I really enjoyed this love story between Lexi and Will. It was an easy and cute read, and while it was predictable most of the way through, I sometimes think it's similar to why I choose to watch a "Hallmark" movie. There's something comforting in knowing you'll get to the happy ending, and the dialogue and plot in the process of getting there was creative and kept me engaged to the end. Overall an adorable romance that I was able to breeze through in a few hours.

DNF at 63 pages

Thank you St. Martin's Griffin and NetGalley for the eARC of Can't Help Falling Love. All opinions in this review are my own.

Unfortunately, I had to DNF this one. There was too much about how bad Lexi is as a waitress in the beginning and then by the time it got to the actual story, I couldn't understand why she cared so much about people from high school. When I realized I was skimming more than reading, I knew it was time to stop.

Meet-cute leads to fake dating in this delightful romance by Sophie Sullivan. Lexi, a down-on-her-luck, hardworking woman, accidentally spills a drink in handsome Will's lap right before her high-school friends appear and mistake the situation for something else. Lexi lets them, and Will plays along. I laughed out loud at several parts of this book, including Lexi's waitressing skills. Sullivan does a great job at making the characters likable and relatable in a way that you can't help rooting for them. I recommend this for anyone looking to escape into a silly, fun read.

What a fun one this book is! A series of unfortunate events lead to a fake engagement which will eventually lead to love! It was fun watching these two go from strangers, to fake fiances to so much more!

Thank you #NetGalley and #StMartinsPress for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

I absolutely adored this book! I’m usually not a fan of friends to lovers but the way this was executed was flawless. Will is such a golden retriever and I loved him.

If you love fake dating/engagement like I do…this one is for you!!

I love a good fake dating trope and this was a sweet one. This is a heartfelt story with a little bit of swooning that left me smiling!

This was a cute and cozy friends to lovers read. I enjoyed the premise of a fake engagement. It was a bit slow in parts but overall an adorable book. Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.

Give me all of the Sophie Sullivan books and all of the fake dating plots! Can't Help Falling in Love is just a good rom-com.

Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for sharing this book with me.

Thank you to Net Galley for the ARC copy of this book.
The story of Will and Lexi was a very cute and sweet one! I love the forced dating trope. I loved the way Will just went with it from the beginning. Lexi's mom was my favorite. Seeing her get through her grief and realize that there was life after loss was beautiful! I had never heard of Sophie Sullivan before this book but I will be reading more of her books.

Cute, sweet, romance with a happy ever after. Sometimes these sweet reads are just what the doctor ordered. Perfect sweet read, wouldn't change a thing.

This is the first time I’ve read a novel by Sophie Sullivan and I have to say I enjoyed it quite a bit. The storyline was very easy to follow. The character development was great and the family dynamic was great. I would highly recommend this novel if you enjoy a fake engagement, family, and friends.

"There’s a lot to like, Lexi. Don’t sell yourself short. You’re a beautiful, funny, caring woman with a work ethic I admire.”

This was a great read! I loved right away that you could see the chemistry between Lexi and Will. It was fun reading all about their adventures as they navigate fake dating and then as fake fiancés. I loved how Will was so supportive of Lexi and was constantly there for her. He truly got her as a person. I was not expecting all of the emotions that came with this romance. Lexi struggles with her mother, who is grieving the lost of her husband for three years now. At times, it was hard to read how Lexi struggles to maintain everything and keep things afloat while the mother would just stay home. I did really like how things got better and how their relationship grew stronger and how they opened up to one another. As for Will, he is struggling with his parents as they are a bit pushy at times. What I loved about this story, was the fact that everyone got to redeem them themselves. We see all of the characters work through their struggles and fix their relationships. It made for a beautiful story.
While the title is somewhat of an autumn title, this book can totally be read anytime of the year!

Read if you like:
Third person dual POVs
Fake dating
Fake fiancés
Swoony hero
All the feels
Closed door romance

Fake relationship trope. Closed door. romance. The characters were fun and I enjoyed the writing style. Lexi and Will were great and I can't wait to check out more from this author.

this was cute. i liked the idea behind the book. i liked the characters and the plot, but the instant love turned me off. if that’s your vibe, im sure you’ll love it. but the pacing with that threw me off.

This was ok. It wasn’t the best or the worst romance I have read. I liked the plot. I think her pretending to be his girlfriend in front of her old friends was cute and a great way to start the story. However I was kind of bored by the middle. It just became very generic, which is usually fine for me. I think I just didn’t vibe with this insta love story this time. If you like romance, I definitely think it’s worth trying. I do love the cover.

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“Can’t Help Falling in Love” is a sweet romance novel that delivers slightly more than you’d expect. I liked both of the main characters and thought Sullivan did a good job of developing them into believable, complex people. It was an enjoyable read that does just enough to keep you interested.

I loved this story. The characters were relatable and I love the fake dating trope! This was a quick read that kept my interest. I’m looking forward to reading more from this author! Thank you for the chance to read this book. ❤️

This is a charming romantic comedy with a blend of humor and heart. Lexi is a struggling waitress, trying to make ends meet while putting herself through school all the while juggling family obligations. She is not looking for any long term commitments, just a little fun, but her date with Will, a charming corporate heir, ends in a fake engagement, purely born out of misunderstanding. Lexi finds herself unexpectedly swept into a world of wealth and publicity. On the other hand, Will benefits from the engagement professionally, as it will help him seal a deal with a company that strongly values family. Their unexpected union provides ample opportunity for comedic mishaps and sizzling chemistry. Will's growing affection for Lexi adds emotional stakes that keep the story engaging. With plenty of banter, heartfelt moments, and a swoon-worthy love story, it’s an ideal read to curl up with on the couch with a favorite warm beverage.

I received a complimentary copy from NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving my review.

I got this book for the fall romance vibes and it DELIVERED. I absolutely adore fake dating and this book ranks up there with my favorites. The moment when they realize “oh crap this is no longer fake” makes me all !!! everytime. I thoroughly enjoyed this and squealed several times. Definitely recommend!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and the publisher for my copy of this book; all of my opinions are my own.

Wow, this was such an insanely enjoyable read. It took everything I love about fake dating/engagement and created an enchanting story that I truly could not put down. Will and Lexi are incredible characters and I think anyone would be lucky to have them in their lives.

I highly recommend reading this if you’re in the mood for a heart-bursting romance and something that will help you think about what it means to live.