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Try Me: A Fake Relationship Romance (Aloha Series Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Jill Brashear (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 70 ratings

Amidst the crashing waves of the Hawaiian coastline lies a love story for the ages. Declan Bishop, champion surfer and notorious bad boy, is living a life of pretense.

He's a master at playing the part of the carefree playboy, but behind the scenes, he's struggling to keep his head above water. That is, until Pearl enters his world.

Determined to make a name for herself as the first female surfing superstar, Pearl is fighting an uphill battle against the male-dominated industry. Desperate to make her mark, she agrees to a fake dating arrangement with Declan, hoping it will give her the boost she needs to catch the attention of the surfing world.

As the two embark on their fake relationship, they soon discover that the lines between reality and fiction are blurring. Their chemistry is undeniable, and what started as a ruse quickly turns into a love that neither of them expected. But with Declan's reputation and Pearl's career on the line, they must navigate the treacherous waters of their love affair, or risk losing everything they've worked so hard for.

Escape to the stunning beaches of Hawaii and get swept away in the passion of Try Me, the second standalone novel in the Aloha Series. Fans of Try Easy won't want to miss this steamy historical romance that will leave you booking your next trip to paradise.

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  1. Book 2 of 4
    Aloha Series
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  4. Publication date
    March 12, 2020
  5. File size
    4.4 MB
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surfer romance, fake relationship, Hawaii romance
Hawaiian romance, surfer romance, fake relationship
Hawaiian romance, surfer romance, fake relationship

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B083F91PHY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Momentum Press
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 12, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.4 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 2 of 4 ‏ : ‎ Aloha Series
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 70 ratings

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Jill Brashear is a small-town girl with a kind heart and an abundance of sass. She writes contemporary romance that brings the heat and the laughter. If she’s not at her laptop writing the perfect book boyfriend, she can be found somewhere on the trails of North Carolina with her faithful dog companions.

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Customers find the book entertaining and thrilling to read. They appreciate the romance, with one customer noting the mature relationship and another mentioning the fierce physical attraction between the characters. The book receives positive feedback for its descriptions of surfing and Hawaii.

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Customers find the book entertaining and thrilling to read, with one mentioning that Declan and Pearl are interesting characters.

"This book is captivating and drew me in immediately. Declan and Pearl have interesting, complicated stories that makes it all the more powerful when..." Read more

"...Fun and full of emotions, I really enjoyed that ending. I wasn’t a fan of the male narrator...." Read more

"...It's the story of Declan and Pearl. It's sexy and fun. Continued describtions of surfing and Hawaii. Declan is a world class surfer...." Read more

"...Loved it. At home quarantined but felt like I was in Hawaii with the sun, sand and love!..." Read more

5 customers mention "Romance"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, with one review highlighting the mature relationship and another noting the fierce physical attraction between the characters.

"...She shows how love makes us stronger. You’ll finish this book with an appreciation for the surf scene in CA and Hawaii in the 60s...." Read more

"...I thought they had quite a mature relationship, and the petty drama came from outside, from the villain in the story, Declan’s ruthless agent...." Read more

"...Their relationship pulls you in. Read this today!" Read more

"...'s definitely a lot of steamy scenes here, prompted by a fierce physical attraction and shared love of surfing...." Read more

3 customers mention "Surfing"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's descriptions of surfing and Hawaii.

"...It's sexy and fun. Continued describtions of surfing and Hawaii. Declan is a world class surfer. He lost one of his best friends to surfing...." Read more

"...scenes here, prompted by a fierce physical attraction and shared love of surfing...." Read more

"This was indeed a thrilling book to read. Romance, water, surfing, the whole bit. Made me want to be young and beautiful again." Read more

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Note: While part of a series, the way Brashear has written these this absolutely stands on its own and could be listened to out of order. While Declan makes a small appearance in Try Easy (book 1) and Keoni appears briefly in this one – there are no spoilers in either direction and events occur somewhat concurrently. Oh my gosh – I loved this. From their meeting Declan & Pearl were perfect for each other. They’re both really interesting characters. Declan is the “bad boy” of surfing who isn’t as bad as the media and his manager make him out to be. A recovering alcoholic struggling with his success in a sport that took the life of a good friend. Pearl is trying to succeed in a male-dominated sport as well as live up to the legend of her mother. While their love of surfing brings them together and they have amazing chemistry – the fact that they each get to really know the other is what made this so enjoyable to me. There’s a little forced proximity (one of my favorite tropes) when they’re stranded together for a few days. It’s more than the weather that steams up! When they return, they struggle to find how they fit together in “the real world”. This had all the emotions. I again enjoyed Brashear’s descriptions of Hawaii and surfing. I felt fully immersed in the sport that I’m not that familiar with. Narration: I thought Kai Rubio and Emily Woo Zeller were the perfect fit for Declan and Pearl. Both did a wonderful job bringing all the characters to life. Flawless narration that made this so easy to listen to. I received a free copy of this audiobook from Home Cooked Books and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
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  • Julie
    5.0 out of 5 stars I couldn’t put it down!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2020
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    This book is captivating and drew me in immediately. Declan and Pearl have interesting, complicated stories that makes it all the more powerful when they connect. Brashear artfully illustrates the strength and vulnerability in all of us. She shows how love makes us stronger. You’ll finish this book with an appreciation for the surf scene in CA and Hawaii in the 60s. You’ll also appreciate when Declan and Pearl light it up. Hot, hot, hot! Definitely read this book!
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  • Claire Annovazzi
    4.0 out of 5 stars Quite endearing
    Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2022
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    (audiobook+ebook) With this book, surfing is finally at the center of the story, and though I know nothing about this sport, it was quite endearing. Mostly because both characters practice, and they aren’t competing against each other.

