Thank you Berkley Romance & Netgalley for the eARC!

4 stars!

Wow! Lynn Painter does it again! I absolutely adore their books, and this one did not disappoint! I love the fake dating trope in this! Abi's character is so fresh & fun, and Dex is so swoon worthy!!!

I loved their relationship, even when they were "fake dating" you could tell they were perfect for each other!

Definitely recommend this book if you are looking for a sweet, lighthearted & fun romance book with the fake dating trope & amazing banter!

Rounded up for the cuteness- the buildup was fun. The “finally” moment was good. Dex & Abi were great together, even while faking it. I did not know that about scorpions, and hydrangeas are always beautiful in a bouquet.

I received an ARC from NetGalley. Thanks!

3.5⭐

Thank you Berkeley Romance and Netgalley for an ARC of this book

For fans of:
✿ Maid in Manhattan with JLO <3
✿ a PG-er version of Pretty Woman
✿ Billionaire romances
✿ Light-hearted easy-to-read romances

I think Lynn Painter is the QUEEN of quirky banter and easy-to-read romances. This book was very quick to get through (I nearly read it in a day) and it's one of those romances that's a cute but great palate cleanser. Their jokes and dialogue had me giggling and kicking my feet like Declan's talking to me!!

The ending was soooooo cute. We LOVE it when men pay attention!! I will have to say that the side characters, like Roman, were more entertaining at times than their relationship. Like the way he walked in with the boxes as Declan's *literally* trying to declare his love for Abi? LMAOOOO I am that kind of situational awkward.

Their relationship did leave me wanting more at times, but I still enjoyed it. I just wish their relationship was developed more and the miscommunication in the end felt a bit familiar/predictable to me. However, for those who enjoy grumpyxsunshine, fake dating, billionaire romances and forced proximity, this will be the book for you!!

I love her books as they are such a delight and make you laugh and smile. Abi is a character that is so relatable. She is polar opposite of Declan and their chemistry is off the charts. The stories that Abi tells to embarrass Declan were priceless.

Fake dating, forced proximity, grumpy/sunshine all my favorite tropes in one book made this a quick fun read.

3.5 stars!

I requested this book because it vaguely reminded me of the JLO's "Maid in Manhattan" 2000s romcom, and overall, this was a cute summery read. The story held my interest for a few treadmill sessions. Lynn's snappy banter and writing style is always fun. If you enjoyed "Mr. Wrong Number," by Painter, then you'll most likely like this one. Recommended for a light beach romcom

3.5/5 stars!

Lynn Painter is one of my favorite authors, and I was super excited about this book. I was hooked at the beginning, but it started to fall flat for me around the halfway point. I liked the characters and the fake dating storyline, and would have loved to see that continue a little longer. Overall, it was an easy and enjoyable read and I will continue picking up anything this author puts out!

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC!

A lighthearted rom-com with a fake dating scenario that feels straight out of a Hallmark movie.

Abi’s juggling grad school, multiple jobs, and a seriously cursed apartment (thanks to one very dramatic infestation). In a moment of desperation, she moves into the empty penthouse she cleans—only to get mistaken for her boss’s girlfriend when his parents drop by unannounced. Enter Declan: tall, broody, loaded, and secretly a bit of a softie.

The banter is classic Lynn Painter: fast, flirty, and full of chemistry. It leans into familiar tropes (grumpy x sunshine, millionaire x maid) in a way that’s cute and comforting… but also very been-there-read-that. If you’re a fan of her style, it delivers what you'd expect.

That said, this one didn’t totally win me over. The romance is slow burn, sure...but when it finally kicked in, it felt more like a flicker than a flame. I was left wanting more from their connection and more time seeing them as a real couple. And as someone who hasn’t necessarily loved Lynn Painter’s books in the past, this didn’t change my mind much. It's good, but nothing great. One of those reads that’s fine while it’s happening, but forgettable once it’s done

Still, if you're in the mood for something clean, tropey, and Cinderella-coded with a bit of fake dating chaos, this one might hit the spot—especially if you enjoy comfort reads and don’t mind a predictable plot.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the digital ARC in exchange for an honest review! 🧹💕

This was a difficult review for me to write. While the book was undeniably charming and had its fun moments, I can’t shake the feeling that it was a little too…generic, for lack of a better word. I struggled to connect with the story early on and more than once I considered giving up and declaring it a DNF. That said, something about the dynamic between Declan and Abi kept me reading, despite the fact that neither character particularly grabbed me.

