The Way of Us

Paradise Bay Billionaire Brothers, Book 5

By: Claudia Burgoa

Narrated by: Oscar Reyes, Janine Granda

USA Today Bestselling Author Claudia Burgoa delivers an emotional, slow-burn, friends-to-lovers, fake relationship, accidental pregnancy romance you don’t want to miss. Sometimes you have to stop planning and live in the moment.

What do you do when your grandma wants to set you up on a date?

You fake it. Simple.

At least, that’s what I thought ten years ago.

It was a little lie: I’m dating Heathcliff Spearman.

Tall, dark, and incredibly handsome Heath Spearman.

My best friend.

I never thought things would get out of hand.

But things snowballed, and my grandparents think he’s my fiancé.

Oops!

They say some moments can change your life forever. Five happened to me in less than two months.

1. My grandparents threaten to visit me.

2. Heath offers to play the role of my fake fiancé.

3. We kiss—the kind of kiss that takes your breath away.

4. The lines between us blur. We go from friends to friends-with-benefits.5. The word positive appears on the pregnancy test.

I’m positively screwed.

Have I mentioned Heath doesn’t want children or a family?

Oh, and of course, my grandparents caught the lie…

What am I supposed to do now?

The Way of Us is an interconnected standalone in the Paradise Bay Billionaire Brothers series. A beautiful and heartfelt story of a strong woman who never gave up on family and love. A man who’s determined to rescue and defend her. This is a redeeming love story that’ll have listeners holding their breath until the final tick.

©2023 Claudia Burgoa (P)2025 Claudia Burgoa

Loved this friends to lovers/fake fiancé romance!

I loved this irresistible friends to lovers/fake fiancé romance! It has a little of everything from sweet and swoony, to heartbreak and happiness with just enough sizzling passion that makes this a totally addicting story. Heath Spearman and Atzi Rivera-Lavigne have been best friends for years after connecting at a grief camp when they were young. They had both suffered heartbreaking loss and guilt and have confided and supported each other ever since. When Atzi tells a little lie to make her grandparents happy, it forces Heath to pretend to be her fiancé during their visit. They never expected to have to face the true feelings they never wanted to admit too, and risk losing the one person who is their whole world. But when the truth is exposed, both their worlds explode. When even more secrets are exposed, will they be able to find forgiveness and healing or will they be lost to each other, breaking both their hearts?
Heath and Atzi are opposites and so perfect for each other with their soul deep passion and love! I fell hard for them, loving how they supported one another, making their fractured parts whole, I couldn't help but become totally invested in their HEA. Atzi is strong, loving, and passionate, while Heath is grumpy, and stubborn on the outside masking his caring, compassionate, and loyal heart of gold. My heart broke for them as they struggled with the weight of their guilt and trying to make others happy, at the expense of their own well-being, but their strength and resilience was beautiful to witness. I loved their family and friends who are essential in their lives and are fun, loving, and supportive.
Janine Granda and Oscar Reyes were so perfectly cast and did a great job portraying both Atzi and Heath in all their strengths and vulnerabilities. I especially loved both their beautiful Spanish and French accents. Granda and Reyes masterfully captured these characters and made me feel all the hope, heartbreak, healing, love, and passion they possessed. I always love listening to Granda but this is my first listen to Reyes and I will definitely look for more of his work. I was completely mesmerized by their storytelling, and completely captivated by this beautiful and moving story from word one. It has the perfect blend of humor, heart, and passion, which is everything I love to get lost in!

Heathcliff Spearman is the man for the job!!

The Way of Us, book 5 of the Paradise Bay Billionaires series is written by Claudia Burgoa. Dr Heathcliff Spearman has been best friends with Atzi for many years while hiding his true feelings for her. Things can get complicated quickly when trying to pretend to be fake engaged….ESPECIALLY if they actually become lovers. This one is full of the feels! I can’t wait to read the next Spearman book!! I LOVE a good audio book and this one was definitely a GREAT audio version!