4.5 stars

Oh man, my heart breaks for Willow through this whole story. That woman has the weight of the world on her shoulders. So much so that she doesn’t know how to trust when people are sincere in offering her help. Trey isn’t the nicest guy on the planet and wants to climb Willow’s walls to help her break them down, but she doesn’t believe she would be what a guy such as him would want or want to help.

Of course, as with the other books in this series, Trey and Willow have great chemistry. Thankfully, Willow eventually gives into that chemistry. In fact, the build up to the pair connecting is very sweet and sexy I loved those “almost” scenes.

Willow sometimes confuses me with they way she’ll push Trey away, but seem upset that he actually went away. On an intellectual level, I understand where she’s coming from because of her past issues. But, because I love Trey to pieces, I would get upset with Willow. Fortunately for her, Trey seems to understand to a certain extent and doesn’t let her push him away.

Trust me, it is worth the minute or two it will take for you to read the dedication in this book. It is really touching. I’m glad the author found a way to turn tragedy into something that may help others. While I love the romance aspect of this story, the story of Willow’s family really touched me. I got mad at her mom, hated her dad, and didn’t understand either of them. I rooted for Willow and appreciated that she struggled with how to deal with all of her issues because that is much more realistic than her being confident and sure she’s doing the right thing when it comes to her parents.

Once again, Stacey Lynn hits a home run and kept me riveted to my Kindle.

trey collins didn't become a tech billionaire by sitting around and letting things happen to him. he's the kind of guy who goes after what he wants. and he wants willow park, the harried barista at the coffee shop in his building.

willow has bigger fish to fry than the hot guy who keeps asking her out. her mom is suffering from long-term depression and since she's moved in with her after being cheated on and dumped by her jerk of an ex-boyfriend, they are barely making ends meet.

but when trey proposes a weekend away, willow is finally tempted to take some time for herself and just enjoy a good time with a good-looking guy. (and while trey may seem like he comes on strong, he's actually clear on consent and respectful boundaries. the story makes this clear even if the description doesn't necessarily.)

these two have crazy amounts of chemistry, but willow has some big, heavy stuff going on in her life. and she has a hard time accepting help (especially from a weekend fling) because the people she should have been able to rely on growing up, her mother and father, were caught in a toxic relationship stemming from her mother's mental illness. once trey proves to willow that he is a guy she can count on, there are no obstacles to their romance.

**weekend fling will publish on november 26, 2019. i received an advance reader copy courtesy of netgalley/random house publishing group (loveswept) in exchange for my honest review.

I adore this book. It has the right amount of romance, serious issues, & lightheartedness to make me not want to put it down. Trey is adorable & lovable & a great match for Willow. Willow is beautiful but also smart & funny. She is dealing with family issues & Trey is willing to hang in there & help whether she wants it or not. I thought their story was beautiful & I highly recommend reading it.

Willow is struggling to keep it all together, working two jobs trying to keep her mother's bills paid. Her mother has fallen into a depression after her father has left her, and she hasn't worked since. Willow meets Trey at her first job, a coffee shop in the building where Trey lives.

Trey repeatedly asks out Willow, and she keeps shooting him down. However he is wearing her down and asks her to be his date for his best friends wedding. An all expenses paid trip away is hard to resist, and she decides to go for it. The chemistry is great and Trey is determined to win over Willow.

Her troubles at home though come crashing into their weekend. Willow has to figure out if she will ever grab onto her own happiness.

Cute story, tackles some hard issues regarding mental health and how it is kept secret, and grabbing life and living it!

A lot can change in a weekend, as this fast-paced, sexy yet also heavy book shows. Stacey Lynn’s writing won me over with Fake Wife and kept me hooked for the whole series. While this book isn’t my favorite in the series (that honor still goes to Fake Wife), I really enjoyed the first half and getting to feel the chemistry between this couple as it plays out over a weekend. Ultimately, the post-weekend portion of the book felt rushed and focused too much on real world issues for me to call this 5-stars, but it wraps up the series perfectly.

