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They made a pact to marry at forty as a joke. But he has spent twenty years making sure he’s the only man standing.Becca is done with the heartbreak. After years of watching her relationships fizzle out just as they were getting serious, she’s ready to trade the "dating game" for the one man who has never let her down. Donovan is her best friend, her rock, and—thanks to a pact made over cheap pizza in their twenties—her new husband.But Donovan has a secret. He hasn't just been waiting for Becca to notice him. He’s been quietly protecting her heart by nudging "the wrong men" out of the way. He’s played the long game, ensuring that when she finally turned forty, he’d be the one there to catch her.Now, a condition in his grandfather’s will has turned their "someday" into "right now." Donovan has the woman of his dreams, but as the lines between their friendship and a real marriage blur, he has to prove his devotion is more than just a calculated move—and that he's the hero she's been waiting for all along. *What’s inside this story:He Falls First (and Hard)Friends to Lovers / Marriage of ConvenienceThe "Long Game" Saboteur HeroNote: Contains a mid-story pregnancy plot point handled with care and a guaranteed HEARevised and Edited 2026
It was a Novella, which I tend to not like as it just doesn't give you enough depth but I did like this story. It was a pair of best friends who made a promise to marry each other if they were still single when they were both 40. However Donovan's grandfather passes away and leaves a provision in his will for Donovan to be married. So he tries to push up the timeline with Becca who he has had feeling for since they were kids. She doesn't know if and when he makes the proposal to speed up the dat
Home for Good – Like all of the books I have read by Ms. Maywether, this is another well written, interesting story in the Three Creek series. All the characters are likeable, realistic and everyday sorts. The storylines are interesting and keep the reader immersed in the TC world. 5*Welcome Home - An interesting romance in the brewing between two life long friends. All the characters were interesting and realistic, along with strong personality traits of their own. The only problem, my first wi
Just A Friend - Another wonderful, entertaining story by Ms. Maywether. This book is well written, entertaining delight to read. There's realistic, likable characters with good dialog, no stupid formula and a fun plot to get immersed in for a little while. A nice way to relax for an hour or so. I've enjoyed every book I've read by this lady. I contacted the author to review her books.Get Well Soon - Another wonderful, entertaining story by this author. A well written, funny romance and a quick m

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