I truly believe with my whole heart that Lynn Painter is extremely underhyped as an author. Every single book of her’s is solid and always enjoyable. The single millionaire needing a fake girlfriend for the weekend feels like a trope that’s been done a million times before, but the way Painter wrote the story feels fresh. She also has the ability to write banter and dialogue that will make you literally laugh out loud as you’re reading. The characters show growth along the way, overcoming their prejudices and learning how to see things through a different light. I loved this novel and I loved these characters.

3, maybe 4 stars? This was my favorite of Lynn Painter’s adult rom-coms! The first part was a bit iffy because I didn’t see how the two characters would get along with such different personalities, but about 20% of the way in I really started to enjoy it! I read most of it in one sitting - just a quick, entertaining story. I’m not a huge fan of millionaire/billionaire romances but this wasn’t the typical “buys everything and flies on a private jet” - it had some excessive parts but was mostly somewhat believable and not outlandish. I didn’t love the third act breakup scene because the first part that set it off just felt forced, but overall a solid read:)

Abi cleans the apartment of a wealthy man as her second job to make ends meet. Unfortunately, there was an infestation of some kind at her apartment and, with no place to stay, decides to use the apartment of the wealthy man she cleans for since he’s out of town for the week. She figures she’ll be in, clean, and be out … just this time she will stay for a bit. No one would have to know …

Declan, a busy man trying to make his mark on his company figures out (through his parents, mind you) that a random woman was staying in his apartment while he wasn’t there. Only, his parents believed she was his girlfriend, “Abby”. The “Abby” that he made up since he was feeling pressured about not having a long-term, commitment-ready, about-to-walk-down-the-aisle girlfriend. What are the odds of that happening?

Instead of ratting her out to the authorities for trespassing, he decides to use her (with her permission) for some weekend work events. She will pretend to be his long-term girlfriend so the men at work will think he’s in a right headspace to lead his company. As for Abi, she’s drowning in student loan debt, so why not take advantage of the wealthy man offering to pay for her loans just for a weekend of work?

This one was so fun! It’s a classic Lynn Painter rom-com, with the fake-dating, the longing, and the loving from afar plot.

I loved Abi, she was so strong and helpful to Declan. Even though she had her prejudices towards him and his friends, she still found a way to be kind and accepting to them before she even started to get to know them for who they were. Yes, the book was predictable and cheesy, but that’s what a rom-com should be, and Lynn Painter did that! I definitely recommend this if you’re looking for a quick and easy romance.

Thank you to NetGalley & Berkley for allowing me to read & review this book early.

4⭐️

Lynn Painter always, ALWAYS makes me laugh, and this was no exception. I really enjoyed this slightly ridiculous setup - Abi Mariano is secretly crashing in Declan Powell's ritzy Omaha condo while her own crappy apartment is being fumigated. She's never met Declan, but she knows he's supposed to be out of town because she's responsible for cleaning his apartment during her overnight maid job. As she's heading out early one morning, she accidentally meets Declan's parents, who are in town for a big deal business thing for their son, and they're delighted to meet her because it turns out that Declan just happens to have made up a fake girlfriend named Abby. After his parents rave about meeting her, he figures out who she is, tracks her down at her other job at the natural grocery store (she's got student loans to pay AND she's a current MFA student), and threatens to get her fired and/or arrested. Declan is just the kind of rich, entitled guy that Abi hates to deal with, but when he offers to let things slide if she pretends to be his girlfriend for an event with his colleagues and his parents, she decides that she'd rather do that than get arrested... because she can also get a good story out of it for her portfolio. This is a rom com, so of course things get complicated, especially when Declan agrees to Abi's outrageous ask of a 40k payment to continue the charade and they end up spending more and more time together. I found Abi totally charming and Lynn Painter's writing was hilarious as always. A fast, fun read.

Firstly, thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an e-arc of this book! I thought this book was really cute and I enjoyed it. In this book we follow Abi and Dex, a house cleaner and a millionaire who make a fake dating arrangement to help each other out. This book was just cute and really fast paced. I always use Lynn Painter as a palette cleanser and this was perfect. I really enjoyed seeing the progression of Dex and Abi’s relationship. It felt very natural. I usually have a hit or miss with fake dating books but this one was just really well written. Overall, really cute and I recommend everyone check it out! Thank you again to the publisher and NetGalley for an e-arc in exchange for my honest review.

I liked it but didn't quite love it. Declan and Abi had decent enough chemistry, but something just felt... lacking. I however love and trust Lynn and am excited to see what comes next from her.

