The Girlfriend Arrangement

Black Diamond, Book 1

By: Anna Stone, Hildred Billings

Narrated by: Abby Craden

Fake girlfriends. Real chemistry.

Parker Black has put her bad girl days behind her. Once the rebellious, womanizing middle child of the wealthiest family in Seattle, she's now the founder and CEO of a luxury lingerie label. But when an incident from her past resurfaces, everything she's built threatens to come crashing down.

For up-and-coming public relations specialist Julia Conner, her job is her life. A former foster kid, she's spent years climbing the ladder. So when Parker contacts her to help her come back from a scandal, Julia is determined to prove she can handle a big-name client like Parker Black.

But Julia isn't prepared for the way the blonde-haired billionaire makes her weak at the knees. And she definitely isn't prepared when Parker announces to the world that Julia is her girlfriend.

Swept into a fake romance with a woman who's determined to tempt her into her bed, Julia is unable to resist Parker and her intoxicating power games. But is their relationship really just pretend? And with both their reputations on the line, will Parker and Julia be willing to put their hearts on the line too?

Contains mature themes.

©2022 Anna Stone and Hildred Billings (P)2023 Tantor

Another good read!

Great writing! Just enough twists to keep a reader on the edge of their seat!

Good book

This was a well written book, with an engaging story line, and well rounded and interesting MC. Narration was as usual excellent.

Great read GREAT PERFORMANCE!!!!

Loved this book. Characters were easy to root for! Bedroom was icy HOT and had an edge that made you squirm.

Love the second story

Great book. I love everything about the second book. The characters and the whole storyline. Anna Stone and Hildred Billings are beautiful writers. I especially love Abby Craden reading this book. Excellent narrator always.

It's kismet for these two!

Parker and Julia are such a cute pair. Julia helped to bring out Parker's softer side, and Parker helped to build Julia's confidence. Not to mention, I always love when characters from other works by the authors make an appearance, no matter how brief.

Great story + Abby Craden = awesome

I’ve read most of the books by these two authors but I’ve only purchased one of these through audiobook as I’m not as big of a fan of the person who narrates most of Anna Stone’s books. Needless to say I was super excited to see this one come out with Abby Craden narrating. I hope she does the entire series.

As for the book itself, I have to admit, the fake relationship is one of my favorite tropes so I was already hooked. Add in the witty dialogue and the wonderfully written spicy scenes and you have a great book. The main characters each had minor annoying habits, balanced out empathy, compassion, kindness and growth which made them both likable and realistic. I really hate when a MC either walks on water or is beyond atrocious. They’re human with strengths and flaws so I enjoy seeing them portrayed as such and the authors did an excellent job with it.

I’m always a little skeptical when two authors co-write because sometimes the shift in styles is glaringly obvious but this book was smooth and cohesive. Can’t wait for the next one!

Entertaining story

I learned from listening to this. Not only entertaining also thoughtful, and sweet. So much about relationships that astounds me

Not my favorite

It was a good story, but not my type. The performance by Abby Craden was phenomenal as always.

Perfect Intro to a Complicated Family

This book was my first exposure to both Hildred Billings and Anna Stone. I absolutely loved it. The introduction to the Black Family was a perfect beginning look into the dynamics that created not just Parker, but also her sisters in the following books. I always love a reformed bad girl and Parker Black is the best of them. I love that Julia got everything she needed, from the most unlikely of people.

enjoyable

I enjoyed the read and the characters. just somebody, please tell me where all of these single, rich lesbians hang out.