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!

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.

This book has everything I love: a fake engagement, all the banter, cozy fall vibes, and two enjoyable main characters. I loved Lexi and Will from the beginning and watching them navigate their unexpected romance amid apple picking and Halloween prep was such a treat. I recommend this book if you're like me and like fake dating or in this case "fake engagement"!!! ;)

Thanks to Netgalley and Griffin for this ARC in return for an honest review.

Can’t Help Falling in Love, is the second book I’ve read by author, Sophie Sullivan.

I’ve been reading a lot of fake dating books lately and this one starts a little slow with a lot of info dumps. It does get better as the pace gets going.

I enjoyed the character growth and the secondary characters as well. There was some insta love between the MC’s, Will and Lexi, but it worked for this story.

If you want a sweet fake dating story with two people who fall in love at first table…er, sight, this one is for you.

In Can’t Help Falling in Love firefighter Jake and cautious, recently burned-by-love Meghan are instantly drawn to each other, despite their best efforts to keep things strictly friendly. Meghan is guarded and determined not to fall again, while Jake is patient, kind, and slowly chips away at her walls with his steady presence and quiet charm. Their connection builds through heartfelt conversations, shared vulnerabilities, and undeniable chemistry, making their journey from friendship to love both believable and deeply satisfying.

CAN’T HELP FALLING IN LOVE by Sophie Sullivan is the perfect short and sweet rom com, with two characters who meet organically but opt for an engagement of convenience (lol) to help them both through sticky situations while they date and get to know each other at a normal pace. CW for loss of a parent and a loved one with severe depression. I enjoyed reading it! Thanks to the publisher for a copy via NetGalley.

This book was the cute and fun I really have come to expect from Sophie Sullivan. I loved these characters so much.

Fake dating is one of my favourite tropes and when it’s mixed with friends-to-lovers - sign me up! I really loved Lexi and Will’s chemistry and repeatedly caught myself smiling at my kindle while reading.

Easy read and beautiful writing. Very cute and love romances that feel like they come out of nothing so simply.

Rating: 5 stars!

I personally loved this! Lexi is the bad ass business wanna be. Will is the golden retriever business heir. Together, they are flirty & fun. This closed door romance was so much fun to read. The flirty banter, the parental dynamic from both sides, and the over the top sisters were all components in this perfect read!

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I have tried to read this several times and for some reason I just can’t get into it. It was a DNF about half way through.

This is a very sweet story, but does read a bit on the young side considering the characters' ages. Still, the main characters and their friends were charming, and their family issues lent nice depth.

This was my first book from this author. I wasn't sure what to expect going in, but I loved this book so much! Such a great read for the fall season if you are looking for something to give you all those fall-ish vibes.