Another great romance from Lynn Painter! If you love fake dating and witty banter, then this one is for you! Super cute and clever, Abi and Declan were so sweet together. It had a Pretty Woman vibe in certain elements. Highly recommended!

I thought I had sent a feedback for this. I really enjoyed this one.

This was a cute fake romance book between Abi and Declan. Abi, an aspiring writer who works at a grocery store & as a maid (at Declan's condo complex) and Declan a super rich up and coming man in his family's business.

The way the two meet isn't real common, I mean who sleeps in a stranger's home (even if she knew he was gone, and used their kitchen to bake?) BUT - the more this story progressed with their "fake" romance, I was really rooting for them both to get together. This has all the cute slow burn romance. Can I say, yes to the chocolate necklace he won and gave to her?

Definitely a solid 4 stars for me. Would love to read more from Lynn Painter! Great feel good book!

This was the first book by Lynn I’ve read, but I’m absolutely planning to dive into everything else she’s written.

First of all, I can’t believe I got an ARC for this book—it honestly felt surreal. The moment it hit my Kindle, I dropped everything else I was reading to start it immediately because I was that excited. And I’m so glad I did, because I devoured it. I loved every single second. It’s a true romantic comedy that’ll leave your cheeks sore from smiling and your stomach fluttering with butterflies.

I really liked the writing style, it pulled me into the story right away. The plot itself was extremely interesting and I kept looking forward to seeing what would happen next. It literally didn’t allow me to put it down until I finished it. I also really liked both main characters. They were so easy to love. The fake relationship anecdotes Abi made up were perfection—I laughed so much at all her ideas. The moment with the scorpion was also absolutely hilarious. It’s obvious that Lynn has a real gift for comedy, and that makes me even more excited to read her other books.

Maid for Each Other gets a full recommendation from me!

This sparkling rom-com delivers everything readers have come to love about Lynn Painter’s stories, quick wit, irresistible chemistry, and characters who stumble their way into love in the most chaotic and charming fashion. Abi Mariano is relatable, hard-working, and just the right amount of impulsive when she ends up “borrowing” the penthouse she cleans. The setup unfolds with comedic perfection, especially when she’s mistaken for the mysterious owner’s girlfriend. What follows is a fake dating scenario that crackles with tension and humor, especially once Declan Powell enters the picture and realizes his white lie just got very real.

What makes this story shine is the way it balances laugh-out-loud moments with a genuine emotional connection between Abi and Dex. Their banter is sharp, their chemistry undeniable, and their slow realization that maybe this fake relationship isn’t so fake after all is deeply satisfying. Along the way, the story explores ambition, identity, and vulnerability, adding layers to both leads without slowing the fast-paced fun. With quirky side characters, heartfelt moments, and a premise that delivers on every beat, this is a delightfully modern love story that will leave readers grinning long after the final page.

Abi, a student, grocery clerk and housekeeper, gets kicked out of her apartment during an infestation. So when she goes to clean the penthouse of a billionaire who is always out of town, she decides to spend the night. No one will know! Except that his parents are there when she wakes up and mistake her for the girlfriend that Declan always talks about. When said Declan finds her, he's far from thrilled... But has a proposal for her. Fake date so he can put on a show for his family-centric company, and she can stay. She agrees, and of course, everyone falls in love with adorable, quirky, and sweet Abi. The things Declan found annoying become endearing and the two form a friendship. But of course, against all odds, they find they may be in love and perhaps don't want this ruse to end.

This was so adorable and low stakes and hilarious. How was this my first Lynn Painter book?! Declan was a total grump and definitely found Abi to be a total wild card. She was so fun - I loved her willingness to just go with it at these billionaire events, and tell ridiculous Declan stories. I also loved that she had an open mind and found herself looking past the stereotypes she had of the wealthy. Same can be said for Declan - he found that Abi was brilliant, hardworking, and ambitious. I always enjoy a bit of forced proximity, and appreciated that Declan noticed and valued the little things about Abi. He fell first and hard, and their banter was top notch. A low spice and absolutely charming romcom!

Lynn Painter is sweet and its a re-telling of cinderella in a modern way. I enjoy the chemistry from these two characters. I like her writing style and story line. A sweet romance.

This was a fun, cute, quick read. Lots of heart and humor and exactly what I was in the mood for. It doesn’t break new ground but it does cover the well worn romance path adorably. Lynn Painter always delivers the sweet and mildly spicy and I can’t wait to see what she writes next.

Thank you to Berkley for the eARC.

There’s something about Lynn Painter rom coms that I can’t resist. Her humor just really matches mine.

