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"She went home with someone else that night?" Hearing the disbelief from my best friend's mouth makes the events of my failed date sting that much more. I would like to make it known, I have a lot more swagger than what it seems. I don't normally ask a girl out, have her fail to recognize it's a date, and then give me a high five - as if I'm her wingman - and take off with someone else. No. Normally I'm the one taking the girl home, but with Stella, it's been one failed attempt after another and frankly, I'm done trying.
But thanks to my best friend getting married in Hawaii right before the school year starts, I'm stuck on a tropical island, watching Stella parade around in what she claims is a bathing suit. Unfortunately, that's not the worst of it - just the tip of the iceberg. Because what I think is going to be a relaxing vacation, avoiding the one girl I can't seem to make it work with, has turned into a spectacle of being recruited as Stella's doting fake fiancé so she can save face with an old "friend" from high school. Now, I'm navigating through purgatory while trying not to get turned on by the way she holds my hand or kisses my jaw. It's all fake, that's what I keep telling myself - even though it feels entirely too real.
- Listening Length11 hours and 54 minutes
- Audible release dateApril 15, 2021
- LanguageEnglish
- ASINB08ZV43H6L
- VersionUnabridged
- Program TypeAudiobook
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Listening Length | 11 hours and 54 minutes |
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Author | Meghan Quinn |
Narrator | Erin Mallon, Sebastian York |
Whispersync for Voice | Ready |
Audible.com Release Date | April 15, 2021 |
Publisher | Hot Lanta Publishing LLC |
Program Type | Audiobook |
Version | Unabridged |
Language | English |
ASIN | B08ZV43H6L |
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Customers find the book fabulous and appreciate its perfect mix of laughter and steamy romance, with well-developed characters and a terrific friends-to-lovers storyline. The book evokes heart-wrenching emotions, with customers noting it had them laughing and crying throughout. The pacing and learning pace receive mixed reactions, with some customers finding it dissatisfying and hard to get into.
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Customers find the book readable and fabulous, particularly enjoying the beginning of the story.
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"...When they finally come together it was completely worth the wait...." Read more
"...It's still a good story and I'll keep the rest of the series in mind, but I won't be jumping on it any time soon." Read more
Customers find the book humorous, with plenty of jokes and pranks that keep them laughing out loud, particularly appreciating the light-hearted banter between characters.
"...It's funny and sexy and hard to put down once you start. I absolutely fell in love with Brock and I felt all of his pain 💔..." Read more
"...perfect and quintessential Meghan Quinn...a perfect mix of romance, laughter and a touch of the ridiculous (I.e, Gunner and Keiko)...." Read more
"...chemistry, a sassy heroine, swoony alpha hero, hilarious moments and banter, steam and tension and heart aching emotions...." Read more
"...If you want a fun, feel good, make you swoon book then you will love this book! I know I did!!!" Read more
Customers enjoy the romantic elements of the book, describing it as a sweet love story with a perfect combination of steamy scenes and a romantic getaway.
"...start, and Meghan Quinn delivered an epic love story, full of snark, love, hilariousness, and so much freaking steam for these two...." Read more
"...Look no farther. This book has spice, humor, angst and romance. If you love reading romantic comedies you will LOVE this book...." Read more
"...He was an unexpected sweet, swoony surprise, with an alpha side that came out at just the right moments. WOW, did that alpha side come out sometimes...." Read more
"...This is a hilarious and heartfelt mashup for tropes....friends to lovers turned kinda frenemies, unrequited love..." Read more
Customers appreciate the character development in the book, noting the author's deft hand with plots and characters, and one customer mentions how the secondary characters play a big role in the story.
"...However, these characters still made me FEEL and I was rooting for them." Read more
"...Overall, this book is perfect and quintessential Meghan Quinn...a perfect mix of romance, laughter and a touch of the ridiculous..." Read more
"...Stella was EXTREMELY immature. At first, I could brush it off because it was moving the plot along, but it got old quick...." Read more
"...Her characters and storylines are original and oh so addictive that I can’t help but fall in love with her characters each and every time...." Read more
Customers find the book emotionally engaging, with heart-aching moments and the right amount of angst, and several customers mention being moved to tears at the end.
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"Another amazing, heartfelt, hilarious book by Quinn. I can’t get enough of how she tells a story...." Read more
"...Stella and Brock 's path to love was funny, heart wrenching , heartfelt and steamy...." Read more
Customers enjoy the friendship dynamics in the book, particularly the friends-to-lovers storyline, with one customer appreciating how it brings the gang back together.
