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The Marriage Effect: A marriage of convenience sports romance (Washington Wolves Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Karla Sorensen (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Logan Ward drives me just a little crazy. It’s the only reason I can explain how I ended up fake-married to him. He’s got those dark eyes and broody stares, totally unflappable, which is a good trait in a star defensive football player. Maybe it’s because I don’t always think things through, or because he does drive me crazy, but when I find out he needs a wife to keep custody of his four younger sisters, I have no problem volunteering for the job.

I have my own reasons for needing a husband, and striking a mutually beneficial bargain with Logan is the perfect solution. Plus, it can’t be that hard to wrangle four young girls and a big grumpy football playing husband, right?
Wrong.

Our simple solution creates a whole new problem. Logan and I aren’t as different as we thought. My reluctant groom has fire inside him, and I can’t wait to light the match.
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★★★★★ "I'm in love! The feels, the slow burn, the sweetness, the characters... it's so dreamy. A perfect standalone. A must read. A top fav!" - Angie's Dreamy Reads

★★★★★ "This story is effortless. Hilarious. HOT!" - Bestselling author Staci Hart

★★★★★ "I am absolutely OBSESSED. The writing is so smart, the characters so fresh, the angst and chemistry SO HOT -- it. is. everything." - Bestselling author Kandi Steiner

★★★★★ "The Marriage Effect was everything I was anticipating and so much more. A perfect combo of swoony, steamy, real, and emotional." - Mells View

★★★★★ "Karla sure knows how to finish off a series. This story was emotional, fun, and seriously passionate. " -Books and Bandanas

★★★★★ "The Marriage Effect is my first book by Karla Sorensen and I loved it so freaking much! It was hilarious, it was sexy, it was emotional and it was brilliant. It was an exhilarating emotional rollercoasterthat gave me an impossible high."- PP's Bookshelf

★★★★★ "There's so much to Paige and Logan's story that takes it beyond just a fantastic romance. There are moments that will move you so much you can't help but cry, there are moments so hilarious and fun you'll be laughing like crazy and there is so much love inside the pages of this book you're guaranteed to finish it with your heart full." - Red Hatter Book Blog

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dutch Girl Publishing, LLC
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 12, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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  • Book 3 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Washington Wolves
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Karla Sorensen is a #1 Amazon bestselling author who refuses to read or write anything without a happily ever after. When she's not reading Dramione fanfic or avoiding the laundry, you can find her watching football (British & American), HGTV or listening to Enneagram podcasts so she can psychoanalyze everyone in her life, in no particular order of importance. With a degree in Advertising and Public Relations from Grand Valley State University, she made her living in senior healthcare prior to writing full-time. Karla lives in Michigan with her husband, two boys and a big, shaggy rescue dog named Bear. 

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Customers find this romance novel heartwarming and well-written, with engaging characters and a family dynamic that feels very real. The book features a perfect couple who are genuinely good guys, and customers enjoy the slow-burning romance. They appreciate the writing style, with one customer noting it can be read in a single sitting, while another describes how the characters weave their lives together in emotionally binding threads.

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166 customers mention "Readability"159 positive7 negative

Customers find the book highly readable and enjoyable, particularly appreciating Logan and Paige's story and how it flows.

"...And a fake marriage was the answer. I loved that Paige was a strong and fierce woman that was definitely someone you would want your kids to look up..." Read more

"...The Marriage Effect" is a charming and heartwarming novel that combines a popular trope with well-drawn characters, simmering chemistry, and a focus..." Read more

"This is my favorite book so far. I love both of the main characters and the family dynamic...." Read more

"...Thoughts: This was my favorite book in the series...." Read more

70 customers mention "Entertainment value"70 positive0 negative

Customers find the book entertaining, describing it as a fun plot that is witty and endearing, with one customer noting it's a "LOL book."

"...I love football and a good emotional, angsty, and frustratingly hot read...." Read more

"...The Marriage Effect" is a charming and heartwarming novel that combines a popular trope with well-drawn characters, simmering chemistry, and a focus..." Read more

"...Pages turnabout melted my heart. This author is easily becoming one of my favorites." Read more

"...Paige was so fun and jumped right in with Logan...." Read more

64 customers mention "Character development"64 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, particularly noting the well-drawn supporting characters and the humorous personalities.

