3.5 stars


The storyline was good and so was the writing. I just had a hard time connecting with the characters. I enjoyed the plot. I like marriage of convenience a lot. This one was well done. If I had connected with the characters more, I would have enjoyed the book more.

One of Isley's best books to date, I enjoyed reading this .marshmallow fluffy romance. I usually hate billionaire romances, but this didn't have any of that cringe. The self reflection thay both characters do grounded this book more in reality. I read the previous book in this series and this one is so much better! I guess Hunter's story is next. This cozy fantasy of new york love story is a great read for cold winter days. 3.5 stars. Thanks to Net Galley and Boldwood Books for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.

Amazing Romance story,

I loved the caracters and the development all over the story,

Just the right kind of HOT HOT.

💍 WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS, FAKE AN ENGAGEMENT

💍 Pick this up if you like/don’t mind:
📌 book series ( this is the second book in the “funny feelings” series but can be read as a stand alone too )
📌 fake dating/ marriage of convenience
📌 slow burn
📌 dual POVs
📌 opposites attract
📌 age gap
📌 witty funny banters/ sexual tension between the characters
📌 one bed troupe
📌 forced proximity
📌 millionaire, workaholic, swoon worthy MMC
📌 HEA

💍 This was my first book by the author and it had everything I needed in a good rom com. It was an emotional rollercoaster ride that will make you smile, laugh, fill your heart with warmth, shed a few tears, feel giddy with happiness and give you butterflies watching the main characters fall in love. Talking about the characters, I loved the chemistry between the two and how they transform themselves through out the story. Personally I prefer books with no spice/closed door romance, so that was another bonus point. And I loved the fact that this book explored themes beyond romance such as post partum depression & prioritising family over career.

💍 HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. I loved every second of it. Thanks Netgalley and author for the ARC.

💍 PS: I can’t wait to read more by the author.

It was my first book my Camilla Isley and I appreciate her dedication to STEM rep for FMCs. I'd say she's similar to Ali Hazelwood, but with no spice and less quirky characters.
It was a cute basic love story. Clean and closed doors. Neither character felt particularly deep or fully fleshed but it wasn't a horrible read. The most emotional part was the 1st POV of the FMC suffering from PPD, which I really appreciated. At least until it was quickly accepted and dealt with. It was a bit formulaic with no smut scenes to differentiate it from other similar stories, which I know sounds odd. But I find those to be the defining parts of many stories these days.
I'm at a loss about why one of the reviews referred to both of them as billionaires. They are not. This initial misunderstanding led to a long rant on my part lol but in the end I was so very happy to read about MCs that aren't billionaires. That worked hard for a reason, and he was 'just a millionaire and she as a programmer but still struggled to make ends meet once she lost her job. (No closure about that though, which did leave me a little disappointed)

Thank you to Boldwood Books, NetGalley, and Camilla Isley for this ARC book. This was a roller coaster ride. I was on the edge of my seat as this slow burn romance blossomed. It was quite the ride as Adrian and Rowena randomly met in a bathroom, arranged a fake relationship, and overcame obstacles and insecurities and blossomed into a power couple. This is was a whirlwind romance with just the ending I hoped for. This is a must read if you’re looking for a slow burn whirlwind romance with all the feels.

Romance inversée.

L'alchimie entre Rowena et Adrian est palpable, ils forment un couple crédible et touchant. J'ai beaucoup aimé leur rencontre, que j'ai trouvée amusante et qui sort de l'ordinaire. Cependant, je n'ai pas cru à l'histoire de mariage arrangée, cela semblait trop simple. Et, dans la seconde moitié du livre, on tourne trop autour du pot, il y a un trop grand nombre d'incompréhensions entre eux qui paraissent forcées et sonnent fausses. Cela m'a fait sortir de l'histoire.

Je n'ai pas lu le premier tome de cette série, mais cela ne m'a pas perturbée dans la compréhension de l'histoire. J'ai l'intention de lire la suite qui reprend les personnages de Dylan et Hunter, car malgré tout, c'était une romance agréable.

Merci à Netgalley, à l'autrice et aux éditeurs pour cette lecture.

If the Ring Fits by Camilla Isley
Publishing January, 25 2025 with Boldwood Books

What a way to meet someone. Adrian gave a big lie to his boss and Rowena had two big shocks back to back. What better way to fix two problems but a fake marriage. It starts with a future first then back to the meet-cute and ends with a bonus treat and then preview for the next book.
At times it felt jumpy but in general it was a fun quick day only took two days for me to read.

