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💕 Lighter Hearted Reads
🏳️‍🌈 Bisexual Rep

Talia’s writing is so juicy and freaking enjoyable! This story is generally fun, breezy and hilarious but there are some heavier moments in the beginning and towards the end of the story.

I really loved the Greek bisexual MMC Nik, who has never fallen in love, but he falls hard. And this definitely makes it a quick romance with no real slow burn in their romance.

Thank you so much to the publisher for my ALC in exchange for my feedback!

𝚁𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐: 4.25⭐️
𝙶𝚎𝚗𝚛𝚎: contemporary romance 📚

𝙼𝚢 𝚃𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚐𝚑𝚝𝚜:
A quick and fun read

𝚁𝚎𝚊𝚍 𝚒𝚏 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎:
Fake dating
He falls first
Quick reads
Golden retriever MMC
Grumpy / sunshine
Retired football player
Dual POV
Only one bed
Romantic comedies

𝚃𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜 𝙸 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎𝚍:
Diverse characters
The epilogue was so fun

𝚃𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜 𝙸 𝚍𝚒𝚍𝚗’𝚝 𝚌𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚏𝚘𝚛:
It didn’t really feel the chemistry between them
Third act conflict

I really enjoyed the narration, I thought it was really well done

Thank you to Dreamscape Media and NetGalley for a free advanced listener’s copy. I received this copy in exchange for my honest review.

This was just plain fun. I can always rely on Talia Hibbert to give me a quick, indulgent romance with a bit of genre-expected drama at the end that resolves quickly. (This is a compliment always, I hate when fights drag on after they’ve been happy together for what feels like most of the book. Sorry, I’m just allergic to angst.)

It’s nothing crazy nor genre bending but reliably sexy, with characters that have believable chemistry, and a plus sized main lead minus any fatphobia, internalized or otherwise. What more can you ask for?

Oh my gosh, "The Fake Boyfriend Fiasco" by Talia Hibbert is a total blast! Hibbert nails the spicy romance with a fake dating plot that’s seriously sizzling. Nik and Aria have incredible chemistry in this laugh-out-loud scenario that makes you root for them hard.

However, the male narrator's attempt at accents was a bit cringe-worthy. Despite that, the story itself is a page-turner, perfect for diving into a fun, flirty adventure. Talia Hibbert really knows how to set the mood for a delightful rom-com experience!

Thank you to Dreamscape Media and NetGalley for my advanced listener copy in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.

Hibbert is a genius and has probably ruined me for all other spicy romance. Every book I read or listen to from her gets better.
The characters are rich and multifaceted. The spice is exquisite and creative. Important substantial topics are included without being overwhelming or burdensome to the lighthearted nature of the book.

Plot - 4
Writing and Editing - 5
Character Development - 5
Narration - 5
Personal Bias - 5
Final Score - 4.8

Thank you Talia Hibbert, Dreamscape Media, and NetGalley for my advanced review copy. My opinions are my own.

Talia Hibbert never misses - I haven't read a single book by her that I didn't love the plot of.

The Fake Boyfriend Fiasco was a fun, spicy romance read, with so many of my favourite tropes. We have fake dating, a former professional footballer, PINING. Argh just so many great elements! And if there's one thing Talia is good, it's writing a hero who is OBSESSED with the heroine - and Nik was so exception to this. This man is out here doing anything he can to spend time with Aria. I love it.

What fell flat for me was the narration - I think perhaps there could have been a better choice for the narrators. The female narrator was fine, but the male narrator put on a strange accent every time he did the dialogue for Nik, and it was just quite off putting. I didn't account this element into my rating - my rating based predominately off plot, however if I were to take this into account, it would probably be more like a 2.75 or 3 star listen for me.

Dnf the audio @ 11% - the male narrator has a lovely British accent that goes smarmy sounding Greek a-hole when he delivers dialogue. Is the MMC Greek? It was hard to tell, but I'm pretty sure he was meant to be a retired British footballer... so that was confusing. I'd heard and read good things about this one, so I'll probably just pick up the physical copy to read at a later date, so this is in no way a reflection of the actual book, but purely a complaint with the narration. Talia's men are hunky, and I was just not feeling this male narrator's performance.

Thank you so much to Dreamscape Media for early access to this one!

Talia Hibbert Never misses!! The Fake Boyfriend Fiasco takes off running and doesn’t slow down one bit! It’s full of witty banter, steamy spice and hilarious moments! Legit such a fun read!

💖 Fake Dating
🌶️ Spicy
⚽️ Soccer Star
❤️‍🩹 Healing
🗣️ Banter

This was such a fun & steamy read and I can’t wait to see what Talia Hibbert has in store for us next!

Thank you so much Dreamscape Media for the ALC!

I usually love Talia Hibbert's books and The Fake Boyfriend Fiasco did not disappoint.
Nik and Aria had great chemistry and I loved the dynamic between them.
The audiobook narration was good.

Dreamscape Media and NetGalley provided an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed here are solely my own.

This sweet and majorly STEAMY story was delightful. Some of my favorite things:
✅ Fake dating trope
✅ Sarcastic FMC with a heart of gold
✅ Hot cinnamon roll MMC
✅ Body diversity
✅ Sex positivity
✅ Queer representation
✅ Spicy scenes

My not so favorite thing? The narration for the FMC. She just didn’t really sound like Aria as she was described in the story.

