Release Date: June 24

Asher McCoy can win over a sold-out crowd with a husky note and a strum of his guitar, but proving to a judge he’s responsible enough to gain custody of his niece and nephew? Not so easy. His big idea—a fake marriage. And who better to play his doting bride than his longtime best friend? He just needs to get her home first...

Natalie Haven couldn’t get away from her suffocating hometown fast enough. For years, she’s fluttered around the globe as a freelance photographer. And if that unconventional job pisses off her daddy? Well, all the better. But when her best friend sends out an S.O.S., she heads back to the one place she swore she’d never land.

Except a fake marriage means a not-so-fake living arrangement, including only one bed. Nat's witnessed enough women fall for Asher’s charms, but she refuses to be one of them. Because permanence isn’t in her blood. Not even for him.

My rating: 5 out of 5 stars

My review:

Small Town Pretender is the fifth book in the Havenbrook series.  It was a new-to-me author, and I was pleasantly surprised by it.  The story was heart-warming and beautifully written.  I really enjoy reading books with a friend to lover troupes and seeing the main character’s relationship slowly change while dealing with their grief was touching.  They were real-life, easy to connect with, and charming.  My heart went out to Asher because he had to deal with his own grief and the sudden responsibility of his niece and nephew.  Natalie “Nat” was a wandering photographer and hated returning to her hometown of Havenbrook.  When Asher called her with news of his sister’s death, she didn’t hesitate to go home for her best friend.  There was such a strong bond between Asher and Nat and they were perfect for each other.  Together they tackled every challenge that came their way and found a life that would fit them. This was a tear-jerker but also inspirational to see them succeed while grieving.  I am so glad I discovered this author and I look forward to reading the previous and future books by the author.

I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Meet Brighton Walsh

USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Brighton Walsh spent a decade as a professional photographer before taking her storytelling in a different direction and reconnecting with her first love—writing. 

She likes her books how she likes her tea—steamy and satisfying—and adores strong-willed heroines and the protective heroes who fall head over heels for them. 

Brighton lives in the Midwest with her real life hero of a husband, her two kids—one who’s already taller than her and one who’s catching up too fast—and her dog who thinks she’s a queen. Her boy-filled house is the setting for dirty socks galore, frequent dance parties (okay, so it’s mostly her, by herself, while her children look on in horror), and more laughter than she thought possible.

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