Author: Cindy Dorminy
Publisher: Red Adept Publishing
Genre: Romance
Source: Red Adept Publishing ( Netgalley )

Goodreads: Shelby Williams has never had a boyfriend worthy of her parents’ approval. The ones she dated were either not rich enough, not well bred enough, or just not good enough. Her luck changes when she meets Tommy Edwards. With an IQ of about a billion, a sexy smile, and a personality as sweet as the treats he bakes, he’s a guy even her parents will have to accept.

Between the pressure of graduate school and a needy ex-girlfriend, Tommy Edwards has had enough stress to last a lifetime. But when he meets Shelby, his plans to stay unattached go up in smoke. Shelby makes him laugh, and the passion she stirs in him is hotter than an oven. She’s the only girl he’s ever met who likes him for who he is rather than just for his intelligence.

When Shelby’s parents take a shine to Tommy, she blurts out that they are engaged, even though they’ve only been dating for three weeks. Tommy is furious, but before she can set everyone straight, both families go into full-blown nuptial mode, including hiring a wedding planner and shopping for a dress. Tommy and Shelby need to figure out how to tell their families the engagement was fake without ruining what’s real.

Ope’s Opinion: This is a quick, easy read with a predictable ending. If you are looking for something light to take to the beach or take your mind off life in general you could pick this up. It will not stick with you in the long run, but I don’t think it was written for impact, just escape.

My biggest issue with the whole story line was that Shelby and Tommy met, ten minutes later they were kissing and three weeks later they were fake engaged ( not spoiling anything – it was in the synopsis ). All the lies that came with it just didn’t really feel real ( not even fiction real ).

The happily ever after ending just sort of happened – puff – all their problems are solved and everything is great between them.