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The Only Reason

A Lesbian Fake Relationship Romantic Comedy (The Holidays with You)

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The Only Reason

By: Shannon O'Connor
Narrated by: Lois Ridge
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Two women, one fake relationship & a fall they'll never forget. Bella Gold needs money for college, so when she hears of an agency that pays you to date people in return for large sums of cash she signs up. She knows what everyone’s thinking but she doesn’t take off her clothes, even if she wanted to. The only thing that happens is some hand holding and honest conversation. If she’s being honest, she feels bad for how lonely these people are.

Enter Dylan Marsh, a long time co executive at To Be Read Publishing. When her boss comments for the billionth time that she’s attending the parties alone, she decides to hire someone to help. The last thing she wants to do is date anyone her age or get married anytime soon, but maybe a few dates with a beautiful woman would get her boss off her back. As soon as Dylan meets Bella, it’s love at first sight. For Bella, it’s more of confusion, as she was expecting a man.

Dylan gives Bella a proposition she can’t turn down, pretend to date her for a few months and she’ll pay for her college tuition. At first Bella thinks it’s a prank set up by her best friends, but the more she gets to know Dylan, the more they surprise each other. Will Dylan be able to convince Bella to fall in love with her for real? Or will Bella cash the check and not look back?

©2023, 2024 Shannon O'Connor (P)2024 Shannon O'Connor
Contemporary Romance Romantic Comedy Money Boss

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I enjoyed this book. It was a cute story with good characters. I will say I got a little turned around with who was who and who’s friends where who’s etc. not sure if it was me or the book. I’m going to say probably me because I have not listened to a lot of FF books. I am straight and I still thought the heated scenes were hot. The narration was great she was able to give the main characters their own voice which was nice. I definitely recommend this book.

“Bella and Dylan” a little sugar mama hotness

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This was a quick read. It was fun and full of awkward moments, shenanigans, chemistry & spice.

Hot

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This book has a great storyline and the chemistry between them is hot as hell. With some panty melting moments it’s a fantastic book. A brilliant performance.

Great chemistry

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This is a delightful beautiful fake dating slow burn romance. It was such a sweet, hot story. 🔥
The chemistry between these two is delightful and delicious. 💋
Excellent narration that was a pure joy to listen to.🎶

FANTASTIC FAKE DATING STORY. 💗

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The Only Reason by Shannon O’Connor brings together two of my favourite tropes in one satisfying (if a little
Short) story - fake girlfriend and age gap. The first part of the book gently builds the attraction between Dylan and Bella. Their relationship develops naturally and I really enjoyed how real this felt. O’Connor then ramps up the heat in the second half! This book is a sweet, low angst, spicy listen.

Full of chemistry!

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