this book was good. i’m always down for a good fake date trope and who doesn’t love enemies to lovers. i think the beginning could have a bit shorter some because it felt like it kinda repeated itself but other than that i thought it was fairly good. i loved the banter between the two. the old ladies were my favorite characters. i rated it a solid 3.5.

Quite pleasantly surprised by this book, and will seek out the author again. Thanks to netgalley for the ARC.

I went into this one blind other than the obvious hints from the title, and I found both of the main characters engaging and enjoyable to read. They both had their insecurities, which got tiresome at times, but still both seemed like real actual people. In fact all of the characters in the book, except for those you were not supposed to like, seemed like very likeable folks you'd meet in any small town.

The farce of the cast iron pot was delightful and appropriately silly when it needed to be and charming. How it tied into the greater mystery was a bit forced, but still made sense.

The romance seemed to go from nada to in love in the span of a few pages, but I didn't really mind that so much as the rest of the story was entertaining. And I am a sucker for a fake dating trope.

Steamy, funny, enchanting. Four Steps to the Perfect Fake Date was great! A cute read perfect for anyone looking for a romance with plenty of laughs and a satisfying love and connection. If you enjoy fake-dating tropes and witty banter, this book is a good choice!

This book was entertaining in the moment but forgettable after. Still worth the read but not a favorite. I liked the format. I felt the dual POV help you understand the characters better. There were many times they were frustrating thought. , At times you wanted to shake them, along with cheer for them when you see how they each grow for themselves and each other.

Four Steps to the Perfect Fake Date by Lilian Monroe is a fun read with sexy banter, a bit of a mystery, and a touch of slapstick humor involving septuagenarians.

I like the fake dating trope if it is not too over the top, and that is what drew me to this book. The author handled it well, and it did not defy credulity. However, there was so much more to the book. Although I would class this as a romcom, the main characters have some issues to overcome. They work them out as their romance develops. The setting is an island in Washington state, and the descriptions of community as well as family add to the charm, as do multiple generational characters.

Adding interest to the story is the investigation into some accounting irregularities in the sheriff’s office. This mystery keeps the story moving. This was a very enjoyable read.

I was in the mood to switch up my reading tropes and grabbed this one up. Honestly I was very glad I did, it was an enjoyable read that had wonderful dual POV, characters that made you hooked you, a twist in the end, and great pacing.

Daphne and Calvin both went into this story with issues between each other and baggage from the years that had been away from the town. I felt the dual POV help you understand them both more, even if at times you wanted to shake them, along with helping you see how they each grow for themselves and each other.

i was not expecting to eat this up but i finished in less than 24 hours. i couldn’t put this book down – the writing was easy to read, the story was quick, the characters had depth, and i genuinely loved them together.

outside if the romance, i found the sort of mystery to be interesting while also not taking itself too seriously. the town and its members were cozy and entertaining, and i felt like i was actually there for most of the book.

overall this wasn’t what i was expecting but i really enjoyed it! i really hope this gets big when it releases because i feel like so many people would absolutely adore this.

Coming from out of some hard times, Daphne Davis moves back to her childhood town, Fernley, to try to recover and get back on her feet. Daphne finds herself face to face with her old high school rival, Calvin Flint.

Flint is Fernley's acting sheriff and her new boss. As they are thrown together sparks fly as they uncover the truth behind the department's biggest scandal and as they uncover their feelings about each other.

I so thoroughly enjoyed this book! It really felt like you were living in Fernley with the cozy descriptions of the town and the townspeople. By the end of the book I was part of the community and knew all the neighborhood gossip.

I feel like the story was paced perfectly and the mix of goofy family shenanigans mixed with the seriousness of balancing books at the police department and they had me flipping the pages to see how Calvin and Daphne would be taking on these new challenges.

I think this book is going to be a hit and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a cozy romance story.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this arc!

WOW!!! What a great book!! This one had me hooked from page 1! This was a first for me from this author and I will not be my last! This one was a win for me!