"...But also on friendship, unconditional love, selflessness and positive change. Really wonderful story...." Read more
"...It was great to see the gang back together, and I really enjoyed being back in their world. Stella and Cora cracked me up from the very first night...." Read more
"...He is close to his family, is a good friend to his fellow teachers, Arlo and Gunnar, and loves teaching and coaching young minds...." Read more
"...They are great as friends - they enjoy watching games together, they do they "old couple" things such as eating of each other's plates and taking..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with several finding it dissatisfying at best.
"...heat up between these two was a bit of sweet torture, but with never a dull moment. When they finally come together it was completely worth the wait...." Read more
"...The personalities of all the people are well developed but story was.repetitious." Read more
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"...as it interacted with some of the tropes grating at worst, dissatisfying at best...." Read more
Customers have mixed experiences with the learning pace of the book, with some appreciating the life lessons while others find it hard to get into.
"...Because this couple is endlessly frustrating. BUT… there’s also a whole lot of awesome. I loved the first 40% very, very much...." Read more
"...The story was fun and witty, with some great lessons along the way about being happy with yourself and fighting for what you want...." Read more
"Honestly, I had a hard time getting into this book...." Read more
"...a 3-star review because I genuinely enjoyed the characters, the world-building, the premise of the plot, and for the most part Quinn's writing style...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2025Format: KindleVerified PurchaseRomeo, former Bobbie player turned PE teacher, is in looooove with a girl who has no flippin clue. She's in love too but again, no clue, until they're both in Maui for Arlo & Greer's wedding and she runs into her dad and his - gasp - new fiance who happens to be Stella's high school bully. Yes, allllll the drama. They end up in a fake engagement so Stella can save face with the bully, which mixes poor Romeo all up and Stella STILL doesn't get her act together. When they go home, she screws up even more and then thank the heavens, the Ladies in Heat Book Club finally force her to snap out of her dumb.
2/5 spicy
- Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2021Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI love Meghan Quinn’s books! I found her in 2020, and she was my escape. I ran so many of her books and loved almost every single one. She has a way of making the steamiest romances while keeping me laughing out loud at least a handful of times during each story. This book was no exception!
I really loved the beginning of this book. Stella and Romeo are in Hawaii for Greer and Arlo’s wedding from See Me After Class. It was great to see the gang back together, and I really enjoyed being back in their world. Stella and Cora cracked me up from the very first night. Stella and Romeo started the book off on a rough note which I actually liked that added hate-to-love aspect. Poor Romeo, though! I really felt for him in that situation. I would have been mortified if I were in his shoes.
Brock Romero is one of my favorite hero’s I have read in such a long time. He was stand out! He was really well-spoken, he was so swoony, and I loved how he interacted with his friends and Stella. Reading about Stella from his perspective was probably my favorite part of the book! He was just an awesome guy, and I am so glad we got to read his story.
I also really loved the setting. I always like books that take place on a vacation because it makes me feel like I am right there with the characters. Hawaii was incredible, and I loved the resort atmosphere. I have never stayed at a resort like they had in the book, but it was definitely great to read about. I liked the excursions and the days spent around the pool. Y’all. There is a pool scene. Read it and thank me later!!
I really enjoyed most of the story, but that said, there were also aspects I didn’t like. Stella was EXTREMELY immature. At first, I could brush it off because it was moving the plot along, but it got old quick. It is eventually addressed, and Stella does grow throughout the second half of the book. Still, overall, I really didn’t enjoy how she acted throughout the large majority of the book. I really wanted to like her; I just couldn’t bring myself to really buy into her perspectives.
Stella and Romeo were also some of the worst communicators I have ever read in a romance. This was basically one big miscommunication from start to end. I don’t love to read about miscommunication, so they didn’t add anything to the story for me.
I also think, while there are some books I wish would never end, this was not one of those. It was a LONG book. The portion of the book set in Hawaii could have almost been its whole book. There were about 100 pages where I was tempted to just skim because I wasn’t invested in Stella’s character and really just wanted to get to the resolution with Romeo.
Overall, I still enjoyed the book. I love Brock, and he really made this book for me. It was good to be back with this group, and the vacation setting was so fun to read. If you can push through some immature moves on Stella’s part, this is still a pretty good book. While it’s not one of my favorites that Meghan has written, I’m still glad I read it, if only to get more of Brock Romero…(major heart eyes).
If you’re looking for a good vacation read with a steamy fake fiance, a friends-to-enemies-to-lovers storyline, and another chance to be in this amazing world of characters Meghan has created, definitely give it a read.
