And God. That face. He was breathtaking, with cheekbones so defined it was no surprise my purse had been drawn to them. I bet flocks of birds were sucked in by the gravity of his supernatural sexiness. Instrument panels on airplanes probably malfunctioned when they flew overhead…

An irrational part of me wanted to hop on my tiptoes and offer to kiss it better.

No, no, no. Because I saw there was also a patch of gray at his temples and in the scruff around his chin. He wore it well. Distractingly well, actually. But he was way too old for me. He was also probably married, even if he wasn’t wearing a ring. He probably took it off to work out. Like six times a day, if his muscles were any indication.

“Um,” I said, slowly moving the purse to hold it behind my back. “I’m sorry I overpowered you.”

He blinked like he was still shaking off the disorientation from the blow. Then a very dangerously charming smile formed. “Overpowered me? Is that what happened?”

I lowered my eyes, embarrassment touching my cheeks. Were we flirting? “I did get you to stop trying to kidnap those kids.”

“My kids, you mean.”

I shrugged, and that smile of his wasn’t going anywhere. Oh my goodness. This man was practically a narcotic. What was it they said about hard drugs in school? Just try them once? For some reason my brain was struggling to recall.

He touched the spot on his cheek and a hint of anger flashed in his eyes. “What the hell do you have in your purse? Bricks?”

“Coins, actually,” I said, lifting out a few rolls of pennies and smiling weakly.

He didn’t appear amused.

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SUGGESTED READING ORDER

I realize that it can be a little overwhelming to click an author name on Amazon and get an entire list of titles going back for more than five years. Which one should you read next and what’s the best order?

So that’s what this section is here to answer!

If you enjoyed this book, then my suggestions for what to read next are below, in order from most relevant to least relevant. I haven’t included all of my books because I think the romantic comedies are going to be the best match with this book, but I’ll include one of my favorite non romantic comedy books just incase you’re interested in diving into that side of my catalog as well.

Which book should you read immediately after this one? Once Upon A Bet. If you enjoyed the portions of The Big Fake that took place in Fairhope, then this will get you right back into the little world of Fairhope, Colorado! Plus, it’s got a lot of fun tropes, like an older man and younger woman, a divorced dad who is great with his kids, and some small town fun.

After that?

Sincerely, Up Yours! It’s my most recent standalone and tons of fun. It’s a grumpy boss romcom, and probably one of my favorite book covers I’ve made in a very long time.