The Island Patriot: Georgia Patriots Romance (Heathcliff Family Romances Book 8) by Julia Keanini

The Island Patriot. He's arrogant, cocky, one of the nation's greatest football players, and ... Sophie's partner for the TV show Chefs and Celebrities?

But that's fine. So what if her dream to be accepted as more than an internet chef is on the line? So what if the hit TV show can take her new charity from startup to household name? Sophie can work with that. She can work with him. Right?

Sure. As long as she doesn't let him drive her crazy. Or worse...fall in love with him.

The Island Patriot is a stand-alone romance, complete with a happily ever after and the eighth book in the sweet and wholesome Heathcliff Family Romances series.

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I am really enjoying this Heathcliff Family Romance series and I am always happy when a new one comes out!  Sophie and Marcus have a bit of a rocky start with some preconceived notions about each other- especially Sophie.  She remembers Marcus from a not so pleasant encounter at her family resort and has determined him to be rude and arrogant  but they have to work together for a TV cooking show so they try to sort things out enough to call a truce.  Sparks are sparks though, and they are flying all over the kitchen!  

Sophie is determined to prove herself as a chef.  I loved that determination.  I also loved how quickly Sophie accepted what she didn't know about Marcus and apologized for her faults.  She is a great character.  Marcus is an all in type of guy in whatever he is doing.  It was fun to see him zero in on Sophie with all that "all in" focus.

How can you beat a love story with cooking and a hot football player?  Good food and good kissing.  Yup, it's a great combo.  :)  I especially loved the ending.  💙

This book is available on Kindle Unlimited!

- I received a complimentary copy of this book.  All opinions expressed are my own.

His To Marry: Her Billionaire Boss (Heathcliff Family Romances) by Julia Keanini

Faking a marriage isn't always a bad idea, is it?

Bailey Winters has made the ultimate error: she's developed a huge crush on her boss. But a crush is just a crush, right?

Rafe Heathcliff has made the mistake of dating supermodel, Ariel, and it is the mistake that keeps on giving. When she leaves her baby on Rafe's doorstep, he has no idea what to do, especially when he's told the biggest business deal of his life is on the line.

Bailey knows Rafe can't not take in the sweet baby that needs him, but she also knows he could lose the business deal he's worked so hard for if he can't prove that he's a true family man. The only solution--Bailey needs to fill the role of wife to make Rafe's family complete.

But when fiction begins to feel like reality, can anyone come out of the arrangement with their heart intact?

The second book in the sweet and wholesome Heathcliff Family Romances series.

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I love reading new books by Julia Keanini and this one is so fun!  This is the second book in this series and while I would recommend reading the first book before this one, I don't think it is necessary.  The first book would just give you some back story about family dynamics.

I think the fake marriage troupe is one of my favorites.  There is just something about a couple coming together for a (usually) good reason only to find themselves really falling in love.  It makes my heart sigh with happiness.  Rafe and Bailey come together for a VERY good reason and I loved it!

Bailey is the best.  So kind and so gentle in nature.  I loved her.  I also loved her organization and planning skills.  She is amazing and obviously the very best fit for Rafe even if he doesn't know it completely.  Since Bailey works for Rafe, it makes the dynamics tricky but I loved all the back and forth, not knowing, wishing, misunderstanding.  It all made for some fun reading!  This was a great book to escape with.

Content:  kissing

- I received a complimentary copy of this book.  All opinions expressed are my own.

Read all of the Heathcliff Family Romances by Julia Keanini!

1. His to Save: Her Secret Billionaire

2. His to Marry: Her Billionaire Boss

3. His To Protect: Her Bodyguard Enemy (Coming Soon!)