Between Hate and Desire: A Surprise Pregnancy, Fake Marriage Romance (Between Us Trilogy Book 1)

A man is immediately drawn to an attractive, spirited woman, but discovers she is involved with his roommate. Forced to live together, they constantly argue, though he cannot stop thinking about her. When her boyfriend and his best friend dies unexpectedly, they grieve together and grow closer. She becomes pregnant following his friend's death. To protect her from her religious parents' disapproval of an out-of-wedlock pregnancy, he proposes a fake marriage. The physical intimacy required—touching, kissing, sharing a bed—becomes emotionally difficult for him as his feelings deepen. As the boundary between their pretend arrangement and genuine connection blurs, he confesses his love. She is not yet ready to reciprocate. He remains in love with his deceased best friend's girlfriend, a situation that seems impossible to resolve. This is the first book in the Between Us trilogy and should be read in order. It contains themes of loss and grief, includes adult content, and is intended for mature audiences only.