Thank you to NetGalley and Entangled Publishing for an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own.

Oh my goodness this book. This book was a enemies that are not enemies to lovers book, if that can even be a thing (it is now), that gave me everything I could have wanted when looking at the premise and then some. This is the first Avery Flynn title I have read, besides Back in the Burbs which was cowritten with Tracy Wolff, and I am wondering how I have not devoured more of her titles. I am waiting (im)patiently for the other two books in this series to come out, because if they are a fraction of the the banter & wit of this one, then I will have a favorite romance series. And I never thought a day would come where I could have a favorite romance series.

The cover and title of this book threw me at first, because I thought I knew what I was getting into/what kinds of characters this book was going to contain, and I have never been happier to be so dead wrong. Avery has a way of writing snark with sincerity that I find lacking in many other books I have read recently. This was a fresh read for me, and I didn't find that I could predict individual events that were going to happen the way I sometimes can, even if the big overarching plot seemed to be obvious - I mean, it was pretty clear a HEA was in store.

Dixon had flaws but they were genuine and redeemable, as opposed to a bad boy for the sake of being a bad boy thing. Fiona was such a kind spirit and it was hilarious while sweet to watch her develop as a person, finding her identity. Both of their families were so fun to get to know, and I hope we see more of Fiona's family, even the next books center on Dixon's cousins. I truly devoured this book and would definitely recommend it if you think the premise is fun. I enjoyed it so much, easily 5/5.

This book is funny, sensual and an absolute delight. Avery Flynn has a way with crafting a great romcom that is engaging and accessible. Flynn's tone is conversational and lighthearted, creating the perfect blend for hilarious and heartfelt moments. This novel is quick paced, full of amusing situations and sweetly sensual. This is such a fun start to a new series that is peopled with other wonderful characters in Flynn's world.

Dixon, the hero, is the CEO of a million dollar beauty company, he is known as a Mama's Boy (by his cousins), and he has been damaged in love and relationships. Fiona, the heroine, is a third grade teacher, a family girl who has been trying to help her grandma's skin care line get some face to face time with Dixon's company, and unlucky in love. When Dixon and his cousins enter into a bet around who will fall in love first, Dixon is determined to win, so he sets up a dating profile on a app with very unlikable qualities hoping to attract the perfect girl that he will have no chance of falling in love with. When Fiona comes across his profile she finds this to be the perfect opportunity to get herself in front of Dixon and hopefully give her grandma's skin care line a chance to succeed. Hilarity ensues as these two embark on a six date bet, in which Dixon's cousins will plan the dates and Dixon and Fiona will not fall in love.

These two both enter into this fake dating relationship with preconceived notions of each other but as each of their dates enfold they learn there is so much they did not realize. The dates and situations that Dixon and Fiona go through are funny and charming. I love that this novel really focuses on Dixon and Fiona's dating relationship as they slowly get to know each other. They are both physically attracted to each other and they try to keep their relationship non physical but that is extremely hard due to the situations they are put in and the respect that is slowly growing between them. I really liked that when they decided to enter into a physical relationship you could tell that this decision was made after they had a chance to grow their attraction past just the appearance level. These two are sensual together, their banter and conversations are wonderful, and watching them fall for the other is an absolute delight. Due to past heartbreaks, we of course experience a third act break up but the grovel was wonderful and this book was very enjoyable.

I would definitely recommend this novel, it is a great contemporary romance, with fake dating, a mistreated in love hero and heroine who learn to love again, funny situations, great side characters and a great addition to the Flynn Universe. I am looking forward to the next two novels in this series!