Thank you NetGalley and Griffin for the arc. What a fun read! Sophie Sullivan's story was humorous and sweet. I'll definitely be reading more of her books in the future.

You can't help but root for these two to fall in love. A fake relationship is always so fun to watch develop into real feelings.

Overall, I enjoyed this!
It was a very fun but also emotional fake dating romance!
The main character was a little annoying at times, but I'm glad she got it together!
I liked that this book was meant to be a lighthearted book about love but also contained some deeper messages.
It showed that people aren't always who they present, and everyone goes through struggles. It also showed that love is beautiful no matter how hard. I would definitely reccoment this!

Can’t Help Falling in Love is the kind of cozy, flirty fall rom-com that feels like slipping into your favorite sweater—warm, sweet, and impossible not to enjoy.

Lexi is a relatable heroine—gritty, determined, and doing her best to juggle school, work, and family. Will is charming and kind, with just the right amount of swoony billionaire energy. Their meet-cute is chaotic in the best way, and the fake engagement trope is executed with humor and heart. Add in cozy fall vibes (apple picking! flannel! Halloween prep!) and you've got a setting that practically begs for a PSL in hand.

What made this story shine was the emotional balance—there’s substance beneath the fluff. Lexi’s guarded heart, Will’s unexpected vulnerability, and their slow-burn chemistry made me root for them hard. The miscommunication trope pops up once or twice, but the payoff is worth it.

If you love books with fake relationships, fall aesthetics, and characters who earn their HEA, this one belongs on your TBR.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts!

This is the first Sophie Sullivan book that I've read. I enjoyed it, but it didn't stick out as something outstanding. I may read another book by this author, but only if the plot sounds particularly good.

This is a good read for the fall mood, but nothing really stood out to me compared to other romances.

I picked this book up because of the description and it did not disappoint. I wanted to read this book for the cozy vibes, and it did bring that, but it also brough all the major rom com vibes. I was all about Will and Lexi's banter and watching their romance blossom through their dates and interactions. I also loved Lexi as an MC because she was tackling feelings to failure and showing readers that life doesn't have a one-way path to success. I was pleasantly surprised and had a wonderful reading experience!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for providing this title in exchange for an honest review.

I thought this was an overall nice, lighthearted read. The characters were fairly likable and I thought that the fake engagement shenanigans were fun. There were some moments that felt pretty slow, but thankfully they were brief. I think this is a nice and easy late summer/fall read.

One of my favorite reads! This adorable romance stole my heart. Will was so sweet and Lexi was so fun to follow throughout her story. Loved this book so much.

This was a cozy fall read! Recommend reading if you love books with all the feelings. Sophie Sullivan always writes books that make me think, laugh and feel.

In Can’t Help Falling in Love, a fake fiancé arrangement unexpectedly grows into something more meaningful. When Will and Lexi agree to pretend they’re engaged, neither expects the charade to uncover real feelings or reveal how much they truly have in common.

Lexi is relatable, navigating insecurities and self-doubt with a quiet strength. Will, with his steady support and sincere affection, brings out a more confident, authentic version of Lexi, making their dynamic both heartwarming and believable. Their chemistry is natural and compelling, drawing the reader into their evolving relationship.

This was a quick, enjoyable read filled with charm, warmth, and just the right amount of emotional depth. Perfect for fans of feel-good romance with genuine character development.

Can’t Help Falling in Love
By Sophie Sullivan
Narrated by Stephanie Cozart
3.5 ⭐️

Chapter 1 = second hand embarrassment onslaught. If you get past the first chapter, you’re in for an unplanned fake engagement that doesn’t rely on miscommunication between the MCs. The MCs, and most supporting characters, are green flag waving cardmembers giving this book a lighthearted, sweet feel. It’s a closed door romance with kissing on page. I enjoyed my time with this. It’s well written and easy to breeze through. I loved the fall vibes. It’s very hallmark movie crowd friendly.

I thought this one was a really cute read! I’m always down for a good seasonal book and especially when it’s romance, that’s my favorite combination! I love when I get to read books by Canadian authors because I feel like the world is slightly different and more magical. I thought that the characters dynamic made for a very interesting combination. Will is very earnest and I found Lexi to be very naturally headstrong, which made for some fun scenes! This was not a spicy book, but it was very heavy on the romance and sometimes those are my favorite spicy palette cleansers because I get to focus reading about the romance building so I absolutely love that about this book! This was my first book by this offer!

Thank you, NetGalley, for this advanced readers copy!

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Thank you to NetGalley for an arc of this book in exchange for my honest review. I had quite a bit of trouble getting into one which is a bit disappointing because I’m a sucker for the fake relationship trope. The first chapter felt like it took an eon to get through because of how terrible of a waitress Lexi is. While I understand this is setting up for the rest of the story, it almost felt like she was unrealistically terrible.

I did enjoy how this book addresses grief and how everyone processes grief differently. I also really connected with Lexi and the struggles she is trying to come to terms with regarding how she questions where she is in her life. As someone who has felt behind and has compared her path in life to those of her friends, it’s comforting to read about characters who are facing the same struggles.

Overall, it was was a pleasant read but I don’t think it will leave a lasting impression.

This was a cute, overall fun read! Perfect for a cozy fall day.

Lexi and Will have a great meet-cute that snowballs into a fake engagement. Although we never really know how they got there, they did, and end up deciding to date for real. I really liked this part, as it differs from the usual when it comes to fake dating/engagement/marriage. While they are pretending to be engaged, they are starting to get to know each other, and fall fast. This delights Will and scares Lexi, who feels lost in her mid-twenties, contrary to CFO Will. It took a little bit to get into it, the beginning was a bit rocky, but it got much better and I'm so glad I stuck with it. It has been my favorite book by this author to date. Loved the friends and family we see in the book and hope we get to see Maisie (and Ethan!) in a future book. The author is a definite must for closed-door readers!

A wonderful read!
This novel drew me in from the very first page and kept me hooked until the end. The characters were vibrant and relatable, the writing was engaging, and the story had just the right balance of heart and humor. Highly recommend!
Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

Can't Help Falling in Love by Sophie Sullivan is a cute romance that takes place in Seattle. We get fake engagement & a stunning cover that just screams fall! Very Hallmark movie-ish in my opinion.


Thank you to NetGalley, the author, & the publisher for an ARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

3.75⭐️

Thank you NetGalley & St. Martin's Press for the copy to read & review!

The story is a dual POV that follows Lexi and Will as they stumbled into a fake engagement/dating situation. Despite that both comes from different backgrounds, Will is immediately drawn to Lexi and is enamored by her resilient & head-strong work ethics. As Lexi & Will navigates their lives & relationship through the book, they have to decide whether their attractions for each other is real or not.

It took me a while to get into the book. The first few chapters were lengthy with over-explanations writing. The fact that Lexi's insecurities over powers her decisions didn't sit well with me. Overall, it was a sweet & fun rom com with strong side characters.

This has all the things that I love in a romance: fake dating (or engagement, in this case), great character growth, and some great fall vibes. Unfortunately, it was a bit slow and too information-heavy, which detracted from my enjoyment.

The opening scene at the restaurant was great. The rest of the book was flat. I will read feature titles.