Ashford Falls Series by Jeré Anthony

My family was never supposed to meet my fake fiancee. Except she just walked into my hospital room, looking just as surprised as I am.All because of one white lie. They think we’ve been together for a year, but I only met her last night.I panicked after my father didn’t name me as the next CEO of our family’s billion-dollar company. His reasoning was that “I care *too* much about work”. In fact, the whole small town we live in thinks I’m too rigid and too serious... moreMy family was never supposed to meet my fake fiancee. Except she just walked into my hospital room, looking just as surprised as I am.All because of one white lie. They think we’ve been together for a year, but I only met her last night.I panicked after my father didn’t name me as the next CEO of our family’s billion-dollar company. His reasoning was that “I care *too* much about work”. In fact, the whole small town we live in thinks I’m too rigid and too serious.I just need to convince everyone I can loosen up and enjoy myself.They might believe the lie, but I know what happens when I get distracted.Besides, Ivy is too young for me and too bright & optimistic about the world.It’s only supposed to be for a month. She’ll live with me and I’ll put up with her teasing.I can’t let myself fall in love with my fiancee no matter how tempting her smart mouth...But when she calls me “Daddy”, I know I’m ruined for anyone else.Don't Call Me Daddy is a laugh-out-loud, scorching hot romantic comedy set in a small town in the Appalachian Mountains and is the first in a brand new series following the five Kingsley brothers. • Small Town in the Appalachian Mountains• Grumpy Billionaire CEO• Age/Gap• Fake Engagement• Daddy Dom/Brat Vibes• Grumpy/Sunshine• Checklist Adventure• Annoyances to Lovers less

She was my best friend… Until she ruined my life.I’ve spent the last eight years patiently plotting my revenge.Now she’s back in town, and so desperate she’s willing to do anything…Even if it means marrying the person who hates her the most.Scout Sinclair is the town princess, the quintessential good girl in every sense of the word, who’s never broken a rule in her life.And I’m the tattooed, bad boy with a criminal history. Some may even call me a screw-up, not that I care... moreShe was my best friend… Until she ruined my life.I’ve spent the last eight years patiently plotting my revenge.Now she’s back in town, and so desperate she’s willing to do anything…Even if it means marrying the person who hates her the most.Scout Sinclair is the town princess, the quintessential good girl in every sense of the word, who’s never broken a rule in her life.And I’m the tattooed, bad boy with a criminal history. Some may even call me a screw-up, not that I care. Life’s easier when no one expects much from you.There was a time when I’d have done anything for her… even taking the fall for a crime I didn’t commit…And what did that get me?Three years in prison, while she walked away with her spotless good-girl reputation intact.I’ve been waiting for a chance to ruin her life the same way she ruined mine.And now she’s back in town, desperate for my help… so desperate that she even agreed to marry me.Everything was going according to plan until I realized one epic oversight.Maybe love and hate are closer emotions than I thought?Suddenly, I’m remembering why I was so quick to protect her before.I’m afraid I just may be falling in love with my wife… again. less