**ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own.
The Book
She’s here to write a novel. He’s about to become her biggest plot twist.
Bestselling author Dani Baldwin escapes to the Oregon coast expecting peace, quiet, and maybe a little inspiration. What she doesn’t expect? A ladies’ man for a neighbor with a talent for getting under her skin.
Mason Stuart, local heartbreaker and graphic designer, has one rule—no serious relationships. Whether it’s with the tourists who breeze through town or the women who call Cascade Harbor home, all attachments are a resounding no. But when the sassy writer next door turns out to be exactly what he needs to boost his career, he makes a tiny, little, not-at-all-dangerous decision… to pretend he's someone else entirely.
As stolen glances turn into late-night banter and undeniable sparks, Dani finds herself falling for the town—and the charming artist who lives there. But when Mason’s ruse comes to light, she’ll have to decide if their love story is worth a rewrite… or if some stories are better left unfinished.
Pillow Talk meets Gilmore Girls in this delightful summer romance about a bestselling romantasy writer seeking her own happy ending and the infuriatingly charming flirt determined to win her heart.
The Author
Hillary Slaughter is a crafting addict, avid reader, and hiking enthusiast. Born and raised in Utah, she loves exploring the mountains, especially if she can bring her dog with her. She has a Bachelor's degree in English from Brigham Young University and a Master's of Business Administration from Utah Valley University. She loves writing sweet contemporary romance with a dash of humor and is the author of the Lost Roommates Series.Book Review
The Ruse of Romancing is the fourth book in the Love Connections series. This is a multi-author series of interconnected stories following a group of cousins, each traveling to a different destination and finding love. While those who've read the previous books may have more appreciation for the family dynamics, I do believe this could be enjoyed as a standalone as well.For this story, we pack our bags for Oregon... and what a fun trip it was! I don't know that I've ever read a first meeting quite like this one--- and admittedly I was very much prepared not to like Mason and his womanizing ways right from the start. Let's just say, he didn't make a great first impression! Thankfully, he did redeem himself by the end, but he definitely made some mistakes along the way! Dani likewise didn't have a good first impression, so when he's given a second chance, he takes it--- telling her he was someone else entirely. Little did he expect when he started the ruse that he would fall for her! These two had such a fun dynamic--- both in the bantering as neighbors upon their first meetings and in the romantic chemistry as they spend more time together under his new persona--- and I was here for it all! And that She's the Man reference thrown in there? Yes, please! This was definitely a fun read that kept me smiling throughout!
The Ruse of Romancing is a closed-door romance with kisses only and no language.
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