Rowena’s life is flipped upside down when she receives news of two life changing events. The first is she’s pregnant with her ex’s child. The second is she’s also just been laid off. While this is happening, Adrian also receives life changing news. He is in the running for a promotion he has worked years for. However, he overhears his boss question if he’s the right fit for the job, as Adrian has no work life balance. Desperate to prove his boss wrong, he lies about having a pregnant fiancé to keep himself in the running. What happens next can only be what the author describes as a meet puke since these two literally meet in a bathroom as they’re both vomiting for different reasons. Soon after meeting they both agree to help each other by entering into a fake marriage that is beneficial to both parties.

This was an okay romance read for me. With the exception of the meet puke, nothing else really stood out. I also didn’t realize when I received this book that the FMC was pregnant. I’m not a huge fan of pregnancy romances so maybe that’s why this was also an okay read for me. It is sweet how Adrian falls for Rowena and her child though.

The pacing also just felt all over the place. In some spots, like the beginning, I feel like a lot of time is spent on them getting to know each other, but then by the end it felt like it was a rush to get the third act breakup in. (Also it’s a third act breakup that comes out of nowhere and is easily resolved in 3 short chapters). Also, there could’ve been more shown to us about her postpartum depression instead of it just being told to us a few times over the course of two chapters. I don’t know, the last 8 or so chapters just felt super rushed, with info like the postpartum depression being dumped on us and then quickly moved away from. Then the breakup happens, leaving the reader confused, to be resolved super quick and then be given a HEA.

Overall I just don’t think this one was for me, but others who like cute romances that are also pretty quick reads will enjoy this one.

Thank you NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

She did it again! This was a book I really enjoyed. The growth between the two of them. The way that this book sort of started at the end, but took us back to the beginning. The friendship vibes. Also seeing some characters from the first book in the series was a bonus! 4 stars

If the Ring Fits by Camilla Isley is an absolute gem! This is book 2 in the Funny Feelings trilogy, and it somehow outshines the first one! From the moment I started, I was engaged. The witty dialogue and heartwarming romance made it impossible to put down.
The chemistry between Rowena and Adrian is palpable, and I loved seeing how their relationship unfolded in such a fun and unexpected way despite their rather unorthodox start. Camilla Isley’s writing is as engaging as expected, with the perfect balance of humor and emotion.
If you enjoyed the first book in this series, you're in for an even better ride with If the Ring Fits. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a delightful, romcom! I couldn't put it down and I can’t wait for Dylan and Hunter to finally pair up!
I would like to thank Netgalley, the publisher and most importantly Camilla Isley for entertaining me with this wonderful read!.

If the Ring Fits was a fantastic read! Although I hadn’t read the first book in the series, the author does a great job of explaining the characters and events, so I never felt lost.

This story follows Rowena and Adrian, two hardworking individuals brought together in the most unexpected way—inside a bathroom, on what might just be Rowena's worst day. Both are in desperate need of a solution to their problems, and they strike up a mutually beneficial marriage of convenience.

Adrian is laser-focused on becoming the next CEO of his company. He’s a no-nonsense, workaholic kind of guy who stops at nothing to achieve his goals. But when his boss suggests that the ideal CEO should be family-oriented, Adrian realizes he has a problem.

Meanwhile, Rowena is reeling from a double blow: losing her job and discovering her scumbag ex has left her with a lifelong consequence. While she’s a skilled coder and no stranger to hard work, she’s at a crossroads. Enter Adrian, whose proposition—six months of marriage to help each other achieve their goals—seems like a lifeline. Their arrangement is simple: Adrian gets the image of stability he needs for the CEO role, and Rowena gets time and support to find her footing again. But as their fake marriage unfolds, it turns into something far more real than either of them anticipated.

One thing I especially loved about the book was its closed-door romance, with an optional spicy scene available at the end for readers who wanted more. This thoughtful detail gave readers the freedom to choose the tone they preferred. The story had me laughing, crying, and even angry—all within the span of just a few pages! I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a heartfelt and entertaining romance.

Thank you, NetGalley for this eARC!

I would like to thank Netgalley and Boldwood Books for a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

This was a really enjoyable read. However there was build up to spice that didn’t really happen on page (apart from in the bonus chapter).

What a fun, funny little story - of course how can a fake engagement go wrong? It does sound like a tired old trope, but this was a fun story to read, and I love a FMC in STEM.

