like this one. The plot was fantastic, moving at a perfect pace to keep the character-driven story interesting and making sure the tension wasn’t rushed so it had its moment to shine. The buildup to the party was full of so much hilarity, and a dash of spice, that I never felt like the book was dragging on its way to the climax; I was just enjoying things as they were happening and trusted the author to make everything work out in the end. This book was all about love in its different forms so I adored how the MCs both got to share that together by going from best friends to romantic partners, and also got to experience love from the other people in their lives.

    The relationship between the MCs was adorable and touching in all its stages, and the honesty and acceptance between them made this book that much sweeter to read. I loved the dual POVs not only because it gave a deeper look into the main characters, but also because it allowed readers into their lives apart from their romance, showing the importance of relationships between parents, siblings, and friends as well.

    I also want to add a trigger warning for those who want to avoid books with narcissistic family members included. This book has a lot of dialogue revolving around and directly interacting with the FMC’s narcissistic family, and unfortunately the parts with the possible triggers wouldn’t be able to be skipped without ruining the plot.

    All in all, this book was a fantastic romcom that I will definitely reread in the future. I loved reading the journey Brooke and Moss went on to get their happy ending, and I’m looking forward to reading more books in this series for the rest of the family’s happy endings!
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  • Mrs R
    5.0 out of 5 stars Flirting, laughter and lots of love
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 19, 2023
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    I loved this story and the whole Carmichael family. Lots of love and laughter, kept me reading and laughing throughout.

    Moss is the picture-perfect boyfriend and a relentless flirt, only that's the last thing he wants, and Brooke has sworn off any future relationships after her divorce. These two were best friends and co-workers with a ton of flirting thrown in, by not only Moss but his brothers too - I loved all the banter and family wind-ups the brothers got into.

    When Brooke needs a fake boyfriend to take home to her vile family, his brothers set him up but Moss volunteers because he just can't picture anyone else to help her the way he can. The fake bit doesn't last long though as these two have some amazing chemistry that neither can ignore. Nothing is that easy though and both have issues from their past that they need to deal with and not surprisingly they pop up just when you think they have everything sorted, just to throw a spanner in the works.

    I really enjoyed reading about these two they truly were best friends who loved each other. I will be reading more from this series as I want to find out where all the brothers all end up.
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