A review by niffler_for_words
Falling for my fake-kisser neighbor by Lila Marlow

adventurous slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

In Falling for my Fake Kisser Neighbor both main characters come back to Norway from New-York for personal reasons. Maureen’s dad died, leaving her with debts, while Alex broke up with his girlfriend, creating  some public relation problems.

When I read the blurb and tropes, I had understood it was a cozy romance. I was hoping to travel to Norway, and for a cute little romance. However, this story quickly turns more like a soap (and not only because Maureen tries to make goat soap to save her farm in less than a month, forgetting how long you have to wait after saponification, probably). Events add one to another, and except for the cute farmer market scene, I couldn’t find the cozy or even small town vibes. If you like this kind of romances, where events keep happening in an endless avalanche, then you should like this story. 

I could have done with it, but the MMC keeps imposing things on the MFC, which prevented ME from liking one or the other. Once again, it’s a personal preference, and if you like that kind of “protective” MMC character –who knows better than the MFC what is good for her– this story will make it for you. 

rate 2.5/5

Thank you to the author and her PR for the ARC. My opinions are my own