I had the best time reading this story! I immediately fell in love with Adrian and Rowena. Adrian is all kinds of goodness - he is a sexy billionaire who discovers there is more to life than just work.

Rowena finally has a chance to get her life together after some major set backs. And Rowena is funny! Isley has given her a personality that includes quick wit and quick back and forth banter Adrian. I laughed at so many times during their conversations.

Isley does a nice job of setting the pace for these two characters to realize they each have things to figure out about their themselves, their lives and each other. Truly, I was lost is this book from the beginning and could not put it down.

Adrian and Rowena start out in a backwards manner but the fun is seeing how they turn it around!

Before I even dive into the review, I have to commend Camilla on Chapter One! The intensity of that opening scene set the tone for the entire book. She gives you an emotional glimpse of what happened and where the characters are, pulling you to the edge of your seat until the very last line. Then, just when your curiosity peaks, she throws you back into the past, making you patiently wait to uncover how it all unfolds.

If the Ring Fits might seem like a straightforward marriage-of-convenience romantic comedy, but it’s so much more than that. The evolution of the characters alone made this a five-star read for me. The banter, the wit, and the overall plot were exceptional - as always with Camilla’s writing - but the transformation of Rowena and Adrian? That was a gift in itself.

Life seems determined to test just how much Rowena can endure before she breaks. First, she finds out she’s pregnant with her horrific ex-boyfriend’s baby. As she struggles with the possibility of Liam, the man she finally escaped, reentering her life, another devastating blow hits - she’s been let go from her job after being made redundant. Pregnant, unemployed, and on the verge of leaving her friends behind in New York to move back home, she can’t imagine things getting any worse… until a random stranger proposes to her in a bathroom!

Adrian has sacrificed everything for his career. Friends, relationships, a personal life - none of it mattered as long as he achieved his ultimate goal of becoming CEO. That dream seems within reach when his boss, Dominic, calls him and Preston into the office to announce his retirement and reveal that one of them will take over. Convinced the job is his, Adrian accidentally overhears the truth - his lack of a life, family, and responsibilities has ruled him out. The job is going to Preston. Thinking quickly, Adrian concocts a lie: he has a pregnant fiancée, proving he’s the perfect “family man” for the role. Now, all he has to do is make that little fib a reality.

What Adrian didn’t anticipate was how fast the universe would work in his favor, turning a chance meeting into the opportunity of a lifetime. Now, he has to convince the beautiful stranger that his outrageous idea is exactly what she needs, too. Mutually beneficial, six months tops, and they part ways - separate lives, no feelings, no complications. Because fake relationships are always that simple… right?

As I mentioned earlier, the way Camilla wrote the first chapter had me hooked like never before - I don’t think I’ve ever been so impatient to finish a book in my life! She crafted that opening chapter so perfectly, and as the story unfolded, with all the what ifs, near misses, and possibilities, each chapter pulled me closer to the edge of my seat. I was absolutely desperate to uncover what happened, what triggered the final turning point - it was pure, beautifully agonizing suspense!

I’ve only read a few of Camilla Isley’s books, and what I have read, I’ve absolutely loved. She has an incredible talent for creating fierce female protagonists who are shaped by their strength as survivors. They’ve been burned, they’ve been broken, and yet they persevere. Rowena embodied that same energy and essence, but what I truly appreciated this time was the opportunity to witness her rise from the ashes instead of just admiring the aftermath.

To say Rowena went through a lot would be a massive understatement - it doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface of the first few chapters! This poor woman was on the brink, holding on by a thread. She discovers she’s pregnant with her toxic ex-boyfriend’s baby, all while finally escaping that horrible relationship. Honestly, the number Liam did on her - if I were a cartoon character, steam would’ve been pouring out of my ears! But I’ll get into that more later. As if that weren’t enough, she finds out she’s being made redundant by her chauvinistic creep of a boss. And remember - this all happens before you even finish Chapter Two! Anyone else would have crawled under the covers and called it a day, a month, maybe even a year. But Rowena took it all in stride, and my admiration for her character skyrocketed.

That’s what made this story so powerful. Camilla seamlessly blended a strangers-to-lovers, fake relationship-turned-marriage-of-convenience trope with a self-discovery journey you’d typically find in “chick-lit” by authors like Sophia Kinsella or Lindsey Kelk. We truly knew Rowena - like, really knew her. We felt her struggles, understood her desires, and witnessed her relentless drive to remain independent.

