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breezyrenee's review
4.0
Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of this adorable book.
I was immediately intrigued by the premise of this story. It's not often you come across plots where there's a reality show being filmed in the background, and it was interesting to see how things go from that POV.
Ash Matthew's is an adorable marshmallow, and you can't help but root for him from the start. Meanwhile, Kell is determined and likeable, but tends to go straight for the negatives. The immediate assumptions and thoughts she jumps to can make you roll your eyes, but it's not entirely off-putting.
This was an easy read with a satisfactory ending for the characters.
I was immediately intrigued by the premise of this story. It's not often you come across plots where there's a reality show being filmed in the background, and it was interesting to see how things go from that POV.
Ash Matthew's is an adorable marshmallow, and you can't help but root for him from the start. Meanwhile, Kell is determined and likeable, but tends to go straight for the negatives. The immediate assumptions and thoughts she jumps to can make you roll your eyes, but it's not entirely off-putting.
This was an easy read with a satisfactory ending for the characters.
meredithrlyons's review
5.0
I listened to the audiobook and Lisa Larsen and Alex Knox did a great job as Kell and Ash. I picked this out during a super stressful week for me and it was exactly the escape I needed. The friends to lovers romance was cute and hit all the normal beats along the way. Kell has Crone's Disease, so there's some representation there, and I always love a little 'fresh start' vibe when a character takes a chance on themselves and comes out better. This book was a sweet little vacation in my brain during a stressful time.
smalltownbookmom's review
4.0
3.5 rounded up.
This was a fun Jonas brothers-esque celebrity, friends to lovers, slow burn, fake dating, dual POV romance between Kell, the manager of a group of three famous actor brothers who gets wrapped up in fake dating one of them in an attempt to help them land a new reality tv show deal.
Unbeknownst to everyone though she's secretly had a long-time crush on action hero brother Ryan, while its the quieter brother Ash who's been in love with her all along. Full of pining, drama and real heart with great disability rep (she has Crohn's). I really enjoyed this latest from a new to me author that was also good on audio narrated by Lisa Larsen and Alex Knox.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review. I'm excited to read more by Haleigh Wenger and recommend this for fans of books like Dating you/hating you by Christina Lauren.
This was a fun Jonas brothers-esque celebrity, friends to lovers, slow burn, fake dating, dual POV romance between Kell, the manager of a group of three famous actor brothers who gets wrapped up in fake dating one of them in an attempt to help them land a new reality tv show deal.
Unbeknownst to everyone though she's secretly had a long-time crush on action hero brother Ryan, while its the quieter brother Ash who's been in love with her all along. Full of pining, drama and real heart with great disability rep (she has Crohn's). I really enjoyed this latest from a new to me author that was also good on audio narrated by Lisa Larsen and Alex Knox.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review. I'm excited to read more by Haleigh Wenger and recommend this for fans of books like Dating you/hating you by Christina Lauren.
booksandtea2718's review
4.0
Kell is the manager for the Matthew brothers, the hottest celebrity trio. Ash, Jonah, and don’t make her job easy.
Ash wants a a change of pace, but doesn’t know how to leave the world of rom coms for something different. Maybe a drama? That is, till Ryan proposes marriage to a random fan he’s known for only a month and Kell finds out that he signed on to do a reality show…without talking to her or his brothers.
Kell and Ash are trying to make lemonade out of lemons all while hoping it doesn’t implode their careers and their friendship.
I liked this book. It isn’t a favorite of mine, but I enjoyed reading it and have no regrets. Kell and Ash make for good leads. Ryan is a decent enough foil, but he is a pretty terrible brother and friend. Jonah is … fine? I didn’t get the point of him having all those fines or being on again/off again with his girlfriend. They seemed solid whenever she was on page.
Judith is awful. I am not entirely sure she was meant to be. But, she was. Pressuring Kell and Ash into a fake relationship and breakup, for one, but the kicker was setting up the show without ever talking to anyone but Ryan.
I found it strange how the most famous trio of brothers (more famous than a certain trio that includes a superhero) can go out and about without being mobbed (running outside, bars, etc) but I’m taking that as part of the fictional world. The only fans that hit on any of the brothers were shockingly normal.
If you need something devoid of stress that should keep your attention, and you are a fan of books about fame, then go for it. This is a solid 3.5 stars.
Thanks to NetGalley and CamCat Books for an arc of this book.
Ash wants a a change of pace, but doesn’t know how to leave the world of rom coms for something different. Maybe a drama? That is, till Ryan proposes marriage to a random fan he’s known for only a month and Kell finds out that he signed on to do a reality show…without talking to her or his brothers.
Kell and Ash are trying to make lemonade out of lemons all while hoping it doesn’t implode their careers and their friendship.
