the proposal project’s the second book written by donna marchetti that i’ve read and if i have to be honest binged because one the amazing things about donna marchetti’s books’s that her books are a very adorable with 2000s romcoms vibes escape and so every time i start a new book written by her in the end I’ll be ending reading it in a full sitting of reading… but nobody that knows me would be surprised actually since i’m such a romcom girl…🎀💗💐

in this book we have priscilla our girl that after being fired decides thanks to the help of her best friend tina to start her business as an event planner and guess who’s her first client? yes! u get it right! tina because she will help her plan her dream marriage proposal to her boyfriend, ryan but there is just a little problem called oliver aka ryan’s best friend and priscilla’s enemy because oliver’s helping ryan with his proposal and after tina will discover this she has to start working with oliver to not ruin her best friend plan… 🤓 from things and misunderstanding while trying to not let the secrets out oliver and priscilla will start fake dating and go to double dates with their besties and this will lead to a lot of funny moments but also very cute that will help to connect and eventually fall in love 😁

this book’s such a lovely ride and honestly perfect for the spring and summer vibes in my opinion and besides loving to read about priscilla and oliver i also loved to read about tina and ryan because the friendship’s part was cute and funny too and it was easy to immerse myself with all of the characters 🫶🏻 and so if u are in the mood for a light hearted romcom well this one will be waiting for u this summer!!

a lot of thanks to netgalley, harpercollins uk and one more chapter for sending me the e-arc of this book in exchange for my honest review!!

Banter, fake dating, rivals to lovers, one bed trope?! Sign me up!

This was a cozy, lighthearted read 🥰 If you are after a story that's not too deep, fluffy romcom, this one is for you!

The MFC and MMC just vibed so well off each other, even when they hated each other! The characters were really well written, and you just wanted to root for them to get together and put their differences aside! It was a fast paced read, and there was always something happening with the OTT proposal plan which just made the book even funnier!

"The Proposal Project" was refreshingly funny and cute to read! The characters feel three-dimensional and the friendships and relationships in this book feel real. I had so much fun reading "Hate Mail" from this author last year, but I enjoyed this book EVEN MORE! All of the wit and banter and interactions between the characters were just so funny. This story is charming and so much fun! I was very impressed with this author's storytelling skills. I am not usually the biggest fan of romcoms that are completely centered around engagements/weddings but I loved this one! The romance is sweet and swoony! I would have preferred less spice but that is just my personal opinion. This was a very fun and enjoyable book with lots of emotional depth! So sweet! I loved it. 5 stars!

Thank you very much to the author Donna Marchetti, HarperCollinsUK, OneMoreChapter, and NetGalley for the wonderful opportunity to read and review this book honestly.

* I will post my review to more places closer to or on publication day

Priscila, una organizadora de eventos que acaba de ser despedida, se ve en una situación inesperada cuando su mejor amiga Tina le pide que organice su propuesta de matrimonio a Ryan. Sin embargo, al descubrir que Ryan también tiene sus propios planes para la propuesta, Priscila se ve obligada a unirse a Oliver, el mejor amigo de Ryan, quien además es su némesis personal. Lo que parecía una colaboración forzada para organizar una doble proposición se convierte en una lucha de egos y sentimientos ocultos. Mientras trabajan juntos, su constante tensión se convierte en una relación falsa, pero pronto los límites entre lo ficticio y lo real empiezan a desdibujarse.



Estuvo entretenido, pero no me encantó. Tanto Priscila como Oliver no terminaron de gustarme.




Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Loved the premise of this book, which involved a couple both hiring their best friends to plan their proposal to each other without the other knowing.

The only problem is that the two best friends hate each other. Oliver has annoyed Priscilla ever since he outed her for being "obsessed" with him.

Priscilla has lost her job and needs this proposal to work so that she can launch her own event company. What she doesn't need is Oliver trying to sabotage her!

I enjoyed the not so friendly rivalry between Priscilla and Oliver, even though you could tell that they had feelings for each other, which they tried so hard to fight!

