Tank and Rose’s first interactions were some of my favorite moments in the entire book, and I found myself rooting for them from the very beginning.

One of the things I appreciated most was how thoughtfully this story handled love after loss. Watching both characters learn to open their hearts again was beautiful, and I loved that their relationship was built on honesty, patience, and healthy communication

I was also so excited that we finally learned the story behind Wolf’s bunker Watching his character grow throughout the series was incredibly rewarding.

And the family dynamic? It was one of my favorite parts of the book. The love between Tank and his children added so much warmth and heart to the story, making this feel like the ultimate comfort read.

This was such a beautiful conclusion to the series. It made me laugh, smile, and tear up, and by the final page I wasn’t ready to say goodbye to these characters and the town of Sheet Cake

Tropes
Love After Loss 
Midlife Romance 
He Takes Care Of Her
Small Town 
Sizzling Chemistry 
Second Chance At Love

: Mild Innuendo, Kisses Only
: 1 use of h*ll

BLURB: Single dad and former football star Tank Graham has watched his children find love in the town of Sheet Cake, Texas. Now, it’s his turn. 

Theodore “Tank” Graham has spent the years since his wife died investing fully in raising his children and helping them find their happiness. And, more recently, buying and revitalizing the town of Sheet Cake, Texas.

Now, it’s time to find his own happiness.

But turning his focus to himself is easier said than done when he’s spent so long putting others first.

That is until a building issue leaves Rose Roberts, the newest baker in Sheet Cake, without a kitchen or a place to sleep.

Tank steps in to help–but only because as the owner of the building where she lives and works, it’s his duty.

But duty isn’t why he finds himself giving up his own loft for her or buying every baking supply Rose could possibly need while her commercial kitchen is out of commission.

Tank finds himself lingering in her presence, prolonging conversations, and thinking about her far more often than he should. Especially when he has a new grandbaby to fuss over, a collapsing house to renovate, and Wolf Waters to support in his mayoral race.

Still–the pull toward Rose becomes hard to resist. And why should he? For the first time since he lost his wife, Tank is feeling something big.

It’s been literal decades since he’s been in a relationship, but Tank has always lived by a go big or don’t even think about going home philosophy.

And now … the idea of home doesn’t sound complete. Not without Rose.

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This is the 4th book in the “Love Stories in Sheet Cake” series and it can be read as a standalone or in order of the series but I recommend reading in order just so you can get to know the characters fully!
This was such an amazing story and it quickly became one of my favorites it will definitely be a book I reread occasionally!
Collin and Molly were so perfect for each other and all their sweet moments had me smiling so much that I had to remind myself I’m not actually in their world and it’s not actually real That feeling of not quite fitting in or just so being on the outskirts of everyone else’s lives hit close to home and it made me so happy to read about Collin finding his dream/purpose and his person

Internal thoughts while reading

This one is hitting close
Love Collin for just going along with it immediately
Gotta love a guy for buckling in a stuffed animal in the back of his truck
This is gonna be a favorite I can already tell
Made my heart proud for Molly to stand her ground with her parents!
I love the Neighborly App chapters
I love the sibling interactions and moments!
The bathroom scene iykyk
EVERY STOPLIGHT
That ending was so sweet I cried just a bit

Quotes I loved:
“I kiss her at each stoplight. It’s the only time in my life I’ve ever hoped for more reds.”
“Give your dreams as much room as they need to grow. And I’ll be right here alongside you.”
“I’m all-in.”

Fake Dating
FAKE fake dating
Protective MMC
Accidental Roommates
Small Town
Cute Nicknames

: None
: None

OVERVIEW: Is twenty-three too old for running away? I sure hope not. Because, right now, that’s my current and only life plan. 

Desperate to escape the dome of control my father has dropped over my life, I visit my brother in Texas–with no plans to use my return ticket home.

But after spending every cent of my savings to pay off my student loans, I need a job. Stat. Otherwise, I’ll be forced to ask my brother for help and admit how bad things have gotten at home.

So, when the production company I’m interviewing with in Sheet Cake, Texas wants proof that I’ve got long-term roots here, I invent a fake local boyfriend.

Which would have been fine had they not asked to meet him. Today.

I do what any woman in a desperate situation would do: I grab a man who’s giving off boyfriend vibes and ask to borrow him for an hour.

Too bad I didn’t recognize that man as Collin Graham, who just so happens to be the brother of my brother’s wife. (Confusing, I know–but the important part is that we are NOT related.)

When I finally realize who he is, two things are very clear: he knew it was me the whole time, and this fake boyfriend thing is going to be a lot more complicated now that I actually got the job.

On the plus side, fake dating serves Collin’s purposes as well. We’re both a little lost, both deep in life transition–and apparently both struggling with the fake part of the relationship.

I hadn’t planned on coming to Texas and falling in love, especially not when the name of the game is playing pretend. But would dating Collin for real be such a bad thing?

That depends–on how long it takes the reasons we started faking to begin with finally catch up to us both.

The Wild Card is a fake dating (and fake fake dating) closed door romantic comedy with all the sizzle but none of the spice. Set in the fictional town of Sheet Cake, Texas, this rom-com can be read as a standalone but pairs best with the other books in the series.

Have you read this one yet? Let me know your thoughts in the comments!

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