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Tamed to Be Messy

A Brother's Best Friend Sweet Rom Com
Brief Description
A lifeguard, his best friend’s sister and the messiest rehab of his life. My life used to have meaning. Born with a silver spoon in my mouth that I quickly spat out, I defied my parents, dropped out of law school and became a lifeguard. What... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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A lifeguard, his best friend’s sister and the messiest rehab of his life.

My life used to have meaning. Born with a silver spoon in my mouth that I quickly spat out, I defied my parents, dropped out of law school and became a lifeguard. What can I say? I love the surf, the sand and helping others.

But that was before the accident.

My rotator cuff is torn so badly I may have to quit the career that gives me so much joy. I’ve got a gruelling rehabilitation ahead of me with no guarantee it will be successful. Good thing my physical therapist is amazing. Not only has she promised me a return to a full range of motion, she’s easy on the eyes, making the painful exercises worth it. There’s just one problem:

She’s my best friend’s kid sister.

Last time I saw her, she was an eighteen-year-old wildchild with pigtails and a wiggly puppy in her arms. Now, that naïve, independent streak has matured into bold confidence. And the way she looks at me makes it obvious she’s glad we’re getting reacquainted.

With my future on the line and us spending so much time together, I know I’ve got to keep this strictly professional. Because if her brother ever thought my treatment plan involved us becoming more than friends, I’d be the one in need of rescue.

So, what’s it going to be? My career or my heart?

Is there any way to have both?

Tamed to Be Messy is an enchanting standalone book in the Messy Love on Mango Lane sweet romantic comedy series. If you like heroic book boyfriends, adorable doggos and lots of laughter, then you’ll adore Dineen Miller’s rollicking ride through choppy waters.


Praise for Tamed to Be Messy:

  • ★★★★★ Tamed was a refreshing twist on brother's best friend.
  • ★★★★★ This was a fun, sweet romance with lots of action.
  • ★★★★★ A fun summer read.
  • ★★★★★ If you like books that make you smile, this book is 100% for you.
  • ★★★★★ I am loving this romcom series from Dineen Miller.

Series: Messy Love on Mango Lane

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    I was ready to bloom in the Big Apple—until small-town love got in the way. I was this close to making my dreams come true. Hightailing it out of small-town Florida for the Big Apple, I went to art school and was in the running for the perfect job when the aunt who raised me died. Good news: She left...
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  • Rescued to Be Messy
    I save lives for a living. But no one warned me about drowning in old feelings. I wouldn't call myself a homebody, exactly. It's just that I've never seen much of a reason to travel all over the world, when there's more than enough to keep me busy here in my small, Florida beach town. For the past ten years,...
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  • Tamed to Be Messy
    A lifeguard, his best friend’s sister and the messiest rehab of his life. My life used to have meaning. Born with a silver spoon in my mouth that I quickly spat out, I defied my parents, dropped out of law school and became a lifeguard. What can I say? I love the surf, the sand and helping others. But that...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781036707453

Publisher: Vinci Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 April 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vinci Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Dineen Miller is an award-winning and Amazon bestselling author who writes closed-door romantic comedies filled with swoony moments, snappy banter, and just enough awkward flirting to feel real. When she’s not writing happily ever afters, she’s hoarding yarn like a dragon, crocheting her way through a Netflix binge, or laughing at her husband’s punniest jokes (even when she pretends to roll her eyes). Life at home includes two quirky dogs, a yarn collection with its own zip code, and a husband who thinks he's hilarious (and he kind of is). Want a free novella? Visit her website at DineenMiller dot com to sign up for her newsletter and snag your copy!

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  • Bloomed to be Messy
    I was ready to bloom in the Big Apple—until small-town love got in the way. I was this close to making my dreams come true. Hightailing it out of small-town Florida for the Big Apple, I went to art school and was in the running for the perfect job when the aunt who raised me died. Good news: She left...
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    I save lives for a living. But no one warned me about drowning in old feelings. I wouldn't call myself a homebody, exactly. It's just that I've never seen much of a reason to travel all over the world, when there's more than enough to keep me busy here in my small, Florida beach town. For the past ten years,...
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