I really struggled when it came to rating this book. I gave it 3 stars. This for means it's a good book.

The first 85 pages of this book was like pulling teeth. There was a bunch of irrelevant paragraphs with backstory and unnecessary descriptions that we really could have lived without.

Lottie is feisty and kindhearted. I was annoyed that she was super stubborn and acted as if she was a victim to the arrangement she agreed to. I mean the payout/reward for her participation well exceeded what was asked of her. She just acted like an ungrateful toddler throwing themselves down and screaming because they got the wrong McDonald's toy.

With that said, once she got her head out of her ass she was cool.

Huxley was very hot and cold but there was no denying his drive, loyalty, giving heart, and thoughtfulness. He dug himself in a big hole and his attempt to get out of it was comical. His super alpha, domineering personality exceeded all expectations. The way he talked and took control I had to step back and remind myself that this is a romcom. I felt like at any minute he was going to pull out some rope and a whip and choke a bitch... sadly this never happened.

I loved both Lottie and Huxley's siblings. I am sad that this is a standalone. I WANT/NEED to know their stories.

One of the things that annoyed me about this book is the author's need to almost explain herself. This story involves both a fake engagement and fake pregnancy. The author went above and beyond to acknowledge the struggle that many have with infertility and expressed empathy towards women who have suffered miscarriages. I understand why she did this. It's almost as if she felt guilty or was worried that she would trigger a reader.

I personally was turned off by this. So much of this book was a lighthearted comedy that when this issue was addressed it almost made me the reader feel guilty for enjoying myself. I, like many women have experienced pregnancy loss. I know how devastating it is. But reading is a part of escapism. I don't need the author to apologize for a fictional scenario. Especially one that lead to so many hilarious interactions and surprise twist. I would have much rather had a note in the beginning, a trigger warning or a statement acknowledging the author's intent versus peppering in excuses within the actual story as it took away from the happy mood.


I read this so that I could take part of a big club discussion. It was my first read by this author so it could be that I'm just not familiar with her writing style. I thought this was an entertaining and solid story. But I didn't love it, I can't even say I really liked it. It was like the B movie that exceeded expectations but not enough for you to go see the midnight show on dollar night.