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Broken Dreams

By: Corinne Michaels
Narrated by: Sebastian York, Kit Swann
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What could possibly go wrong fake dating the gorgeous single dad in a small town? The answer, you fall for him.

It started out perfect. Grady Whitlock needed a plus one for his business meetings, and I needed a date for a wedding.

We had a plan. It was a good one. Until it wasn’t.

I was not supposed to have feelings for him. I was not going to let my heart race when his soulful blue eyes stared into mine. No way should I have noticed his smile or the dimple on his right cheek or his strong arms when he held me close. I especially wasn’t going to melt when I saw him play with my daughter. Most of all I was not going to sleep with him.

Nope. None of that was supposed to happen, but it does.

Now I find myself dreaming of him every night. Wishing we were really a couple, because the way he kisses me doesn’t feel as if it’s pretend.

But we’ve both watched our dreams shatter, and I can’t handle another broken heart.

©2023 Corinne Michaels (P)2023 Corinne Michaels Contemporary Contemporary Romance Romance Romantic Comedy Comedy Heartfelt Feel-Good Dream
About the Creator - Corinne Michaels

About the Creator

Corinne Michaels is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of romance novels. Her stories are chock full of emotion, humor, and unrelenting love, and she enjoys putting her characters through intense heartbreak before finding a way to heal them through their struggles.
Corinne is a former Navy wife and happily married to the man of her dreams. She began her writing career after spending months away from her husband while he was deployed—reading and writing were her escapes from the loneliness. Corinne now lives in Virginia with her husband and is the emotional, witty, sarcastic, and fun-loving mom of two beautiful children.
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Emotional Storytelling • Heartwarming Romance • Excellent Male Narration • Engaging Dialogue • Satisfying Conclusion
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This book...just GAH IS DANG GOOD. I don't know what Corinne puts in her books, but it makes me want to IMMEDIATELY devour her back list!!!! SERIOUSLY!

Grady and Addison are both single parents learning to live after they each lost their spouses. I loved how their relationship just grew organically and I absolutely ADORED Jett and Elodie's friendship too.

I may have been on the edge of tears a few times while reading, it was just so touching and heartwarming...I loved this book in its entirety.

WELL DONE, CORINNE!!!

Adored this one

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After finishing Broken Dreams I’m left wondering if / when the true Corrine will show up. For the first time in all the years I’ve been an avid fan I actually laughed more than I ever have and didn’t shed a single tear. Needless to say I LOVED Broken Dreams but now I am terrified of the next book will bring.

A first for Corrine and for me :)

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Crying funny tears and sad tears. Great story with fantastic narration! Hoping the next book is just as great.

Perfection

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After reading the first two books in the Whitlock Family series, I can’t wait for book 3! Broken Dreams is a fake dating, single parents, story centering on the relationship between Grady and Addison. Both widowed with young children, I loved and could relate to so many aspects of their romance. Truly a fabulous read!

I found several reviews about narration before I bought the book. There were specific negative comments about the female narration. I’m extremely picky about narration. I have many books I’d love to read as an audiobook, but won’t invest the credit bc of a narrator. That said, I didn’t have any problems with Kit Swann’s performance. Her narration as Addison and other women was exceptional, and I became so lost in the story bc of that. Her narration as men was good, and though her narration as children isn’t her strongest, it wasn’t a deterrent at all.

Well worth the credit!

Great Story and My Take on Narration

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Corrine is my favorite author and I preorder every book. Sebyo was fantastic as always, but Kit Swans voice was very whiny and her kid voices a struggle to listen to. I would probably read the next book instead of listen if she narrates it. I'm sorry to write this, but want to give an honest review.

I LOVED the story, but struggled with the female narrator.

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This was a heartfelt love story and well written but not my favorite CM book.. She is one of my favorite authors, so talented with her ability to perfectly draw you in and keep you engaged.. This story was good but a bit uneventful and predictable. Still a great love story just not my favorite CM book! Sebastian York is audio gold but Kit Swann is just ok.

A lovely love story but a bit uneventful

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great writing. loved how they came together and how they became friends first and inevitably fell in love. Also loved how supportive the friends and family were.

The story was charming and great.

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this was a great story, predictable but overall a feel good romance. Love Sebastian York as most do, Kit Swan was ok too... UNTIL, she does the child voices. I actually flinched each time she did one and it sounded like tickle me Elmo-screeching. Beyond that, it was good.

Great story...

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I adore Sebastian York's voice. His 3 year old voice is... not as good as his grown up voice (haha). Big fan of Kit Swann too.

Grady is a widower with a 3 year old son - Jett. Addison is a widow with a 3 year old daughter - Elodie. He's a former Navy fighter pilot, trying to start a business running charter flights for wealthy businessman. Addison heads up a refuge for runaways - originally started with the aim of protecting young girls who were being trafficked.

He needs a girlfriend to impress his investors. She needs a date to a wedding, as she's ready to start dating again - but the dates she's been on are BAD.

Addy is open to dating and possibly marriage and more children in her future, Grady is determined not to let anyone close enough to hurt his heart - or Jett's - if things didn't work out. So, fake dating it is. But the chemistry is REAL, and so are the feelings growing between the two of them.

Then Addy and her partner get the offer of a lifetime to grow Run To Me - but it would require Addy and Elodie move back to her hometown in Oregon. Can Grady let her go when she's found a place in her heart?

4.5 stars from me on this one.

Sweet Scale: 5/5
Spicy Scale: 4/5

Widowed mom, widowed dad, fake dating, small town

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4.5/5 Stars 3/5 Spice

Tropes:
Small Town
Single Dad
Single Mom
Love After Loss
Fake Dating

🎧 Narration: i finished my arc & immediately had to listen to the audio after i heard a clip. it did not disappoint. sebastian york was absolutely perfect for grady. he was gruff but soft & he did an excellent job with the stern vibes during the spicy scenes 🔥 kit swann did a really nice job as addison. she did such a great voice for grady & the kids. overall the audio enhanced the book & i would recommend the audio.

oh gosh this one was a heart wrenching story premise but corinne (per usual) wrote it so well i felt so satisfied & happy with grady & addison’s love story. bonding over tragedy brought the two together & wanting to accomplish moving into the next step of their lives has the two hatching a fake dating plan that is supposed to be straight forward & easy. but these two just had too much chemistry for it to go according to plan 🤣 instead they slowly & deliciously go from friends to lovers to falling in love 😍. i adored this story & cannot wait for more visits to sugarloaf.

small town + single guardian + love after loss

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