Ms. Romance believes in true love and soul mates. Mr. Reality believes love is a term humanity has assigned to the primal instinct to procreate. She believes in fate—he in chance. She knows there’s one right person for everyone—he knows there are multiple ones. The two writers couldn’t be more polarized on relationships. They’re professional rivals, and philosophical antagonists.
For eight years, their battles have been fought with words and ink. That changes when they apply for the same position at the World Times and find themselves face-to-face for the first time. Brooks isn’t the sour-faced, antiquity of a man Hannah pictured. And Hannah isn’t exactly the middle-aged shrew with cat hair on her housedress that Brooks imagined either.
In lieu of competing for the promotion traditional ways, the two writers are presented with playing the leading roles in a social experiment unlike any before. Can a person be tricked into falling in love? Can a relationship be crafted under the right string of circumstances? Hannah knows the answer. So does Brooks.
Agreeing to the terms, the two set out on a three-month dating experiment, live-streamed for the world to watch. All Hannah has to do to win is not fall in love with the narcissistic brute. All Brooks has to do is get the starry-eyed dreamer to fall in love with him. Both are so confident in their philosophies, they expect the challenge to be easy.
With the world watching, Brooks and Hannah will be forced to confront their beliefs and conclude, once and for all, who’s right. The answer is one neither of them saw coming.
“Where do you think you’re going?”
I jolted. Brooks had an annoying talent of being able to appear out of thin air. “As far away from this dance floor as I can get.”
“But we haven’t danced yet.” Brooks crept in front of my path, forcing me to stop or crash into him.
Braking to a stop, I shot him a look. “I’ll be sure to shed some tears for that later. When I’m asleep.”
“Someone’s notably grumpier now than they were earlier.” His eyes narrowed in an investigative kind of way. “Methinks you weren’t totally forthcoming about you minding if I danced with other women.”
The cameraman was leaning in, our ever-present third wheel, but I didn’t feel the need to lower my voice. “Methinks you were onto something when you expressed trepidation over your manhood’s functioning properties after tonight.”
Brooks let out a low whistle. “Under the right circumstances, those words, from that mouth, would be such a turn-on.”
“The right circumstances being what? Your standing appointment with a dungeon and a dominatrix?”
One dark brow lifted. “Bad kitty.”
“No. Grumpy cat.” I circled my face before going around him.
His arm whipped out, cinching around my waist to draw me back to him. “Let’s see if I can help with that.” His hand found mine, lifting it, while his other secured at my back, bringing me closer. And closer.
And . . .
“Brooks,” I hissed, remembering the camera before I put into words what I’d just felt.
He didn’t appear the slightest bit fazed. “What was that about my functioning manhood?”
“I don’t want to feel it digging into my stomach when I’m trying to focus on tangoing.”
“Then you shouldn’t have worn that dress.”
“And we’ll lump that in the category known as victim-blaming,” I muttered, trying to ignore the hard swell rubbing against my midsection.
“It’s not your fault my dick has a thing for your dress.” Brooks didn’t lower his voice at all. “It’s his fault, one hundred and ten percent. Total case of dick-blaming right here.”
Ms. Romance and Mr. Reality..Hannah and Brooks.. they have battled for years behind the scenes never knowing each-other beyond the words and beliefs they write.. but when both are up for the same position they find them selves face to face and told they have to prove which persons views on love are true... but they didn't realize what kind of game they were going to play until it all comes to and end!
Get to one clicking to see what happens you don't wanna miss this one!
Hannah has a one night stand, a mind-blowing one, and left her number. On the thirty day mark she is ready to let it go, the hope for possibly something more. Walking into the office she comes across Mr. One-night-stand from 30 days ago.
Turns out they are both being considered for the job she wants. But her boss has different ideas. You see, Hannah and Brooks (one night stand guy) write articles. Hers under the name Ms. Romance and his under the name Mr. Reality. They couldn't be more opposite in their ideals.
But their boss has a proposition, they will date, on live television, and whosoever ideals seem to win out gets the job/promotion. The chemistry between these two are palpable. The more time they spend together the more they start to understand the opposing ideal. Their banter is quick witted and the emotions often raw and real.
Who will win? Definitely one click it to find out!
Brooks, aka Mr. Reality, doesn't believe in love or commitment, and his column in the same newspaper shows that every step of the way.
When they both are going for the same promotion, their editor comes up with a big idea. They must date for three months and find out who is right. It will all be documented on camera and shown online.
This sweet and funny book was a great read. The character development was just right. Definitely a fun read!
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