The settings were super cute, I loved Tina and Ryan too, they were such good characters, and the ending was very very sweet!

I had a lot of fun reading this book. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I don’t usually read contemporary romance but chose this looking for something light after reading several dark fantasy books in a row and it was the perfect choice.

What I loved:

- This book was really funny, I laughed out loud a few times.
- Pricilla and Oliver. They were really cute together and I really enjoyed their romance ❤️
-The pace. There was always something happening that kept me reading, I devoured this book in less than a day.

My only negative was that the over the top planned proposal itself made me cringe a little but it didn’t ruin my enjoyment of the story.

I loved Hate Mail so I jumped at the chance of reading another book by Donna Marchetti. Thank you One More Chapter for the eARC.

What to expect:

Fake dating
Event planner
Slow Burn
Enemies to Lovers
Forced Proximity

This book was well written, I love Donna's writing style. This was a fun filled spicy romance and I flew through it!

I however didn't love this one as much as her debut. I felt like I couldn't connect the characters as much. I felt like the plot was slightly over the top, and I just couldn't relate to it. Even though I did like how it came together in the end. But I do think I'll be in the minority here, objectively it's a great book with a well written and established plot and romance. On this occasion it just wasn't for me.

I was invited by the publisher to review this book. Priscilla is an event planner and her friend, Tina, wants Priscilla to plan her proposal to her boyfriend, Ryan. But, it appears that Ryan might get to the proposal first. So, even though it pains her to do so, Priscilla decides to team up with Ryan's best friend, Oliver, to plan a joint proposal.

This was an enjoyable, light-hearted read. I liked that readers got to know both couples while on their respective journey. There were also plenty of moments where I laughed, and I thought the writing of the relationship between Priscilla and Oliver was really well done. I also liked the backdrop of event planning and how this tied into the dynamic of both relationships.

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollinsUK/One More Chapter for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

5 star must read

I totally loved Donna Marchetti's debut novel, Hate Mail, so I was super excited to dive into her second book, The Proposal Project. And let me tell you, it did not disappoint! This book had it all: romance, witty banter, fake dating, spice, and best of all—no third act breakup!

Priscilla gets fired from her job and, with some free time on her hands, her bestie Tina hires her to plan the ultimate proposal for her boyfriend, Ryan. But, plot twist—Priscilla finds out from Ryan’s best friend Oliver that Ryan’s already planning his own proposal to Tina. So, Priscilla and Oliver team up to pull off a double proposal. The catch? Oliver is the hottest (and most annoying) guy ever, and Priscilla absolutely can’t stand him. But somehow, they agree to work together and as they spend more time together, their partnership turns to fake-dating, and the lines between pretend feelings and real ones start to blur.

Honestly, this book was pure magic! It was lighthearted, hilarious, and the author weaves the whole story together so beautifully. I seriously couldn’t put it down—I read it in one day! It was that good. Can’t wait to get my hands on her next novel!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

Publication Date: June 27, 2025

I really enjoyed this book! The characters were relatable, the plot was interesting, and the story was great! I would definitely recommend!

Priscilla has a plan. And falling for Oliver was not on her to do list. But you know what happens in romance books right? Of course they fall in love and I loved watching the push and pull between them. I did get a little annoyed that they didn't confess their feelings for one another a bit earlier but I do love a slow burn romance and the buildup is always nice. I really think Oliver and Priscilla are perfect for one another and the love for each other shines through despite their unwillingness (at first) to admit to their feelings.

I did feel the plot was a little over the top on this one and I am glad it all came together in the end but IMO it was a bit unrealistic. I still really enjoyed this book and will definitely look forward to more from this author in the future.

Thank you NetGalley and HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter | One More Chapter for access to the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The Proposal Project by Donna Marchetti, published by Harper Collins UK/ One More Chapter is a witty and fun rom/com, beautifully thought out and beautifully told.

I loved the story and characters, 4 sweet stars.

