Just a Little Married: A marriage of convenience romance

Reese Ryan

Sep 2021 · Moonlight Ridge Book 3 · Sold by Harlequin

About this ebook

She’s proposing a convenient marriage to the man she can’t resist. What can go wrong? Find out in this conclusion to the Moonlight Ridge trilogy from Reese Ryan.

She needs a husband…fast.

Could her former flame be perfect for the job?

To claim her inheritance, philanthropist Riley George needs to tie the knot—now! Desperate times call for desperate measures, so she turns to Travis Holloway—the celebrity chef catering her gala and her ex-lover. Can she make him an offer he can’t refuse without giving in to an attraction she can’t deny?

If Travis can keep things strictly business, he’ll save his family’s luxury resort. But it’s never been about business with Riley, only pleasure. And this agreement on paper is about to tempt them into reckoning with the past…

From Harlequin Desire: A luxurious world of bold encounters and sizzling chemistry.

Love triumphs in these uplifting romances, part of the Moonlight Ridge series:

Book 1: Homecoming Heartbreaker by Joss Wood
Book 2: Best Laid Wedding Plans by Karen Booth
Book 3: Just a Little Married by Reese Ryan

Ratings and reviews

I didn't realise this book was part of a multi author series. It reads very well as a standalone book, incorporating the couples from the series. I enjoyed Travis and Riley as a couple and as individuals, there characters brought dimension to the story. The backstory is of young love, tragedy and heartbreak. Travis and Riley have become successful in their respective careers, but neither is quite fulfilled in their personal lives. Past and present collide when circumstances reunite them, setting them on a course of discovery. Revelations, animosity and recriminations, give way to intense emotions.

Very proud of Riley, very empowering character that has matured into a compassionate and very independent woman. Travis has also risen above some life changing circumstances. This reunion opens the door for their second chance and a complete healing of some past baggage while clearing the air with some surprising twist. Love is in the air and it's determined that this meant to be couple will be just that. I really got into their story, instantly connected with them and felt their chemistry. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Travis is back in Asheville to complete two goals. Get his father healthy and help his brothers restore the family resort, Moonlight Ridge, to its former glory. Riley arrives in Asheville planning a gala for her family’s foundation. She plans to support a charity close to her heart. Soon they cross paths. Riley and Travis have some financial issues that could be resolved with a quickie marriage. The high school sweethearts are still attracted to one another, but in order to move forward they must reconcile their past obstacles and a new one that neither of them sees coming. Marriage of convenience and “fake dating” are two of my favorite romance tropes. And I adored this one. There was enough substance to create a believable set of events, and some unexpected romantic moments. Travis really is a gem who looks out for Riley’s heart. I loved seeing their story unfold as they renew their love for one another.

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.