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Pretend: A Neighbor from Hell Prequel Kindle Edition

by R.L. Mathewson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 1,977 ratings
There was nothing more painful than falling in love with your best friend.

From New York Time’s bestselling author R.L. Mathewson comes the prequel to the disturbingly funny romantic comedy series, Neighbor from Hell.

She couldn’t do this anymore.

After watching her best friend and the man that she’d been in love with her entire life propose to another woman, Morgan decided that it was time to finally move on. She made plans, plans that Eric didn’t know about and she planned to keep it that way, but unfortunately for her, one bet destroyed everything, leaving her with no choice but to be there for her best friend one last time.

He was done.

After catching his fiancée cheating on him, Eric Bradford was done wasting his time on women that he had absolutely no hope of falling in love with. He just needed time, a chance to get away, and he just needed…

Her.

Determined to figure out how he kept screwing up his life, Eric asks Morgan for one more favor, one that would change everything, and leave him with no choice but to do whatever it takes to stop the one woman that meant everything to him from finally walking away.
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  1. “Probably,” Eric murmured absently as he found himself wondering what he would do if Morgan ever left him and- He never planned to find out.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BKKLNGWJ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rerum Carta Industries, Inc.
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 3, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.8 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 266 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8985033243
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R.L. Mathewson

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New York Times Bestselling author, R.L. Mathewson was born in Massachusetts. She’s known for her humor, quick wit and ability to write relatable characters. She currently has several paranormal and contemporary romance series published including the Neighbor from Hell series.

Growing up, R.L. Mathewson was a painfully shy bookworm. After high school she attended college, worked as a bellhop, fast food cook, and a museum worker until she decided to take an EMT course. Working as an EMT helped her get over her shyness as well as left her with some fond memories and some rather disturbing ones that from time to time show up in one of her books.

Today, R.L. Mathewson is the single mother of two children that keep her on her toes. She has a bit of a romance novel addiction as well as a major hot chocolate addiction and on a perfect day, she combines the two.

If you’d like more information about this series or any other series by R.L. Mathewson, please visit www.Rlmathewson.com

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Customers find the book entertaining and enjoy its hilarious banter and sweet, adorable content. The writing quality receives mixed feedback, with several customers describing it as terrible. The storyline and character development also get mixed reviews, with some customers loving the characters while others find the storylines less creative.

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39 customers mention "Readability"36 positive3 negative

Customers find the book highly readable and entertaining, with one customer particularly enjoying the Bradford shenanigans.

"...I loved there back and fourth during the book. This book has it all spice, humor, never ending banter, and friends turn to lovers...." Read more

"...Morgan is great, she is different then the other main characters and she definitely knows how to wind up Eric. Another great story by this author." Read more

"No cliffhanger Standalone though part of a larger series Told from both POVs Ends at 91%..." Read more

"...Each book stands on its own, but reading them in order reveals a much richer story. I am an avid reader, and this series is one I highly recommend...." Read more

21 customers mention "Humor"18 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, particularly its hilarious banter and witty dialogue.

"...This book has it all spice, humor, never ending banter, and friends turn to lovers...." Read more

"The author sure knows how to keep you engaged and laughing throughout the whole story line...." Read more

"Another book RL Mathewson knocked outta the park. If you love hilarious banter, spicy 🌶️ connections, and meant to be lovers finding their HEA THEN..." Read more

"...I absolutely loved them in the beginning. They were funny, sweet, and had me reading cover to cover. Things have changed in NFH though...." Read more

13 customers mention "Love"13 positive0 negative

Customers find the book sweet and adorable to read, with one customer describing it as a cute dual POV friends-to-lovers story.

"...I loved there back and fourth during the book. This book has it all spice, humor, never ending banter, and friends turn to lovers...." Read more

"This is a heartwarming book about friendship, love, and personal insecurities. In other words, life...." Read more

"...I absolutely loved them in the beginning. They were funny, sweet, and had me reading cover to cover. Things have changed in NFH though...." Read more

"...The Bradfords are over the top and absolutely loveable. And their significant other are funny, sarcastic and all around awesome...." Read more

4 customers mention "Entertainment value"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book entertaining, with one mentioning it brings them joy and keeps them engaged.

