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Book Description
A marriage of convenience might save his ranch, but will it break her heart?
He’s grumpy and overprotective and even more handsome than I remembered. I’m shocked to learn he’s in trouble. Someone is sabotaging his ranch, which is thirty days from foreclosure. He needs a loan from a friend who won’t extend the funds unless he’s married. Only Rhett’s now a single dad with no plans to fall in love again.
When his brother suggests I marry Rhett for health insurance so I can rehab an injury, my first reaction is hell no. I can’t afford to catch feelings for someone who won’t see me that way.
But spending time at the ranch reminds me how much is at stake—the family business, the welfare of Rhett’s children, and the happiness of a man I’ve always longed for.
Rhett says we’ll keep things platonic in private, even though I’ll be sleeping in his bed. He refuses to mix business with pleasure.
Except when the lights go out in his bedroom, our chemistry is too explosive to contain.
Would it be so bad to fall for Rhett? Or will he steal my heart all over again?
One thing’s for sure—the clock is ticking on our divorce.
About Lex Martin
Lex Martin is the USA Today bestselling author of Varsity Dads, Texas Nights, and the Dearest series. She writes contemporary romance novels, the steamy kind she hopes readers love but her parents avoid. A former high school English teacher and freelance journalist who’s lived all over the country, she currently resides in her hometown of San Antonio with her husband, twin daughters, and a bunny named Dandelion.
My Thoughts
Lex Martin’s “Stealing Hearts,” in its engaging audiobook format, delivers a charming and steamy marriage-of-convenience romance with a compelling emotional core. The narration done by Vanessa Edwin expertly captures the yearning and vulnerability of Paige, drawing listeners into her long-held affection for the brooding rancher, Rhett Walker, whose narration is done by Sebastian York. The premise – a fake marriage to save his beloved ranch – is a classic trope, but Martin injects it with fresh energy and genuine chemistry that keeps the listener invested.
The audiobook format enhances the internal conflict of Paige as she navigates the delicate balance between practical necessity and her undeniable feelings for Rhett. Her internal monologues, brought to life by the narrator, highlight the risk she’s taking by entering this arrangement, knowing Rhett views it purely as a business transaction. The added layer of Rhett being her brother’s best friend and ten years her senior adds a delicious layer of forbidden attraction and past history to their interactions.
Rhett’s gruff exterior and reluctance to love again are well-portrayed, creating a satisfying tension as the listener anticipates the inevitable crack in his walls. The dynamic between them is further complicated by his role as a single father, adding a layer of responsibility and tenderness to his character. The promise of platonic privacy while sharing a bed is a recipe for delightful anticipation, and Martin doesn’t shy away from the explosive chemistry that ignites when the lights go out.
“Stealing Hearts” isn’t just about the forced proximity and burgeoning attraction; it delves into themes of sacrifice, family loyalty, and the courage to pursue long-held desires. The ticking clock of their impending divorce adds a layer of urgency, forcing both characters to confront their true feelings before time runs out. This audiobook is a delightful blend of sweet and steamy, perfectly narrated to capture the emotional nuances and leaving listeners rooting for this unconventional couple to find their happily ever after, even if it means Rhett stealing her heart all over again.
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