Sharon Peterson’s The Do-Over was my first Netgalley requested book & first approval. So I was SO excited to see a second book from her and this one did not disappoint.

Mae grew up with a dad who continually let her down. She’s had a tough life and it’s continued into adulthood when she’s been working two jobs to support her mom after a stroke & her teenage sister.

In enters Chris - a famous football player with never ending pick up lines and a heart of gold. He needs Mae to help his reputation after a video is leaked (and completely taken out of context) and she needs money. So they decide to start fake dating, fake engagement, but end up developing very real feelings.

I loved the relationship between Chris & Mae, even if the chemistry could have been a touch stronger. I felt it more with Chris than I did with Mae but I loved how the whole story played out.

Also - I want a book boyfriend like Chris. And I want him to write a book of pickup lines - the text conversations between Mae & Chris is gold.

Huge thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.