I would like to thank Hambright PR, Netgalley, Montlake, and Pippa Grant for providing this ARC in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

The Fake Wedding Project is a new book by Pippa Grant. This book is described as Romeo and Juliet meets a Hallmark Christmas movie and is pretty spot on. Add in a fake engagement, only one bed, a high school crush, a plot to end a generations long feud, and a town where it is perpetually Christmas and you get a perfect storm for the romcom of the season. The Montagues and the Capulets had nothing on the Fruitcake Silvers and the Gingerbread Andersons, but no one seemed to know why the families were feuding. So Dane Silver and Amanda Anderson team up to solve the mystery and end the feud in this enemies to lovers story, which had me chortling. I loved Amanda’s vibrancy as well as her ability to recognize Dane’s need to retreat and recharge. I loved the way that even complete disasters were fun when she was involved. The chemistry was definitely at the boiling point and the slow burn was delicious. This author excels at delivering a moderately spicy novel, but the story is what takes center stage. I definitely recommend this dual POV, contemporary rom com. It is a quick, easy read and a delight from start to finish.

The Fake Wedding Project is a lighthearted and charming romance set in Tinsel, Michigan, a town where it’s Christmas all year round, even though the story doesn’t take place during the holiday season. The Anderson and Silver families have been feuding for generations, though no one remembers the original cause of their rivalry. When Amanda and Dane, descendants of the two families, return to town for their grandparents’ anniversary celebrations, they come up with a plan to fake an engagement in hopes of finally ending the feud.

Though the story is filled with plenty of holiday-themed backdrops, the focus is on the humorous and heartwarming antics between the two families as they constantly try to outdo one another. The romance between Amanda and Dane develops gradually, with the fake relationship providing the perfect opportunity for the two to get closer. Amanda’s witty personality contrasts with Dane’s quiet strength, and their growing bond is sweet and understated, taking a backseat to the family dynamics and the town’s elaborate wedding planning.

The fake engagement plot drives the story, and the connection between Dane and Amanda feels genuine, as they protect and stand up for each other against their competitive families. As Dane wrestles with his long-standing crush on Amanda, she begins to question what is real and what is part of their act. The story is engaging and fun, with a blend of humor, romance, and family loyalty that makes it hard to put down.

Witty, entertaining, and cute. Steamy Christmas vibes and characters you want to fall in love with. Another Pippa Grant winner!

If you are looking for a fun, entertaining read that will leave you smiling look no further than The Fake Wedding Project. This is Dane Silvers and Amanda Anderson’s story set in the magical town of Tinsel, Michigan a town that celebrates the holidays all year round. A fake wedding is set up to make their families get along but what happens when real feelings come into play……One click to find out.
From the moment I picked this book up I knew I was reading something magical but it was only when the characters, their story and the town was still with me long after reading the final word did I realise just how special this book is. It’s witty, it’s fun it has wonderful characters and it’s well written but let’s be honest what’s not to love about a town called Tinsel ( I love this name) even when you visit in the middle of a scorching summer. This is romantic comedy at its best and I highly recommend it to all romance lovers.

The Fake Wedding Project takes place in a small town where it's Christmas all year round. The story doesn't take place during Christmas but since it's Christmas all year round, there are tons of Christmas stores, themes & ideas all throughout. The Andersons and The Silvers of Tinsel, Michigan have had a long standing feud for generations. At this point no one even knows why. When Amanda & Dane are both in town for their respective grandparents anniversary parties they decided to fake an engagement to see if they can end this silly feud once and for all.

This was a cute, lighthearted story that just follows the shenanigans of these two families and how much they don't like each other and are always trying to up one another. I don't feel like the romance was the focus of the book, it was more of the side plot. While the town is busy planning their wedding, Dane & Amanda slowly find themselves falling in love. Amanda was the queen of witty banter and Dane was the strong, quiet presence beside her. I did love how dedicated they were to standing up to each others families and protecting each other.

This audiobook was fantastic. CJ Bloom is fantastic at throwing out all the theatrics and emotions of this character. Connor Crais could read me the phone book and I would listen to him all day long. This was a great pairing for this story.

What to expect:
-Friends brother
-Christmas themed town
-Fake engagement
-Friends to lovers
-Cute, lazy dog named Chili
-Dual POV

Overall, I'd give this one a 3.5/5, but the audio a 5/5. This one comes out October 8. Thank you Pippa Grant, Hambright PR, Netgalley & Brilliance Audio for this ARC/ALC.

Thank you Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book. These opinions are completely my own.

I wanted to like this novel as it contained love friction, baked goods and a dog. Sadly I just could not get into it. I think it was a little too Hallmark for my liking. Luckly most people love Hallmark films so I believe the majority of readers will like it.

