I couldnt get into this one..
I know crazy, i’m just as shocked as everyone else who reads this. I was so excited for it. I know plenty of people who loved it, i wish i was one of them

Elena Armas is continuing her Green Oak series with The Fiance Dilemma, where a big misunderstanding leads to any entire fake engagement which of course leads to very real feelings.

I enjoy that Elena’s books always have humor and outside the box characters/plot lines. She adds in fun elements amidst the emotions and romance. I always love a fake relationship and seeing the couples “pretending” reveal or turn into genuine feelings. Matthew and Josie were very cute together and I loved their development individually as well.

Overall, it was a cute, fun read with some individual character development, funny moments and family drama sprinkled in. Although I will add that I do struggle to get hooked by story lines from this author and it can sometimes feel like all the books are similar, so I would like to see more variety/changes with her next one(s)!

This one took me about a quarter of the way yo get fully invested. It seems for me that I love the first in the series by this author, but the second in the series takes some warming up to get into it. I love the town and the side characters, but I didn't feel a big connection between these characters. The whole story felt disconnected and like there were scenes thrown together without a good flow or transition. Ultimately, I liked the spice and that there was not a third act breakup and how Matthew really stood up for her and was on her side. The beginning felt longer than it needed to be, like there was a lot of reiterating that wasn't necessary. In the end, I did enjoy the story, though I felt like it could be smoother.

I loved the Spanish Love Deception and the second (standalone) didn't disappoint! Sweet, spicy, and funny! Such a fun ride.

I enjoyed the book as I have other Elena Armas books, but definitely not as much. I found the fake engagement situation and the main characters frustrating.

A personal DNF but still a nice addition for fans of Armas’ work! The fun premise is sure to delight.

A new take on "The Runaway Bride." Josie has tried to get married four times. FOUR. She hasn't quite gotten through the whole wedding thing. But when her well-known father's publicist shows up unannounced at her doorstep and a sort of stranger happens by, she invents an engagement. OH MY! Turns out she does know the guy. Matthew goes along with the farce for reasons of his own. They both get caught up in the whirlwind of the planning and the faking that eventually they're not faking it anymore. This slow burn, fake relationship, sister's best friend (Sister's book is The Long Game) was a great read with a lot of laugh out loud moments. While it is book 2 in a series, it is a complete standalone. I didn't read book one, but could easily follow the story since the author gives you enough info to not be confused.

A Super fun rom com. I really like this little soccer world Armas is building. I hope we continue with the characters in this universe! (I'd like to move to Green Oak, North Carolina.)

Thanks NetGalley for the ARC!

Loved this book! I always love her romance and I never want to put the book down. Great characters and great romance!

Fake engagement, second chance, rom com that is a nice easy read. Not my fav book of the year, but enjoyable and cute

While this book was a fun read, it was sooooo slow. While I'm all about a slow burn, this was TOO slow. Like, halfway through I wanted to just quit reading because I didn't care anymore.

I'm glad I stuck it out, but be prepared.

We met Josie in the first of the series so I was excited to learn more about her. While we did, I still wanted more. Not to give too much away, but I wanted to know why 3 and 4 left or why she left them. I feel like that wasn't wrapped up really well and wasn't really clear. Like, are her commitment issues resolved? Will they be with Matthew?
Josie was quirky, but a little TOO quirky, if there is a such a thing?! And a people pleaser that I wanted to shake and say GIRL, stop!

Matthew. LOVED him.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria books for letting me read this ARC in exchange for my honest review!

Another cute romcom from Elena Armas! This was a fun extension of the Green Oak universe. My favorite will always be the Spanish Love deception but Armas always writes the best banter while also incorporating complex family issues. I always recommend Elena Armas books to my friends!

Maybe elena books are just not for me, but I find them very overly drawn out and long that it becomes a slog to get through. While the romance was sweet, it took too long to get interesting and for me, I just didn’t find that it was worth the time investment.

DNF- This book was not for me. I think i don’t love the way Elena writes. I really wish i did but her books never draw me in and this was unfortunately not the exception. I loved the premise but unfortunately just was not for me.

I loved Elena Armas first two books but have not been able to get into any of her books in this series. Im not sure what it was that I could not connect with but I didn't find the characters or their connection enticing. That being said still very interested to read what this author does next

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this advanced copy. Because of the delay with my review i actually purchased the finished copy at Barnes and Nobel. I liked this one a bit less than The Long Shot. Buf it was a still a good book. You would tell that they had feelings first one another before they ever realized or admitted them. It was a fun story of“does/doesnt know what I’m thinking/feeling. It was silly at times Jo’s they’d miss

The Fiance Dilemma is book two in Armas' Green Oak series. While the first book, The Long Game, was a five star read for me, The Fiance Dilemma was not as big of a hit. However, I could see this one loved by others, especially for those who enjoy a slow burn! I received an advanced reading copy, receipt of which did not impact my review.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the arc.

I could not continue reading this book, and at 26%, I DNF'd it. The FMC annoyed me. Her personality and character was all over the place. It was frustrating trying to connect with her, and I finally gave up.

Sometimes with a slow burn romance you can get bored wondering when the characters are finally going to combust. Not with this story! Matthew and Josie had me hooked from the begging, their chemistry was off the charts and I think I’m obsessed with Matthew. If your looking for a cute fake dating, sisters best friend romance, this one’s for you!

I wasn’t a huge fan of this. It was cute and but I didn’t feel that the characters had much chemistry.