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My Big Fat Fake Marriage by Charlotte Stein
4.0

📚💍 My Big Fat Fake Marriage 💕✍️

Imagine Ted Lasso vibes, but instead of football, it’s all about writing retreats, fake marriages, and falling for the sunshine editor next door! 🌞 Connie’s skepticism meets Beck’s boundless cheer, and the result is a rom com full of swoony moments, late night tension, and quirky charm.

What I loved:
✨ Beck is basically Ted Lasso in bow ties—adorable and endlessly optimistic.
✨ The fake marriage setup is irresistibly fun, and the chemistry builds beautifully.
✨ Cute, lighthearted, and sweet with all the cozy rom com feels.

What didn’t quite hit:
❌ Some parts felt a bit immature and cringe.
❌ Miscommunication as a plot device—why do they DO this to us? 🫠

If you’re in the mood for a sweet escape (and can overlook a few eye roll moments), this one’s for you! Just be ready to laugh, swoon, and maybe wince a little. 💕

Thank you to NetGalley, Charlotte Stein, and St. Martin's Press for the eARC of this book.