Okay, so funny story, guys… I’m fake dating a billionaire.
I would never say that out loud. It’s not the sort of thing you just bring up in a casual conversation with your best friends. Especially when you’ve signed an NDA. Especially when he is paying you obscene amounts of money. Especially when he’s your dead brother’s best friend. Especially when he’s straight?
At least, I thought Rein Davenport was straight. Now, I’m not so sure. But it doesn’t matter.
He’s possibly more selfish than even I am. So, nothing can ever come of it. Ever. There’s no need to tell the guys anything. Because there isn’t anything to tell. Damnit! I hate it when I lie to myself…
Resisting Rein is the beginning of Cam’s story and is the third book in the Gilcrest University Guys series. It’s a full-length (nearly 78,000 words), “fake relationship” romance novel. It has “gay for you” and “first-time gay” themes, is stocked full of STEAM, heartache, and laughter, and it has a guaranteed “happy for now” ending. Resisting Rein is the first of two books that will complete Cam and Rein’s love story.
I would never say that out loud. It’s not the sort of thing you just bring up in a casual conversation with your best friends. Especially when you’ve signed an NDA. Especially when he is paying you obscene amounts of money. Especially when he’s your dead brother’s best friend. Especially when he’s straight?
At least, I thought Rein Davenport was straight. Now, I’m not so sure. But it doesn’t matter.
He’s possibly more selfish than even I am. So, nothing can ever come of it. Ever. There’s no need to tell the guys anything. Because there isn’t anything to tell. Damnit! I hate it when I lie to myself…
Resisting Rein is the beginning of Cam’s story and is the third book in the Gilcrest University Guys series. It’s a full-length (nearly 78,000 words), “fake relationship” romance novel. It has “gay for you” and “first-time gay” themes, is stocked full of STEAM, heartache, and laughter, and it has a guaranteed “happy for now” ending. Resisting Rein is the first of two books that will complete Cam and Rein’s love story.
It can be read as a standalone, but if you want to follow the guys journey from the beginning, start with Book One, Chasing Chance. The Gilcrest University Guys series follows the love stories of four college friends (Andy, Cam, Jordy, & Ben). Look for Book Four, Reaching Rein, to come out soon!
My Rating - 5 Stars!
ME Parker's Resisting Rein is a fantastic addition to the Gilcrest University Guys series. One of my go-to for romances, it's a college romance, which had me elated to jump into this story.
Cameron and Rein make for an interesting couple. They see one another after meeting years ago, but Rein doesn't even recognize Cam. As much as this pisses off Cam, it's completely understandable, as Cam was only 14 the last time they were together.
Do you like opposites attract and age gaps? Both tropes are well done. One is rich, one is poor. One has a family that sucks. The other has been rejected by his father, raised by his uncles. And, yes, those uncles are fabulous!
This is also a GFY, coming out story, as Rein has always been with women. His attempt to piss off his father with a fake relationship with Cam results in the development of feelings ne never saw coming.
Their relationship covers a long stretch of time, with the men fighting their feelings and dealing with distance, fears, and circumstances. So yes, it's most definitely a slow burn to the happy ending.
A combination of brother's best friend, fake boyfriends, age gap, and controlling father issues, this book kept me intrigued throughout. Yes, my favorite reads are college romances and brother's best friend, so this one gets a huge head start. But it's the writing style, the characters, and their storyline that kept me reading late into the night.
This is the rare read where the brother's best friend trope plays a different kind of role. Why? That brother is dead. The last time the men saw one another, it was at the funeral. And both men have some baggage when it comes to the loss of their brother/best friend.
The author throws in many special secondary characters. And no, they don't all appear at once, confusing the reader, as some books do. Nope. The characters are all slowly introduced, easy to keep track of, and add immensely to the storyline.
The author throws in many special secondary characters. And no, they don't all appear at once, confusing the reader, as some books do. Nope. The characters are all slowly introduced, easy to keep track of, and add immensely to the storyline.
I am a sucker for humor, so my favorite part of the story may just be Cameron and Judy. Their instant connection and type of antics had me laughing out loud. Often.
Resisting Rein is one of those special books that I just couldn't put down. I fell in love with this ME Parker book at the start, and loved every single second of it. I definitely wish more people knew about this book/series.
Basically, if you haven't yet read this series, go back and start at the beginning. This one is easily a standalone, but the whole series is charming and sweet.
Resisting Rein is one of those special books that I just couldn't put down. I fell in love with this ME Parker book at the start, and loved every single second of it. I definitely wish more people knew about this book/series.
Basically, if you haven't yet read this series, go back and start at the beginning. This one is easily a standalone, but the whole series is charming and sweet.
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