Two Truths and a Marriage (The Rory Brothers, #1)

by Nicole Snow

“As I was saying, you’ve been the best fake girlfriend a man could hope for. You haven’t gone back on our deal, you haven’t backed down, and you haven’t even found a hitman to haul my carcass down to the Ozarks and be done with my shit—though I know you’ve thought about it plenty.” I bite my bottom lip, trying not to laugh. “So, Sweet Stuff, fake lover and real partner, will you accept this ring? Will you save my balls from getting crushed like grapes one more time?” Without waiting for an answer, he grabs my hand and slides the ring on. Holy, holy hell.

Oh. My. God.

More of a monologue then actual description. FMC talking in her head while using illustrations and analogies.

If I let myself start believing there’s an us, I’m setting myself up for a nice killing trip to heartbreak city.

“I love you, Juniper Winkley,” he says, and his face has lost its smile. He’s deadly serious as he looks at me. “I’ve known it for a while, but I pretended I didn’t because we told ourselves it was make-believe. Now, I’m not afraid. It was always real to me, and if you’ll have me, I want to find out how sweet life can be. Together.”