The story follows Willow, an overworked woman whose mother is not handling her divorce well, forcing Willow to pick up the slack. She’s recently dumped, broke, and spending every spare minute she has trying to dig herself out of the hole she finds herself in. There’s a hot guy, Trey, who frequents the coffee shop she works at, and he’s been asking her out for months without any luck. When he ups the ante and asks her to attend an out of town wedding with him over the course of weekend, Willow can’t resist escaping reality for a few days... knowing that a fling is all she’s capable of at the moment. But Trey’s been pursuing Willow too long to give up so easily, and he’s determined to show her that it’s worth exploring something lasting.

I loved the concept and seeing the weekend play out in depth. We get to see the chemistry between these two and the attraction continue to build over the course of the weekend, but a lot of that felt sexual and somewhat insta-lovey. I wanted to see more of what happened post-wedding, when they’re living their everyday lives. From previous books in the series, we know Trey can be a workaholic who doesn’t take care of himself when he’s working on a project, but Weekend Fling really just focuses on the good parts of him. While that’s not necessarily a bad thing, it felt a little superficial, like Willow is the only one whose life is complicated. Things do get pretty heavy towards the end (some triggers regarding mental health here), and while I appreciated that, it also took the focus off of developing Willow and Trey’s relationship. I did love how prominently characters from the previous books were featured - it still easy stands alone from the others, but fans of the series will appreciate seeing the characters they’ve read about in the past. If this is the last book in the series, it definitely wrapped things up in a satisfying way. I received an ARC via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review of this book.

This book was fun and steamy! The connection between Willow and Trey was undeniable. Trey and Willow cross paths and he wants to know more about her, so he starts asking her out. Willow has a lot going on her life and is struggling with it all, so she keeps turning him down. He even asks her to his best friend's wedding out of town. Surprising them both she says yes. The connection between the two characters is undeniable. The book travels the whole spectrum of emotion. It handled a serious topic well in the middle of a fun romance read. I laughed, cried and was thrilled with the HEA ending. I received an advance copy from NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

3.5

My first time reading this author. This was a quick, fun read but it did have some serious issues that many are dealing with today. I think it was well balanced and showed how depression affects not only the person suffering but those around as well. I loved the secondary characters and while I have not read the previous books I felt ok while reading the last one in the series. I would have liked to know how her relationship with her father ended up as well as her parents too. I would read more from this author and recommend this book too.

A beautiful story that deals with real life issues. The author has written a story about a man, Trey, who is honorable and not afraid to show his feelings. He finds the woman he wants to be with and pursues her in a caring and safe way. Willow has been hurt by her ex and her dad. She has a lot of pressure taking care of her mom and doesn’t want to start a new relationship. The reader will enjoy the smart, witty and funny conversations between the characters. It is a story that highlights family, friendships and love. These two make a beautiful couple who are surrounded by wonderful and loyal friends.

Received through NetGalley for review.

Five out of five stars.

I loved this book!!! The main characters are Trey and Willow. Trey is a millionaire who is still single but otherwise very engaged with someone who he wants to know. Willow is recently single due to the actions of a jerk ex. Willow works at a coffee shop, which Trey frequents, sometimes more than once a day. Trey wants to take Willow to his best friend Caitlin’s wedding in San Diego, separate although connected rooms of course. Willow has her hands full with her mother and two jobs, but goes with the help of her best friend Cara.

While at the wedding something happens at home when Willow has to return quickly, and pushes Trey away in the process. I won’t give anymore than the basics away. Can Trey make Willow see he is the real deal or does Willow keep behind her man issues.

**This book deals with mental illness and I have been there. It struck home with me. Almost in the same exact way as the secondary character. I’ve been there and with the same type of ex, like Willow, all rolled into one. It’s not a dark read but a true life read that millions of people deal with everyday.

I would recommend this book as it gives insight how relatives relate to those in need of help.

Trey is my new book boyfriend. He is so "dreamy". Loved his shyness, boldness, logical and romantic. Willow's character is so strong and trying so hard to do the right thing. She and Trey are just so much fun together, and I love the friends and family that they will share.

I enjoyed Trey & Willow’s story. It wasn’t my favorite story in the series, but still a good read.

Trey & Willow’s journey wasn’t an easy one, but worth it in the end.

I look forward to more by Stacey Lynn in the future.

I voluntarily reviewed this book.

