The Unexpected Series by Harper Reed

I’m engaged to a stranger.Okay, maybe not officially, but when Owen Porter spots me floundering for words in front of my ex-fiancé and his new wife, I decide to go along with his little farce. The catch? He wants me to return the favor by being his date to a company mixer.I’m supposed to be on vacation—forgetting about men. Now, thanks to unforeseen events, I’m not only Owen’s date, but I’m also his hotel roommate... moreI’m engaged to a stranger.Okay, maybe not officially, but when Owen Porter spots me floundering for words in front of my ex-fiancé and his new wife, I decide to go along with his little farce. The catch? He wants me to return the favor by being his date to a company mixer.I’m supposed to be on vacation—forgetting about men. Now, thanks to unforeseen events, I’m not only Owen’s date, but I’m also his hotel roommate.Lines I didn’t want to cross are quickly blurred, and my best friends convince me that there’s nothing wrong with a vacation fling. That one might help me get over my latest relationship disaster. But as the clock counts down to my departure, I know my feelings aren’t as fake as I’d like them to be. Far from it.Meeting Owen wasn’t in my plans. Finding out who I am was. But maybe I can make both work… That is, if Owen can prove he isn’t like my other exes: a lying cheat.A Mutually Beneficial Proposal is a laugh-out-loud spicy romantic comedy. It’s told in dual POV, and is a full-length standalone included in The Unexpected Series that can be read in any order, but best consumed consecutively. less

My one-night stand was a mistake.At least that’s what I keep telling myself, but the universe has other plans.After getting a promotion at work, I want nothing more than to celebrate with my two best friends, but when neither of them show up, I find myself in the bed of a handsome stranger.Bentley Abbott isn’t like the usual men I’m attracted to. He’s gruff and uptight, and I should have known better. When he kicks me out after our night together, I’m furious and hope to never see him again... moreMy one-night stand was a mistake.At least that’s what I keep telling myself, but the universe has other plans.After getting a promotion at work, I want nothing more than to celebrate with my two best friends, but when neither of them show up, I find myself in the bed of a handsome stranger.Bentley Abbott isn’t like the usual men I’m attracted to. He’s gruff and uptight, and I should have known better. When he kicks me out after our night together, I’m furious and hope to never see him again.Only I don’t get so lucky.My new position at work comes with volunteer duties and when I show up for my first meeting, Bentley is there. Not only that, we’re paired up to help with a fundraiser for the animal shelter.I want nothing to do with him and his grumpy attitude, but when we’re forced together on more than one occasion, and he starts to show a side of himself that I don't expect…I’m not sure I can stay away even when I think I should.A Mutually Beneficial Mistake is a grumpy/sunshine and spicy romantic comedy with some forced proximity thrown in for fun. It’s told in dual POV, and is a full-length standalone included in The Unexpected Series that can be read in any order, but best consumed consecutively less

I accidentally kissed my new boss.I mean it’s not like I tripped and my lips just smashed into his. The kiss was intentional, but in my defense, I didn’t know who he was at the time. Though, that changes when I show up for my first day in the office.A contract was signed when I took this job. One that states dating within the workspace is strictly prohibited. This should be easy enough. I just have to make sure I don’t kiss him again. Right?Wrong.Colin Adamson knows what he wants and that’s me... moreI accidentally kissed my new boss.I mean it’s not like I tripped and my lips just smashed into his. The kiss was intentional, but in my defense, I didn’t know who he was at the time. Though, that changes when I show up for my first day in the office.A contract was signed when I took this job. One that states dating within the workspace is strictly prohibited. This should be easy enough. I just have to make sure I don’t kiss him again. Right?Wrong.Colin Adamson knows what he wants and that’s me. He might be respectful of my need for time to figure out how much I’m willing to risk, but that doesn’t mean I don’t see him. A sexy, British man who looks at me like I’m the best prize he could ever win.I just have to decide if the game is worth playing.A Mutually Beneficial Secret is a secret office relationship and spicy romantic comedy. It’s told in dual POV, and is a full-length standalone included in The Unexpected Series that can be read in any order, but best consumed consecutively. This is the final book in the series. less