Silly. Fun. I enjoyed. I thought the concept was cute but other parts I was so annoyed. I didn't think they had any chemistry and I wanted to just end it.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this book before publishing.

This was a fun read! I like the banter between the two main characters, but I personally don't like not saying how you feel so the whole evading their feelings felt a bit annoying at some point.
Will definitely read more romance from this author :)

Unfortunately not for me. The premise sounded good, but I disliked the miscommunication trope.

2.5 Stars rounded up, because it was me disliking the trope.

The Proposal Project was such a charming, feel-good read. Sweet, funny, and full of heart—with just the right dash of spice. The chemistry was instant, the banter was adorable, and I found myself smiling the whole way through. Total comfort read.

This was such a sweet and lovely read. I adored the characters and how their relationship was portrayed throughout with lots of cute and funny moments. There was also not too much spice which is refreshing for a romance. I think this makes for a great read especially for summer, perfect for any romance lovers.

I absolutely adored this book!!! The characters had dimension and the way they were portrayed was actually really well done. I felt like I was actually experiencing the emotions they were experiencing.

The banter was incredible, though not as great as Hate Mail, but still hilarious nonetheless. The minimal spice added just the right tough to the story and I loved the way they were able to put their issues aside to help plan this insane proposal!

My favorite scene had to be the baseball game moments because they were just too funny!

this book felt rushed to me, I didn’t find that the couple was a full fleshed out relationship but rather a default caused by the forced proximity of planning the proposal. they only truly reacted to each other around 70% of the book which didnt give them enough time to coexist as a loving couple but was rather tarnished with pages of smut. As a reader I didn’t feel like they had emotion, only passion. However, the plot was heavily engaging and i felt entertained through out. It wasn’t a boring book- it just as ‘romantic’ as advertised. I felt the proposal was the main focus of the book and not the couple or the main characters. I would recommend this book for a fun flirty quick read but it probably wont become your favourite book.

Thank you to HarperCollinsUK, One More Chapter & NetGalley for the e-ARC.

The Proposal Projec did not let me down after Hate Mail totally won me over the previous year. Everything I enjoy in a romance can be found in this book: suspense, longing, and a slow burn that keeps you interested throughout. The dynamic between rivals and lovers is perfect, with plenty of banter and quarreling that only adds to their ultimate romance. The tension and buildup were excellent because Oliver was obviously smitten with Priscilla while she was totally unaware of it. Donna Marchetti has officially established herself as an auto-buy author for me!! I can't wait for her next book!!!

3.5/5⭐️ | 2.5/5🌶️ - The Proposal Project - Thank you to HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter via @netgalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

What to expect:
💍Forced proximity
🎆 Fake dating
💍 Obsessed MMC
🎆 Clueless, but equally obsessed FMC
💍 Fast-paced story telling
🎆 Proposal of a lifetime

Donna Marchetti has created a deliciously hilarious romcom that hinges on two "enemies" teaming up for their best friends to pull off a proposal of a lifetime! A swoon worthy story that can be widely recommended.

Priscilla Cain is down on her luck after losing her job and feeling trapped in life. Enter an impulsive decision to propose to her boyfriend, Priscilla's bestie, Tina, enlists her help to plan a proposal of a lifetime. Until Oliver accidentally exposes Tina's boyfriend's plan to propose... Priscilla and Oliver have to team up to keep these proposals a surprise and the only way to keep suspicions down from their best friends is to fake date 👀

This was such a fast paced and cute read - my first Donna Marchetti book. I found out main characters to be not fully fleshed out so, I struggled to connect with them. There was a lot of telling instead of showing in the writing. There was also a lot of filler that was in this book that didn't work its way back in, such as Priscilla's parents conflict or Oliver's notebook that she found. This was marketed as an enemies to lovers but I found it was actually Insta-love.

Overall, I did enjoy the story and would recommend it to others - I just wouldn't recommend it to the emotional reader who enjoys character depth and genuine growth. I think this would be a cute movie as it had a lot of unique scenes that would play well on the screen with a little more structure!

Such a cute romance! I loved Priscilla and Oliver’s romance, the fake dating trope really added to the excitement. The characters were a little two dimensional, but I didn’t mind that too much because the slow burn was so perfect! What a fun story, a perfect light hearted read full of swoon worthy moments.

The Proposal Project by Donna Marchetti was equal parts chaos and cuteness and I ate it UP.

We’ve got fake dating. We’ve got enemies to lovers. We’ve got best man x maid of honor energy and yep, you guessed it, only one bed.😜 So obviously I was locked in from page one.

Priscilla and Oliver are out here trying to plan dueling proposals for their best friends (who are proposing to each other at the same time… no pressure), and the way their forced proximity turns into fake dating and then very real feelings?? My kind of spiral.

