Free Audiobook : Plays Well with Others, By Lauren Blakely

Am I accidentally dating my best friend? Let me explain.

I planned a fabulous breakup party to mark my return to the single life, expecting to toast to my newfound freedom. Instead, I end up tipsy on champagne, confessing to my best male friend that I'm eager to jump back into dating. To my utter surprise, Carter offers himself as my rebound guy.

With his captivating brown eyes and a physique that seems almost unreal, it's not hard for me to consider saying yes. However, I don't want him to think he has to, well, fulfill my needs, just because my love life was non-existent in my previous marriage.

Coincidentally, Carter, a suave professional football player, needs to go on five public dates for his dating-app endorsement. So, we strike a deal to benefit us both. Our staged lessons in dating soon evolve into steamy, private tutorials. I excel in this new syllabus, quickly moving from flirty exchanges and intense gazes to exhilarating, passionate nights.

The complication? This pretend dating starts feeling very real. Can our friendship survive these intimate late-night encounters? My feelings for my best friend are growing stronger and more genuine by the day...