"The author sure knows how to keep you engaged and laughing throughout the whole story line...." Read more

"...This author always makes me laugh and her books bring me joy. Love this book and all her others!" Read more

"Love her work. She’s funny, entertaining, and her characters are hilarious. Good job! All her books, regardless of the series. They are good." Read more

"Full of filler..." Read more

9 customers mention "Character development"6 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the character development in the book.

"...This book did not disappoint. I love the characters and the antics that they get into...." Read more

"...whole thing seemed like a running joke with the characters never speaking seriously about anything. This made the story lack depth...." Read more

"...I love the character’s personalities. The back story of how the friendship developed...." Read more

"...There's a template being used and is kind of dull. I love the characters but their story is not unique." Read more

9 customers mention "Storyline"4 positive5 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the storyline of the book, with several noting that the plots have become less creative, and one customer finding it confusing to follow.

"...In addition, there was a lack of seriousness to the story...." Read more

"...This book has it all spice, humor, never ending banter, and friends turn to lovers...." Read more

"...On top of that, the storylines have been less and less creative. Eric and Morgan had one real conversation in this entire book...." Read more

"This is a heartwarming book about friendship, love, and personal insecurities. In other words, life...." Read more

9 customers mention "Writing quality"5 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the writing quality of the book, with several finding it terrible.

"...Happy reading!" Read more

"...I had a hard time following the writing just because the sentences were so long-winded...." Read more

"...Good writing!" Read more

"...I’ve read some truly difficult books (i.e. poor use of grammar/spelling, unbelievable plots or tropes, etc)..." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Stefanie(midnight_reads_addict)
    5.0 out of 5 stars This whole series has had my heart for years!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2023
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    This whole series has had my heart for years! The Bradford’s are just everything you need in book your book boyfriends.

    Eric and Morgan have loved each other all their lives but none of them will admit it out loud. I loved there back and fourth during the book. This book has it all spice, humor, never ending banter, and friends turn to lovers.

    I won’t say much else but after many books in this series it still hits the same way it did when I first started reading it. Happy reading!
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  • Emily
    4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story
    Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2023
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    Morgan had a plan, she had watched her best friend Eric Bradford take another attempt down an aisle and her heart could no longer take it. Morgan had been in love with Eric since they were kids and she knew that he would never see her more then a friend. Thinking she saw the last of him with her bags packed and ready to go, Eric shows up and kidnaps her for the honeymoon he is not going on. Forced together, Morgan needs to tell Eric she is leaving, while Eric is setting a plan to woo Morgan. The Bradford curse is in full force but can Morgan trust this side of Eric?

    Unfortunately for me I don't remember Eric in previous books. I struggled trying to place him in the beginning, but it did not matter anyway as this was definitely a Neighbor from Hell book. Morgan is great, she is different then the other main characters and she definitely knows how to wind up Eric. Another great story by this author.
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  • Jen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Laugh out loud
    Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2025
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    The author sure knows how to keep you engaged and laughing throughout the whole story line. I have never laughed at a book as much as I have at each book in this series. Good writing!
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Mixed Emotions
    Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2023
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    I love the Neighbors From Hell Series so much that I never thought I'd ever give any of the books less than 5 stars. However...

    Having fallen in love with the entire family and how close they are, I couldn't get past that Jason and Trevor would do what they did. It bothered me throughout the entire book, making it hard for me to really enjoy it. The lack of loyalty for a family so close was a problem for me 🙁
    3 people found this helpful
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  • Simon Says
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious as always!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2023
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    No cliffhanger
    Standalone though part of a larger series
    Told from both POVs
    Ends at 91%
    More editing errors than I am used to from this author

    Eric and Morgan have been best friends all their lives. They have also been in love with each other just as long, but a misunderstanding convinces them both that their feelings aren’t returned.