    It was actually the main reason why Peal and Declan got acquainted. They admired each other’s technique. They even worked together. And they supported each other, as they both struggled with their art. Declan had fled Hawaii after his friend’s death–and his affair with the deceased’s ex-girlfriend–and dreaded coming back to the islands for a competition right where his Eddie had died. Daughter of a famous female surfer, Pearl wanted to have the same influence on girls and women–a nice feminist message–but needed Declan’s fame to get some coverage. They needed each other, but more than that, they connected with each other–shared a passion for surfing and a love for Hawaii.

    I loved how the attraction was like a by-product of their admiration for each other. Like they desired the body that could make such beautiful and powerful figures on the waves. The feelings they developped came from them learning more about each other, from discovering the person behind the athlete. I thought they had quite a mature relationship, and the petty drama came from outside, from the villain in the story, Declan’s ruthless agent.

    I won’t say much about it, because it’s better to read it, but the third act was a thing of beauty. All the fears and struggles and hang-ups were resolved in a few chapters taking place during the Duke Kahanamoku contest. Fun and full of emotions, I really enjoyed that ending.

    I wasn’t a fan of the male narrator. He did the job, but I couldn’t connect with Declan through his voice. The female narrator, though, was great. Between the way she conveyed Pearl’s feelings and her little lilt for her, I loved her work here.
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  • wildlphn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Declan and Pearl
    Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2020
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    Book 2 of the aloha series. It's the story of Declan and Pearl. It's sexy and fun. Continued describtions of surfing and Hawaii. Declan is a world class surfer. He lost one of his best friends to surfing. Pearl is a born surfer, a Hawaiian whose mother was a surfer too but because of the times women aren't accepting in the sport yet. Follow their journey as they fall in love.
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  • Sarah G
    3.0 out of 5 stars It was ok
    Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2020
    This book wasn't too bad. I liked the idea of the story but, it just didn't pull me in. I found some of it to just drag on and on. I liked Declan and Pearl but, I think the story was just lacking something.

    It wasn't a bad story, just didn't have what I was looking for.
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  • Dicksy W Broadwater
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2020
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    Couldn't wait for Book 2 in the Aloha Series but it was worth the wait! Loved it. At home quarantined but felt like I was in Hawaii with the sun, sand and love! Of course, I was totally attracted to Declan but also in love with Pearl. Their relationship pulls you in. Read this today!
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  • Goth Gone Grey
    4.0 out of 5 stars His long board into her waves...
    Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2020
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    While not full blown erotica, there's definitely a lot of steamy scenes here, prompted by a fierce physical attraction and shared love of surfing. There's a bit of other character development, but the overriding vibe is surf and sex, not necessarily in that order.

    Overall, a relatively clean edit with some lingering typos. A lovely diversion without much thought required to enjoy the text, and envision yourself on a warm, sunny beach. An example of the writing:

    "Pearl was lying so close that she could see every one of his flaws. He had tiny scars from the car crash that could only be seen at close range. The scars didn’t bother him. They served as a constant reminder of the mistakes he didn’t care to repeat."
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  • Kristen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining
    Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2020
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    This is the second book I’ve read by Jill. I found it entertaining and enjoyed making a connection between the character development from the previous book, “Try Easy”. I knocked it out within a day thanks to a flight back from coincidentally Maui. Great fun and spicy read, definitely recommend for something fun and lighthearted.
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  • Jim Derry
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thrilling
    Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2020
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    This was indeed a thrilling book to read. Romance, water, surfing, the whole bit. Made me want to be young and beautiful again.
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  • Riley Maye
    5.0 out of 5 stars Finally An Awesome Islander Herione
    Reviewed in Australia on June 12, 2020
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    I loved this so much because Jill Brashear captured the island and family life so well! It was so relatable. The main character reminds me of so many of the women in my family. I really hope to read more books where the main characters are of pacific background. The surfing, the lingo, people and culture just made me miss my family so much! This will definitely be a favourite for me and also a re-read. Thank you Jill! Please write more characters like this! :)
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