4 ⭐ 2 🌶️ 5 🎧

This was such a cute story! I loved this whole idea of rival families that have no clue how the rivalry started in a Christmas town that leads to a fake dating/engagement, it led to so many fun moments and was absolutely adorable.

I also loved that Dane had this unrequited crush on Amanda. He was all in just to help her and he was so sweet. Even when their plan went to crap (what felt like a few times) he was there by her side. I just loved him. Amanda was great too, I loved her friendship with Lorelei to pieces and how Chili took to her. Also, also, Chili gets a POV and it's amazing 😂

The audio book was so good. I loved listening to Connor Crais and CJ Bloom narrate this story. They are two of my favorites and together they made this such a fun listen.

What options do 2 people have when they're exhausted by their family's constant conflicts? Pretending to be engaged is one solution, but does this typically lead to genuine romantic feelings between the individuals involved?

This story had a wonderful, well-paced slow burn romance with plenty of funny moments, angst, tension, and witty banter.

This charming story had me hooked from start to finish, providing a thoroughly entertaining listening experience. The epilogue, in particular, was laugh-out-loud funny. I wholeheartedly recommend this book, whether in audio or print form, as a delightful, feel-good read perfect for when you need a lighthearted pick-me-up.

Fortunately, this modern take on Romeo and Juliet avoids the classic tale's tragic ending.

This is a super cute romance between Dane Silver and Amanda Anderson. They both grew up in the small, unique town of Tinsel, Michigan, and are back in town at the same time. She uses him as an excuse to her grandmother to not take over the gingerbread bakery. Why? Because their families have disliked each other for as far as anyone can remember and she knew using Dane would mean instant disinheritance.

Together, the two decide that they have had enough of their families feud and decide to stay fake engaged in hopes of bringing their families together. There is a time limit, though.

This is very low on the spice level and very cute on the dog level-lazy Chili.

I listened to this as well as read along. The audio is definitely a plus. Connor Crais and CJ Bloom are wonderful.

Thank you to Montlake for the advanced readers copy. Thank you to Brilliance Publishing for the advanced listener copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

📖 Book Review 📖 Could a fake engagement between Dane and Amanda end the long standing family feud in Tinsel, Michigan where every day brings the Christmas spirit? I have been waiting for my chance to dive into my first Pippa Grant book and I was not disappointed one bit! The Fake Wedding Project delves into the pull between the pressure of family expectations and personal goals in life of happiness and fulfillment that so many of us probably have experienced at one point in time. Grant rolls up all the best features- from Christmas to bakeries and dogs all up in a tidy bow for one adorable and festive holiday read!

The Fake Wedding Project by Pippa Grant is a delightful blend of humor, romance, and holiday cheer that will warm your heart and keep you entertained from start to finish. This story brings together the classic trope of a fake engagement with a festive twist, making it a perfect read for the holiday season.

The author's writing is both humorous and heartfelt. She masterfully balances the comedic elements with moments of genuine emotion, creating a story that is both laugh-out-loud funny and deeply moving. The fake engagement plotline is handled with creativity and charm, leading to plenty of amusing situations and heartfelt revelations.

Overall, The Fake Wedding Project is a must-read for fans of romantic comedies and holiday romances. It's a feel-good story that will leave you smiling and believing in the magic of love and the holiday season. Whether you're a longtime fan of Pippa Grant or new to her work, this book is sure to become a favorite.

It's soooo good!!!

Y'all, I cannot tell you how much I loved Pippa Grant's The Fake Wedding Project narrated by Connor Crais - Romance Author & Narrator and CJ Bloom.

Ok, yes I can. I can totally tell you. It's fabulous. And I loved the frack out of it!

And yeah, it might have something to do with the main players being a dog walker and an engineer (IYKYK). But it's also the perfect amount of Pippa humor, a quirky small town, Romeo & Juliet vibes, stellar narrators, and a fun, swoony, plot!

What I love about it:

The audiobook narrators

The canoe scene

A quirky small town with even quirkier families

So much swoon

Chili (the dog, not the food)

A fun mystery to solve

Absolute hilarity that will turn giggles into snortlaughs and outright guffaws

Ch 21- the turning point

Grand gestures

An amazing romcom with wonderful depth and a strong message of what's truly important

The bonus epilogue!

I absolutely adored this book! Pippa writes such well detailed characters and this book is no different. Amanda and Dane trying to save the town from their feuding families by being fake engaged was such an interesting story. Seeing them over the course of the book realize that they weren’t faking it and had real feelings for each other was so good! I loved all the side characters! The bonus epilogue from Chili’s pov was such a funny ending.

