This book is sweet, funny, romantic,and heartwarming . I highly recommend reading this book.

I was so excited to jump into this new series! I love second chance romances and this did not disappoint. Willow and Zane are worlds apart, and yet on many things they are so similar they can't even see it.
I love that you see the vulnerable side of both Zane and Willow, even though they both try to be the strong people they want everyone to see. Willow's back and forth made me a little crazy, but I can't say I would handle it any better.
I can't wait to see where this series goes, and which characters we will see in the future! I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book. #MSBB

Zane and Willow have always been friends so close that when Willow asked Zane to take her virginity before college they got right into it. Its been years since then and Willow works baking, meanwhile Zane is a bad boy actor who got to clean up his image a bit. Now its Zane asking Willow for a favor to be his fake fiance to show there is some what of a lovable side to his but that only seems to make things complicated between the two whens he accepts and lines time to get blurred where it seems they are more then just friends for real.

I love a good fake fiance book and this book just did it for me. I loved Willow's character shes the type of person to ask what she wants and get things done, shes not much to back down and if she got something to say shes just going to say it. I loved seeing their relationship. I loved getting to know about each of them in the past and how much they meant to each other. I enjoyed seeing how things where handled when things seemed to get tough, wondering if anything would backfire if everyone where to know the truth of them not really being engaged. I could see that the family really liked Zane so I was curious to see their reaction if they were to even find out about their arrangement. I loved how supportive Willow to Zane really helping him out when he needed it. Overall this was a pretty great book I enjoyed it!

Review: THE REAL THING by Melissa Foster http://wp.me/p3d0RZ-9NR
Publication Date: September 5, 2017
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Reviewed by: Reading in Pajamas/ Donna
Rated 3.5 Stars

I’m going to start by saying that Zane was a little too good to be true, and Willow a little too emotional. Now that that has been said, I did enjoy this sweet romance with a sexy bite. It’s well written and a fast read, I found myself caught up in the lives of their friends and family. A good summer read.

*Review copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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New series with new characters and new issues, new truths, new funny situation and encounters. Welcome to Sugar Lake where this time around Hollywood meets Baker, second time around romance. Melissa Foster brings us her newest series with all the banter, charisma, chemistry, and hilarity of her other fun-loving series.

Zane and Willow have a chance this time to make a romance that have so much to make it real, if it wasn’t for the purpose of the public. Zane an actor in Hollywood and Willow a baker from his home town and a friend’s little sister. He did a favor for her some years ago and now he is in town to have a favor of his own. Neither figured that it would amount to much more than that. The desire and chemistry was there all along but time and distance has a way of changing perspective. At least that was the perception.

Foster delivers again with the sweet, sexy, cute, sassy, spirited, second chance at a first chance romance. Pick it up and you will have a good time. Good characters. Good pacing. Good writing. Good all the way around reading entertainment.

I really enjoyed this one and can't wait to read the others when they come out.

It was a really nice change to see the H put himself out there and say what he feels and put his heart on the line. The h was torn but not really, she wanted him too but just needed a bit of time - but not a lot. That is what I really enjoyed - no push and pull - no unnecessary angst - something smallish towards the end, but you knew this would not impact them - they were strong. Everyone needs a Zane!

The secondary characters all added something and look forward to Bridgette's story.

This is a new to me author and I really enjoyed this story. This was a heartwarming romance I couldn’t put down.

The main characters Willow and Zane grew up together in a small town. As they grow older Zane leaves town to peruse his dreams of acting. With him being away their relationship changes. They have always had feelings for each other but they changed once he moved. With Zane back now so he can clean up his act to get different roles he wants Willow to be his fake fiancé.

The more time they spend together in their fake engagement the more they realize they have true feelings for each other. The only question is will Zane be able to convince Willow to give them a real chance?

I’m not going to give anything away so you’ll have to read it yourself. This was a great start to a new series. The perfect light hearted romance that’s told in both point of views.

4* read.
Book one of a brand new series.
The first thing that caught my eye is the cover, its unique and so colourful that you can't help but pick it up.
I do love a fake engagement story. Willow and Zane have known each other since they were kids so when he needs to clean up his reputation and playboy act Willow is the girl he turns to for help. They are really sweet together and I enjoyed their banter and watching them go on their journey.
If your looking for a low angst read mixed with high romance with a extra side of sweet then this is the author and read for you.

A great second chance romance. Zane and Willow grew up together when they were kids. They had hidden crushes on each other and had a moment together before Willow went off to college and Zane left for Hollywood. I loved this story from the very beginning. Even though Zane "tricked" Willow into agreeing to a fake engagement he never really lied to her. I loved that this story had Zane expressing his feeling from the beginning for Willow and you never not believed him. He didn't play games and did everything he could to convince Willow he was in love with her. I loved this book and can't wait for the next one.

I just love Melissa Foster and I was so excited when I heard that she was starting a new series. The Real Thing was the perfect kickoff! Zane might just have knocked someone off my Top 10 Book Boyfriend's list, I'm just not quite sure who (or maybe I should just expand the list to 20?). When he accepted and acknowledged his feelings for Willow, he went ALL IN! I think he uttered one of my favorite lines of all time: “Every day we’re together will be more perfect than the last, because every day I’m learning how to be a better man for you.” If you didn't just swoon, you might need to check your ovaries. And Willow! I loved how real and feisty she was and that she made Zane prove himself to her despite her feelings for him. Their background was so sweet and I'm such a fan of the "fake engagement" trope. The Real Thing has heart, humor, and heat - what more can you ask for? I give the book 4.25 out of 5 wine glasses and can't wait for the next book, Only For You with Willow's sister's story.