The tension between these two was next level—so much snark and banter! Also the unresolved something from the past that had me flipping pages like I was personally invested, which I absolutely was. And the cabin scenes? Adored. It’s giving slow burn and “do I hate you or do I want to kiss you in the woods?” energy.

Also, shoutout to Donna Marchetti’s writing—this was my first book by her and now I’m sprinting to read Hate Mail because the vibes were immaculate. If you’re in the mood for a super fun rom-com with bickering, spice, and a happily ever after that’ll make you grin like a dork, go read this one.

`✦ˑ ִֶ 𓂃⊹ 3 stars 🌟 2 spice 🌶

arc review 📖

જ⁀➴ 𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬

🧡 forced proximity
💍 secret proposal planning
🧡 only one bed
💍 fake dating
🧡 enemies to lovers
💍 banter
🧡 spicy
💍 slow burn

This was exactly what I expected when I picked it up. A romantic comedy with spice that was a quick read and had me entertained.

It wasn't overly original, but it was certainly a romance fit for Netflix - if you catch my meaning.

Oliver and Priscilla were asked to plan a secret proposal for their friends, and in the process, they managed to catch feels which then turned into spicy time towards the end.

*internal eye roll at some cliche moments*
(But it was all still good for your everyday romance novel).

⚘ Anyone who likes a Netflix-worthy RomCom with spice will enjoy this.

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⋆˙⟡ 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑘 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑡𝑜 𝑛𝑒𝑡𝑔𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑦 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑠 𝑈𝐾 & 𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑎 𝑑𝑖𝑔𝑖𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑎𝑟𝑐

This was such great fun! I love how witty Priscilla is and it made her banter with Oliver even better. I’m not sure if enemies-to-lovers quite fits them, but they definitely have a tumultuous relationship – all sparked by a drunken confession and a little miscommunication – that had me eagerly anticipating every one of their interactions. It’s well written, with fun quips that instantly make you fall for these characters. These two are thrown together when they agree to help plan the perfect proposals for their best mates secretly. It leads to some sweet, heartwarming, and hilarious moments that had me grinning from ear to ear. Some light spice scenes are very earned after all the tension. I will definitely read more from this author. If you’re after a lighthearted romance with feel-good vibes, definitely add this to your TBR.

Orignally 3.5 but actually upped to 4 stars because I keep thinking about them.

This was a light and charming rom-com that had its fun moments, but I found it hard to really connect with the characters. While the story had a sweet premise, the writing felt a bit too simplistic at times, which made it difficult for me to fully invest in what was happening. Priscilla and Oliver’s romance had potential, but I never quite felt the emotional pull between them. In the end, it was a pleasant, easy read, but one that didn’t leave much of a lasting impression for me.

I really liked this book. I was in the mood for a flirty romance with characters I cared about and a touch of spice and this book delivered that perfectly. The fake dating trope was executed so well, I really believed the chemistry these two main characters had with each other and I was rooting for them from the beginning. The only thing that could have made this better would have been to have the MMC’s point of view. Then I think this would have been perfection

Thank you to netgalley for the advanced reader copy of this book. This was a great romance read. Loved the writing style.

The Proposal Project | Donna Marchetti

If you’re looking for a fun, easy, and adorable rom-com to enjoy, then look no further than The Proposal Project. The story follows Priscilla, who has recently been fired, and then is convinced by her best friend, Tina, to help her plan an elaborate and dramatic wedding proposal.

Only Tina’s boyfriend, Ryan, has bought a ring and left with his best friend, and Priscilla’s arch enemy, Oliver, until the time is right. With some light theft and a faked Taylor Swift sighting, Priscilla manages to get Oliver to agree to making this proposal as spectacular as possible, the only catch, they’ll have to work together.

This book was fun to read, filled with humour and has a spicy little punch to it. And if that hasn't convinced you to pick it up, just know that inside these pages, you will find:

An MMC who liked her all along
a FMC who thinks the worst of him
Frenemies-to-lovers
forced proximity
Fake dating, except he isn’t faking
A weekend always with only one bed
Idiots who don’t express their feelings
and lots of pining.

This was a cute rom com but it was hard to relate to the characters and it felt a little dated (especially the names Priscilla and Tina made me feel like it was set in the 80s or 90s). In the end I found it to be an enjoyable fun story but I had no connection to the story or Priscilla and Oliver's love plot.

It was so cute, and I absolutely adored the romance! My favorite will always be hate mail, but this one was super cute too

I absolutely loved this. The chemistry and connection between Priscilla and Oliver was palpable and the tension was well written. It didnt feel overly done to the point that it becomes frustrating as a reader. This book was cute and had me swooning and kicking my feet.