💍 Book Review: Vows We Never Made by Nicole Snow
A steamy, laugh-out-loud romance where fake vows ignite very real feelings.
Nicole Snow’s Vows We Never Made is a standalone entry in her signature style of high-heat, high-heart contemporary romance. With tropes like grumpy x sunshine, best friend’s brother, and marriage of convenience, this novel delivers a delicious blend of emotional tension, sizzling chemistry, and unexpected vulnerability. It’s already climbing the charts, ranking #3 in Romantic Comedy on Kindle.
📖 Plot Overview
Isla, a bubbly bookworm with big dreams, finds herself in a bind when her best friend’s older brother, Ethan Blackthorn, proposes a six-month fake marriage. Why? To fulfill a clause in his grandfather’s will and unlock a billion-dollar inheritance.
Ethan is a billionaire CEO with a reputation for being cold, controlling, and emotionally unavailable. Isla remembers him as the childhood tormentor who made her cry—but now he’s offering her everything: a life-changing payout, the bookstore she’s always wanted, and a Cinderella-style escape from reality.
But the lines blur quickly. Ethan starts acting like a real husband—protective, possessive, and dangerously tender. As secrets unravel and obsession simmers, Isla must decide whether the vows they never meant to make are worth keeping after all.
💫 Why Readers Love It
- Tropes That Hit Hard: Fake marriage, forced proximity, one bed, and possessive alpha male energy.
- Emotional Depth: Beneath the banter and spice is a story about healing, trust, and rewriting the past.
- Sunshine Heroine: Isla’s warmth and wit balance Ethan’s icy demeanor, creating a dynamic that’s both hilarious and heartfelt.
- High Heat: Expect steamy scenes, intense emotional stakes, and a hero who falls hard and fast.
⭐ Reader Buzz
- “Nicole Snow nails the grumpy-sunshine dynamic with humor and heart.”
- “Ethan is the kind of obsessive hero you hate to love—and love to hate.”
- “The emotional payoff had me crying and swooning in equal measure.”
🏁 Final Verdict
Vows We Never Made is a fiery, trope-packed romance that’s perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey, Lucy Score, and Meghan Quinn. If you love fake marriages that turn real, alpha heroes with soft spots, and heroines who shine through the chaos, this one’s a must-read.
