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4.29 AVERAGE
4.29 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book is a heartfelt, banter filled rollercoaster about two beautifully broken men, George and Alex, who crash into each other (emotionally and hilariously) at an airport, only to find out later that they’re both headed to the same wedding. Cue the awkward family matchmaking and a week of fake dating chaos at a campground.
George and Alex are both carrying scars from their pasts, trauma, insecurity, and that deep fear of never being enough or too much. But instead of running, they lean into each other and start trying to heal. Together. What follows is a whirlwind of vulnerability, wit, unexpected warmth, and just the right amount of spice. 🖤
The writing is sharp and emotionally rich, with side characters that are genuinely supportive and fun. The banter? On point. The emotional moments? Gut punching in the best way. My only (tiny) complaint is that the story felt a tad long in places, but honestly, I didn’t mind lingering in this world a little longer.
If you love fake dating, found family, emotional healing arcs, and characters who love big, this one’s for you.
George and Alex are both carrying scars from their pasts, trauma, insecurity, and that deep fear of never being enough or too much. But instead of running, they lean into each other and start trying to heal. Together. What follows is a whirlwind of vulnerability, wit, unexpected warmth, and just the right amount of spice. 🖤
The writing is sharp and emotionally rich, with side characters that are genuinely supportive and fun. The banter? On point. The emotional moments? Gut punching in the best way. My only (tiny) complaint is that the story felt a tad long in places, but honestly, I didn’t mind lingering in this world a little longer.
If you love fake dating, found family, emotional healing arcs, and characters who love big, this one’s for you.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I adore Fae’s Christmas Daddies series, but I couldn’t get into this one. I don’t mind a long book where it makes sense but I found myself skimming the last 30%.
The side characters were over the top, but well-meaning. The jokes didn’t really land and most of the length of this book was taken up by over-explaining. There was no subtext to enjoy and connect the dots.
And for as much space as Brendon took up in this book I was hoping for a more explosive reckoning
I will totally continue to support this author as some of their other books are wonderful, but this one didn’t do it for me.
The side characters were over the top, but well-meaning. The jokes didn’t really land and most of the length of this book was taken up by over-explaining. There was no subtext to enjoy and connect the dots.
I will totally continue to support this author as some of their other books are wonderful, but this one didn’t do it for me.
Thank you so much for this ARC!
As soon as I started reading the first chapter I was hooked. It made me laugh right away. George is more grumpy while Alex is more of a jokester. Both have their own insecurities that make them vulnerable. At first they try to hide it until they try a fake relationship full of honesty. They give each other what they want and need they compliment each other.
As soon as I started reading the first chapter I was hooked. It made me laugh right away. George is more grumpy while Alex is more of a jokester. Both have their own insecurities that make them vulnerable. At first they try to hide it until they try a fake relationship full of honesty. They give each other what they want and need they compliment each other.
This whole book is funny with both George and Alex and their meddling families. They are super cute together. Alex’s nicknames for George are adorable and quirky. Their connection and need for each other is intense. This book has everything from humor, heartfelt, spice, cuteness and meddling families.
DNF @ 44%
I've been trying for 2 weeks now to finish this but it's just soooo big, the pace so slow, the side characters so outrageous that are almost caricatures, the MCs not all that much likable to me, plus the fact that Alex's erection is like a 3rd MC that this book has become a chore and I don't feel like continuing.
George projecting his misery of the previous years on Alex instead of the real culprit, was unfair to Alex because he was left micro-examining his behavior for whatever he did that triggered George. As for Alex, the fact that he knew who George was from the very beginning and pretty much played George, did not make for a great first impression.
Do I even go into Quin's favorite thing which is the "talking" eyes?
I spied from other reviews that George is a sub and his ex was his dom, and I have to say that I was not at all surprised.
Anyways... I think this will be the end of the road for me and this author because their books tend to be too long, with too much inner monologuing and unnecessary long.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
I've been trying for 2 weeks now to finish this but it's just soooo big, the pace so slow, the side characters so outrageous that are almost caricatures, the MCs not all that much likable to me, plus the fact that Alex's erection is like a 3rd MC that this book has become a chore and I don't feel like continuing.
George projecting his misery of the previous years on Alex instead of the real culprit, was unfair to Alex because he was left micro-examining his behavior for whatever he did that triggered George. As for Alex, the fact that he knew who George was from the very beginning and pretty much played George, did not make for a great first impression.
Do I even go into Quin's favorite thing which is the "talking" eyes?
I spied from other reviews that George is a sub and his ex was his dom, and I have to say that I was not at all surprised.
Anyways... I think this will be the end of the road for me and this author because their books tend to be too long, with too much inner monologuing and unnecessary long.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Might be too high if a rating, but I'm just so happy to see Paula having meaningful conversations ON PAGE! They actually got to know one another. The love is convincing even in such a short time frame.
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Sublimely perfect if a tad bit long (😜)