Waking Up Married: A friends to lovers romance

Reese Ryan

Mar 2021 · The Bourbon Brothers Book 5 · Sold by Harlequin

About this ebook

Will these friends’ temporary Vegas marriage lead to forever? Find out in this Bourbon Brothers novel from Reese Ryan!

What’s wrong with a little fake marriage between friends?

Their night on the town is a blank, but when Zora Abbott and Dallas Hamilton awaken in a Vegas hotel room, they’re man and wife. With news of the nuptials spreading virally, the high-profile best friends decide to stay married, temporarily. Maybe under the cover of marriage, Dallas can even make his best friend’s baby dream come true. But can their friendship survive their newly unleashed passions?

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The Bourbon Brothers

Book 1: Savannah’s Secrets

Book 2: The Billionaire’s Legacy

Book 3: Engaging the Enemy

Book 4: A Reunion of Rivals

Book 5: Waking Up Married

Ratings and reviews

This is book # 5 of the Bourbon Brothers and Zora the brothers only sister gets her chance at romance. Reese’s books are awesome their just too short, they draw you in and keep your there. There are everyday live situations, character are great, romance is steamy and the storyline is oh so good. Zora Abbott and Dallas Hamilton have been BBFs since kindergarten, that a long time. Zora is vying for the CEO position at King’s Finest and in the running with her brothers. Dallas and Zora are always there for each other. Whenever one needs a date, they are there to escort the other. Now that’s some kind of friendship. Dallas and Zora have been crushing on each other, everyone sees it knows that one day they will be Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Hamilton. Zora and Dallas are in Vegas for the weekend celebrating an award that Dallas has won and her birthday. Just image being in Vegas a city where there’s so much entertainment, casinos, fun and staying awake 24 hours. To their surprise they wake in bed together not remembering the night before but find themselves married. Dallas doesn’t to end the marriage. He wants Zora in his life for more than just a friend. When the happy couple returns home how will they be received, will Zora be the next CEO of King’s Finest, will Dallas get his happily ever after, will Zora get the family she wants. All are good questions but you’ll have to read the book to find out. You will enjoy Dallas and Zora waking up married. I recommend "Waking Up Married" It was an awesome.

4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Style: Multicultural / Interracial Romance Story: 4/5 Enjoyment: 4/5 Dark Level: 0/5 Sexual Level: GOOD Triggers: No Violence: No Male: Sexy & Lovable Series: Book 5 Pages: loc. 2746 Audio: N/A Kindle Unlimited: No STORY: Appealing characters and a sweet story. I normally don’t do friends to lovers because it’s not believable if not done correctly, but this one was done well. Dallas’ and Zora’s friends to lovers are very much believable. Dallas, was just so sweet, adorable and sexy all rolled into one. I look forward to his pov chapters more than Zora’s sometimes. Zora is a strong character with always needing to prove a point with so many brothers. I like that she showed vulnerability and uncertainty with Dallas because we get to see Dallas at work convincing Zora. I just have one question though, where can I buy some of those brownies? I’m planning a trip to Vegas too hahah. CHEMISTRY: Dallas and Zora had good chemistry and I enjoyed watching their relationship evolve. SECONDARY CHARACTERS I have not read this series prior to this, but Zora’s brothers sounds yummy. After reading Zora’s story, I am interested in reading Blake’s story. Cole seems interesting as well. Overall, if you are familiar with the harlequin desire formula, then you will know what to expect. This was a light read for me and I liked it. ***I don’t equate these stories to real life. It’s about personal taste and what you would or want to tolerate with the books you read. I know we all have different opinions and preferences with what we read and hope this review was helpful. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Childhood friends Dallas and Zora are enjoying Las Vegas together while Dallas received as prestigious award. Neither expects to get blindsided by a not-so-well chosen basket of congratulatory goodies, and wake up the next morning married. Waking Up Married is a compulsively readable romance novel. I picked it up and was immediately pulled into the story. Zora is a delightful heroine, and Dallas is her perfect hero. It’s clear to the reader from very, very early in the story that Dallas is totally in love with his friend-since-childhood, and that he knows it all too well. It’s just a fun, emotionally delightful read from there to its romantically fulfilling ending. I especially enjoyed the way Ryan handles the surprise wedding, the family drama around Zora’s marriage and Dallas’s support of her throughout everything. Zora’s just a great character from beginning to end, and you really root for her (and Dallas’s) happy ending. Being the fifth book in the Bourbon Brothers series there are a lot of secondary characters (family members) going around, and some ongoing business drama for Zora, but none of it needs explanation or feels intrusive. Waking Up Married is a fabulous read. Definitely recommended if you’re a fan of contemporary romance, or category romance! I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

About the author

Reese Ryan writes sexy, contemporary romance featuring a diverse cast of complex characters. She presents her characters with family and career drama, challenging love interests and life-changing secrets while treating readers to emotional love stories with unexpected twists.Past president of her local RWA chapter and a panelist at the 2017 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, Reese is an advocate of the romance genre and diversity in fiction. Visit her online at ReeseRyan.com.