Autorentext

Christina Braver writes steamy, contemporary romance usually set in the Pacific Northwest. Her stories are character driven and feature strong heroes with softer sides, heroines who make it happen, and the guaranteed happily-ever-after we all need.She has a master's degree in clinical psychology and pairs that knowledge with information from prominent sex therapists to write novels described as "a little bit nerdy, a little bit dirty." Her books bring toe-curling spice and real-life tips while addressing deeper issues such as sexual health and sex positivity for everyone.She lives outside Seattle, and when she isn't writing, Christina can be found biking with her husband, laughing too loudly with friends, sipping wine, or reading.

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A fake fling. A real spark. One unforgettable week. When her best friend bails on their trip to Hawaii, Kate Wells must face her little sister's destination wedding alone. She'll survive it and her family's helpful comments like she does everything else. On her own. Levi Abrams' ex-girlfriend wouldn't recognize loyalty if it jumped out of a plane for her. And while he loves risky adventures, he won't risk his stitched-together heart. However, a week in paradise with the intriguing, curvy woman he just met sounds like his favorite kind of adventure. An epic house, her epic body? Sign him up. But when Levi learns the truth about Kate's reluctance to go alone, he vows to show her everything the island can offer, in and out of bed. It won't be easy. She keeps calling it fake, yet each exciting outdoor adventure drives their very real attraction higher. It's a vacation fling. He can't fall in a matter of days, and she can't take another relationship destined to fail. But after a week of thrills and challenges, Levi must now admit he was wrong and convince Kate to take one more risk ... on him. A fake dating, he falls first, vacation romance featuring a hero who likes to help, a heroine who's never had help, and plenty of steam to help them both.