The Stand-In (Steamy Shorts Book 10)

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars | 763 ratings

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Last update: 02-03-2025


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My obsession with Heather Cain runs deep.

I bullied her when we were kids because that was the only way to make her notice me.

Unfortunately, it backfired and only made her hate me. That doesn’t mean I don’t take every opportunity to slip inside her orbit. Maybe annoy Heather as often as I can since I prefer that over her ignoring me.

So when she needs someone to stand in as her date and pretend boyfriend for her grandmother’s birthday party,
I volunteer.

She loathes the idea, but left with no other choice unless she wants her twin sister and ex to make fun of her, Heather begrudgingly agrees. In the process, all those years of animosity and tension—mostly from her end—come to a head and morph into something just as intense.

Desire. Blinding lust. Primal needs.

I’ve known Heather all my life, but I should’ve figured out my crazy antics would get us nowhere. Because apparently, there’s only one way to keep her quiet—kiss her like my life depends on it. And after this little charade ends, we’re not going back to the way we were. No!

Once I’ve claimed her—mind, body, and soul—only death will keep us apart.

Or maybe not. Because I sure as hell will follow her anywhere, even in the afterlife.
Heather, baby, you’re stuck with me.
Whether you like it or not.

Top reviews from the United States

  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Heather & Baron
    Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2024
    Heather & Baron have always had a bumpy relationship. He bullied &, teased me all thru school. Never knew until I needed a fake boyfriend that he liked me growing up. Now I have the hots for this successful man. Good for us both.
  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars I love Baron
    Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2024
    this man who started off as her biggest bully didn't have the nerve all those years ago to tell her that he loved her all along. that he had been her stalker and loving her from afar. and then one event is what brought them together and made them happy. and I do love Mimi. She is a spitfire. loved Heather and Baron together.
  • Leah Thompson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Delightfully Wicked...
    Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2024
    Who doesn't have someone in their past that always made them want to scream? Good scream, bad scream, makes no difference.

    The point is, did you ever consider they just wanted you to notice them... Of course, they could have been sincere in their need to torment you, make you miserable... The world is full if those kinds of people. The problem is understanding just which type they are.

    Isn't it amazing when you have that instant of understanding, that piercing moment of connection that simply knocks your feet out from under you?
  • Jeanne Thomas
    5.0 out of 5 stars The boy who pulls your pigtails usually loves you!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2024
    He bullied her relentlessly in hopes she would notice him… well she did but not in a good way… years later they join forces to thwart her evil twin and find out that what they really feel is sparks and excitement and budding love for each other! And he gets to watch her take down that evil twin! HEA!
  • Faith P.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good book
    Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2024
    Can Baron a bully become Heather's happily ever after?
  • PW
    5.0 out of 5 stars standing No More
    Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2024
    This book is a steamy love story. Baron was typical boy who tau the the girl to make het notice him. Heather is a sweetheart with bite, LOVE her. Their story is must read!! This book has just the right amount of passion to keep you reading with a well written story. Enjoy,I did!!!
  • Lorene
    5.0 out of 5 stars A really cute short story
    Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2024
    I can so appreciate this story. I had a guy tell me years later why he was so mean to me, he liked me. Go figure. This was a cute story with a happy ending.
  • JRusso
    2.0 out of 5 stars Fake date turns more...
    Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2024
    I didn't really get into it but it was short enough so I didn't have to dnf it.
    They acted like such kids In The beginning. I Noticed that She said that is popular in school, like it was current. But he mentioned graduating college and she was drinking wine. then at the end they are magically adults & she's making business deals at her desk with her rest pencil skirt and stilettos. *eye roll*

    Then they were going to parties in mansions? and he was mean to her but because he liked her so much. ok that's valid when you're young but he tortured her for all their lives. It was all stupid. she hates him so much for all the torture he put her thru for YEARS, then they are hooking up because she's so hot for him.

    And don't get me started at the fact that he called her "Heath" as a nickname. Heath? Ugh! How would u even pronounce that?

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