I haven’t read the first book, so yes, there’s a bit of a spoiler for Nina and Tristan, but that’s okay - it only made me more eager to dive into their story! Plus, Camilla dropped a tantalizing hint about Dylan and Hunter, so I now fully intend to read both Book 1 and Book 3.

Like most of Camilla’s books, this is a closed-door romance, but that doesn’t mean it lacks heat. There are plenty of charged moments - heated glances, fire-igniting kisses, and perfectly timed fade-to-black scenes that leave you swooning. That said, this time Camilla decided to surprise her readers with a bonus spicy scene if you subscribe to her newsletter. Who knew she had it in her? I swear, I channeled my inner George Takei and threw out a few “Oh my’s”!

Camilla touched on so many important themes in this book. I could probably write a thesis on the psychological factors exhibited by the characters, but this is supposed to be a book review, so I’ll stay in my lane and stick to my role.

If the Ring Fits was the perfect blend of overcoming, acceptance, and evolution. From the first chapter to the last, Camilla has your heart in her hands. And though she puts it through its paces, she takes care of it - delivering a story that fills you with so much joy, you can’t help but thank her for the irregular heartbeat (and goofy grin) you’re left with when she finally returns it.

I love a good romcom! When Life Gives You Lemons, Fake an Engagement! Why not? What could possible go wrong.. Things start to become complicated for Adrian and Rowena. The line of just business and personal starts to blur. I did not want to put this book down! I really enjoyed the characters! So many emotions! What a perfect romcom. Although it was slow, there was enough going on to keep me reading and wanting more! I had no idea this was part of a series so I’ll definitely need to read the others! If you are looking for a feel good romcom, this is your book! Thank you NetGalley, Camilla and St. Boldwood Books for the E-ARC!

This slow burn, rom-com is filled with witty banter, awkward and hilarious situations, and a sweet and steamy storyline with lots of heart. I was caught up in the lives of these delightful and complicated characters, and couldn't wait for them to get their HEA. Rowena and Adrian are both professionals who are having the worst day when they have their hilarious meet-cute. Adrian is married to his job as an investment banker but now needs a real wife to save his job. He has a chance encounter with Rowena, a software engineer who just found out she was pregnant from her awful ex, and to top it off she lost her job. Adrian is a smooth talker, quick on his feet, and he realizes they could help each other if they joined forces. It starts off a bit rocky as they get to know each other. Adrian likes how Rowen is smart and funny, and isn't impressed with his money. He begins to want more with her and her growing baby. Rowena loves how thoughtful, kind and supportive Adrian is, and her feelings grow for him as well. But what happens when it all began with a lie, can they risk their heart and make it real? I loved watching Adrian and Rowena's relationship and love grow along with their beautiful new family. They were opposites who helped each other find their true place in the world. I also loved their family and friends who cause more hilarity, complications, and drama that had me laughing out loud, swooning, and cheering for Adrian and Rowena's HEA. This was a wonderfully entertaining story with great characters, humor, slow burn hotness, and a whole lot of love!

As always, Camila nailed it! This is an another adorable romantic comedy about two strangers who stumble into a fake engagement.

Adrian is an investment banker, needs a pretend fiancée to impress his CEO, while Rowena, a software engineer, is facing an unexpected pregnancy. They meet up in a rather dramatic way(actually it’s hilarious even if it’s a dire situation) they decide to pretend to be in love with each other.

But they have strict rules: no feelings, and no love. But as they spend more time together, they realise there’s more freak than fake. did not want to put this book down! I loved the chemistry between Rowena and Adrian. I love how much they both grew throughout the story.

Another highly enjoyable bookby Camilla Isley. She is becoming quite trusted for enjoyable rom coms. This is the 2nd instalment in the Funnt feelings trilogy with the first being Not another holiday romance which I finished in August and thoroughly enjoyed.
This one pretty much carries on where the epilogue of the 1st one ends except it follows Rowena's story after she finds out she's pregnant by her douchebag ex and finds herself with a complicated proposal fake marriage offer by workaholic millionaire Adrian.
This is a cosy story which spans over a year and although predictable is satisfying. I just wish these characters talked it out more and not be afraid to let the other know and ask what they are feeling or thinking instead of assuming. It's getting tedious for adults who should know better but thins one isn't too bad.
I look forward to the 3rd instalment which will be Hunter and. Dylan.
Thanks to Boldworld books who provided me a copy for review via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.