What a charming lighthearted read!

I love a book that has a fun and flirty meet cute between the two MC’s. Lexi meets Will during an embarrassingly comical attempt at waitressing. The two agree to go out on a date and a misunderstanding has everyone thinking they are engaged.

Lexi and Will decide to continue the ruse and their relationship begins to evolve. I loved the Fall vibes and the apple picking date was just adorable.

It was refreshing to read a book where the love felt like it grew naturally. Will and Lexi really got to know one another and respected each other.

Sullivan was able to weave a beautiful story of romance with heartbreak, grief and ultimately growth. You 𝑐𝑎𝑛’𝑡 ℎ𝑒𝑙𝑝 𝑏𝑢𝑡 𝑓𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑖𝑛 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒 with Lexi, Will and all the side characters.

I love Sophie’s books and this one is another win that I highly suggest picking up!!


Thank you Netgalley and St Martins Press for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

* I want to start by thanking the author and publisher for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book. I LOVED it!

𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝔾𝕚𝕤𝕥:
Lexi Danby is seeking a carefree, no-strings-attached romance while juggling her responsibilities of school and caring for her grieving mother after her father's death. When a waitressing mishap leads her to charming stranger Will, she finds the distraction she craves. However, a misunderstanding at a party forces them into a fake engagement, and Lexi soon discovers Will is not just any man, but the heir to a prominent Seattle company. While the fake engagement serves Will’s business needs during a crucial merger, it complicates his growing feelings for Lexi, who is hesitant about commitment. As they navigate the press and the glamorous world around them, Lexi begins to enjoy their time together through cozy autumn activities, ultimately realizing that the biggest risk might be opening her heart to love.

𝕋𝕙𝕖𝕞𝕖𝕤 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕋𝕣𝕠𝕡𝕖𝕤:
🍂 𝘍𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦
💍 𝘍𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵
🧲 𝘖𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵
❤️‍🩹 𝘎𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘧 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨

𝕊𝕚𝕞𝕚𝕝𝕒𝕣 𝕍𝕚𝕓𝕖𝕤
📚 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 ʙʏ ᴋᴊ ᴍɪᴄᴄɪᴄʜᴇ

𝕄𝕪 𝕋𝕙𝕠𝕦𝕘𝕙𝕥𝕤:
𝗖𝗮𝗻'𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 is a sugary sweet and charming fall romance. I love a good fake dating trope, and really enjoyed watching Will and Lexi inevitably fall for one another despite their differences.

Lexi and Will certainly have a whirlwind romance that starts with quite the meet-cute and quickly escalates to a fake engagement. I felt like Lexi was still very much stuck in high school and felt like she, overall, acted a little young for her age. However, I feel like her and Will ultimately balanced each other out really well.

This wasn’t perfect; some of the pacing felt off and there were definitely elements that were quite unbelievable, but this was an enjoyable romcom and will leave you with a smile on your face!

𝕄𝕪 ℝ𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘:
⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 (𝟹.𝟻/𝟻)

𝕊𝕡𝕚𝕔𝕖 ℝ𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘:
🚪 (𝚌𝚕𝚘𝚜𝚎𝚍 𝚍𝚘𝚘𝚛)

I enjoyed this a lot! Faking engagements always get me excited!

Lexi is STRUGGLING through life. She used to have it all and be it all. Now, her father has died, her mother is in deep mourning, and Lexi is financially responsible for A LOT more than anyone realizes. She's struggling to pay some debt found after her father's passing and finishing school. She's working two jobs, including one as a waitress which she is HORRIBLE at. One particularly bad day a couple of her high school best friends turn up, she's so embarrassed. Enter Will. He's sitting in her section watching her struggle and ends up being her accomplice in her wild story. Even adding to it. The ride takes off and it's a coaster right until the end.

I absolutely recommend this book.

Can’t Help Falling in Love by Sophie Sullivan is a cozy and heartwarming romance that’s perfect for a fall read. The story follows Lexi, a hardworking waitress and college student, who ends up in a fake engagement with Will Grand, the heir to a big Seattle company. What starts as a misunderstanding quickly turns into a sweet, funny journey with lots of banter, personal growth, and real connection. Sullivan does a great job setting the scene with the fall vibe—apple picking, cozy flannels, and outdoor breweries—all of which make the evolving romance feel even more charming. Lexi and Will have amazing chemistry, and watching their fake engagement turn into real love feels totally believable. While some parts are a little predictable, it’s still a really enjoyable and uplifting read.

