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thebookishnarwhal's review
5.0
Oh my goodness, this book is highly recommended by myself for fans of contemporary romance! “Can't Help Falling in Love" by Sophie Sullivan is a delightful rom-com that sweeps readers off their feet with its charming blend of humour, heart, and unexpected love. At least it did with this reader!
Meet Lexi Danby. She’s a former college track star turned struggling waitress, seeking some no-strings fun. Meet Noah McAllister. He’s the heir to a major Seattle company and is navigating the complexities of his own love life. When circumstances throw them together in a high-profile fake engagement, sparks fly, and their hearts become entangled in a delightful dance of attraction and vulnerability.
Sullivan's writing is, as always, as warm and comforting as a chai latte on a crisp fall day. The banter is witty, the chemistry palpable, and the journey is utterly endearing. The Seattle backdrop adds an extra layer of charm, making the city feel like a character in its own right. Seattle’s Pike Place Market is also where Starbucks was born!
What sets this rom-com apart is its balance of humour and emotional depth. While the fake engagement trope provides plenty of laughs, Sullivan also delves into themes of grief, family, and personal growth. Lexi and Noah's vulnerabilities make them relatable, and readers will root for their happily-ever-after.
"Can't Help Falling in Love" is a heartwarming and fun read, perfect for cozying up with a cup of tea and a pair of sherpa socks. Sullivan has crafted a delightful escape into love, laughter, and the magic of unexpected connections.
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for a temporary e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Meet Lexi Danby. She’s a former college track star turned struggling waitress, seeking some no-strings fun. Meet Noah McAllister. He’s the heir to a major Seattle company and is navigating the complexities of his own love life. When circumstances throw them together in a high-profile fake engagement, sparks fly, and their hearts become entangled in a delightful dance of attraction and vulnerability.
Sullivan's writing is, as always, as warm and comforting as a chai latte on a crisp fall day. The banter is witty, the chemistry palpable, and the journey is utterly endearing. The Seattle backdrop adds an extra layer of charm, making the city feel like a character in its own right. Seattle’s Pike Place Market is also where Starbucks was born!
What sets this rom-com apart is its balance of humour and emotional depth. While the fake engagement trope provides plenty of laughs, Sullivan also delves into themes of grief, family, and personal growth. Lexi and Noah's vulnerabilities make them relatable, and readers will root for their happily-ever-after.
"Can't Help Falling in Love" is a heartwarming and fun read, perfect for cozying up with a cup of tea and a pair of sherpa socks. Sullivan has crafted a delightful escape into love, laughter, and the magic of unexpected connections.
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for a temporary e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.
meg13sam's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
paperbacklatte's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
“Can’t Help Falling in Love” is a fake dating, he falls first romcom set in the fall in Seattle. Lexi is a struggling waitress that was once a record setting track star but after her dad died, she quit to take care of her mom and deal with the fall out. Lexi meets Will, Seattle‘s most eligible bachelor and heir to a large company while totally failing at her waitressing job. Their first date leads to a misunderstanding that they are engaged, so to keeps Will’s mom from bothering him and save face in front of Lexi’s former friends, they decide to fake the engagement while they actually start dating and getting to know each other. Lexi soon needs to decide if she will stay still or take a leap of faith and actually let Will in.
“Can’t Help Falling in Love” was such a fun and emotional read. Sophie Sullivan does a great job describing the scenes to really make you feel like you are there. The book is set in the fall and you really feel all the apple picking and leaf changing vibes.
There is a great cast of characters that surrounds Lexi and Will. They really add depth to the story without taking away from the main characters. The book deals with depression and grief in the form of Lexi’s mom and it’s done in a sensitive loving way that adds a lot of emotion to the book.
Lexi and Will’s love story is definitely quick but believable. The characters really hit it off and you can tell from the dual POV that they really hold a lot of the same morals, so the foundation is there. Will did such a good job helping Lexi with her confidence and just making sure she wasn’t putting herself down and that she is proud of her accomplishments.
This book is a cozy heart warming read that is going to be perfect to pick up and enjoy.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with this digital advance readers copy.
bricrowder's review
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Thank you to NetGalley for the chance to read this sweet and heartwarming romance. It was very charming and had a great collection of lovable characters.
The book centers on Lexi, a hardworking and struggling young woman who is trying to get by, take care of her grieving mother, and to get her business degree. She meets Will a a charming and successful executive at hid family's company while she is his waitress at a restaurant. After a string of mixups occur everyone believes the two are engaged. They both like each other so the decide to not deny it while they date.
The book itself felt light but has characters going through complex situations. The settings sounded cozy and picturesque. The dates and events they go on were romantic.
I think my only complaint was Lexi's mother in relation to their finances and selling their house. I understand grief but it didn't feel as resolved as I hoped in the end. Also, the book made her mom sound like a wonderful person but I couldn't understand how she let Lexi take on the finances alone for years and support the two of them. I wished either her mom had agreed to start her business to help and/or finally agree to move soon.
I loved Will and Lexi together. They were sweet and I enjoyed the insta-spark between the two. Overall I really enjoyed the book and I can't wait to read more by this author.
The book centers on Lexi, a hardworking and struggling young woman who is trying to get by, take care of her grieving mother, and to get her business degree. She meets Will a a charming and successful executive at hid family's company while she is his waitress at a restaurant. After a string of mixups occur everyone believes the two are engaged. They both like each other so the decide to not deny it while they date.
The book itself felt light but has characters going through complex situations. The settings sounded cozy and picturesque. The dates and events they go on were romantic.
I think my only complaint was Lexi's mother in relation to their finances and selling their house. I understand grief but it didn't feel as resolved as I hoped in the end. Also, the book made her mom sound like a wonderful person but I couldn't understand how she let Lexi take on the finances alone for years and support the two of them. I wished either her mom had agreed to start her business to help and/or finally agree to move soon.
I loved Will and Lexi together. They were sweet and I enjoyed the insta-spark between the two. Overall I really enjoyed the book and I can't wait to read more by this author.
em_mcd's review
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
shiana's review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
Lexi is not where she thought should be at this point in her life. While struggling with rebuilding her and her mother's life after her fathers passing, Lexi meets Will where he helps her out of a stressful situation. One thing leads to another when one of my favorite tropes comes in: fake engagement.
Can't help falling in love follows the classic rom com formula with love, heartache and lots of overthinking. I enjoyed it and would recommend to anyone that wants a classic easy love story.
If you are one that despises insta love, I would caution you against this book. However, it doesn't bother me! I loved that this book showed grief through her mother and how long it can take to heal and come back.
Will is a corporate man who is up in the ranks of his family business. So we love some good business drama with mommy and daddy who are more focused on the business than the family.
However, I will warn that everything conflict wise, wraps up in a nice little bow very easy and there is not much depth to the characters. However with a short rom com, there's not much time for that.
Tropes: fake dating, insta-love, rich man/poor girl.
Can't help falling in love follows the classic rom com formula with love, heartache and lots of overthinking. I enjoyed it and would recommend to anyone that wants a classic easy love story.
If you are one that despises insta love, I would caution you against this book. However, it doesn't bother me! I loved that this book showed grief through her mother and how long it can take to heal and come back.
Will is a corporate man who is up in the ranks of his family business. So we love some good business drama with mommy and daddy who are more focused on the business than the family.
However, I will warn that everything conflict wise, wraps up in a nice little bow very easy and there is not much depth to the characters. However with a short rom com, there's not much time for that.
Tropes: fake dating, insta-love, rich man/poor girl.
johilu's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
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