After reading <i>The Long Game</i>, I was really excited for Josie and Matthew's book. This book did not disappoint and was even better than I expected. I loved returning to the small town of Green Oak, North Carolina and get this twist on <i>Runaway Bride</i>, featuring Adalyn's sister, Josie, and Adalyn's best friend, Matthew. I also really love a good fake dating or fake engagement book and I think Elena Armas did so well with this trope. In the first several chapters, I sorely wished for Matthew's POV along with Josie's, but I'm glad I trusted the author because it was so worth it. Matthew is seriously a top tier book boyfriend; he's incredibly sweet, supportive, and sexy. The way he gets that SOS text from Josie because she needs him, and he literally runs across town half naked to be there for her? Oh, my goodness. Also, the wedding dress shopping scene? I'm not lying when I say I don't think any scene in any other book could top this one for me. I'm STILL thinking about this and I know I will be for a really long time. I also loved the small town and all of its side characters and you really feel immersed in the setting. I loved Josie's journey of self-realization and how Matthew supported her every step of the way. It was so clear just how connected they were, despite being very different people. I also think that this was Elena's most hot and horny book and I truly appreciated that. She kept us fed and happy with this one! I'm so obesessed with this book and I cannot wait for others to read it because it's just so good! 

Thank you to NetGalley, Atria Books, and Elena Armas for an eARC of this amazing book.