I'm confused as to like or hate this book.

Adrian needs a pregnant fiancee, and Rowena needs a... lifeline to keep her staying in New York for the foreseeable future. And she's pregnant.
I think this book convinced me that they're meant for each other.
Things that I like:
- Rowena and Adrian. I dunno I just like them haha.
- Rowena's support system, ofc! Nina, Hunter, Tristan and Dylan are in this.
- The set-up, characters, and tropes actually remind me of similar billionnaire romance BUT this book managed to bring playful and fun notes. And I'm all for a real cozy and not-gloomy feeling throughout the book.

Things that I find pretty disturbing:
- Rowena's wishy-washy attitude
- I can't relate to being pregnant and sipping (albeit virgin) mimosa and coffee / caffeinated drink in any form
- I just wish the postpartum part were discussed more in this book (cuz I'm a mom and for this part I could resonate with Rowena)

Overall, 3 stars for me! I love Camilla's but I think this book is a bit heavy.

Three cheers for Camilla Isley, who can write a billionaire romance without making him sound like a complete jerk, and a pregnancy romance that isn't gross! I actually loved the meet cute, it was hilarious and unexpected. The romance felt genuine and the spice was...nicely spicy. Can't wait for her next book (no pressure!).

Camilla Isley has yet to disappoint me, her ROMCOMS always leave me feeling warm and fluffy. She's become one of those authors for me that I just know that no matter which book of hers I pick up- I'm going to love it.
If the Ring Fits follows Adrian and Rowena who both after a horrific day that ends with them puking in the washroom and commiserating together- decide to get fake but real married. In this arrangement Rowena gets the stability she so desperately needs for her and her unborn child and Adrian can prove to his boss man that he is family man and a work superstar.
The chemistry between these two was delicious and I loved that Rowena was the one who was actively pursuing Adrian a bit more (get yours girl)!
Also as a consistent reader of Camilla now it was adorable and amazing to see other character cameos (such as from The Love Algorithm) I also love an interconnected standalone so naturally I am very excited for Hunters book!
Camilla Isley's books are everything I want to see from a romance novel and more, so if you haven't tried any of her novels I would highly recommend.

Wow, I was not expecting to be as taken away with this book as I was.
Immediately I connected to the characters and fell in love with them! Rowena and Adrian are quite possibly my favourite book couple of 2024!
The way the story travelled in dual POV was fantastic. The only criticism I have was that the last 10 to 15 chapters felt a little rushed but that could be because the first half was spent building the backstory.
I'm now going to go back and start reading some of the author's back catalogue!

This was a fantastic book! I previously read Nina and Tristan’s story in “This is Not a Holiday Romance”, and this was a great related story based on one of Nina’s roommates and good friends (although it could also be read as a stand-alone).

The characters in this book were well developed, they had a great sense of humor, and the story was believable and smooth - it was hard to put down! I’m not usually a fan of already pregnant/new love stories, but this one had a good balance. There were some difficult issues the main characters had in their past, which they had to deal with, but it was done well.

Overall, I would highly recommend this book and any others in the Funny Feelings series, or by this author in general! Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC and the chance to read and review this book.

I very much enjoyed reading this book! The meeting between the main characters was a little too coincidental, but it’s fiction so you gotta just go with it. I liked the dual perspective and how the relationship deepened as they spent time together. I would have liked to read more about the time right after the baby was born, but instead it jumped ahead three months. Throw in a mis-communication, a resolution, and then you’re at the happy ending.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the opportunity to read and review this book prior to publication.

This is a delightful romantic comedy by Camilla Isley that keeps the reader engaged and wanting more! I’ve never read anything by this author and believe me, I’m going to now! Such a cute story and a roller coaster of emotions!

What a wonderful way to start the new year! I couldn't put this book down and ended up reading it in one sitting.

The story just lured me in; Rowena and Adrian's first "blind" meeting, their flourishing relationship, their brutal honesty about their attraction towards each other and how Adrian supported Rowena pursue new career goals. Kudos to Camilla Isley for also writing about postpartum depression.

If the Ring Fits is the second book in the Funny Feelings series. It has snippets of the characters from the previous book, This is Not a Holiday Romance - but can be easily read as a standalone.

3.7 Stars
One Liner: Cute!

Investment banker Adrian is a high-profile CIO with a successful career and no personal life. He is confident in his abilities but finds out he needs to impress his CEO and comes up with a non-existent fiancée. Where can he find one now?
Rowena is a software engineer who finds out she is pregnant with her douchebag ex’s child and loses her job on the same day. When her path crosses with Adrain, he offers an agreement that could help her find her feet.
Will the fake engagement and marriage lead to true love?
The story comes in Rowena and Adrain’s first-person POVs.

