Not a Thing

A Small Town, Fake Dating Romance (The Seddledowne Series, Book 2)

De: Susan Henshaw

Narrado por: Summer Roberts, Andrew Gibson

A small town, fake dating, ex's brother romance from Amazon bestselling author Susan Henshaw.

Christy:

After a brutal breakup, I swore to never step on Seddledowne soil again.

But then the school board begs me to be their new principal. It's my dream job.

Working with my ex or living by my toxic family? It's a no brainer.

The students are great. The ex didn't freak. Things are good.

Until my sister FaceTimes while I'm at the gym, unveiling a humiliating Find Christy a Husband scheme.

I'm praying for a Savior.

Suddenly, I'm being kissed—intensely—as my family watches. But it's who's kissing me that's shocking. My ex's hot, lawyer, playboy brother. The one with a Never Initiate the Kiss First rule.

Holden: So maybe I let myself fall for my brother's ex. No big deal. I just won't tell her.

But when I enter the gym, I see her there, about to cry.

I overhear her conversation.

Next thing I know, I've broken my number one rule.

Whatever. I can roll that off.

But the fake dating she demands after? All cuddling and no kissing with this stunner?

No way. Not happening.

Get ready for fake dating and forbidden love, dark pasts and daring rescues. But always a hard-earned happily ever after.

©2024 Susan Henshaw (P)2025 Susan Henshaw

The Dupree family story continues

This is book two of the Seddledowne series and it did not disappoint!
I love this series because the characters are so real and easy to relate to. They have experiences that make me think of my life or of the lives of my friends and family. I laughed, I cried, and I swooned!
Holden, the MMC, is know as the “playboy” of the family. He always has a new date and isn’t interested in relationships.
Christy, the FMC, is a strong woman who has always pushed through life’s challenges and tried to keep the peace.
When their world’s collide, the tragedies of the past begin to unfold. It’s an emotional roller coaster that’s worth the ride!
This is a sweet, clean romance that will still sweep you off your feet. If you loved One More Thing, you will love this one too!

if you haven’t jumped on the Susan Henshaw train yet, now’s the time!

This picks up right where “One Last Thing” (Book 1) ends.
We met Christy in Book 1, and just when you think you can’t possibly like her—she goes and proves us all wrong.
Holden is haunted by a past that refuses to stay buried, and it’s seriously gripping.

This emotional contemporary romance is packed with laughs, angst, suspense, and is one wild ride through Seddledowne leaving you on the edge of your seat.
The narrators are 🔥🔥🔥

Listen/ Read if you like
* small town romance or cowboy romance
* fake dating
* Dual POV
* Brothers ex-boyfriend
* Reformed “playboy”
* Found family
* Emotional scars
* Suicide awareness
* Closed Door

An absolute favorite!!

LOVED this audio so much!! Talk about swoon!! The narrators absolutely nailed it and were amazing at bringing the story to life!!!

What you’ll love:
small-town
brother's ex
dual POV
fake dating
swoony chemistry
crazy stalker
character redemption
cowboy vibes
the kissing scenes!!!
volleyball coaching
centire Dupree family
the epilogue
the extra epilogue!!

I adored the first book in this series and was sooo excited to pick up this next book! Christy was not my favorite character in the first book so I wasn’t sure how the author was going to redeem her, but honestly, it was a non-issue because I fell in love with her by the second chapter. She is definitely not who I thought she was!

There was SO much chemistry between Christy and Holden and I loved, loved, loved the scene where the fake dating starts. So hilarious and swoony!

The stalker element of the story added in extra tension and a bit of suspense because that woman is legit psycho. But nothing too traumatic and love will always be worth fighting for!!

The Duprees are quickly becoming one of my favorite literary families - if you want to know why, just read the epilogue. I had literal tears I was laughing SO HARD! Cannot wait for Anna and Blue’s story next!!

So happy I discovered this author's books this year. If you are looking for a fun romance with lots of swoon, flawed but lovable characters, and a family you wish you could adopt, you need to check out this series!

TW: stalker, bullying, suicide (past event),
CW: some mild swears, innuendo between married couple, MMC has shirt off during a kiss

I received a complimentary copy but a positive review was not required.

Real and Relatable

Holden and Christy are relatable, with both trying to move on from their complicated pasts and secure a solid future amongst all the unknowns, making even their fake dating relationship seem natural and enduring. As they navigate the small town Seddledown gossip and townspeople, they also confront their true feelings and it is just so sweet to see their growth. There was humor, heartache and all sorts of swoony moments in this second installment of the Dupree family.
The dual narration was performed by new-to-me narrators, Summer Roberts and Andrew Gibson. They brought the sweet charm into the characters along with all the emotions for an enjoyable listening experience.