I originally gave it four stars, but now I’m thinking it’s more of a 3.5. Good if you’re looking for something light and easy, just don’t expect anything groundbreaking.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing the digital arc in exchange for my honest review.

3.5 stars on this one.
Maid For Each Other is ridiculously cute. Abi is cleaner who gets displaced for her apartment because of an infestation. She gets the idea to stay at one of her clients, Declan's really nice places. She knew her client only had her come clean when she's out of town so it works out perfectly. After all, she is a cleaner. One morning she wakes upto find Declan's parents in his kitchen. They're extremely excited to finally meet his gf so what else can she do other than go along with it? She says she is Abby. What Abi doesn't know is Declan is upset because he's created a fake gf scheme up so there's definitely no fake gf.
Later on, Abi is surprised when Declan tracks her down and he's mad. They manage to create s win/ win situation or that benefits them both after talking things through.

This was a super-cute but predictable rom com. It was an easy but short read. If you're a fan of lynn Painter then you'll love this one. If your new to Lynn Painter, then this a good one to start with.

Lynn Painter never disappoints!!

Abi is the perfect blend of quirky, smart, and funny. Dexxie is grumpy turned golden retriever. I loved every second of this book and was laughing out loud for at least half of it.

Already know this is one that I will be re-reading in the future!

Thank you to NetGalley for the complimentary ARC in exchange for my honest review!

I think Lynn Painter does a good job with banter and conversations between characters. At one point though it did seem like too many Pretty Woman references were being used, but maybe I’m just not a big enough fan of that movie. Overall I liked this book, but I wish there had been more depth and emotion to it. It’s good for a super quick, lighthearted read if that’s what you’re looking for. It is not my favorite of Lynn Painter’s books though.

𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝚛𝚞𝚗𝚍𝚘𝚠𝚗:
When an infestation forces Abi out of her apartment, she has no other choice but to stay at the penthouse she cleans, only for Declan’s parents to show up and to mistake her for his nonexistent girlfriend.

𝙼𝚢 𝚝𝚊𝚔𝚎:
It’s giving Maid in Manhattan meets Pretty Woman vibes!

Abi is quirky and fun while Declan is a bit broody, but together they have that classic LP banter that is just so dang fun.

This book has the perfect balance of plot, romance & comedy. I loved that while Declan is rich, he never flaunts it or looks down on Abi because of it. Abi is basically a contemporary Cinderella, who is working hard to make her dreams come true, though she does struggle at first with judging Declan because of his money.

There is just something about LP’s books that are so dang bingeable! I couldn’t put this one down - the fake dating is done perfectly, our MMC falls HARD, & the Pretty Woman vibes were vibin’. Such a fun read!

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗴𝗲𝘁:
🫧Grumpy x Sunshine
🫧 Millionaire x Maid
🫧Forced Proximity
🫧Fake Dating
🫧”Honey”
🫧 Dual POV
🫧Acts of service

True rating 4.5 stars... I loved the premise of this book and it made me LOL many times. I enjoyed learning more about their life but it also felt rushed at the end. I would of given it 5 stars if it hadn't been the rushed feeling ending but I wanted more.

Super cute fake dating story! I loved the storyline and the fun take on fake dating. I did feel like the characters could’ve been developed a little better.super fun escape and would recommend it to anyone looking for a lighthearted read! Loved watching them fall in love.

Loved this romantic comedy book. I thought Declan was a sweetheart and Abi was adorable. I will say almost the whole book was just one big miscommunication so if you don't like that maybe skip this one. But I really loved this book!

Lynn, the woman you are. I will always be your biggest fan and if you have no fans then i am dead. Keep writing the way you do!

Another sweet romance about Abi and Declan who are strangers who help each other and fall in love. These 2 characters were very real and loveable as was their journey to love. Thanks NetGalley for the advanced copy. #MaidforEachOther #NetGalley

I really loved this book. I've only read one other book by Lynn Painter (and liked it) but everything about this book made me happy. I got to see (accurately respresented) lung issues, which, for such a "small" thing, really made me feel seen. I loved the characters banter, chemistry, and tension. The author brought so many things i love into the book without me feeling like it was overdone. It was sweet and refreshing and I can't wait to recommendation it. The ONLY negative thought I had was "nooo not a heart shape" (lol).

You can never go wrong with Lynn Painter, you just can’t. This latest one seals her as an autobuy author for me forevermore!

I was skeptical based on the blurb and that I have enjoyed her adult romances less than her YA typically. This then surprised me greatly. It was a fun, sweet time, but boy oh boy get me to her new YA release already. Something about her adult books lack the 5 star/X factor spark that I fell in love with in Better Than the Movies.