Such a well written book filled with real problems. I loved the flirtation, emotional baggage and pacing. Sometimes having a character with loads of money can make for an unrealistic story. This was not the case in Weekend Fling. It was raw, real and romantic. I absolutely loved the gentle pushes and a subtle displays of support. Friends are there for a shoulder and this was such an enjoyable book.

Weekend Fling
By: Stacey Lynn

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Is he too good to be real?

Wow, book 4 in the Crazy Love series did not disappoint. Can Trey a nice successful millionaire convince Willow a woman trying to float above water that good men are still out there? This book does lightly cover mental illness and a caregivers roll, however the author does a good job also sticking to what has been normal for this series. I really enjoyed this book and it kept me engrossed throughout. I really loved the characters and the way they interacted with each other. This is a fun, hot, romantic must read book and I would definitely recommend this book to anyone.

Authors Blurb: Fresh out of a long-term relationship, Willow Parks is working two jobs and caring for her mother, whose husband left her with nothing but a pile of bills. That’s why Willow made a vow: no men until she figures out her own life.
 
But while she may not need a man, she could use a break. And a weekend away at a California beach to clear her head? That’s appealing. Even if the offer comes from Trey Collins, the irresistible tech-mogul millionaire who visits her coffee shop every morning like clockwork and needs a date for his best friend’s wedding. With an adorable, occasional stutter, he refuses to take no for an answer.
 
Once the weekend begins, Trey is intent on proving how good they can be together. Willow’s even feeling tempted to break her vow—until reality rudely interrupts her well-deserved getaway. There’s no way she and Trey have a future, not with the colossal amount of baggage Willow has to offer.
 
But Trey is used to getting what he wants. He just has his work cut out for him convincing her that they want the same thing.

This book has everything I love in a book. Then you add that it's beautifully written and believable. It is easily a five star read. Written in dual POV my personal favorite this story flows so incredibly well that the next thing you know your 80% into the book and loving every second of it. The believable way the characters interact is perfect. Run, Hop, Jump or use your (1 click) finger to do whatever you have to do and get this amazing book. It'll break your heart, you'll want to scream with frustration and it'll let you discover that love just might conquer all. The chemistry is steamy and sweet and oh so romantic.

Thanks Netgally for letting me read and review.📚💕

Willow and Trey have some serious chemistry, but her life is overly complicated by her parents' split and she's overwhelmed with taking care of her out-of-touch mother. Trey's suggestion of a weekend getaway for his best friend's wedding is just the break she needs, and gives their slow-burn attraction a chance to ignite.

The story was well-developed with terrific characters, and the part of the book set in San Diego was a lot of fun, and perfectly written. For me, however, having more than passing familiarity with her mother's obvious yet unnamed diagnosis refocused my thoughts on all that was wrong with the author's depiction of that situation and pulled me from the heart of the romance and Willow's reconciliation with Trey. Ultimately, though, Willow and Trey do find their HEA while the most inexplicable character was barely addressed in the epilogue.

Strictly as a romance, this book is exactly what you'd expect, and very well done at that. The only distraction for me was the mishandling of the parents' relationship and how it was used as an impediment to the focus romance. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

This is a quickly developed romance between Trey, a multimillionaire who is attracted to Willow, a coffee barista/editor with family drama. Trey finally convinces Willow to go to a friends wedding with him for the weekend, and that’s where things get hot and steamy. This is a story that deals with a couple health challenges, and I love that about this book, you don’t realize how close the author is to the subject matter until the acknowledgements at the end of the book, and your heart breaks for her. Loved Trey’s parents and close friends, You can definitely feel the struggle Willow is going through with her mom and dad, but you’ve gotta love a man that sticks by your side, even though the vibes you’re throwing off to him are not warm and fuzzy. A couple of slow spots in the book, but overall I really enjoyed the book.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC copy of this book.

❤️ with a touch of real life. It’s not all sunshine and roses.
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I have read many of Stacey Lynn's stories and love them all. This one is a but different bit in a great way.

She has added some tough subjects in this book that concern mental health. While it is not part of the main character, it does affect her life dramatically. Everything in her life has changed because of her mom's depression.

