Give Me A Minute

Dating my best friend's brother is not ideal.
Fake dating him might be the craziest thing I've ever done.

I’ve spent the last year thinking Theo Porter hated me. His brooding blue eyes, constant glares and aloofness whenever we've been in the same room were reason enough for me to believe it. After his time as a combat medic in the military, who could blame him for being reserved?

If there's one thing my remaining family taught me, it's that I’m not an easy person to like, or even love. Which is why when my dad tells me I’m expected to attend my step brother's wedding, I desperately search for someone to go with.
With no luck, I decide I'll grin and bear it alone. That is until Theo unexpectedly offers himself up to play the role of my fake boyfriend.

Theo's determined to prove to me that I'm deserving of love, and he's willing to do anything to help me see it. It's just one night. No big deal, right? Wrong. After we're caught in the ruse by Theo's sister, we have to continue to play pretend, which now, somehow includes a list of all the things I've ever wanted to do with someone... and Theo's all too willing to help me.
He's my fake boyfriend, no feelings, no strings. What could go wrong?

Author’s Note: Give Me A Minute deals with subjects that may be triggering to some, including flashbacks of combat, a scene that depicts the death of a parent by breast cancer, bullying from a step sibling, and feelings of disapproval from a parent/stepparent. There is also a brief mention of an infant death, however it is not shown on page. Please only continue if you feel that you are able to read this book. The last thing I want to do is inadvertently harm someone.

Welcome back to Cinder Valley!While this book is considered a standalone, it is the third in an interconnected series, and it is highly recommended to read books one and two,Tip Of My Tongue, andHow Do I Tell You?first.