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sassandcellulite's review against another edition
4.0
This book was so cute!!! If you like Emily Henry, you’ll like this book! A little cheesy, predictable, but still enjoyable. It had me giggling on public transportation. (Could’ve used a little more spice IMO)
readlovereviewblog's review against another edition
5.0
This contemporary romantic comedy is a must-read. I love Marshmallow, and he should be a star character as he makes this story hilarious. The fake relationship and billionaire aspects also make for an intriguing story, along with the quirky female lead Begonia. Hayes Rutherford isn’t an awful character, and I definitely warmed up to his personality throughout the novel. Begonia is insightful, funny, and sassy, and I love her down-to-earth nature. She is the light, rainbows and life in this book, and I love the sunshine she blesses people with. Hayes has issues, but he does resolve them with a bit of help and a big gesture and this story ends happily and is not fake.
Hayes Rutherford, the last eligible bachelor billionaire in his family under eighty, arrives at his vacation home sans security and, of course, finds it broken into with the culprit still inside. The fridge is open, the house is a mess, and a hyena sings and waxes in his bathroom. This book is hilarious with dry humor and snarky comments. What will he do, and who is she?
Her name is Begonia, and she thinks she rented a beach mansion to live in on vacation from life to two weeks after her divorce. Two days in she meets Hayes. Oh, the humorous mix-up and the dog Marshmallow in this story make it that much better omg, I’m can’t breathe; I’m dying of laughter.
He comes up with the idea that might work, but man, he is still a jerk. Of course, now his mom and her friend, the heiress, actor, and assistant, are playing dating chicken with him and his new fake girlfriend, and the one-liners in this book keep getting better.
In all of this fake, Hayes has an epiphany about what he would like reality to be like, and he does have significant trust issues, but he isn’t a bad guy, just tired due to circumstance. Begonia is fantastic and so caring, and she turns his work on its axis, but he doesn’t seem to mind. This book gets steamy but is this real now or fake the lines are blurring, and it is getting hard to tell.
Omg, her sister is fabulous just like Begonia. The fake relationship finally blows up in their faces, and I’m back to hating Hayes. He finally pulls his head out of his rear with intervention and a grand gesture. I’m so glad he fought for the women who brought him back to life and filled him with love and happiness. I love how this story ends, and the authors got sappy and included one more hilarious moment for this couple.
Hayes Rutherford, the last eligible bachelor billionaire in his family under eighty, arrives at his vacation home sans security and, of course, finds it broken into with the culprit still inside. The fridge is open, the house is a mess, and a hyena sings and waxes in his bathroom. This book is hilarious with dry humor and snarky comments. What will he do, and who is she?
Her name is Begonia, and she thinks she rented a beach mansion to live in on vacation from life to two weeks after her divorce. Two days in she meets Hayes. Oh, the humorous mix-up and the dog Marshmallow in this story make it that much better omg, I’m can’t breathe; I’m dying of laughter.
He comes up with the idea that might work, but man, he is still a jerk. Of course, now his mom and her friend, the heiress, actor, and assistant, are playing dating chicken with him and his new fake girlfriend, and the one-liners in this book keep getting better.
In all of this fake, Hayes has an epiphany about what he would like reality to be like, and he does have significant trust issues, but he isn’t a bad guy, just tired due to circumstance. Begonia is fantastic and so caring, and she turns his work on its axis, but he doesn’t seem to mind. This book gets steamy but is this real now or fake the lines are blurring, and it is getting hard to tell.
Omg, her sister is fabulous just like Begonia. The fake relationship finally blows up in their faces, and I’m back to hating Hayes. He finally pulls his head out of his rear with intervention and a grand gesture. I’m so glad he fought for the women who brought him back to life and filled him with love and happiness. I love how this story ends, and the authors got sappy and included one more hilarious moment for this couple.