Still a very enjoyable story. I recommend!

#TheFakeBoyfriendFiasco #netgalley

great audiobook! the romance itself wasn't my cup of tea, but i love talia hibbert and this was a fun listen.

Pros- The multicultural characters and the body positive plus size character
The LGBTQ representation
The Epilogue was AMAZING

Cons-I did not particularly care for the female narration, I would have preferred someone that sounded more like the character is described.

I also didn’t care for the fact that Nik had sex with almost everybody he knew…smh I’m not sex shaming but dang Nik go outside of the friend group 😂.

I absolutely love Talia Hibbert, and this book doesn’t disappoint! It’s fun and sexy, a delightful read. I especially appreciated both MCs’ openness around sex, appetite, and orientation.
As compared to other books of Hibbert’s that I’ve enjoyed, this one is a little less deep and serious. I think it makes for the perfect beach read!

Talia has the best combo of sweet and spicy!! This one is excellently narrated with accents, is SO hot, and I loved the dynamic of the two MCs. I love fake dating and this is a perfect one. We also got TWO bonus epilogues (one spicy and one sweet) and they were perfect. Three cheers for this book!!

"The Fake Boyfriend Fiasco" by Talia Hibbert is an entertaining and spicy rom-com. Although I like some of Hibbert's other writing more (such as "Take a Hint, Dani Brown," this was a fun romp with a genuinely kind and caring male protagonist, and a loveable female main character, Aria. I loved the setting of the vacation house in Spain, and mixing in a crowd of footballers made for a fun twist. Aria is a strong woman who is dealing with some mistrust. I like how she faces her fears head on and is also courageous about her sexuality. I appreciated the narration by Rooke Kingston and Harvey Fuller. Recommended. Thanks to Dreamscape Media and NetGalley for the advanced review copy of the audiobook.

Thanks to Netgalley for this ARC. Sadly this wasn't my thing...I didn't get much into I stopped at 36% because of the narrators. They killed me and when I read what this was about I was hoping for a little fun and funny fake dating thing but really right away I absolutely hated Nick... He just was so annoying and even the female was a little bit too but it's mostly the voices for me it was hard to follow along for me. I'm sure other people will love this though, just wasn't me.

This was such a fun and quick read for me. I love the reverse grumpy sunshine trope and damn the FMC was having tattoos 🤌 that was epic and so cool.
This is my second read from the author's work and I absolutely love this one too. The writing was amazing and wonderful as the characters were of this plotline. The language used was easy and simple and the plot was well paced one.

If you're in need of a good laugh, look no further! The Fake Boyfriend Fiasco by Talia Hibbert, narrated by the dynamic duo Rooke Kingston and Harvey Fuller, is a comedic gem that will have you chuckling, grinning, and thoroughly entertained from start to finish.

Talia Hibbert weaves a charming tale brimming with wit, charm, and undeniable romance. The plot revolves around a hilarious fake dating ploy that blossoms into a heartwarming and unexpected love story. Hibbert's sharp dialogue and well-crafted characters shine, making every moment feel captivating and engaging.

But let's talk about the narration! Rooke Kingston and Harvey Fuller bring this story to life with such vibrancy and authenticity that you won't want to press pause. Kingston's portrayal of the sassy, quick-witted heroine is spot-on, capturing every nuance of her personality. Fuller's smooth, charismatic voice perfectly complements, bringing depth and warmth to the hero that is simply irresistible.

Their combined narration creates a magical listening experience that pulls you into the story. The seamless transitions between their voices keep the pacing lively, and the interactions between characters feel incredibly real. It's like having a front-row seat to the most delightful romantic comedy ever!

In short, **The Fake Boyfriend Fiasco** is an audiobook that ticks all the boxes: hilarious, heartwarming, and enchanting. Rooke Kingston and Harvey Fuller's narrations are the cherry on top of Talia Hibbert's fantastic storytelling. 🎧💖

I highly recommend this audiobook to anyone looking for a fun, feel-good escape! 🌟📚

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This was such a fun read! I’ve had the Talia Hibbert Brown sisters series on my shelf for ages but this is the first book I’ve read of hers.
She is laugh out loud funny, and I haven’t read many authors who are! I really enjoyed the characters and didn’t even mind the instant love. The miscommunication was a bit tiresome, but I still really enjoyed the book.
The audiobook performances were PERFECT.

ALC Review: The Fake Boyfriend Fiasco by Talia Hibbert
Pub Date: May 28th, 2024

I am not usually a huge fan of insta love/lust books but for some reason this one just worked for me! Probably because Nik was just SUCH a simp for Aria and she was doing her best to resist him in the beginning. He's a golden retriever and she's a bit of a black cat but once they get together, we get to see the softer side of her

I love the diversity across so many spaces here - sexuality, body type, class, etc. It makes for a book that feels incredibly real even if it's a world that I myself don't necessarily experience in the day to day.

The kink is really well done and I also really appreciated the bonus chapters at the end of the book.

I enjoyed the narration by Rooke Kingston and Harvey Fuller. I think the narrators really brought the characters to life, which is something I look for. I don't think I had listened to either narrator previously but I certainly would listen to them again! I am primarily reading via audiobook nowadays and I found this one engaging and a super quick listen, which is always really nice!

Thank you to Dreamscape Media for the ALC. All thoughts and opinions are my own and I am leaving this review voluntarily.