Don’t Tell Me Twice by Dani Ryan: Book Review

 **ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own. 

The Book

From Amazon Charts bestselling author of Forever My Protector comes a brand new witty romance featuring four sisters who work for one of the most well-known fashion magazines in New York. This ex’s best friend to fake spouses to lovers romance will have you laughing out loud and swooning so hard.

Word to the wise, don’t marry your ex’s best friend even when you promise yourself it’ll just be a marriage of convenience between two friends.

I did that and really wish I hadn’t.

At the time, I thought I was doing a good thing, the honorable thing, helping a friend in need. In need of inheriting a large sum of money his father left for him in a trust, that was. With the stipulation of marrying before he turned twenty-five, of course.

Well, Frankie Agro was single and turning twenty-five in mere weeks. So when he dropped the news in my lap, I could only see him having two options—kiss his inheritance goodbye or marry me.

It made perfect sense, and the rules were simple: we live together to keep up the charade so no one is the wiser and we never, ever cross the line (aka fall in love with each other).

Problem is? Being in close proximity to a handsome man who makes me laugh even when I have a bad day, stops by my office just ‘cause, and leaves me adorable sticky notes has my heart confused as to what this really is. . . a fake marriage.

No need to tell me twice, I already know there’s no way I’m walking away from this without a broken heart. Unless I can get Frankie to admit that this could be more than what it started out as. It’s a risk, but one I’m willing to take. I don’t have any other choice, do I?

The Author

Dani Ryan is an author of romantic comedies and contemporary romances that have spice without the spice. Her books have plenty of banter, swoon-worthy moments, and sometimes emotional topics that take you on a rollercoaster that always leads to a happily ever after.

She’s also a momma to a diva doggie, although she wouldn’t have it any other way. She loves coffee, carrots with hummus is her favorite snack, and sometimes she likes to indulge in a margarita (preferably during the summer when she’s on the water).

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Book Review

This is my first Dani Ryan book, so I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but I was really pleasantly surprised by this book and the roller coaster of emotions it took me on. A little marriage of convenience between friends? Yes, please! When the story begins, Perla is in a relationship with Chris and admittedly, I don't always love stories where one of the characters spends part of the story with someone else. But let's be honest, when it came to boyfriends, Chris was kind of the worst! His best friend Frankie on the other hand? An absolute sweetheart! Despite his questionable taste in friends, I couldn't help but love his character right from the start with how he looked after Perla. Seriously, just the sweetest! When they enter into a marriage of convenience so that he could get his inheritance, it didn't take long to see the very REAL chemistry between them, and I absolutely adored every moment of it. That photo shoot!? So good! I loved the tension between them. As much as I loved their relationship, I also loved the relationships they both had with their families and thought that added a lot to their story too. I'm definitely looking forward to seeing more of Morelli family in the next book in the series! 

Don't Tell Me Twice is a closed-door romance but does have implied intimacy off the pages and some innuendo as well. There are mentions of loss of a parent, so be sure to keep that in mind if it would be an issue. 

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