With his passion for romance novels, it was only a matter of time before Vlad wrote one.

Elena Konnikova has lived her entire adult life in the shadows. As the daughter of a Russian journalist who mysteriously disappeared, she escaped danger the only way she knew how: She married her childhood friend, Vladimir, and moved to the United States, where he is a professional hockey player in Nashville.

Vlad, aka the Russian, thought he could be content with his marriage of convenience. But it’s become too difficult to continue in a one-sided relationship. He joined the Bromance Book Club to learn how to make his wife love him, but all he’s learned is that he deserves more. He’s ready to create his own sweeping romance—both on and off the page.

The bros are unwilling to let Vlad forgo true love—and this time they’re not operating solo. They join forces with Vlad’s neighbors, a group of meddling widows who call themselves the Loners. But just when things finally look promising, Elena’s past life intrudes and their happily ever after is cast into doubt

Marriage of convenience?
Enemies to lovers-type trope?
Russian hockey player?

What’s not to LOVE about this book?? Seriously, I’m a sucker for all three of those things, so there was no way I was going to pass up this book.

It was a bit odd to read such thoughtful, observant male characters, but that’s sort of the point of the bromance series–guys who read romance (the “manuals”). They not only learn what women want, they also learn how to emote and who to safely emote with. Definitely something new in the romance genre, but it works.

Overall, I always prefer less swearing and sex, so that’s they only reason I didn’t give this five stars. But if you’re comfortable with some swear words and don’t mind a steamy scene (or skipping over it), this is a fun book.

R-rated for language and sex. Get your copy here!

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