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Unexpected Shot
An enemies to lovers, marriage of convenience, romance
2026
First Published
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Two rivals. One mistake. A shot we never thought we'd take. Being a professional golfer has always been my dream. But there are parts of the job I hate. Interviews. Tournaments that make me wear skirts. Being nice to Beau Devereaux. I hate that one—and him—the most. Since we were kids, he's had a special way of getting under my skin. As adults, it’s only gotten worse. My best friend's brother will always be the most infuriating man on the planet in his bright, tight, and outlandish golf shirts and his stupid beard covering his annoyingly chiseled jaw. Which is why it’s my worst nightmare that I’m paired with him for a golf tournament in Las Vegas. But I'll do it if it means I get my career back on track after my injury. Good PR can't hurt, right? “Shelby LeBlanc, Beau Devereaux get in fight on 16th green.” “Did Shelby LeBlanc and Beau Devereaux get married in Vegas?” Yes, we did. And yes, we did. I don't want to stay married, but I said I wanted good PR, and somehow this is giving it to us. It's fine. This marriage isn't for love. It's for our careers. Except the looks he gives me now are filled with heat, not disgust. The childhood nickname he calls me doesn't have the same bite. And seeing him shirtless around the house? A woman is only so strong. Now I'm starting to hate how much this feels right. Because this marriage might've been unexpected, but now I'm wondering if Beau and I were always meant to be.

Author

Chelle Sloan
Chelle Sloan
Author · 25 books

Known for her witty sense of humor, Chelle Sloan is a former sports reporter who recently completed her master's degree in journalism, and is now putting that to good use—one happily ever after at a time. An Ohio native, she’s fiercely loyal to Cleveland sports, is the owner of way too many—yet not enough—tumblers and will be a New Kids on the Block fan until the day she dies. She does her best writing at Starbucks, where you can usually find a Pink Drink within reach. Oh, and yes, you probably saw her on TikTok. As for her own happily every after? Maybe one day... Follow me! Newsletter: https://geni.us/ChelleNewsletter Facebook: https://geni.us/ChelleFacebook Facebook Reader Group: https://geni.us/ChelleSquad Instagram: https://geni.us/ChelleInstagram TikTok: https://geni.us/chelleTikTok

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