Have you ever started reading a book and wondered if you were going to enjoy it or not? Right from the beginning sometimes you can tell if it is going to be one you will enjoy. Sometimes you are surprised the further you get into the story.
That is why I rarely give up on a book. This one started off a bit wacky as it took me a bit to get into the writer’s style. But I am so glad I read this one! Check out my thoughts below.
My Big Fat Fake Marriage by Charlotte Stein
Publisher: St. Martin’s Griffin
Pub Date: March 11, 2025
ISBN-13: 978-1250867971
SYNOPSIS:
Connie has always distrusted nice guys. In her experience, they’re just waiting to reveal some horrible secret. And then she meets big, adorable, Henry Samuel Beckett―editor extraordinaire, lover of bow ties, sweet and so cheery she struggles to believe he’s real.
Until Henry Samuel Beckett―or Beck, as he’s known to most―tells her the secret underneath his sunny surface: He’s been single all his life. But in a moment of panic, he’s told everyone at his publishing house that he’s married. And when Connie, an aspiring writer herself, can’t help defending him, she ends up being the fake wife he doesn’t actually have.
When they head off on a writing retreat, surrounded by people convinced this must be a ruse, both of them can’t help but agree. Until they share their first kiss, their first touch, their first time in only one bed. Side by side, every night, as the simmering tension builds…Connie starts to wonder if this might be real after all.
My Big Fat Fake Marriage by Charlotte Stein
This book brought me a huge surprise.
From the beginning, I was not sure what to expect. The writer’s prose was something I had to get used to as it was different than typical. The characters were definitely unique and one of a kind compared to any other similar story.
But what was interesting is that the author took us from the most awkward people ever to a steaming long foreplay session that is not only hot but beautiful. The author’s prose for Sam is amazing. His characteristics are overly sweet and almost dorky, which aligns perfectly with the plot.
The female lead, Connie, is tough on the outside, but tender-hearted and a bit broken on the inside. She is the balance that Sam needs and as they grow together, they become fire.
There are a few unbelievable parts in this story regarding Sam which I am not spoiling, but the author continued to reel me in and by the closing HEA, my heart was singing. That man is hot and together they are burning up the sheets.
My Big Fat Fake Marriage is refreshingly different and definitely memorable. This is one you need to check out!
4.5 STARS!!
Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
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