A fake relationship between two members of feuding families? I’m hooked, but I did not know this till I went into the book because I’ll pick up any new Pippa Grant book without knowing a single thing haha

Dane and Amanda create a scheme to make their families get along after a decades long fued and decide to do that by getting engaged, which then leads to a town -sized wedding as the whole town wants to celebrate the feud being over. Dane has had a crush on Amanda since high school and is struggling to keep his emotions in check, but also pushing them down, making Amanda question what is real and what is fake, as she develops feelings.

I loved the family members, I loved the relationships between the characters, the way Dane and Amanda understood each other without having to speak and honestly handled the fake engagement in honestly the best way I’ve read in a while. I couldn’t stop reading and was obsessed to see how it’ll all work out!

📚 #BOOKREVIEW 📚
The Fake Wedding Project by Pippa Grant
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / Pages: 287 / Genre: Christmas Romance
Release Date: October 8, 2024

Although this story doesn’t happen during Christmas, it happens in Tinsel, Michigan, where the whole town has holiday cheer all year long. It’s an idyllic setting where the only problem is the long-running feud between the Silvers and the Andersons. No one can even remember what the feud is about, but the hate continues generation after generation… until now. Amanda Anderson couldn’t care less about the feud. Her best friend is a Silver and she’s had a crush on her brother Dane since forever. So she and Dane tell everyone they’re engaged to try to put an end to the feud for good.

This spicy holiday romance has all the vibes—fake dating, friends to lovers, small town romance. This cute romcom was the perfect start to my holiday reads.

Thank you, @Pippa.Grant, @Hambright_PR, and @NetGalley for my free copies.

This had absolutely everything you could want from a fake engagement romance! It moves very quickly so I couldn't believe that I was already at 20% when I checked. Perfect pace!

Based on the number of scenes I would say it's mild spicy. But based on the ATMOSPHERE (fanning myself now) it was delivering on that adult romance. We're talking dips in the lake, accidental shower run ins and sheltering in a small cabin during a thunderstorm.

Amanda and Dave are from opposite side of a small-town family feud. The animosity is intense but you can't help giggling because the family empires are built on gingerbread and fruitcake in a christmas-year-long town called Tinsel. When Amanda's family tells her to come home and take over the family legacy, she lies and says that she can't because she's engaged to Dave. When that isn't enough to get her disowned, she and Dave agree to keep up the lie and use it as leverage to force their families to get along. If they end the fighting, maybe they can convince their families to let them leave Tinsel for good.

The scheme is silly but it dives into generational expectations in a way that is cathartic and sincere. I really like the way it all worked out. There were actual consequences and fights to work through. Dave's personality reminds me of Kai Rhodes from "Caught Up" and Bo from "Out on a Limb". Very dependable and also down-bad for his girl.

I love Pippa’s ability to build quirky plots with characters that might live next door to you.
This wasn’t my favorite but it was cute.

The first line of the description of this book is SPOT ON: "Romeo and Juliet meets Hallmark Christmas movie."

This was so cute. I loved the characters and the town. It was fabulous that the tow adapted into a Christmas town all year long. The family feud between them, over two delicious Christmas treats was a great idea! The Andersons and Silvers sure know how to hold a grudge!

Thank you for the copy, this is my honest opinion.

The Fake Wedding Project is the perfect amuse-bouche to get you ready for the holiday season.

The story centers around the impromptu fake engagement between the adult progeny of Christmas-themed town Tinsel, Michigan’s two feuding families: the fruitcake-baking Silvers and the gingerbread-making Andersons.

And it is delicious.

At a glance:
- Dual POV + a bonus epilogue from a third character
- Fake engagement + fake wedding planning
- Dueling families
- Best friend’s brother
- Teenage crush
- Opposites attract
- Small town (EVERYONE is invested in the outcome of this engagement)
- Holidays, holidays, holidays (It’s Christmas year-round in Tinsel.)
- A cute—but lazy—canine sidekick
- Chemistry 🔥

The dual audiobook narration by Connor Crais and C.J. Bloom is perfect for these characters. Crais’s voice for Dane is deep and yummy, and Bloom captures Amanda’s energy so well.

Eye-read or ear-read this one; you’re in for a treat either way.

I received advance copies of the ebook and audiobook from the author and Hambright PR. All review opinions are my own.

This was a cute, fun, fast-paced read. It’s holidayesque in that it takes place in a Hallmark Christmas movie town that’s all about Christmas all year round. It doesn’t actually take place at Christmas though.

Watching Dane and Amanda navigate trying to end the family feud between their two families (not the fun Steve Harvey kind, but the Hatfield & McCoy kind) was funny and emotional.

Pippa does a great job of dealing with family trauma and the effect it can have. The characters are lovable, layered, and well-developed. She makes me want to go visit Tinsel and take part in all the holiday shenanigans.