Blooming Desires Series by Anders Grey

Rowan: I need a date for a wedding, fast. Not a real boyfriend, but a fake one. Bonus points if he’s sexy, a good actor, and can put up with my crazy family. Why do I need a date? Because if I go by myself, my ex will be assigned to me as a mandatory plus-one. My ex. The guy who used me, hurt me, and dumped me like trash. When a handsome stranger hears my dilemma, he comes to my rescue. It’s both a blessing and a curse when he offers to play the part of my fake boyfriend... moreRowan: I need a date for a wedding, fast. Not a real boyfriend, but a fake one. Bonus points if he’s sexy, a good actor, and can put up with my crazy family. Why do I need a date? Because if I go by myself, my ex will be assigned to me as a mandatory plus-one. My ex. The guy who used me, hurt me, and dumped me like trash. When a handsome stranger hears my dilemma, he comes to my rescue. It’s both a blessing and a curse when he offers to play the part of my fake boyfriend. A blessing because he goes along with my ridiculous plan—and a curse because I want him badly. But I know he won’t stay. And that’s good, because our relationship is fake anyway. Right? Alec: I don’t do commitment. After my ex burned me, I swore off relationships. As a photographer for a successful nature magazine, I travel the world and never stay in the same place for long. But when a desperate and hot guy begs me to be his fake boyfriend for a week-long getaway, I surprise myself by saying yes. I can do seven days. I can even do fake boyfriend. But Rowan is different. Nothing like my ex or the other men I’ve turned down. When I look into his stormy blue eyes, I’m mesmerized. His touch is electric. His kiss is smoking hot. It doesn’t take long for me to wonder what’s fake and what’s very, very real. less

Izak: I knew Damian Cox was a haughty brat before I even laid eyes on him. As the lead singer for a popular band, he was destined to be arrogant and difficult. He never had a bodyguard who lasted more than a month, and I'm just another challenge for him—another bodyguard to break. But unlike the others, I'm unbreakable. Two can play at Damian’s game. And despite the annoyingly charming way he's growing on me, I don't intend to lose... moreIzak: I knew Damian Cox was a haughty brat before I even laid eyes on him. As the lead singer for a popular band, he was destined to be arrogant and difficult. He never had a bodyguard who lasted more than a month, and I'm just another challenge for him—another bodyguard to break. But unlike the others, I'm unbreakable. Two can play at Damian’s game. And despite the annoyingly charming way he's growing on me, I don't intend to lose. Damian: I challenged myself: two weeks to make Izak quit. But you know what they say about the best-laid plans. The stubborn meathead refuses to bend, and for some reason, it’s stupidly endearing. Sleeping with your bodyguard is a bad idea nine times out of ten. I know that better than anyone because I’ve had about a million bodyguards and haven’t been attracted to any of them—until now. But you know what’s an even worse idea? Falling in love with your bodyguard. less

Rory: My life is supposed to be perfect, but it sure as hell isn’t. All the money I make from being the drummer in a popular band goes straight to my ungrateful parents and poor younger brother. When I watched the lead singer in our band fall madly in love, that was the last straw. Something in my life needs to change. Maybe it’s finally time for me to get over my past and try to love again... moreRory: My life is supposed to be perfect, but it sure as hell isn’t. All the money I make from being the drummer in a popular band goes straight to my ungrateful parents and poor younger brother. When I watched the lead singer in our band fall madly in love, that was the last straw. Something in my life needs to change. Maybe it’s finally time for me to get over my past and try to love again. But the scars from seven years ago still ache, and I won’t let anyone close enough to get under my skin—until Thatcher. He slowly heals the pain inside me, and he seems perfect. But something’s holding me back. If he’s too good to be true, he must be hiding something… Right? Thatcher: No one ever tells you that being a successful billionaire is a lonely life to lead. I weathered the past decade with my Doberman, King, as my sole permanent companion. My intensely calm nature turned off one too many dates, and I was convinced I’d be alone forever. Rory changes everything. He’s the fire to my ice, the raging sea to my gentle waters. I want him more than anyone I’ve ever met. But can I comfort the hurt inside him? And when a dark shadow from our pasts threatens to rip us apart, will I be able to save him? less