"...Great main characters. Amazing supporting characters. Sexual tension and a storyline that drew you in right from the beginning...." Read more

"...and heartwarming novel that combines a popular trope with well-drawn characters, simmering chemistry, and a focus on the importance of family." Read more

"...I love how characters from previous books I'm the series Intertwine. Pages turnabout melted my heart...." Read more

"...I enjoyed Logan & Paige's journey. I loved Logan's sisters. The story flowed and I look forward to reading Molly's story." Read more

28 customers mention "Family dynamics"28 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the family dynamics in the book, describing it as a touching story about found family and love.

"...weaves together the popular fake marriage trope and the complexities of single parenthood...." Read more

"...I love both of the main characters and the family dynamic. I love how characters from previous books I'm the series Intertwine...." Read more

"...It’s filled with the best kind of love, both familial and friendship, the importance of learning to grow and adapt as a person, realizing what you..." Read more

"This was a good heartwarming book about stepping up and being there for family and taking responsibility...." Read more

27 customers mention "Emotional content"27 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the emotional content of the book, describing it as heartwarming with a realistic emotional slow burn, and one customer mentions how it weaves their lives together in emotionally binding threads.

"...Great main characters. Amazing supporting characters. Sexual tension and a storyline that drew you in right from the beginning...." Read more

"...of endearing characters and simmering chemistry, this book offers a heartwarming and engaging read...." Read more

"A wickedly awesome beautifully developed story that pulled all my heartstrings with the right dose of humor...." Read more

"...’s not lazy, she creates a plot that feels real and describes their emotions and thought process and you feel apart of it all...." Read more

27 customers mention "Romance"24 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, particularly the relationship between Paige and Logan, who are described as a great couple with Logan being a genuinely good guy.

"...They couldn't be more different, yet they are perfect for each other...." Read more

"I’m a HUGE fan of kids in romance novels. That’s just fact. I love the interaction, how they make me laugh and honestly everyone around them...." Read more

"...There is no violence other than workout boxing. The spice scenes are on page, detailed, but not explicit." Read more

"...I like that Paige was independent, didn't NEED to marry for money, just to keep it out of a creeps hands...." Read more

23 customers mention "Writing quality"23 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, finding it well-crafted and easy to read, with one customer noting it can be completed in a single sitting.

"...This is a perfectly acceptable sports romance that can be read in a single sitting. There’s not much spice and not that much football, either...." Read more

"...It is written from a first-person POV, two-side. The sex scenes are about a level four. Spoilers Ahead ***..." Read more

"...This was a heart felt good written book. Also the concept was great. Really enjoyed and completely surprised that I liked it so much." Read more

"...His love for them is clear and forthright, and we see Paige develop a unique and special bond with them...." Read more

13 customers mention "Heat level"13 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the heat level in the book, appreciating the slow burn between the characters, with one customer noting how it sizzles and ignites gradually throughout the narrative.

"...between Logan and Paige is a highlight, as it sizzles and ignites gradually throughout the narrative...." Read more

"...I enjoyed the slow burn of how this couple built their trust, friendship and loyalty before they even contemplated intimacy...." Read more

"...She takes on four young sisters and their grumpy brother, and it is explosive!..." Read more

"...any and all of Sorensen’s books because not only is romance deep and hot, but her craft is perfected and it shows in her work!" Read more

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1000 Stars for Karla Sorensen newest book The Marriage Effect. Karla has written one masterpiece y’all are going to flip for!! A MUST READ book for any Sports Romance reader! Gahhhh...this book is packed FULL of emotions. You get the whole package with this book. You’ll laugh, you’ll swoon, you’ll cry and your heart will burst from all the love written in this story. Paige and Logan are EVERYTHING!! What started out as “fake” ends up becoming so much more. Paige needed Logan and Logan needed Paige. These two had the perfect plan but both never knew it would grow to something that neither of them wanted out of. People ended up depending on them each and once the whole family was a well oiled machine nothing could tear them a part. Nothing but maybe themselves. Highly recommended. One of my favorite books of 2019.
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  • AlohaD
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love the tension and the WHOLE cast of characters
    Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2023
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    Earlier this year a friend of mine recommended this book to me, and me being me, I had to read the series in order. Was it necessary? No, as all of these books were standalones, but I'm glad I did. I love sports romance and I love football, so this was totally my jam. PLUS, this series took place in Washington and I live her so, even closer to my heart.

