Save the date (Square Mile Rogues Book 4)

Two complex individuals getting their chance at something real with the help of reality TV of all things. Peter, a widower with two grown children is paired with Oliver, a younger finance manager with a drug problem, in an arranged reality TV relationship. These two both have a lot of demons that need to be conquered before either should or even could enter a healthy relationship. Both men grow and learn to lean on the other in this beautifully messy slow burn romance. Will not lie, wasn’t sure how these two could work as a couple, didn’t feel their energy together, but Sophia does what Sophia does and proves why they are so right for one another. The interactions with Peters children show how great of a man he is even when he was lost in his depression of losing his spouse. Sophia is one of those authors who just knows how to write beautifully broken men and fully immerse into their lives, showing us as readers how dedicated they are as an author to make this the most authentic story they can write. Yes, this isn’t a fluffy romance by any means but it is worthwhile reading.

I loved this story . Sophia has a way of writing that is just so beautiful. Her characters and story feel realistic. Peter a widowed dad decides to go on a dating show, what could happen? Oliver joins the dating show hoping to mess around . The build up and story were so good, Page turner for sure. One bed, mis matched . There are some heavier topic talked about throughout . Such a fantastic story. can't wait for more.

Fourth in series (Square Mile Rogues), but can be read as a standalone. Widower single dad. Arranged reality TV show relationship. Age gap. Only one bed. Found family. Very slow burn. Mostly dual POV, some secondary POC. Heed content warnings. A reality show that matches Peter, a widowed dentist with two grown sons, and Oliver, a younger gifted finance manager with a drug problem. The chaos and stressful environment of being filmed for a TV series was hard to read at times, under the pressure cooker Oliver and Peter become close comrades quickly as they struggle though together. There is a lot of the storyline that doesn’t get revealed until much later in the story and I did struggle at times to see any kind of romantic connection for the first part of the book. However, this author always comes through with flawed characters that are struggling but fight for their happiness and a chance with their special person. Overall, an entertaining story with two broken men finding love and support as they settle into an HEA with some very supportive secondary characters. P.S. I wasn’t sure how the parallel side romance connected to the main story, but it comes full circle in a really sweet way, and I enjoyed George and his best friend figuring out their own HEA. 4.25