I liked this book. It isn’t a favorite of mine, but I enjoyed reading it and have no regrets. Kell and Ash make for good leads. Ryan is a decent enough foil, but he is a pretty terrible brother and friend. Jonah is … fine? I didn’t get the point of him having all those fines or being on again/off again with his girlfriend. They seemed solid whenever she was on page.
Judith is awful. I am not entirely sure she was meant to be. But, she was. Pressuring Kell and Ash into a fake relationship and breakup, for one, but the kicker was setting up the show without ever talking to anyone but Ryan.
I found it strange how the most famous trio of brothers (more famous than a certain trio that includes a superhero) can go out and about without being mobbed (running outside, bars, etc) but I’m taking that as part of the fictional world. The only fans that hit on any of the brothers were shockingly normal.
If you need something devoid of stress that should keep your attention, and you are a fan of books about fame, then go for it. This is a solid 3.5 stars.
Thanks to NetGalley and CamCat Books for an arc of this book.
mathgeek97pi's review
4.0
Kell is the manager for the Matthew brothers, the hottest celebrity trio. Ash, Jonah, and don’t make her job easy.
Ash wants a a change of pace, but doesn’t know how to leave the world of rom coms for something different. Maybe a drama? That is, till Ryan proposes marriage to a random fan he’s known for only a month and Kell finds out that he signed on to do a reality show…without talking to her or his brothers.
Kell and Ash are trying to make lemonade out of lemons all while hoping it doesn’t implode their careers and their friendship.
I liked this book. It isn’t a favorite of mine, but I enjoyed reading it and have no regrets. Kell and Ash make for good leads. Ryan is a decent enough foil, but he is a pretty terrible brother and friend. Jonah is … fine? I didn’t get the point of him having all those fines or being on again/off again with his girlfriend. They seemed solid whenever she was on page.
Judith is awful. I am not entirely sure she was meant to be. But, she was. Pressuring Kell and Ash into a fake relationship and breakup, for one, but the kicker was setting up the show without ever talking to anyone but Ryan.
I found it strange how the most famous trio of brothers (more famous than a certain trio that includes a superhero) can go out and about without being mobbed (running outside, bars, etc) but I’m taking that as part of the fictional world. The only fans that hit on any of the brothers were shockingly normal.
If you need something devoid of stress that should keep your attention, and you are a fan of books about fame, then go for it. This is a solid 3.5 stars.
Thanks to NetGalley and CamCat Books for an arc of this book.
Ash wants a a change of pace, but doesn’t know how to leave the world of rom coms for something different. Maybe a drama? That is, till Ryan proposes marriage to a random fan he’s known for only a month and Kell finds out that he signed on to do a reality show…without talking to her or his brothers.
Kell and Ash are trying to make lemonade out of lemons all while hoping it doesn’t implode their careers and their friendship.
I liked this book. It isn’t a favorite of mine, but I enjoyed reading it and have no regrets. Kell and Ash make for good leads. Ryan is a decent enough foil, but he is a pretty terrible brother and friend. Jonah is … fine? I didn’t get the point of him having all those fines or being on again/off again with his girlfriend. They seemed solid whenever she was on page.
Judith is awful. I am not entirely sure she was meant to be. But, she was. Pressuring Kell and Ash into a fake relationship and breakup, for one, but the kicker was setting up the show without ever talking to anyone but Ryan.
I found it strange how the most famous trio of brothers (more famous than a certain trio that includes a superhero) can go out and about without being mobbed (running outside, bars, etc) but I’m taking that as part of the fictional world. The only fans that hit on any of the brothers were shockingly normal.
If you need something devoid of stress that should keep your attention, and you are a fan of books about fame, then go for it. This is a solid 3.5 stars.
Thanks to NetGalley and CamCat Books for an arc of this book.
readbyme89's review
2.0
I didn’t like this book as much as I wanted to. The characters weren’t well rounded enough for me and the plot just fell flat. I don’t need my books overly complicated, but I needed more from this.
Thanks NetGalley for the ARC.
Thanks NetGalley for the ARC.
slothieereads's review
3.0
I absolutely love a fake dating trope, this just really didn't feel like one? It was a really fun story but a lot of it felt like pieces were missing or scenes were skipped.
I think Ash and Kell needed more scenes where they were actually into the whole fake dating thing. They were really enjoyable and I just wanted more of them together.
It was really awesome to see chronic illness represented without it being shoved in your face.
Definitely worth a read!
I think Ash and Kell needed more scenes where they were actually into the whole fake dating thing. They were really enjoyable and I just wanted more of them together.
It was really awesome to see chronic illness represented without it being shoved in your face.
Definitely worth a read!
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