Abi gets caught sleeping at a client’s home and gets caught up in a fake dating scenario with said client, Declan. Declan is a VP at his fancy company and he needs someone to play the fake girlfriend he’s created the past couple of months—one that just happens to be named Abi. What a nice coincidence!

So Abi and Declan together are so hilarious. There’s so much initial bickering, basically pranking each other while pretending to have been together for months. And like you can guess, fake kissing often leads to real kissing. Their relationship may be fake but the chemistry is real.

Fun, hilarious, sweet, and adorable, Maid for Each Other really hit the spot. As always, Lynn Painter delivers a five star read for me.

I had an absolute blast reading this book! Like everything else Lynn writes, Maid for Each Other was hilarious and romantic. I’m a huge fan of the fake dating trope and this book delivered! As always, I particularly liked the Omaha setting. And as someone who loves NYC, it was fun seeing some of the book take place there as well. I loved the banter and tenderness between Abi and Declan! This was a great read that I didn’t want to put down.

Adorable fake dating and opposites attract romance. The characters are fully fleshed out and likeable. The title immediately made me think of the movie Maid in Manhattan and I just devoured this book. While a bit predictable, you know it’ll end in a Happily ever after, it’s still a delightful read. Would recommend to anyone looking for an easy beach read, Cinderella-esque story.

Lynn Painter is an auto-buy for me and Maid for Each Other is just so much fun! Abi is a professional cleaner and when her apartment forces her out for a week, she crashes at her client Declan’s penthouse since he’ll be away—except in the morning, she runs into his parents and they think she’s his elusive girlfriend, the one he made up to keep them off his back. Declan decides this can work to his advantage and hires Abi to pretend to be his girlfriend for the next weekend to show his company he’s a family man. But the more they get to know each other, the more it feels less like pretend. This book just made me smile. It has big Pretty Woman vibes. I think there’s a lot that was predicable and there were parts of Declan’s work that I felt got a little lost, but that didn’t really affect my reading experience. I loved Abi and Declan, and their banter was just so perfect. They had great chemistry, and Abi had such fire. She’s ambitious and strong, and Declan is so sweet. It’s a forced proximity, fake dating rom com. It’s so cute and so fun, and I just devoured it!

I ’ve really enjoyed this author’s previous books, so I was excited to pick this one up—and it definitely had the charm I’ve come to expect. If you like fake dating, forced proximity, and stories with Pretty Woman or Maid in Manhattan vibes, this one will hit the mark.

The setup is classic rom-com: Abi, who works as a hotel maid and is working on paying off student loans while trying to finish her book, agrees to pose as Declan’s girlfriend for a high-stakes shareholders event. He’s wealthy, polished, and buttoned-up—basically her complete opposite. Watching them play off each other, especially when inventing stories about how they “met,” was cute and often funny. Their chemistry works, and I liked the way Declan gradually lets his guard down around her.

This is definitely a light, closed-door romance, and it reads quickly. That said, I did wish we got a little more depth—especially from Abi. She’s a sunshine-y character going through some very real things, and while those challenges were mentioned, they didn’t feel fully explored. The romance takes center stage, which is totally fine for this kind of story, but I found myself curious to know more about her personal growth.

Overall, this was a sweet and easy read that delivered on the feel-good moments I was hoping for. I’ll absolutely keep reading whatever this author writes next.

I'm not going to lie, the fake dating trope is starting to become my fave one. I absolutely LOVED Lynn Painter's writing in this one. She truly has a way with words, as I felt so connected to multiple characters in this book. Declan was a stud 😍🥵 I absolutely loved Abi and her character development throughout the story. Roman was also one of my fave characters. Just so much to love about this one. Beautiful storyline; hilarious moments; romantic moments and even steamy moments. I loved everything about this book, I could NOT put it down.

I received this ARC from NetGalley and Berkley to read/review. All of the statements above are my true opinions after fully reading this book.

What is a romance without a little misunderstanding? Abi, a maid, sneaks a night in a fancy apartment she cleans. She doesn't expect to be caught - the owner is out of town. But she sneaks out of the bedroom the next morning and straight into his parents, who assume she's their son's girlfriend. Luckily for Declan, when he made up a fake girlfriend, he gave her the name Abby.

Now that Abi has materialized as a real person, people in Declan's life are expecting to see her. And with a big weekend coming up for his work, it would be professionally beneficial for Declan to seem more settled down. So a deal is struck!

This was a fun and breezy romance. A typical Cinderella-type rags-to-riches story. The characters were likeable and the dialogue was fun. A perfect read for the beach!