I am not usually a huge romance reader, but so many of my girlfriends had raved about this one. And I love a fake dating romance… also, the coastal New England backdrop felt particularly appealing, as it is summer and I miss Cape Cod. Dolly is a hard-working, no-bullshit single mom, home for the summer to help out her father and disabled brother after a fire at their house. When a chance incident puts handsome (and helpless) billionaire Stewart in her path, the two enter into an unlikely fake dating relationship. Dolly will prove to Stewart’s family that he can be in a relationship, and in exchange, he gives her the money to fix the roof of her family’s house. What could have been cheesy and unbelievable actually turns into a very plausible, heartfelt book. I loved the characters, especially Dolly, and Stewart’s effervescent sister Busy. I couldn’t put it down and wanted more when it was over. Highly recommend; it is the perfect summer read!
Read this if you loved: Happy Place, by Emily Henry
