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ellagmcl's review against another edition
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? It's complicated
2.0
tina007's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
2.5
jessiepostshere's review against another edition
3.0
What I initially liked about this is what bored me in the end, but this is a good regency romance. It hit all the highlights and had the scandals one would expect in a book like this, but it also didn’t set itself apart from the rest in my opinion. I’ll likely continue the series.
mayo_bucket's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
meghan_plethoraofpages's review against another edition
Never Fall for Your Fiancée by Virginia Health
We’ve got fake dating, a meddling mother, a deeper-than-he-looks rakish lead, and miscommunication galore. I’m on a roll with my e-reader right now, and gobbling up lighthearted & fun reads. This first book in a new historical romance series is both. There are virtually no surprises, it’s pure & simple entertainment. The premise struggles to keep the plot afloat as it’s thin, but my advice here is don’t think to hard, just enjoy the far-fetched story of an earl avoiding responsibility by hiring a fake fiancée he ends up developing feelings for.
In a similar reading mood earlier this year I read To Love or to Loathe (a story with similar vibes), and for what it’s worth I enjoyed this more. I recommend this for those fans of the trope, who don’t get irritated by frequent miscommunications as a plot device, and those looking for some breezy reading fun.
Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and to Netgalley for access to a free e-copy of this upcoming novel in exchange for an honest review. It’s out November 9!
We’ve got fake dating, a meddling mother, a deeper-than-he-looks rakish lead, and miscommunication galore. I’m on a roll with my e-reader right now, and gobbling up lighthearted & fun reads. This first book in a new historical romance series is both. There are virtually no surprises, it’s pure & simple entertainment. The premise struggles to keep the plot afloat as it’s thin, but my advice here is don’t think to hard, just enjoy the far-fetched story of an earl avoiding responsibility by hiring a fake fiancée he ends up developing feelings for.
In a similar reading mood earlier this year I read To Love or to Loathe (a story with similar vibes), and for what it’s worth I enjoyed this more. I recommend this for those fans of the trope, who don’t get irritated by frequent miscommunications as a plot device, and those looking for some breezy reading fun.
Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and to Netgalley for access to a free e-copy of this upcoming novel in exchange for an honest review. It’s out November 9!
robynlynae's review against another edition
4.0
This book was a fast, sweet read. The plot was a little unrealistic but it was fun. Hugh and Minerva were unique characters that fit well and the chaos and hijinks made it really entertaining. The side characters were developed and funny so I will probably be reading the second book when it comes out in November.
evarano's review against another edition
1.0
This was sent to me to review and unfortunately it wasn’t for me. The story didn’t draw me in, I didn’t love the old school writing and I was bored. DNF. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the free preview in exchange for an honest review.
noirverse's review against another edition
3.0
I loved the fake dating trope in this, and I could hardly put it down. The main pairing was very cute. I could've done without the misunderstandings being dragged out for drama for as long as they were and the ending felt a bit rushed, but overall it was a fun read.