Willow has completely changed her life for her Mom and almost missed a fabulous opportunity with Trey. But thankfully she decided a weekend fling was just what she needed and what an amazing connection she had with him.

I loved that Trey was all in from the beginning. He knew there was something about her he had to explore. They had fun and his parents brought some light-hearted humor to the story and gave a nice comedic touch.

I especially love how he waited for her to find her head again. He did not push. He just simply waited and supported her when she needed him the most. It is not all sweetness and roses in this story!

Awesome ending and a beautiful love connection. Trey is hot and so sweet! Sigh...

Taking a chance on love:
Another enjoyable read by Stacey Lynn. This is a steamy romance yet I appreciated that it also had substance and was not just a light and frivolous read. It deals with some difficult issues surrounding mental health but it was done in a sensitive and respectful way. However I did think Willow would not have been quite so clueless about her mother's condition. Willow is rather vulnerable after suffering abandonment and hurt in the past and is reluctant to open her heart up to love again. Trey is dreamy and it was lovely to see how he persisted and supported Willow. There were highs and lows throughout the book and it was a real emotional roller coaster at times. You could feel the chemistry and the emotional connection between the characters felt authentic. Overall a lovely read.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. All opinions expressed are solely my own.

Pleasantly surprised reading this book. Trey Kollins is a multi-millionaire. He is down to earth and has a stutter around people he is not close to. For several months he has enjoyed going to Java Coffee to see the most beautiful woman in the world to him. Molly Parks is working two jobs just trying to keep the bills paid and her mother on an even keel. She was just got out of a 5 year relationship and not interested in dating. Trey offered Molly the chance to go away for the weekend, no strings attached. It was more than a weekend, it was the wedding of one of his best friend's. You will love Caitling and Corbin. They found out Molly has no problem saying no to Trey and not impressed with his money. You will also love Trey's parents. They had me cracking up. A phone call brings is all crashing down. Molly re-affirms her commitment to her mother at Trey's expense. He is a patient man. He knew she was the one. I loved the ending!.

This had some surprising depth, but almost in a disconnected way, where the depth and lightness were mixed together too quickly. (Edited to add: I have read the acknowledgements since writing this, so it all makes more sense. I still feel the way I feel about the story, but also understand more WHY I feel that way. I imagine that this was REALLY hard to write as a Lovestruck story, trying to mix the depth and lightness with a heavy heart.)

Willow's character was very much a damsel in distress. She overreacted to things and was insecure and "too proud" in ways that made it difficult to connect with her most of the time. I feel like she needed more depth, more backstory (she danced ballet for over a decade? How did she become an editor of romance novels??), and less neurosis.

Trey wasn't particularly deep either, but I liked who he was to people and for people. He was a nice guy, charming, humble but confident...

I would have liked to have seen more bonding between these two, rather than the instalove/instalust. The ending and epilogue (3 months later) was wrapped up a little too perfectly, as well. I am surprised there wasn't a surprise "oops!" though, eapecially since there is a scene that otherwise feels like unnecessary (but short-lived) drama about 55% in.

I do get that this was a book in a series (where it seems Trey is the last to be paired off), and it is the first that I have read, so I am sure I am missing a lot. It's standalone as it is, but delves into the other couples' stories in a way that makes me feel like the previous books aren't necessary to read now (and are even a bit spoiled).

All in all, a fine story to pass the time, but I don't feel it was really one for me.

Willow is recently out of a long term relationship and is working two jobs, and staying at home to take care of her mother who is depressed after her father walked out. All this has left Willow wary of men and very tired. When the sexy nerd who visits the coffee shop she works in offers her a weekend getaway she says yes.
Trey is attracted to the sexy barista but she keeps turning him down, but when she agrees to a weekend away as his date for his best friends wedding, he grabs it with both hands. Trey plans to do everything to prove to Willow how good they can be together over the weekend, and things are going well till reality intrudes and Willow has to cut the trip short.
I enjoyed reading the weekend fling. It is my first book in the crazy love series and it didn’t really make me feel like I am missing anything much so can comfortably say it’s a stand-alone read. I really liked Trey and how supportive he was. It is an entertaining romance that touches upon a sensitive subject like depression in a healthy way.