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The Proposal by Adrianna Locke
Release Date: August 14, 2023
Pages: 315
Genres: Romance, Contemporary
Breaking News: Rugby’s bad boy marries his best friend’s little sister.
If Renn Brewer would’ve asked me to marry him, I would’ve said no.
Why?
One, his reputation precedes him. His name is in the headlines at least once a month. Two, he’s not just my brother’s best friend. They’re teammates. And three, I’m in my self-care era.
Unfortunately, a version of me equates self-care with bad choices.
The cocktail in my hand—similar to the one that got me into this situation—is the prettiest shade of pink. It’s almost the same color as the giant rock on my left hand. And instead of discussing an annulment, I’m considering a 90-day marriage of convenience to the man I accidentally married in Las Vegas.
Renn didn’t propose marriage. But he does deliver a proposal I might be unable to turn down.
Not having read any other books by Locke before, I didn’t know what to expect before reading The Proposal. Needless to say, this swoon worthy romance didn’t disappoint at all. Definitely a must-read!
At the beginning of the story we get to meet Blakely Evans, it’s the day before her thirtieth birthday and she wants to do one last reckless thing before she gets her life together. Although Blakely’s had a very fulfilling life, filled with adventures and success. There is something that she wants more than anything and that is to be a wife and a mother. She is about to start a new chapter in her life and she wants to start dating with the intention of finding a husband. Little does she knows that her life is about to change forever.
Blakely and her best friend, Ella, were supposed spend her birthday in Vegas, but that quickly changes when Blakely’s brother, Brock and his best friend, Renn show up. Renn might be rugby’s bad boy, but the attraction between them is undeniable. It’s after too many drinks that Blakely wakes up with a ring on her finger, along with a husband whose fame is about to throw them some curveballs along the way. She never intended for her life to change so drastically, but soon finds herself considering a 90-day marriage of convenience with her brother’s best friend.
As rugby’s bad boy, Renn Brewer is used to being in the headlines and having people talk about him all the time. After playing rugby abroad for some time, Renn is finally home having signed with a team that wants him to not get into any sort of trouble or he risks ruining the reputation of the team. So when he is on his way to Vegas to celebrate Blakely’s birthday, everyone warms him to be on his best behavior. But his intentions to make Blakely’s day special completely change them the next morning when they wake up married.
As rugby’s bad boy, Renn Brewer is used to being in the headlines and having people talk about him all the time. After playing rugby abroad for some time, Renn is finally home having signed with a team that wants him to not get into any sort of trouble or he risks ruining the reputation of the team. So when he is on his way to Vegas to celebrate Blakely’s birthday, everyone warms him to be on his best behavior. But his intentions to make Blakely’s day special completely change them the next morning when they wake up married.
Accidents happen all the time, but the marriage certificate has been signed. His dad is furious and his PR team is ready put out fires, yet Renn is not happy with what he is hearing from his team. He is protective when it comes to Blakely and doesn’t want anything to backfire on her. So he comes up with a new proposal, one that is sure to change the course of their lives once and for all. He just needs to convince her that it could benefit her as well.
I throughly enjoyed reading The Proposal, the characters are relatable and the story is well thought out. Although the characters might life different lives, they have a lot in common which ultimately brings them closer when they have to face the media and their families. The supporting characters bring a lot to the story as well make it that much more enjoyable to read. Renn is a swoon worthy and overly protective husband towards Blakely. On the other hand, there is a lot more to Blakely’s story and we get to see her finally get what she’s always wanted. All in all, if you love a good marriage of convenience romance than I would highly recommend checking out this story. You won’t regret it! :)
***I received an advanced copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own.***
Meet Adriana
USA Today and Amazon Charts Bestselling author, Adriana Locke, writes contemporary romances about the two things she knows best—big families and small towns. Her stories are about ordinary people finding extraordinary love with the perfect combination of heart, heat, and humor.
She loves connecting with readers, fall weather, football, reading alpha heroes, everything pumpkin, and pretending to garden.
Hailing from a tiny town in the Midwest, Adriana spends her free time with her high school sweetheart (who she married over twenty years ago) and their four sons (who truly are her best work). Her kitchen may be a perpetual disaster, and if all else fails, there is always pizza.
I throughly enjoyed reading The Proposal, the characters are relatable and the story is well thought out. Although the characters might life different lives, they have a lot in common which ultimately brings them closer when they have to face the media and their families. The supporting characters bring a lot to the story as well make it that much more enjoyable to read. Renn is a swoon worthy and overly protective husband towards Blakely. On the other hand, there is a lot more to Blakely’s story and we get to see her finally get what she’s always wanted. All in all, if you love a good marriage of convenience romance than I would highly recommend checking out this story. You won’t regret it! :)
***I received an advanced copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own.***
My Rating: 4.5/5
She loves connecting with readers, fall weather, football, reading alpha heroes, everything pumpkin, and pretending to garden.
Hailing from a tiny town in the Midwest, Adriana spends her free time with her high school sweetheart (who she married over twenty years ago) and their four sons (who truly are her best work). Her kitchen may be a perpetual disaster, and if all else fails, there is always pizza.
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