    In a quest to try to find love elsewhere Eric asks a girl he doesn’t even love to marry him and in doing so shatters Morgan’s heart. But…when Eric catches his soon to be wife cheating on him at the rehearsal dinner it sets off a chain of events that will finally cause Eric and Morgan to admit their feelings. They just have to pretend to be married for a bit.

    I don’t want to give too much away but this book is full of all the food stealing, humor and steamy scenes we have all come to know and love. I didn’t want to put it down!

    Can’t wait for Theo’s book next!
    9 people found this helpful
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  • WyoGirl
    5.0 out of 5 stars Laugh, Cry, and make sure you read
    Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2023
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    This is a heartwarming book about friendship, love, and personal insecurities. In other words, life. Even though I’ve already consumed two books in this series, it wasn’t awkward to go back to the beginning. Each book stands on its own, but reading them in order reveals a much richer story. I am an avid reader, and this series is one I highly recommend. And when I finish it, I will mourn and worry about finding something else as engrossing and entertaining.
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  • Book Nerd97
    4.0 out of 5 stars Everyone needs a neighbor from hell
    Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2023
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    These books all follow the same pattern but they are still entertaining. If you are familiar with the basic premise, then you aren’t surprised with the antics of the Bradford men and the ‘very small’ women that each of them fall for. Eric and Morgan have been best friends all their lives (which has happened in a couple previous books), and this is their journey to getting past the drama that one conversation would have prevented. I don’t know why it was told as a prequel rather than just a story and an epilogue but the outcome is the same. Except it sets up the next book by ending 16 years in the future so that Theo (who was 14 when the ‘prequel’ started) is now old enough to get the next book. If you have never read a Neighbor from Hell book, this is not a great one to start with because the early ones are much better overall.
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  • Jessiejo2005
    5.0 out of 5 stars another Bradford to love
    Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2025
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    Another book RL Mathewson knocked outta the park. If you love hilarious banter, spicy 🌶️ connections, and meant to be lovers finding their HEA THEN PRETEND IS FOR YOU.
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  • only.ever.books
    5.0 out of 5 stars Eric and Morgan
    Reviewed in Germany on January 24, 2024
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    This friends to lovers story is as beautiful as it is heartbreaking at some points.
    Both have feelings for each other but by some misunderstanding they believe that those feelings aren't recuperated .
    So Eric goes and tries to find love. And then he asked some girl to marry him. And by doing so he broke Morgan's heart. But circumstances put that to an end. And that gives Eric and Morgan the chance to admit how they really feel.
    Of course it isn't just that simple. A few secrets and obstacles have to be overcome.
    But the happy end is worth it.
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  • Lady Mamma.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Pretend: A Neighbor From Hell Prequel
    Reviewed in Australia on November 2, 2023
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    I loved reading this book. The story and characters were beautifully written and I could not put the book down. I have loved reading all the Neighbor From Hell books. I recommend a very good read.
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  • Amber
    5.0 out of 5 stars So good!
    Reviewed in Canada on March 4, 2023
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    R.L. Mathewson books , are creative, hillarious and a hopelessly romantic. I love the NFH series and I can't reccomend them enough. Pretend: A Neighbour from Hell Prequel is funny, charming, sexy and romantic. All things that make an R.L. Mathewson book perfect. The characters are quick whitted and funny. It makes the book so hard to put down, so I didn't and read the book in a day!
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  • Zoe Jones
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another amazing book by R.L. Mathewson!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 29, 2024
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    I adore this series, can’t wait for more.
    Always such a funny, well written story by R.L. Mathewson
    Highly recommend
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  • Aless
    5.0 out of 5 stars Saga géniale !!!!
    Reviewed in France on May 25, 2023
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    Je la recommande à 100% . Saga drôle, romantique, ironique, qui se devore. Impossible de ne pas s'attacher à ces voisins infernaux. J'adore l'auteure et j'ai vite lu ses autres sagas. C'est un régal. J'attends la traduction française pour offrir dans mon entourage.
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