Lexi Danby is looking for some no-strings, fall fun. Once a college track star, she was forced to drop out when her father passed away. Now she’s trying to make ends meet while putting herself through school and caring for her grieving mother. When her comically bad waitressing lands her directly in the path of a handsome, charming stranger named Will, Lexi may just have found the distraction she’s been looking for. Their first date looks promising until a misunderstanding at a party thrusts Lexi and Will into a fake engagement they can’t talk themselves out of. And Will turns out to be a member of Seattle royalty.
Will Grand is heir to a major company, and Seattle’s most eligible bachelor. But he’s been placed in charge of an important merger with a company that values family above all else, and needs to show them that he’s settled down. While a fake engagement is advantageous from a business standpoint, it’s not so great for a budding relationship with a woman who’s wary of commitment. With a woman who Will is beginning to care about much more than he could have anticipated.
As Lexi gets a taste of Will’s glamorous world and the pair keeps up the pretense of their fake engagement for the press, they decide to see where a more casual relationship takes them out of the spotlight. And amid apple picking in comfy flannels, outdoor breweries in the crisp air, and fun Halloween preparations, Lexi starts to realize the scariest part of the season might just be taking a chance on love. (Synopsis courtesy of Amazon.)
This was a really cute book. I loved that most of it took place during my favorite season, autumn, and you could feel the crisp air and the coziness as you read. The premise of starting a relationship out of a complete misunderstanding was a fun one. The main character, Lexi, felt human and vulnerable. The idea of keeping your heart locked up because you never want to feel heartbreak and pain is relatable. Lexi kept her emotions inside and refused to let herself fall, even when she was aware that she was in fact falling for Will Grand.
The author did a great job making the family members, of both Will and Lexi, realistic and could hold their own throughout the story. I liked the fact that Lexi and her mom went through a metamorphosis of sorts by the end of the book. The setting, the romance, the friendship…this was just a wonderfully written feel-good story. If you are looking for something surrounding “starting over” or “second chances”, this is a perfect read for you.
Thanks to St. Martin's Press for the book in exchange for an honest review. Purchase Can't Help Falling in Love here.
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