4/5 Stars

What a cute Rom-Com! I absolutely love Sophie Sullivan's style of writing, character development, and mix of humor and heart. This is one of those kick-your-feet books where you just love reading about the characters falling in love. This was one of the best meet-cutes I have read in a LONG time - funny and believable!! Like Lexi, I also think I would make a terrible waitress and I just thought it was so fun that Will was her customer who really rolled with the punches (and willingly ate the wrong sandwich!). I really enjoyed the cast of characters as well and the depth they added to the story (Lexi's mom and best friend, Will's family business). Overall, a swoony and perfect romance that will brighten your day.

Thank you to St. Martin's, Sophie Sullivan and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed it! The characters were a lot of fun, the secondary characters really added to the story, and the chemistry was great! I liked the romance, the setting and the happily ever after.

Four stars for me, I think because it was so similar to a rich guy falls in love with a struggling woman and saves the day. It wasn't exactly that, but it was close.

But overall, a very solid story. Enjoyed!

Ah so charming and romantic! Wasn't expect this as romance is a hard genre for me to get in to, but this was really cute! Loved the characters and the story! Thank you NetGalley for the arc.

This was a really cute romance and we get a good amount of character development throughout the story. The fake relationship was a little over the top, but I think Sullivan pulled it off well. This was a great fall romcom read and we get a lot of those cozy autumnal dates which I'm a sucker for.

Eek I loved this book SO much. It was such a delight and refreshing book. I definitely love this author and she's an automatic read for me.

This was such a cute romance book! I listened to the audiobook and I devoured it. It has a fake romance dating trope and I LOVE THOSE! I am here for that trope over and over again and this one was really enjoyable. There were cute situations and conflicts, and of course a mean mother of the fake fiance. It had such a satisfying ending and I can’t wait to read more from this author. I read her previous book and she is now a go to author for me!

Thank you to Net Galley and Griffin books for a gifted copy!

Such a charming and field – good romcom!
Lexi’s seems to be changing after meeting. Will Grant when they’re mistaken for an engaged couple on their first date, they decide to roll with it – never expecting to make headlines. Still they’re both curious to see what this relationship goes.
I adored the characters and the writing style. My only small critique is that I wish there had been a bit more conflict to make the story feel more grounded. But hey, it’s a romcom, and it gives you that perfect happily ever after vibe the whole way through.
Thank you to the publisher for the gifted ARC!

This was such a sweet book, I don't feel like I have read many of those in the last couple of year. The meet cute with this book was so fantastic and it may have been my favorite part of the book. Lexi and Will were adorable together. There were a lot of tropes in this book but they all worked together. I would have appreciated more character development but it was a good read overall. Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press / St. Martin’s Griffin for providing me with the ARC.

This was a wonderful, fun, swoony fall romance! I loved their meet cute and reading the progression of their love story. I thoroughly enjoyed this and would recommend it!

Easy light seasonal read. Enjoyed the cozy fall setting with the Seattle backdrop. Found the rack engagement a bit gimmicky. Appreciated Lexi’s personal growth through the story. Really liked that both Lexi and her mom found happiness in the end.

This is a cozy, heartwarming read. Lexi and Will are both kind, hardworking people motivated to succeed for themselves and their families but opposites in terms of circumstance and opportunities. They’re perfect for each other, and I was fully invested in their HEA from the moment Will steps in to help Lexi the day they meet. It was so satisfying to watch them come together and fall in love despite their resistance. I enjoyed it from start to finish. The humor hits the mark, and I really connected with the representations of grief in both Lexi and her mother. Highly recommend. Many thanks to St. Martin’s press for an early copy to review.

4 star

The story has pain, secrets, and sweet love.

This is Lexi and Will’s story. She is a waitress that is taking care of her mother after losing her father. He is a businessman in charge of an important merger. He needs a fake engagement and that is where Lexi comes in. Only issue is she is all about the fake part she is not looking for long term. He on the other hand wants her for long term but is willing to work to it. Can she take a chance on loving someone or at the end of the time will she walk away?

I recommend this book.

This book was okay. Not my favorite romance book. I thought that main guy character was annoying. And he just complained about his family to much. He could have stood up to them. And the women main character was alright I think if she would have just talked to her mom she would have saved herself so much.

Sophie Sullivan crafts the most wonderful romances. This one was definitely the epitome of engagement of convenience and turned HEA. The characters were amazing and grew together perfectly.

Good book.. loved the characters and story line. I enjoyed reading it. I would recommend this to other readers.