It's About Time: An Enemies to Lovers Fake Engagement Romance: Blossom Peak Book 4

Pretending to be engaged to my enemy might not be my brightest idea.
But it is definitely necessary.

On the brink of the biggest car show of my career, I start to panic because it’s the first time I have to see my ex since our break-up.

Spoiler alert: it wasn’t clean or amicable.

Then when Elliot Thorne’s ex-fiancé shows back up in town, I devise a plan for both of us to get what we want: a buffer from our exes with a dash of revenge.

The problem is Elliot takes his role to protect me too seriously.

He brings me food while I’m working to make sure I eat. He even silences the self-doubt I feel on a day-to-day basis.

And before I know it, he has me on my knees in my garage, and on my back on the hood of my car.

The hate I’ve harbored toward him melts away as fast as my panties, and I soon realize we have more in common than I thought.

Then he tells me a secret that makes me reevaluate our entire relationship.

Now I’m left to consider if something fake could be real…

And that maybe it’s about time I admit that Elliot isn’t my enemy after all.

Will BEST be enjoyed by reading the previous 3 books in the series

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It's About Time by Harlow James, the highly anticipated fourth installment in the Blossom Peak series, brings readers a scintillating, emotion-packed enemies-to-lovers romance fueled by sharp banter and irresistible tension. Returning to the picturesque small-town setting that fans of the series have come to love, the story centers around two beloved but fiercely hardheaded characters: Dilynne and Elliot Thorne. For years, Dilynne and Elliot have been a staple within their tight-knit friend group, primarily known for their relentless bickering, razor-sharp insults, and seemingly deep-seated mutual disdain. They are the quintessential enemies who can barely stay in the same room without a verbal sparring match. However, beneath the surface of their antagonistic dynamic lies a complex history and a simmering, unacknowledged chemistry that is completely unleashed when a desperate situation forces them to pretend to be madly in love.

The narrative is deeply rooted in the emotional fallout of Elliot’s painful past. A year prior to the main events of the book, Elliot suffered a humiliating and heart-shattering betrayal when his fiancée, Tori, abandoned him at the altar on their wedding day. The brutal rejection sent him into a profound emotional spiral, leaving him battling lingering demons and severe trust issues. In a surprising twist of fate, the person who stepped up to babysit him and check on him during his lowest, most broken moments was none other than his long-time nemesis, Dilynne. Despite her unapologetic bluntness and their history of trading barbs, Dilynne demonstrated a beautiful, compassionate heart when he needed it most. While Elliot eventually managed to pull himself out of his darkest days, the scars from his aborted wedding still profoundly affect how he navigates the world, making him understandably guarded.

Dilynne, on the other hand, is a force of nature. She is a fiercely independent, blue-collar heroine with an encyclopedic knowledge of cars and a relentless drive to succeed in a male-dominated industry. As the book opens, she is on the brink of the most significant milestone of her professional life: preparing for the biggest car show of her career. However, a massive shadow looms over this exciting achievement. Dilynne is on the verge of a panic attack because the upcoming event means she will inevitably have to face her ex-boyfriend for the first time since their incredibly messy and unamicable breakup. Beneath her tough, badass exterior, Dilynne harbors her own share of baggage and quiet insecurities, desperately needing a partner who will champion her ambitions rather than try to dim her shine.

The tipping point for both characters arrives when the ghosts of their pasts simultaneously crash into their present. Elliot’s world is thrown off its axis when Tori, his runaway ex-fiancée, suddenly returns to Blossom Peak and begins working at his family’s law firm. Faced with the nightmare of confronting their toxic exes, Dilynne devises a brilliant, albeit reckless, scheme: a fake engagement. By pretending to be head-over-heels in love, they can serve as the ultimate buffer for one another, keeping their exes at bay while simultaneously exacting a delicious, petty dash of revenge. Elliot agrees, and the two adversaries enter into a high-stakes charade that quickly blurs the lines between fiction and reality.

Once the fake engagement begins, Elliot leans into the role of the doting fiancé with shocking intensity, taking his duty to protect and care for Dilynne incredibly seriously. The man she once considered her bitter rival begins showing up at her garage with routine deliveries of pastries, gently making sure she actually eats while she is consumed by her work. More importantly, Elliot becomes her fiercest advocate, aggressively shutting down the self-doubt that creeps into her mind on a daily basis. The hostility Dilynne harbored toward him melts away as he treats her with a profound level of respect and tenderness that her exes never managed. Their iconic, top-tier banter remains, but the biting edge softens into flirtation, paving the way for explosive physical chemistry that neither of them can deny.

The entire foundation of their relationship shifts dramatically when Elliot confesses a deeply held secret: he actually harbored a massive crush on Dilynne back in high school. This revelation forces Dilynne to reevaluate every interaction they have ever had, realizing that his past antagonism was a defense mechanism masking genuine affection. Suddenly, the fake engagement doesn't feel like a performance anymore. As they lower their carefully constructed walls, they realize they have vastly more in common than they ever imagined. They become a sanctuary for one another, learning to trust, confide, and find solace in the very person they once thought they hated.

As the story builds toward its emotional climax, Elliot and Dilynne must confront the reality of their feelings. Elliot has to fully let go of the trauma Tori inflicted upon him and believe that he is worthy of a love that stays, while Dilynne must boldly accept that allowing herself to be vulnerable does not make her weak. Harlow James masterfully navigates their journey from animosity to a deep, transformative love, delivering a profoundly satisfying resolution. Ultimately, It's About Time is a captivating story about healing from heartbreak, the beauty of being truly seen by another person, and the realization that sometimes the love of your life has been standing right in front of you all along.