Abbey’s seemingly perfect world comes crashing down in the blink of an eye. First, her boyfriend reveals he’s found someone else when she was expecting a proposal followed up by her losing her job for someone else's mistakes. Devastated and feeling lost, Abbey decides to invest all her savings into an apartment she’s always dreamed of and revamps her wardrobe to match her new beginning, hoping to fake-it-till-she-makes-it. Just as Abbey begins to embrace her fresh start, she faces another dilemma: her parent’s vow renewal celebration. Her ex-boyfriend, who is also a close family friend, will be in attendance along with a new date, leaving Abbey feeling exposed and awkward. To save face and avoid any potential embarrassment, Abbey hatches a plan to enlist her hot new neighbor, Ted, as her fake date.
What follows is a wonderfully entertaining narrative of fake dating that gradually evolves into something much more genuine. Abbey and Ted, initially brought together by their shared heartache and the necessity of a facade, start to develop a real connection. Their journey from strained acquaintances to a believable couple is marked by plenty of humor, heartfelt moments, and undeniable chemistry.
Abbey and Ted are both well-drawn characters who bring depth to the story. Abbey is relatable and grounded, dealing with the fallout of her failed relationship and job loss with a mix of resilience and vulnerability. Ted, while initially a bit of a mystery, quickly emerges as a charismatic and supportive figure. His own struggles with a cheating business partner add another layer of complexity to his character, making him more than just the “hot neighbor.” The back-and-forth banter between them is sharp and engaging, providing a lot of the humor and warmth that makes this book such a joy to read.
However, the novel does have a few drawbacks. While the story is enjoyable overall, the ending feels somewhat rushed. I feel like there was scope for the author to show more of their individual growth and emotional healing. I am not convinced completely that they were truly 'okay' and recovered from the betrayals and Abbey's ex-boss just drunk confessing felt like a 'quick-fix' of a loop that wasn't really satisfactory.
All in all, this book is a charming and entertaining romance that’s perfect for fans of light-hearted, clean romances with a slow burn. Despite a slightly rushed ending, the book’s engaging characters and delightful chemistry between Abbey and Ted make it a worthwhile read. This book is for anyone looking for a feel-good-story.
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