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Falling for Rome

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This was a really great Hollywood read and I love when fake relationships turn real. This was definitely worth the read!

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So this story has two of my favorite tropes, Fake Dating and Average Joe Dating a Celebrity. This is such a great story. I enjoyed it so much!
Struggling screenwriter, Sofia has far too many jobs, but she has to make ends meet somehow, right? One of the jobs is a dog walker. It just happens one’s name is Pongo. I know I automatically thought 101 Dalmations. Anyway, while Sofia is walking Pongo, he gets loose. Only to jump all over a guy lying on the beach.
I’m sure you’ve already guessed it; he’s the Roman Grier and Pongo’s owner. Did I mention he’s a famous actor? No? Well, he is but now, to get the rest of the story, you need to pick it up today!

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This was such a cute story! Celebrity, fake relationship romance, Rome and Sophia are in for a whirlwind. The have a meet cute with his dog, and somehow she becomes part a plan to be in a fake relationship with her celebrity crush Rome. But, there isn't any fake feelings going on between them at all. I really enjoyed their story. I can't wait for the brother's book!!!

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I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This book is well written and the characters are described well. I liked Sophie and Molly's characters. ⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️TRIGGER WARNING CAR ACCIDENT ⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️. The Grier Brothers are great. I liked this romance book. I would recommend it to anyone and everyone. This ebook is in stores for $3.99 (USD).

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I got pretty far into this book when I literally couldn't take it anymore. It just went from a really cute romance to something that made absolutely no sense. I just couldn't go forwards after that. If you want, give it a try but personally, I wouldn't recommend it whatsoever.

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This book was very sweet. I'm currently coming out of a reading slump, and I wanted a sweet romance to help reignite my passion for reading. I truly loved the pacing of this story and the foundation of this series. Was this book perfect? No, there were parts where it felt like work, but overall the entire story was engaging and left me with butterflies. I will say I'm more excited for King and Nix's stories, but that's not to take away from Rome and Sophia.

Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

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I enjoy this book! I've never been a fan of the 'fake dating' trope but this author did a really great job of it.

The characters were really likeable.

I'm looking forward to the rest of this series!

This was a really easy and enjoyable weekend read.

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ARC provided by NetGalley. Archer knocks it out of the park with this fun romance. There is always that ex that causes problems and this book is no different. I highly recommend this book to romance lovers.

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4.5⭐️
Falling 4 Rome was a delightful fake relationship trope. I’m not big on “fake relationships” but I really enjoyed this one.
I loved how they met. I loved the chemistry and I loved the silliness these two had when they were together. It’s was a dual POV and I genuinely liked both of them and their feelings and or struggles. I’m excited about book 2.
This was a new author for me but I’ve already picked up another of her novels. I do recommend this.
Thanks Gillian Archer via NetGalley
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ARC received for review

Great fake romance with an actor and struggling screenwriter/dog walker. Lots of drama and sexy times. I loved how her dad treated him. He has a couple more brothers to get stories, but one of them needs to shape up quick.

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Thanks to Netgalley for a copy of this book for an honest review.

Cute fake relationship story with Sophia, a struggling screenwriter and Roman, a hot rom-com actor. Will definitely check out the other stories in this series about Roman's brothers, King and Phoenix.

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This book blew me away! I was unable to but it down. Perfect, dazzlingly, very well written. The details the author described throughout the book was so amazing. The characters and storyline were fantastic. The ending I did not see coming Truly Amazing and appreciated the whole story. This is going to be a must read for many many readers. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! No spoilers. Beyond amazing I enjoyed this book so very much. The characters and storyline were fantastic. The ending I did not see coming Could not put down nor did I want to. Truly Amazing and appreciated the whole story. This is going to be a must read for many many readers. Maybe even a book club pick.

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An interesting fake girlfriend love story. Rome has a brilliant plan how to redirect all media attention from her brother to him and his new fake girlfriend Sophia. Everything goes according to plan, but soon fake become very real. And because Rome really loves to controls everything he goes a little too far. It is a lovely emotional read.
I volunteered to review an ARC of this book for NetGalley

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When Hollywood hottest actor Rome Grier and mysterious woman's picture lands on the newspaper. Now everyone wants to know if he has fall in love. This could be perfect way to keep reporters and paparazzi from his brother.
Sophia moved to Hollywood to pursue a career as screenwriter and like everyone else, she is one of them who is struggling and still looking for opportunity. She is keeping several jobs to keep her dream alive and when she was dog sitting Pongo she never knew she would be dog sitting for Rome Grier, the hottest actor. She always dreamt of talking to him.
Rome and Sophia will start fake dating until feelings gets involved. Everything seems to work out for both until everyone is assuming the worst for Sophia and she feels she is trapped. Will Rome go after Sophia?
It was predictable yet it was enjoyable. I think his brother will be an interesting story.
Thanks to Netgalley and Author for ARC.

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LOVED this book! I couldn’t put it down! I read it in one day! I love the storyline and romance. First time reading a book by Gillian and I highly recommend.

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This was an interesting read but it did take a while for me to read. Why? I just did not feel it. It was missing maybe a spark, I just never saw the attraction between the two main leads. One reason is that I found it a little boring. Sophie is just an adverage girl. She works several jobs while trying to be a screenwriter. One job is dog walker and its how she meets Rome. When the fake relationship starts it gets going slowly and I perfer a faster paced story. I liked Rome a lot but Sophie's character was a bit too peppy for me to love.

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This is a great book. The two main characters are Sophia and Rome. Sophia is a dog walker and baristas, rRome is an actor. Sophia walks Rome’s dog. That’s how they meet Sophia is walking his dog, the dog sees Rome and runs to him. Rome’s brother is having a hard time with his estranged wife dies in an accident, So to take the news off his brother, Rome ask Sophia to fake a date with him. They have some issues, together they work through them and fall in love.

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This book has fake dating and it's so good, the story does a great job showing the characters and the motivations in why they do it first but as the story evolves so are their feelings!!!! I highly recommended to those who love fake dating as the main trope of their romance stories.

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This was a fantastic read! It’s sort of a “it could happen to you” romance. A regular girl can get the Hollywood stud. I loved Roman and his brothers (kind of put me in mind of the Hemsworth brothers) and can’t wait for more from Nix and King! 5 stars!

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4 1/2 STARS!

Quick to catch my attention! Gillian Archer is kicking off a brand new Star Studded series with FALLING FOR ROME and I enjoyed these characters so much! A fake relationship is always a fun trope to follow, and when real chemistry is heating up ... even better! I can't wait to see more of this family as the series progresses.

Rome is attention grabbing as a successful actor with loads of family drama going on. I enjoyed his down-to-earth persona once his true nature came to the surface.

Sophia is all over the place in her life up to this point, but she was a real sweetheart and so much fun to watch shine.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a fake romance that turns all too real as emotions build and personalities light up.

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