After Hate Mail completely won me over last year, I was so excited to get my hands on The Proposal Projec and it did not disappoint. This book has everything I love in a romance: tension, pining, and a slow burn that keeps you hooked from start to finish.

Priscilla and Oliver’s dynamic is chef’s kiss. The rivals to lovers energy is spot on, with plenty of banter and bickering that only makes their inevitable romance even more satisfying. I loved how Oliver was clearly obsessed with Priscilla while she remained completely oblivious and it made the tension and buildup so, so good. (Seriously, I need to know what was in that secret notebook!)

The proposal planning aspect was such a fun setup, and I adored how it showed their love for their friends while also forcing them into close proximity. And let’s not forget the tropes: fake dating, one bed, yearning MMC—everything I could possibly want! My only minor gripe is that things wrapped up really quickly toward the end, but honestly, it didn’t take away from how much I enjoyed this story.

Overall, The Proposal Project is a delightful, tension filled romance with tons of heart and just the right amount of sweetness and spice. No unnecessary third act breakup, just a truly fun and satisfying love story. Donna Marchetti has officially cemented herself as an auto buy author for me!

Thank you to NetGalley, Donna Marchetti, and One More Chapter for the eARC of this book.

Tropes:
rivals to lovers
fake dating
Obsessed, yearning MMC
one bed

A very cute romance about 2 rivals trying to plan the perfect proposal for their best friends but end up falling in love with each other in the process. When they first meet, there is a spark between Oliver and Priscilla, but a misunderstanding/miscommunication leads them to become enemies instead. But even then, we get the sense that they don't really hate each other at all. The yearning from Oliver and the oblivion from Priscilla makes the anticipation and buildup so good - I wish we got to see what he wrote in his secret notebook that was so clearly about her! The proposal that they planned was also pretty amazing and the love that they have for each other and their friends is so clear. I also really liked the ending, where everything comes full circle.

Thank you to One More Chapter and NetGalley for the ARC!

The Proposal Project by Donna Marchetti is the kind of book that completely swept me away in the best possible way! From the very first page, I was hooked by the lighthearted yet heartfelt storyline, filled with charm, humor, and a dash of romance.

The main characters are so relatable and their journey felt incredibly real. I loved how Marchetti skillfully blended humor with emotion, creating a perfect balance between fun and sincerity. The story was full of unexpected twists, but always kept a warm, uplifting vibe that left me with a big smile on my face.
If you're looking for a feel-good, heartwarming read with great characters and a story that tugs at your heartstrings, The Proposal Project is a must-read. It’s one of those books that makes you feel good inside, and I absolutely loved every minute of it.

*thank you to netgalley and the publisher for an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*

I read Hate Mail by Donna Marchetti last year and I really loved it so I was all too happy to pick up her second book ahead of its release. In The Proposal Project we follow Priscilla, an event planner who was recently fired from her job and is now starting her own business with her best friend Tina’s proposal as her first job. There’s only one problem - Tina’s boyfriend Ryan also wants to propose. In order not to ruin either of their wishes, Priscilla works together with Oliver, Ryan’s best friend who Priscilla used to have a crush on and now hates, to coordinate both of their proposals.

Donna Marchetti manages to stir up a lot of yearning, which is possibly the thing I love the most about reading romances. Priscilla and Oliver have a great dynamic and the will they won’t they causes a lot of beloved tension. My only criticism is that I thought things moved very quickly towards the end, but overall this was a super fun read with no annoying third act breakup and a whole lot of awwwwing.

Thank yous i much to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this book.

Thank you to NetGalley, Donna Marchetti, and HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

4.5 stars

This story was such a fun and adorable read. I found myself laughing so many times when I read this book. I loved the way that everything turned out. It was such a beautiful proposal. I loved the way Donna Marchetti made me fall in love with both couples. I feel like we don’t always get details about the couple but we get to see them beyond in love with each other. That’s why they are both going through all of this. I highly recommend it!