GUYS. However much hype you’ve seen about this book, IT IS NOT ENOUGH. Enjoy the caps, because that’s how much I LOVED this book! ;)

This story is a prime example of how closed door romance still brings the heat 🔥🔥 these two were primed to combust, they just had to figure out in which direction to explode 😂 the forced proximity due to their marriage was absolutely delicious and I adored every second. The heavier topics discussed added so much to their closeness and I loved seeing them grow stronger as they grew together. This story was also packed with so many surprises, she definitely kept me on the edge of my seat!

I don’t know how else to convince you to read this incredible book (did I mention the first kiss that altered my brain chemistry? 🥵) but please read it, and thank me later 😉

Thank you to the author for the ALC of Beauty and the Beach!! I loved this story and the narrators did a great job! First, I love dual POV especially when each main character has its own narrator. I loved Phoenix’s character, even though he comes from a lot of money he’s very down to earth. I really loved the opposite character of Holland, and their cute nicknames for each other, playing on their real names. Overall it was super cute, and I loved the setting of Sunset Harbor!

I really love this author's writing and this fake marriage plot was so fun! I love the setting of these summer books and I look forward to reading all of the collaborative books.
The emotional depth between these characters and what they shared in the past (so sad!) was tender and special and I loved reading about them truly falling for each other. The audiobook was well done and well paced.

Phoenix and Holland FOREVER!!! Gracie Ruth Mitchell has done it again. This book was AMAZING! Her writing is so spunky and witty and it hit both the romance and the comedy so perfectly to give you everything you want in a romcom.

The chemistry between Phoenix and Holland was off the charts! Their teasing and banter are FIRE and I adored every single second and highlighted a ridiculous number of quotes. I just about died with every new nickname Holland gave Phoenix. Hilarious!

I loved the flashbacks and the meet cute. Every piece of the plot just got better and better. Grief and heavier topics were mixed in creating a balance with the humor and romance and making me feel all the things.

If you can’t tell, I’m obsessed. I just wanted to sit and be completely consumed by this story. I was squealing and kicking my feet at how utterly romantic it was.

The narrators were fantastic, especially the female narrator!

🔥: Kissing

I cannot say enough good things about this series. Each author gave their unique story but they all tied together so wonderfully. They are adorable romances and each one is so special and cute in its own way. I love the small town island charm and how people seems to find different versions of themselves throughout these stories. So very well done- I’d recommend them as stand alones or a series to anyone! Perfect summer reads!

Thank you @Dreamscape_Media and @netgalley for a #gifted copy of this audiobook.

"Falling for him is scary...but trying not to fall for him has been torture. So I spread my wings and prepare to jump."

Rating: 4.75⭐️

Summary: Though Holland would rather be fake married to anyone else, Phoenix is the one she must pretend to like. It's only for a few months until his grandmother passes and then they could go their separate ways. Except for the fact that his grandmother had a miraculous recovery.... Now what are they to do??

Thoughts: Welcome to my favorite book in this series so far!! Ahhh I always love a good fake marriage, especially when those two are enemies. This was everything!! The banter and pranks were top-notch. But when they needed to support each other, they were the sweetest. I loved how they slowly transitioned from hating one another and avoiding a certain tragic night to becoming friends who cared about what happened to each other and finally realizing their feelings for one another. Once they realized their true feelings, I loved that they communicated them immediately, with no second thoughts. Ahhh I love when a book makes me smile and not want to stop listening, and this one was it!!

Rylee Kuberra and John Rogers did such a fabulous job with this audio. Their voices brought Holland and Phoenix to life for me, almost feeling like I was a side character in Sunset Harbor!!

A lighthearted romantic comedy that brings a delightful twist to the classic enemies-to-lovers trope. Set against a vibrant beach backdrop, the story follows two strong-willed protagonists whose clashing personalities spark an unexpected and entertaining romance. Mitchell's witty writing and charming character dynamics make this a fun, breezy read that captures the essence of a summer fling while exploring themes of self-discovery and love. Perfect for fans of feel-good romances.

Another favorite of mine from the series. The fake marriage trope was fun, and Phoenix’s transformation was engaging. I think a little more spice would have elevated the chemistry, but overall, this one had the right mix of humor and heart.

Although I have been enjoying reading this series so far, this one just didn’t resonate with me like the others have. The majority of the book just seemed a little too far fetched and unbelievable. I also didn’t connect with the main characters and if they had broken up and gone their separate ways at the end of the book, there would have been no love lost on my part.

Beauty and the Beach is another great addition to the Falling for Summer Series. You can jump in and enjoy any of these books in any order. I am loving reading the series in order even though it isn’t necessary to do so.

This story is definitely a true “enemies to more” trope. Phoenix and Holland are enemies and have been for years. There are some deep and painful reasons for this enmity which is explored through flashbacks. Be aware that Holland’s brother, who was also Phoenix’s best friend, died years earlier and his death is one of the things that Holland really needs to work through.

Yet, even though there are deep and serious issues that these two have faced in the past and must work through in the future, this novel is packed with fun one liners, snarky comments, and two people who have a very deep connection with each other. Enemies who must work together in a marriage of convenience certainly upped the tension!

I listened to the audio book and really enjoyed both of the narrators. They did a great job of bringing this story to life.

I received a complimentary copy of this audio book and purchased the ebook. All opinions are my own.