    In The Ex Effect, book 2 of the series, we were introduced to Logan Ward, but didn't know much about him except that he hated the press/media and gave their publicist a hard time granting interviews and such. I love a quiet, grumpy character and was instantly drawn to him and wanted to know more. Thank goodness Karla gave him his own story. We also had been introduced to Paige McKinney (the heroine) briefly in the previous books as best friend to the owner of the Washington Wolves and ex-model. She seemed like she was obviously gorgeous, but maybe a bit flighty and made decisions without thinking too much about the outcome. I knew she was going to be a character that had to get her story too. Who would make the world traveling model settle down??

    This story of fake marriage, single guardian, grumpy/sunshine, and sports romance had everything I love in a good romance. Great main characters. Amazing supporting characters. Sexual tension and a storyline that drew you in right from the beginning. I loved that both Paige and Logan needed each other for different reasons, but they needed one another regardless. And a fake marriage was the answer. I loved that Paige was a strong and fierce woman that was definitely someone you would want your kids to look up to. She is unapologetically herself, but she fights for those she loves and cares for with everything that she is. She won me over right from the start when she had an interaction with a young football player. Fierce! And Logan? Well, while he is the quiet hero, it's his love of his sisters that totally did me in. While he is not their dad, he is raising them and wants no fanfare or accolades. If you know me, I love single dads in stories and while he isn't a dad, he is a guardian and the way he loves those sisters and wants what's best for them? That's the sexiest thing a man can do. And those Ward sisters? They were major scene stealers and gave this story the perfect balance.

    With all that said, I hate picking favorites, but The Marriage Effect was definitely my favorite of the series. The cast of characters and their story was just perfection. Yes, Paige and Logan and their slow burn, fake marriage filled with sexual tension to the nth degree had me all charged up and biting at the bit, but the relationship that really got to me emotionally was the one Paige had with the Ward sisters. It was the perfect balance to the tension filled romance. There is one scene that had me so emotional that I may have even shed a tear. Those girls won me over.

    The Marriage Effect was a great ending to the Washington Wolves series. I swear each book was better than the last. Ms Sorensen built an amazing football world that I wanted to be a part of. I love football and a good emotional, angsty, and frustratingly hot read. I frickin loved Logan and Paige together and only wished we got more of them. BUT, it appears that we may see those 2 in future books since we got a little taste of a new series to come featuring the Ward sisters series at the end. I can't wait to check those out too. In the meantime, totally recommend this book whether you read it in order or not. It's one to put on your TBR!

    'Here Allie thought that Logan was going to make a play for that feeble organ inside my chest, but she never expected that a fourteen-year-old girl would steal it first.'
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  • Dali M
    4.0 out of 5 stars "The Marriage Effect" is a charming and heartwarming novel
    Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2023
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    "The Marriage Effect" by Karla Sorensen is a delightful romance novel that skillfully weaves together the popular fake marriage trope and the complexities of single parenthood. With a blend of endearing characters and simmering chemistry, this book offers a heartwarming and engaging read.

    Logan Ward, a dedicated football player and the responsible guardian of his four younger half-sisters, is a character who comes to life with his admirable commitment to family. He doesn't want any more women in his life, but when a family emergency threatens his custody, he's thrown into a situation where the only solution is to find himself a wife. The premise of a reluctant groom seeking a partner through a fake marriage arrangement sets the stage for a compelling story.

    Paige McKinney, on the other hand, is a character who brings spontaneity and impulsiveness to the story. Her habit of not thinking things through creates a series of comical and heartwarming moments. The moment she proclaims herself Logan's fiancée in the hospital, things take an unexpected turn. This is where the narrative excels, as it flawlessly combines the grumpy, reserved nature of Logan with Paige's restlessness.

    One of the standout aspects of the book is the portrayal of Logan's sisters. They are vibrant and well-developed characters, each with distinct personalities and storylines. Their individual journeys and relationships add depth to the story, making it more than just a romance between the leads.

