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Bakery owner Willow Dalton’s friendship with Zane Walker has always been a bit complicated. Now a scrumptiously hot A-list actor, Zane’s always had a reputation as a player. He’s arrogant, and he’s definitely not boyfriend material. Sure, he did Willow a favor by agreeing to take her virginity before college, but is that reason enough for her to go along with a fake engagement a decade later—even if it comes with a real diamond ring?

Zane should have known better. Nothing involving Willow has ever been easy. Still, he knows her better than anyone, and becoming America’s hottest new leading man means cleaning up his reputation. An “engagement” to curvy, sass-mouthed Willow is the perfect PR move…provided no one gets hurt.

Now Zane and Willow’s little white lie has turned into an irresistible recipe for sweet temptation. And soon no one will be able to tell the difference between their fake engagement and the real thing—including them.

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“Engaging, humorous banter between characters and lively, engaging storytelling are the highlights of Foster’s latest romance. Fans of Foster will not be disappointed.” —RT Book Reviews

“The Real Thing is like the perfect dessert—sweet and satisfying with a touch of spice!” —New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Probst

“Sizzling hot and so much fun! The Real Thing is a must read for romance lovers!” —New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis

“If you love the small town romances written by Donna Alward, Kristan Higgins, and Laura Trentham—you will adore Melissa Foster’s The Real Thing!” —Lady Celeste Reads Romance

About the Author

Melissa Foster is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling and award-winning author of more than sixty-five books. Her novels have been recommended by USA Today’s book blog, Hagerstown magazine, the Patriot, and more. She has also painted and donated several murals to the Hospital for Sick Children in Washington, DC.

She enjoys discussing her books with book clubs and reader groups, and she welcomes an invitation to your event. Visit Melissa on her website, www.MelissaFoster.com, or chat with her on Twitter @melissa_foster and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MelissaFosterAuthor.

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File Size: 2582 KB
Print Length: 288 pages
Publisher: Montlake Romance (September 5, 2017)
Publication Date: September 5, 2017
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC
Language: English
ASIN: B01N232BRC
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Willow + Zane= fake engagement (or is it????)

ByNanakayon September 13, 2017

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I am a fan of Melissa Foster’s books and was excited to read her latest “The Real Thing.” I was not disappointed!

Willow owns a bakery in a town in upstate New York and has a wonderful opportunity to expand her catering business when she is summoned to a resort for an interview… or so she thinks!

Zane is an actor who stars in action movies and just happens to be the best friend of Willow’s brother, Ben, and is the man who was her first love and lover. He has manipulated Willow into thinking she has a potential job as a ruse to get to see her and to convince her to pose as his fake fiancé. He is starring in a romantic role and his producer feels he needs to clean up his playboy image by getting involved in a serious relationship... thus the fake fiance ruse is born.

The cream puff hits the fan so to speak when she finds out there is no catering job on the line and that Zane is behind the ruse. You see, they have been frenemies since their one night together so convincing her family and their friends that they are engaged is going to be a tough job.

Zane is very clear about his feelings toward Willow but she struggles to trust him and her feelings. They belong together but take their sweet time in realizing that!

The story was well written with just the right blend of heat and sweet romance. I enjoyed the book and look forward to the next in the series.