He’ll protect his best friend’s baby sister from anything…other than himself.
Wildest Dreams, an all-new enemies-to-lovers, best friend’s little sister, billionaire romance from New York Times bestselling author L.J. Shen is now available!
Rhyland
Dylan Casablancas is a forbidden fruit,
Undeniably delicious, but one bite just might kill you.
She’s my best friend’s baby sister, a single mom, and a royal pain in the ass.
When Little Miss Baggage moves downstairs to house-sit her brother’s Manhattan apartment, my potential business partner mistakes us as a couple.
He wants a family guy.
I want access to his billions.
And Dylan?
She needs a big, burly guy to scare off her loser ex.
Pretending to be engaged to the feisty girl next door gets messy when I take a bite of the illicit apple.
What can I say? I’m an instant gratification kind of guy.
We made a deal to walk out of each other’s lives once my contract is signed.
The only problem?
She might take my heart with her when she leaves.
Dylan
Rhyland Coltridge is out of the question.
Unless the answer is: “Who’s the biggest man-whore you’ve ever met?”
Hedonistic. Wild card. Utterly corrupt.
And those are just the traits the jerk prides himself on.
My life is too messy for a boyfriend. Even if it wasn’t, Rhyland would be the last man I’d consider.
He is supposed to be my ticket out of this nightmare.
But he’s fast becoming my wildest, most dangerous dream.
Author’s note: this is an enemies-to-lovers, fake engagement standalone with an alpha hero and a feisty heroine. Please check trigger warnings before reading.
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Blinking away the tears, I stumbled toward the figure holding my child. More specifically, the man suspending her by the ankles, gently shaking her body as if she were a newly torn piñata. “Where’s the candy?” His deep, dark drawl rumbled. No baby talk for him. “I know you have some. Don’t play.”
“I don’t!” Gravity giggled, trying to kick the air, arms flailing. “I ate it all on the way here.”
Snitch.
“I suppose I’ll just have to eat you then.”
Another fit of giggles. “Nooo, Uncle Rhyrand. Mommy won’t let you! She woves me!”
My heart finally slowed. I wiped my clammy hands on my sweatshirt, feigning nonchalance as I joined them on the sidewalk.
Them being my daughter and Rhyland Coltridge.
Rhyland Coltridge being my brother’s best friend.
A man-whore.
A cocky bastard who knew he was God’s best creation to date.
A debauched, selfish piece of work clad in a Prada suit.
Too bad that piece of work was a masterpiece.
Rhyland put the “fun” in “dysfunctional.” He was a menace who got a free pass for all his faults through his striking exterior. His princely features included six feet and four inches of bronze, taut, flawlessly muscled body, gold-spun hair the color of an endless wheat field, and eyes as green and bright as the shiniest emeralds. Everything about him, from his cruelly sharp jawline, cartoonishly high cheekbones, and full lips to his straight nose, screamed perfection.
And we hated each other.
Actually, he couldn’t muster enough shits to have any kind of strong feelings about me or anyone else. It was one of the reasons I detested him. He was living, breathing proof that you could live with no heart inside your chest.
“Hello, Rhyland.” I strode toward him, putting my fake bravado on like it was a fancy hat.
“Hello, fuckup,” he parried tonelessly, hoisting my child onto his arm and leveling me with an acutely bored glance. He wore a coin pendant on a plain black chain on his neck. Still. He’d been carrying that shit around since we were practically teens. I would ask what it meant, but I’d never really cared.
“Watch your mouth in front of my child,” I warned him coolly.
“Mommy said ‘fuck’ in the car,” Gravity provided cheerfully, giggling.
Traitor.
“It’s called wishful thinking, kid.” Rhyland flashed a predatory canine smile that made my bones freeze a little.
He wasn’t pretty-boy sexy. He was half-Viking, half-Hozier sexy.
The honking intensified into one long blare that just kept on going. We both ignored it.
Rhyland gave me a withering look. “Pull yourself together, Casablancas. Your kid could’ve died.” He sneered. “While you’re at it, take her back. I’m not a babysitter.”
That was all it took for me to officially and finally lose it.
MY REVIEW
It’s been a hot minute since I’ve read an LJ Shen book, but let me tell you, Wildest Dreams does not disappoint!
Dylan Casablancas is everything Ryland could ever want in a woman, there’s just one little problem. Dylan is Ryland’s best friend’s little sister. Staying away from her should be easy, but when a series of events puts Dylan on his path and forces an unexpected agreement, all bets are off.
Dylan was a force to be reckoned with. She was fierce, determined, and stubborn as heck. As a single mom, she was used to putting everyone else first and going it alone, but Ryland put a wrench in her carefully crafted plans. Going to New York was supposed to be a fresh start for Dylan. The last thing she expected was to find herself in a fake relationship with the one person she loathed. But, you know what they say, all that hate has got to lead to some extraordinary passion. That brings us to Ryland. Ryland is best known as a heartless playboy who only thinks of himself. But when he finds himself in an unexpected situation, he’s forced to make some changes. As the story progresses, you quickly see that there is more to Ryland than what meets the eye. His character experienced a TON of growth going from a playboy without a care in the world to a man who would give his heart and soul to those who mean something to him.
What I loved about these characters was that they weren’t afraid to be themselves. They are who they are and aren’t afraid to own up to their past mistakes. Dylan and Ryland were equally stubborn and some of the most entertaining banter. I loved Dylan’s sass and that she wouldn’t let Ryland get away with anything. And their chemistry…..Not only was it off the charts, but it just oozed off the pages and left you begging for more. Oh, I can’t forget about Gravity. This little girl stole my heart and gave Ryland a run for his money. Let’s just say when it comes to Gravity, Ryland has definitely met his match.
Wildest Dreams is a fantastic brother’s best friend, forbidden romance. I was utterly captivated by the entertaining characters and writing style. I loved the romance, the angst, and the drama. The will they/won’t they moments left me breathless with anticipation and hanging on each and every word. And as a Swifty, I appreciated all the music/song references.
*I was provided an ARC copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review*
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