Holland and Phoenix were the perfect enemies to marriage of convenience to lovers. It was a bumpy ride but fun to watch the characters get there. Fish were left in mailboxes, Oreo cream was replaced by toothpaste. The pranks were hilarious.
Phoenix needs to marry so he can inherit his family’s company before his wretched Grandmother passes away. Holland is up to her eyeballs in debt due to medical bills and most recently getting scammed on the and also paying for her younger sister’s college. So naturally the two of them getting married is perfect. They will help each other out. Holland and Phoenix have a history together. Her brother was best friends with Phoenix until a car accident changed their lives for ever. Not only does Holland fight the nightmares she’s had from her past, but she is also fighting the attraction she has towards her fake husband.
When an out comes about in their relationship will they take it and go their separate ways or will they remain married and see how that will work?
I listened to an advanced copy of this story. The narrators did such a wonderful job bringing the characters and the story to life. It was so easy to follow and made me feel like I was right along with the characters.
Thank you to the author and Netgalley for my advanced copy. These words are my own.

Holland and Phoenix are so adorable together. They are both grieving after the loss of her brother/his best friend and think they can't stand each other. The witty banter between them is perfection and the transition to romance so fun to read. There are some deeper topics covered in this book and I liked how the author blended them with lighter moments. I listened to the audiobook and the narration is fantastic and well-suited for the characters.

This was seriously the cutest read! Hate to Love, marriage of convenience and chock full of witty banter and pranks! I can't count how many times I laughed out loud. Their nicknames for each other get better and better throughout the book. Now I'm going to have to hunt down this authors backlist!

4⭐, 0.75🌶️

A Marriage of Convenience with her brothers best friend and they share a past trauma?! Yes please! This book was so dang good! I feel like we haven't gotten a lot of Phoenix and Holland in the prior books of this series and that's okay, cause I still really enjoyed their story! The drama of Phoeix's family was so entertaining, and their shared history regarding Holland's brother kept me so curious (and broke my heart when we found out what happened!) This is probably tied for my fave of the series and even as a clean romance, I was gripped.

Thank you Netgalley and Dreamscape Media for an ALC of this book in exchange for my honest review!

ALC Review:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Beauty and the Beach is the fifth book in the multi-author interconnected series Falling for Summer.

Holland’s identity has been stolen resulting in her finances going from tight to nonexistent. After learning there isn’t anything the authorities can do, she reluctantly agrees to marry Phoenix Park so he can inherit his family business. While the two have known each other for years, their complex and troubled past has created a huge chasm in their relationship. Will they be able to set aside their differences in order to help one another other or will their disdain prove too difficult?

I had the pleasure of listening to this book on audio. It was narrated by Rylee Kuberra and John Rogers. Not only did they do a fantastic job bringing the story to life, their voice acting was top notch!

This audiobook features:
-marriage of convenience
-forced proximity
-brother’s best friend
-billionaire MMC
-banter
-small island town
-Dual POVs

*I cannot wait to read more from Gracie Ruth Mitchell!!!

Special thanks to Netgalley, Dreamscape Media, and Gracie Ruth Mitchell for allowing me to listen to this book in exchange for my honest review.

This was fantastic!! Phoenix and Holland’s chemistry and their battles (I mean, a kissing battle?! Come on!!) are hilarious and swoony. I loved this marriage of convenience romcom!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book.

Oh how I loved this book. Seriously loved it! This series is turning out to be one of my favorites. EVER! The Falling for Summer series books are all set in Sunset Harbor with connecting characters and I am loving every one.

I absolutely loved the enemies to lovers, best friend’s brother, marriage of convenience tropes in this book. Mitchell does an amazing job with these characters too. I enjoyed how Phoenix and Holland’s history was told throughout and how hard events were handled. The development of these characters and their situation is done so well. And it is so funny! There are some tampon scenes that had me laughing so hard. I especially loved the super swoony kisses.

I also listened to the audio and the narrators are perfect. Their expression really added to the already amazing story.

I received an audio approval from the publisher. (Thank you!!) I also received an eARC from the author. All views and opinions expressed are my own.

The 5th book of the Falling for Summer series is my new favorite! It has a great balance of depth and the light-hearted rom com elements we all want in life. With themes like:

🩵Marriage of convenience
🩵Rivals/enemies to lovers
🩵Shared past
🩵Hilarious nicknames
🩵Swoon-worthy moments
🩵“That’s my wife” vibes
🩵Crazy millionaire family
🩵And a satisfying epilogue

This is definitely a book I’d recommend!

Mini Review :

Beauty and The Beach by Gracie Ruth Mitchell is the first book in the Falling For Summer series. Each book is written by a different author and all can be read as standalones. One fun thing is as you read or listen to this series you will find some similar characters in each book and those characters could possibly be the main characters in another book in the series. This was the first one I read or actually listened to. Yep I went out of order but I do hope and plan to listen to them all in audio. I was thrilled to find out they were all going to be in audio. Gracie Ruth Mitchell has officially become a must read for me. This book was full of banter and I was laughing from the beginning. You immediately fall in love with these two characters and their journey. This one has so many fun tropes: a marriage of convenience, protective MMC, only one bed, a bit of a crazy dysfunctional family, brother’s best friend. There is so much tension between these two, I did not want to stop listening to this audiobook even though I had too. And don’t get me started on the looks I probably got while laughing in the grocery story. So if you're looking for a fun read or audiobook I’d say go pick this one up. If you want a hero who throws her over her shoulder to protect her this book is for you. If you're looking for some fun nicknames this book is also for you. Content Warning: loss of a loved one.