My Thoughts:
The book is standalone. I didn’t read the previous book in the series but it didn’t affect my enjoyment.
The beginning is quite a hook. The first chapter starts at ‘present’ of sorts and has high tension ending with a cliffhanger. Then, we get the flashback from both POVs.
The book combines quite a few tropes – fake dating/ marriage, age gap (11 years), one bed, surprise pregnancy, women in STEM, etc. I like that the age gap is not emphasized much after the initial mention. It doesn’t as such have a vital role but kinda makes the MMC appear mature.
Though the FMC is in STEM, it plays a relatively moderate role in the plot. This one focuses on their fake relationship and her pregnancy most of the time.
The FMC is cute enough, though I’m not sure the nickname suits her. She doesn’t really come across as Sunshine. Makes sense considering she has enough concerns about her future. She is quirky but even that doesn’t exactly hit right. We are told her ex didn’t like her humor but it wasn’t that weird, IMO. However, I chuckled a few times so the banter was fun to read.
The side characters are interesting (one couple is from the previous book). Another couple from a different book (I read that one!) also made a guest appearance. It was a nice surprise. Of course, the ex was a huge jerk (pretty stereotypical and has a teeny part).
Despite the sexual tension, the book ended up being closed door. Strange! Those who want to read the ‘action’ can subscribe to her newsletter.
The pacing is decent, moderate to fast, and keeps the story moving. Despite being the archetype, the MMC displays good growth. I like that it is steady and aligns with who he appears to be. No immature drama either (from his side).

To summarize, If the Ring Fits is an entertaining and cute romance if you enjoy the said tropes. It has a few issues but is a satisfactory read overall.
Thank you, NetGalley and Boldwood Books, for eARC. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book.

A super hot investment banker & a recently fired software engineer meet throwing up in a bathroom and make an agreement that solves both of the problems that ended them there in the first place, by getting fake married… obviously it’s not as cut and dry as they would like because they’re both sexy competent adults who turn out to be perfect for one another. What follows was entertaining, engaging, but not overly memorable. I feel like I never got a good sense of the characters, I knew their motivations and understood them but I didn’t feel it you know??

Camilla Isley is slick for this one, sneaking in one of my favourite tropes of all time without me knowing beforehand. I was gonna read it anyways but then it was an accidental pregnancy & a marriage of convenience? Yeah I’m obviously down.

All that being said, If the Ring Fits was a fun, fast paced read perfect for anyone who’s looking for a cute romcom that involves a FMC whose weakness is hot and competent men (amen), and adults who text awkwardly.

Thank you to NetGalley & Bollywood Books for providing me with this ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts!

Had this as an ARC read as I liked the premise of the story and I was also drawn to the front cover.

When I first started this book I initially I didn't feel I was going to enjoy it, particularly with how the story first starts, but as I settled into it more and more, I realised I was going to be proved so wrong.

This story was heart-warming, caring and I so fell in love with the main characters Rowena and Adrian.

Both characters had their struggles at the beginning of the story and from their first meeting, it was obvious that they would look out for each other, particularly Adrian and the way he cared and catered to any of Rowena needs throughout was delightful.

I have never read any of Camilla's books before, but I will definitely be looking out for more in the future particularly 'It is not a Holiday Romance', the first in the Funny Feelings Series, which I have net yet read, but I will definitely be making sure I add this to my reading list in the new year.

❤️ Strangers to Lovers
❤️ Fake Engagement / Wedding
❤️ Pregnancy
❤️ Age Gap
❤️ Slow Burn
❤️ Close Proximity
❤️ Rich v Poor
❤️ HEA

This book had a great plot with intriguing characters. I’ll definitely be looking out for more from this author.

What a great book! I really enjoyed reading it. The slow burn was perfection and the chemistry was perfection. I loved the development of Rowena and Adrian's romance, how Adrian became protective over Rowena.

I also really enjoyed the character development of Rowena and what she went through and overcame.

I really enjoyed this as a romantic comedy element, it had that feel that I was looking for and was hooked from the first page. The characters were everything that I wanted and enjoyed the overall concept. Camilla Isley has a strong writing style and was engaged with the concept. I enjoyed the way this was written and used the marriage element that I wanted.