    The slow burn chemistry between Logan and Paige is a highlight, as it sizzles and ignites gradually throughout the narrative. Their journey from strangers to a fake couple to something more is a delightful ride for readers who appreciate a well-crafted romantic build-up.

    However, it would have been nice to see a bit more of the romantic connection between Logan and Paige once they officially got together. While the focus on family dynamics and Logan's sisters is undoubtedly a strong suit, a few additional scenes highlighting the evolving romance between the main characters would have been a welcome addition.

    "The Marriage Effect" is a charming and heartwarming novel that combines a popular trope with well-drawn characters, simmering chemistry, and a focus on the importance of family.
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  • Della
    5.0 out of 5 stars Oh Grumpy Logan
    Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2025
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    This is my favorite book so far. I love both of the main characters and the family dynamic. I love how characters from previous books I'm the series Intertwine. Pages turnabout melted my heart. This author is easily becoming one of my favorites.
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  • Jennifer J.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Logan and Paige
    Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2025
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    FMC: Paige McKinney
    MMC: Logan Ward, safety
    Spice: 🌶️🌶️
    Pages: 253
    Tropes: marriage of convenience, grumpy/sunshine, forced proximity, fake relationship, single guardian, football romance, he falls first, slow burn
    Setting: Seattle, Washington

    Thoughts: This was my favorite book in the series. I read the first three Ward sisters books a few years ago and never got around to reading the Washington Wolves books until now so it was almost like a refresher. I loved Logan and Paige together. They seemed so opposite but ended up having some fundamental similarities.

    I loved getting more of Logan, he was a big mystery in the first two books and getting background and his reasons for his resistance to the media made so much sense for his character. Paige was so fun and jumped right in with Logan. She finally found her place, even if it took a big blow up for her to finally admit her feelings.

    I’m not sure why it took so long for me to read this series, but I’m glad I finally did. I will definitely be catching up with the next few series that spin off from this one!
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  • Denise R.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable
    Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2025
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    I really enjoyed this book. I enjoyed Logan & Paige's journey. I loved Logan's sisters. The story flowed and I look forward to reading Molly's story.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent story
    Reviewed in Canada on March 19, 2024
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    I loved this worth the read.

    A good blend of family and romance.

    Definitely recommend as a series of an individual read.
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  • Charlotte Witney
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved the final book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 27, 2021
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    Karla Sorenson always creates fun, loving stories. I loved Paige and Logan together, especially with the dynamic that they find themselves in. Logan intrigued me from seeing him in book 2, I always wanted him to find his HEA and when you get to know his situation it makes him so much more swoon-worthy.

    Logan doesn't stand a chance when it comes to Paige's advances. She is not a woman to be messed with but Logan doesn't see himself falling for the woman he cannot see a relationship with. How wrong he was. So wrong. I absolutely adored when Paige fought for what was hers and stood up for the girls. She said she would do it but actions always speak louder than words and at that moment you could tell how much it meant to the girls.

    I'm sad the series has come to an end but I will definitely be reading other books by Karla.
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  • Eligiu
    5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVED this book so so much!!
    Reviewed in Italy on November 8, 2022
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    I've never laughed and cried so much for a book. This book is amazing, sweet, emotional and so much more! Paige is adorable and I've really appreciated the relation with his sister. Definitely recommend this book!!
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  • Queen of the night
    5.0 out of 5 stars Muy bueno
    Reviewed in Mexico on March 20, 2024
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    Karla Sorensen es una de las mejores autores de romances deportivos. Esta serie es fantastica y me encanta que hizo un spin-off de la serie.
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  • Astrid Rudloff
    5.0 out of 5 stars Patchwork
    Reviewed in Germany on March 26, 2022
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    This is the second book of the Washington Wolves series, the books are standalones.
    I haven't read the first part yet, but it doesn't feel like I missed something important to enjoy this story.
    I liked the story line, the writing style, the tension and the interesting characters. At some points their thoughts and actions strayed a bit from reality, but that didn't influence my reading experience too much.
    This book is a great combination of classical romance tropes, fake marriage, sports, patchwork, and it works.
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