Playboy Zane Walker needed to clean up his image. So he developed a plan that would help to clean up his image as a playboy and get the one girl that has always been the one for him.

Willow Dalton and Zane Walker are best friends but Willow has always wanted more and they did have one night. But even though they have remained friends she has secretly wanted more.

Zane plan is crazy and Willow is afraid of what will happen to her heart after faking an relationship with the one guy she'd love to have a real relationship with. What happens when the lines are blurred ? When faking something turns into real? What happens when they discover they both want this to be real ?

This was a really cute book. I think it is funny how they both wanted something real but had to fake it to discover the truth. It is a romantic story with two characters that have a connection and passion that you can feel and want to root for. Zane must convince Willow to give their love more than one night and instead give him forever.

I really enjoyed this book. It was very sweet story of two people who are met to be together. I thought it was well written and a great story that anyone would enjoy to read. It is a quick read that I really enjoyed. One click this one!

This book was so good. Willow was a small town girl and happy to be so. Zane grew up with her but left to become an actor. They had always been close, but both refused to give into their feelings and didn't tell the other. Zane needed to clean up his reputation and faked an engagement to Willow. In doing so they finally gave in to their feelings and told each other how they felt. The story was full of twists and turns, but I enjoyed all of it. I look forward to more Sugar Lake books.

Willow Dalton is a small-town girl who owns a bakery in the same town she was born and raised. Her current dream is to take her bakery to the next level and when a job opportunity that could provide the income she needs for her upgrade comes knocking she runs at it head on and full speed.
Zane Walker was a small-town boy until he moved to L.A. and became the hottest action hero of his time. Now he’s transitioning into a new movie genre and needs to take drastic measures to clean his Hollywood bad boy reputation.
When Zane asks Willow to pretend to be his fiancée for a few weeks, old feelings will resurface and they will have to confront their past and come clean about their true feelings for each other.
I’ve been wanting to read something from Ms. Foster for a while now and this story proved I was right about it.
This is a different kind of second chance. Zane and Willow have known each other forever and have been crushing on each other almost as long, but were misguidedly thinking it wasn’t meant to be. They are still the best of friends, but Willow’s perception of Zane’s life in the spotlight prevents her from seeing everything he does for what it really is and his approach at getting with her is so off the mark that she thinks he does it because he’s just a flirt. When they come together after 10 years, the truth can no longer be contained and the result is a sweet and sexy love story that is bound to melt your heart.
I can’t wait to get my hands on the next chapter of the Sugar Lake series!


*An ARC was provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*

Just brilliant. First book I've read by this author and I loved it. Also I ove the characters too x

I literary jumped at the opportunity to read a book by Melissa Foster that would be the first in a series. I have read some others by her, but I always got involved in the second or last book. It’s ok, just that I hadn’t had that feeling of knowing everything there is to know about the characters, be those main or not. So here I am, reviewing the first book of the “Sugar Lake” series.

Zane and Willow come together by means of a lie. Zane is back collecting on a favor he did for Willow in college, when she asked him to take her virginity. And how could he refuse her? She was his best friend’s sister, a pretty hot sister I might add. Now he’s back asking her a favor in return. Zane has become this big actor, hunting for a role in a romantic comedy and looking to clean up his reputation. The best way to do that is to show the media he is a serious guy, involved in a serious relationship, with a nice girl from a small town. But what to do when the lie becomes truth?

Willow has trusted Zane even since college, when she decided he was the one to offer her the lovely memories of the first night with a boy. Their invisible bond has always been there since that time and once they are united again, sparks become full flames. Still, when Zane realizes she is the one for him, he must fight for her trust with all his weapons. There are issues no be solved between them, she is not willing to leave her bakery, he has a successful career in Los Angeles. The way they connect, their interaction, this is what kept me reading this book until the end.

This was a quick read for me. I didn’t even know when time flew by. I was right there with the characters, I suffered with them and felt the butterflies again. I am giving this book 5 stars with all the love of reading! And this is my favorite, out of all of Melissa Foster’s series. I think the writing for this one is really amazing! Please give it a go if you are a Romance addict like me! Enjoy :)

Such a sweet and pleasurable read. Melissa Foster has a way with words that will capture you from the beginning and make you feel like you are apart of the story.

I adored Willow, she's a smart, strong and fun character. Zane did get on my nerves a little with his cockiness, but in the end he made up for that lol.

A great start to a new series and I'm really looking forward to who's story is next. If you love the friends to lovers type of stories, then go "one-click" you're in for a treat.

4.5 star

I was pulled right into this story. The story has laughs, secrets, and heartbreak.

This is Willow and Zane’s story. Willow and Zane have been friends forever. He did her a favor before she went off to college and now he needs her to help him out. It’s all pretend he just needs a fake engagement to help his PR side of his career. But what happens when things don’t go as you thought they would. It all started out fake but what happens when feelings get involved and lines blur. Can these two figure out what they want from each other before it all goes down in smoke? Do they both want something fake to be real or is one wishing that more than the other?

I felt I could connect with the characters and the story was a great read.

I highly recommend this book.

A really enjoyable page turner. My first time reading a book by Melissa Foster and am looking forward to reading the other books of hers I've already bought.

This is so sweet! These 2 have had a crush on each other for years and they just needed an excuse to get together, talk, and try. Even if the excuse is fake.... At the beginning Willow was reluctant to go along with Zane's crazy idea but the truth is, how can she say no? Why deny herself the chance to be closer to the one guy that has ruined her for the rest? A guy that is all in and without even realizing it has been saving himself just for her. The characters dynamics are great because you can get the sense that above and before anything else they are great friends. And while Willow doesn't ask for anything big, Zane is committed and dedicated to show her with big gestures that she comes first. Even if it means making changes to his life.