The Not So Neutral Zone

The Blue Ox Boys, Book 1

By: Susan May Warren, Sarah May Warren

Narrated by: Jason Kirkover, Lisa Lynn Sandlin

One perfect day in Barcelona. One kiss that changed everything. One goodbye that broke my heart.

I've always been the overlooked sister, the forgotten friend, the girl in the background of everyone else's love story. But when a handsome stranger rescued my purse-and then my entire day-I dared to believe my story might finally be starting.

Then he vanished. No explanation. No phone number. Not even a last name.

Classic.

Fast forward to six months later, when I discover my mystery man is Brody "Candy" Kane-NHL golden boy, my sister's fiancé's teammate-and he needs a favor. As in, a girlfriend to keep his reputation in good shape while he skates into a new contract. And frankly? I wouldn't mind a date to my sister's over-the-top wedding.

The deal: Fake date through wedding season. Break up at the end. No harm, no foul.

The rules: Fake smiles for the cameras. Fake hand-holding for the fans. Absolutely, positively, no falling for each other for real.

The problem: The chemistry that sparked in Barcelona? Never actually went away. And pretending to be in love with someone you're already halfway in love with?

Terrible idea. 0/10. Would not recommend.

A swoony Christian romance about second chances, hidden identities, and discovering that the one man you shouldn't want might be exactly who you need. Fans of Emma St. Clair, Jenny Proctor, and Courtney Walsh will love this sweet and clean, fake dating rom-com with all the banter and none of the spice.

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Adorable 🥰

OMGOODNESS!!! 😍😍😍
Susan and Sarah writing together 🤗 FANTASTIC!!!
So, this book was a read and listen to book for me, because with all Susan May Warren books, I just can’t put them down, so I have to have both🤭
Story … fabulous! And not just something fun and romantic but it also has depth of character and real life struggles. This is definitely a story you will want to own, share and reread! FIVE BIG STARS!!
Performance … Jason Kirkover is fast becoming a new favorite for me! 🙌🏻 Lisa Lynn Sandlin was so/so but not enough to pull this from 5 stars 🤩
Overall … 💯 worth it!
Love seeing “old friends” it always gives you a little thrill because well, you KNOW THEM ALREADY 😍
And I’m so looking forward to the next book ❤️

Exceeded my expectations!

This story is full of heart. I absolutely loved Chloe and Brody ❤️ I will never forget them. Susan and Sarah did a phenomenal job with this one! And the narrators were amazing!