The Real Thing Series by Emma Lyon

Wanted: One fake boyfriend.LaneAll I wanted was a date to my ex-boyfriend’s wedding. What I got was a blisteringly hot fake boyfriend I can’t seem to stop thinking about. One date turns into two, until my mom’s inviting Zach to our vacation home for the weekend. Now we’re lying to everyone, but I can’t help pretending it could actually be real.ZachAll I wanted was to make some money to put myself through law school... moreWanted: One fake boyfriend.LaneAll I wanted was a date to my ex-boyfriend’s wedding. What I got was a blisteringly hot fake boyfriend I can’t seem to stop thinking about. One date turns into two, until my mom’s inviting Zach to our vacation home for the weekend. Now we’re lying to everyone, but I can’t help pretending it could actually be real.ZachAll I wanted was to make some money to put myself through law school. If working for a dating service helps me do that, then who cares that I’m dating guys for money? It’s not like I have time for the real thing. But the more time I spend with Lane, the more all my plans fly out the window. Our relationship might be fake, but everything about us feels real.But a real relationship was never part of the deal, nor was falling for each other. But the lie that brought us together might be what keeps us apart. less

You shouldn’t want what you can’t have.HoldenThat’s the first thing I think when I see Ethan Garrett—young, beautiful Ethan Garrett, son of Senator Garrett, the man I’ve been hired to protect. Did I mention young? Not that Ethan sees himself that way. Nearly twenty-three and fresh out of college, he thinks he knows what men like me are like. But the thoughts I have about him aren’t anywhere near innocent or nice... moreYou shouldn’t want what you can’t have.HoldenThat’s the first thing I think when I see Ethan Garrett—young, beautiful Ethan Garrett, son of Senator Garrett, the man I’ve been hired to protect. Did I mention young? Not that Ethan sees himself that way. Nearly twenty-three and fresh out of college, he thinks he knows what men like me are like. But the thoughts I have about him aren’t anywhere near innocent or nice.Indulging a secret romance while trying to do my job can’t possibly end well, but Ethan’s made no secret that he’s put his sights on me. And I’m fast discovering that what Ethan wants, he finds a way to get.EthanI don’t want nice, and I’m sure as hell not innocent. I don’t care that Holden thinks he’s too old for me—he’s the only one who doesn’t make me feel like a failure for not knowing what I want to do with my life. He might be leaving as soon as his job is done, but until then I’m not letting his hangups stand in our way. I’ll take whatever I can get from him, even if he breaks my heart. less

Being in unrequited love sucks. Especially when he’s a jerk. And a billionaire. And your boss.RyanFor the last year and a half, Nathan Graham has been the bane of my existence. Demanding. Unpredictable. Stupidly handsome. As his personal assistant, I’ve been part of almost every aspect of his life. I’m the one sending apology flowers to his one-night stands. The one he calls late at night... moreBeing in unrequited love sucks. Especially when he’s a jerk. And a billionaire. And your boss.RyanFor the last year and a half, Nathan Graham has been the bane of my existence. Demanding. Unpredictable. Stupidly handsome. As his personal assistant, I’ve been part of almost every aspect of his life. I’m the one sending apology flowers to his one-night stands. The one he calls late at night. The one wondering why I was dumb enough to fall in love with someone who will only ever see me as his assistant.I’m not sure how much more I can take. Especially when he involves me in his convoluted plans. Fake dating? Worst idea ever. I only wish I didn’t secretly like it so much. But being in love with Graham is the surest path to heartache I know.NathanMy reputation is keeping me from closing the deal of the year, and to get what I want I have to show how committed I can be. Putting my personal assistant Ryan forward as my boyfriend at an upcoming tech summit should do the trick, even if it’s fake.The only problem is Ryan. Because lately I can’t stop thinking about him. He’s always been my kryptonite, whether he knows it or not, but I know I’ll only end up ruining him. There’s a reason I don’t do relationships. I can’t afford to let my feelings for him stand in my way.Then again, I’m a brilliant handsome billionaire boss. Why can’t I have it all?Not So Nice features a self-absorbed billionaire who's not as bad as he thinks he is, his long-suffering PA, fake dating, shopping, public professions of love, and of course a happy ever after. less

QuinnEveryone thinks I’m perfect—or maybe just a hard-ass perfectionist—but they don’t know what a shambles my life really is. Newly divorced from a marriage I should never have been in, I spend my evenings picking up men in hotel bars so I can give up control for a few hours. When Shane comes back into my life, the last thing I need is to face all my old feelings for him, not to mention what I did to him years ago.ShanePhineas Quinn—now there’s someone I never thought I’d see again... moreQuinnEveryone thinks I’m perfect—or maybe just a hard-ass perfectionist—but they don’t know what a shambles my life really is. Newly divorced from a marriage I should never have been in, I spend my evenings picking up men in hotel bars so I can give up control for a few hours. When Shane comes back into my life, the last thing I need is to face all my old feelings for him, not to mention what I did to him years ago.ShanePhineas Quinn—now there’s someone I never thought I’d see again. But I need a lawyer, and he’s still the best. When we're together, it’s like we’re back exactly where we were three years ago. I know I can give Quinn what he wants and needs, if only he’ll let me in. But I don't know if I can face having my heart broken a second time.I might not have a choice, because I’ve never been able to resist Quinn….Not So Perfect features an obsessive lawyer who longs to give up control, a man who knows how to take it from him, sizzling sparks whenever they're together, and a rocky road to a hard-won second chance love. less