The Innkeeper — Tess Thompson

It was supposed to be a night to forget. Fate disagreed.JamieI have no tolerance for men who leave and as far as I can tell, they all do. My dad destroyed our family in exchange for a new wife, a woman the same age as me. Even sizzling hot Darby, with whom I shared one night of passion, is probably a cheater under that nice guy persona. Not that I have time for a relationship anyway. Running my newly rebuilt inn after a fire destroyed everything is more than a full-time job. Regardless, I aim to keep my heart safe. The last thing I want it to turn into my mother. DarbyI moved to Emerson Pass nursing a broken heart after my fiancé dumped me for my best friend. I'm content teaching English at the local high school and doing a little construction on the side. Am I surprised to find the woman I spent one amazing night with lives in the same small town? Yes. Even more distressing? She's friends with all my friends and we can't stop running into each other. I wish I wasn't damaged goods and had the courage to try again. If I did, beautiful, clever Jaimie would be the one. Everything changes when my ex and former best friend show up in town for their wedding. What's a boy to do but agree to a fake engagement to save face? Will the sparks between us become something more as we pretend to be in love? Who knows? Don't miss this clean and wholesome, fake boyfriend story of love, redemption, and healing that will warm your heart by USA Today Bestselling Author Tess Thompson.