putalilstardust's review against another edition
fast-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
4.25
zeeirwin's review against another edition
5.0
I received a copy of this as an ARC and happy to leave a review. This story is so dang cute. Who can't love Begonia? I feel like we could be besties because I can ramble on and on and have those moments were something oddly funny happens to me that I have to tell others about because I must notify the world about what just happened to me and get them to see the joy in the world right along with me. And the last eligible billionaire? He's pretty darn amazing and sexy as heck that he loves Begonia for the original she is, exactly the way we all want to and deserve to be loved. I wish a certain someone in my life would listen and figure out the perfect gift for me (spoiler: this is something Hayes learns to do very well. And that makes me swoon harder than even their first kiss or first sexy bit.) And Pippa's writing? I think this is some of her best I've read. She shows a maturity in this book that proves she's been through many years of honing her craft and can deliver a lovely gift like this book for her loyal readers to gobble up. Well done, Ms. Grant, well done.
lets9255's review against another edition
4.0
This book was really good. The couple was soo cute and the dog is simply just crazy. The love hayes has for begonia is just beautiful. The ending is also just top notch like I almost wanted to cry because it just so perfect and sweet and real. I would read this again especially during fall I think it would just be great. Would recommend 4/5
rebeck2012's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
bear_back_books's review
4.0
“Real love looks a lot like changing your plans at the last minute to humor someone having an irrational panic attack, and then defending said flake to your mother, because you know no one’s perfect, but you’re willing to accept them just as they are, flaws and all, knowing that they’re doing their very best, every day, and wanting to help them along that journey every day for the rest of your life.”
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heyitsife's review
4.25
Rating: 4.3
The the way the love was expressed throughout this book is the whole reason I started reading romance novels. It was with this idea that someone would love me wholly for who I am regardless of my flaws or my weaknesses. Begonia and Hayes showed that towards each other.
“Why do you love my son?” “Because he pays attention and he believes in me.” It’s such an easy answer. “We were fake. He didn’t have to join me for breakfast when we were the only two people in the house. He didn’t have to skip that dinner cruise with you to join me for an awkward picnic on the beach. He didn’t have to make me tea. He didn’t have to tolerate my dog. With his allergies. He didn’t have to set my phone up on wifi so that I could talk to my sister. He didn’t have to fly her in to see me. He didn’t have to set up an art studio in his house so that I could make terrible pottery. But he listened. He paid attention. He didn’t mock me. He looked at me like I was beautiful, flaws and all. And it wasn’t about the money. It was about the thought. He’s the first man I’ve known in my adult life who thought. And who cared enough to act on the thought. And I want—I want him to feel as much love as he made me feel with the simplest little things that no one else has ever done for me before. I want him to know how very much he deserves to be loved and adored.”
This is my favorite passage in the entire book. I think it really displays the subtlety of what love is and what it should be. My idea of love is that it’s soft and gentle and it’s thoughtful and respectful. It’s there to show you that you’re cared for and that you’re valued and that your existence in this world is important. By doing the small things or anticipating one’s needs you show that you listen and that your actions are an expression of your love not just your words. This is the type of love I’m holding out for.
The the way the love was expressed throughout this book is the whole reason I started reading romance novels. It was with this idea that someone would love me wholly for who I am regardless of my flaws or my weaknesses. Begonia and Hayes showed that towards each other.
“Why do you love my son?” “Because he pays attention and he believes in me.” It’s such an easy answer. “We were fake. He didn’t have to join me for breakfast when we were the only two people in the house. He didn’t have to skip that dinner cruise with you to join me for an awkward picnic on the beach. He didn’t have to make me tea. He didn’t have to tolerate my dog. With his allergies. He didn’t have to set my phone up on wifi so that I could talk to my sister. He didn’t have to fly her in to see me. He didn’t have to set up an art studio in his house so that I could make terrible pottery. But he listened. He paid attention. He didn’t mock me. He looked at me like I was beautiful, flaws and all. And it wasn’t about the money. It was about the thought. He’s the first man I’ve known in my adult life who thought. And who cared enough to act on the thought. And I want—I want him to feel as much love as he made me feel with the simplest little things that no one else has ever done for me before. I want him to know how very much he deserves to be loved and adored.”
This is my favorite passage in the entire book. I think it really displays the subtlety of what love is and what it should be. My idea of love is that it’s soft and gentle and it’s thoughtful and respectful. It’s there to show you that you’re cared for and that you’re valued and that your existence in this world is important. By doing the small things or anticipating one’s needs you show that you listen and that your actions are an expression of your love not just your words. This is the type of love I’m holding out for.