Billionaire Boss-employee romance. Fake dating trope gone wrong (but so right). One bed, forced proximity, and unresolved angst. Swoon-worthy moments & family meddling. For fans of The Proposal, fake dating and fake engagements.
Title: How to Fake (and Break) An Engagement In Seven Days: A Steamy Romantic Comedy Novella
Author: Alanis Winters
Page Count: 179
MY RATINGS:
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✔ Billionaire Boss-employee romance.
✔ Fake dating trope gone wrong (but so right).
✔ One bed, forced proximity, and unresolved angst.
✔ Swoon-worthy moments & family meddling.
Alex Carrington is a grumpy, workaholic billionaire whose family won’t stop nagging him to settle down. So, in a moment of pure desperation (and zero thinking), he blurts out that he’s engaged. The only problem? His "fiancée" is actually his assistant—who hates him.
Anika Patel has spent three years managing Alex’s impossible schedule, his caffeine addiction, and his general lack of a soul. She’s also spent two years making sure she never falls for his stupidly handsome face again—not after that disastrous office fling. So when he asks her to fake being madly in love during a week-long Valentine’s Day family trip, her answer is a hard no.
Until he makes an offer she can’t refuse.
Now, trapped in a romantic getaway on Catalina Island, with one bed, too many meddling relatives, and a whole lot of unresolved tension, Anika and Alex have to pull off the ultimate performance. But when fake kisses start to feel way too real, they both start wondering…
What if this time, it’s not an act?
For fans of The Proposal, fake dating and fake engagements.
- No dark secrets! No twisted minds. Just pure, sweet, 'ahhh' reading.
- Your brain deserves a vacation. It wants sunshine. Skip the angst and grab this book!
This book was so much fun! It reminded me of cozy/classic romances I loved way back in college. It's definitely a comfort read for me. The fake relationship trope between the boss and his assistant was light and enjoyable. Easy to get lost in! I really liked how Anika and Alex's characters grew. They felt real and guaranteed there wasn't too much drama, even with the fake relationship.
There were good life lessons in the story. The way Anika handled things smoothly and how Alex treated her made them a couple I was rooting for. Anika's got her stuff together, and SHE'S NOT AFRAID to say what she thinks. She doesn't take any nonsense which is awesome! And Alex? He's not one of those jerky bosses. Trust me! Alex isn't like those annoying boss guys you see in other books, either. He actually listens to our dear Anika, which was a huge plus for me.
And as someone who has a soft spot for elders, I love Alex's adorable grandma! Although she has few moments in the story, her presence added a heartwarming vibes. I found myself genuinely invested in her interactions with the MMC and FMC. The author created this... believable emotional connection that made the story feel real.
This book is sweet, easy read that will make you smile. Try this one if you want a happy, relaxing book! It's great for relaxing after a long day! And it's even better if you read this story in nature, like I did (surrounded by trees and mountains). You will feel deeply relaxed.
Thank you for this wonderful story, Alanis!