Just binged this book delightfully! I very much enjoyed escaping into the lives of Rowena and Adrian. I think my favorite part of the book is that the main character is pregnant. You'd think this would be viewed as a negative thing, given the context of Rowena's life, however Isley did an amazing job at allowing the readers to see that pregnancy can be beautiful and sexy. As a mom of four young kids, I really appreciated that reminder. Both Rowena and Aiden are delightful characters who we gradually get to peel the layers back of their depth. Also, when I say there was *tension* (wink wink), I mean there was TENSION that really forced you to keep page turning. This one was definitely a "tie it up with a pretty bow" ending which is what you want in a romcom, right?! I am a sucker for witty banter while falling in love, and this book fed my need for it. Lastly, I loved how both characters are SO intelligent and innovative in their careers. It was a nice juxtaposition to the hot mess of their personal life! So, if romcom is your thing, this is definitely worth the read. Did I mention I cried a lot towards the end? Because I did. There were many beautiful tears. Enjoy!

A big thanks to NetGalley and Bollywood Books for providing me this sweet romance's digital reviewer copy in exchange for my honest thoughts.

4.5 ⭐️

couldn't wrap up the year with a better book!!

i just love how camila intertwines her story to one another creating this one big camila isley universe that i love sooo much (it was lovely seeing old characters like jonh, thomas and reese)

arian and rowena's story was delightful, full of heartfelt moments and self growth. ♥️
this is a perfect book for the lovers of marriage of convenience and pregnancy trope like me 🙃

thank you netgalley and camilla isley for an advanced copy.

If the Ring Fits is a good book, but not great, so four stars, not five. I finished this book several days ago and to tell you the truth, I had to go and look at the book on my kindle to see if I finished it! That screams to me it is not memorable. I do know that while reading it I felt the story was slow and didn't hold my interest at all times. Still it was a good story (after I refreshed my memory) and well written, so 4 stars. Thank you NetGalley and Camilla Isley for an advanced copy.

thank you netgalley and boldwood for the arc in exchange for an honest review !

in full transparency i wasn’t the biggest fan of the first book so i was hesitant reading this one but i actually really enjoyed it

while i think setup wise it was a little too predictable and perfect i still really enjoyed the build up to the relationship and getting to see the character development for both people which i think is something that’s not really fleshed out in most rom com books

especially with rowena and her postpartum depression, i think that in media it’s not something really talked about after birth and i really appreciate the author showing that it’s not always perfect after both especially for the new mother

and with adrian seeing him learn to open up and unlearn old habits and making room to love and to be more than just an employee who wants that promotion, even towards the end seeing the way that he dropped everything to be there for rowena really shows the growth he had in the time of this book

also side note i always eat up a billionaire romance like im in love with adrian for that reason as well HAHA

i also love the little found family aspect of it and getting to see crumbs of the other couples / soon to be couples and really gets me excited to see what the author has next

i’m so so so excited to see what the author has coming next and am glad i didn’t stop after the first book

mini playlist is they’re very daylight - taylor swift and unlearn - gracie abrams

Sometimes, the worst day of your life can lead to something unexpectedly wonderful, and that’s exactly what happens in If The Ring Fits by Camilla Isley. This delightful rom-com follows Adrian, a workaholic investment banker, and Rowena, a software engineer whose life has just imploded, as they stumble into an unconventional fake engagement that’s as chaotic as it is entertaining.

The story kicks off with a hilarious meet-cute in a women’s bathroom—a perfect setup for a book packed with humour and heart. Adrian invents the engagement to impress his CEO, while Rowena, grappling with unemployment and an unplanned pregnancy, agrees to go along. From there, we’re treated to a classic mix of tropes, including the always entertaining “only one bed” scenario, as their charade begins to blur the lines between fake and real.

While the premise may be a bit outlandish, it’s impossible not to root for these two as they navigate their way through misunderstandings, growing feelings, and personal growth. Adrian’s journey from a work-driven life to someone willing to take a chance on love is particularly satisfying to watch, while Rowena’s guarded mistrust adds just the right amount of tension.

Though the ending is predictable—as it should be in a feel-good romance—it’s the journey that makes this book so enjoyable. Isley’s humour shines throughout, and the story is full of heartwarming moments that will leave you smiling.

Final Thoughts:

This is the second book in the “Funny Feelings” series, but it can easily be read as a standalone. I thoroughly enjoyed it and can’t wait to dive into more of Camilla Isley’s work. If you’re a fan of fake relationship stories and laugh-out-loud romantic comedies, this one’s a must-read!

Thank you to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for the ARC of this book. The thoughts and opinions expressed here are my own.

Having read the first book in this series, I wasn't entirely sure what to expect with this story. It had the potential to be a bit 'icky' but luckily it was not - Rowena and Adrian are both likeable characters who are easy to root for! It was a really fun read, but also quite thought provoking in places. Any long time fans of Camilla's books will be delighted to encounter characters from the 'Love Algorithm' and 'Baby, One More Time' once more.

This book is the second in the 'Funny Feelings' series, but could totally be read as a standalone.