3.5/5 Stars
- Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2025Format: KindleVerified PurchaseStella and Romeo were the most aggravating couple. Stella was annoying (and I was glad when everyone said it). However, these characters still made me FEEL and I was rooting for them.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2025Format: KindleVerified PurchasePerfect RomCom that made me laugh and swoon. From laughing uncontrollably at parts to swooning over the love story to the occasional frown at sad moments it was a great read
- Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2025Format: KindleVerified PurchaseThis book is enjoyable even though the main characters are a bit annoying. The personalities of all the people are well developed but story was.repetitious.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2021Format: KindleVerified PurchaseThe first draft of this review included a lot of shouty CAPS, frustrated ramblings, and general non-sensical gripes about the book. Because this couple is endlessly frustrating. BUT… there’s also a whole lot of awesome. I loved the first 40% very, very much. Like, HOLY CHEMISTRY, wow that’s some serious sexual tension much. If you’ve read See Me After Class, then you might have an idea of what you’re getting yourself into. This series seems to be pushing the limits on how much sexual tension there can be before it SNAPS, and that’s absolutely one of the best parts of this book. The banter, the chemistry, the humor, and the playfulness – they make the first half something really special. The miscommunication? Is what makes this such a frustrating read.
The story follows Brock “Romeo” and Stella, two teachers who have become close friends while working together. Brock has been crushing on Stella for longer than he cares to admit, but she seems completely oblivious to his feelings… not that he’s ever revealed them to her. The one time Brock tried to get out of the friend zone, their “date” went off the rails, and now he does everything he can to avoid Stella. But when they’re forced to spend time together at mutual friends’ destination wedding, that becomes impossible. And when Stella ropes Brock into pretending to be her fiancé, the lines between friends and lovers get crossed. But does that mean the same thing to Stella as it does to Brock?
I loved Brock. Call him Romeo if you want; the name suits him in that he is completely devoted to the one girl who is sure to bring him nothing but trouble. He was an unexpected sweet, swoony surprise, with an alpha side that came out at just the right moments. WOW, did that alpha side come out sometimes. At other times, Brock’s frustration was palpable, and it bled off the page so much that it transferred to me. He could’ve saved himself a lot of trouble by having a simple conversation, but I still loved the guy. Stella… I started out liking Stella, but she’s what threatened to tank this love story for me. Neither Brock nor Stella is any good at communicating, and while that’s acknowledged in the book, it was difficult to handle at times. Based on the first half of the book, I really thought this was going to be an easy 5-star rating for me, but that just wasn’t the case. I still liked it – and I loved a lot of it – but… I also kinda wanted to shake some sense into these two. If you’re in the mood for a tense, STEAMY read that will put you through every emotion, then this is still a solid story. I received an early copy (then purchased it for my collection) and am voluntarily leaving a review of this steamy rom com.
Top reviews from other countries
- miabookedoutReviewed in Germany on April 15, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this!
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI have been waiting for these two for AGES! I loved Brock and Stella in the first book, and was curious how their relationship was going to go. I loved to see them both growing up and getting in touch with their deepest issues and fears. And, ohhhh, THE GRAND GESTURE! What a freaking beautiful scene! Miss Meghan Quinn, you did it again!
And now I’m ready for my sweet, lovely Cora and Mr Grayson...
- elenaReviewed in Spain on August 10, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars I loved it
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseThis book was so fun to read! I don't know how many times I have laughed out loud looking like a moron.
It was well written, with a great pace and the love tension was just fantastic! I didn't know Meghan Quinn before finding this book, but I plan to read way more of her works.
Highly recommended for someone who is looking for a romance that will make you laugh and fall in love with the chemistry of the main characters.
- Kindle CustomerReviewed in Australia on April 18, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Epic read
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseAnother great story. Meghan always delivers honestly its insane how good she gets it everytime. Super relatable characters. Hilarious as hell. And if you struggle with empathy this book will develop this in you in no time ❤️❤️👌
- Made Me Blush BooksReviewed in Canada on April 25, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Mai Tai and Fake Fiancé Please
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseThere’s something so familiar and different about this book. I’ve read a lot of Meghan’s sport romances and this one will still have you laughing out loud and has tons of sexy banter but Romeo and Stella are both more tortured than I normally expect from Meghan. I really felt for both of them as they dealt with their circumstances.
Romeo has been infatuated with Stella for quite some time while she seems uninterested. So Romeo takes his frustration a step further by being grumpy and argumentative with Stella. To the point where their friends are finding it hard to be around them.
Stella has her own family issues to deal with when he father lets her know he’s engaged to a woman the same age as Stella and had made her life miserable in high school. Acting out of shock, she decides to get herself a fake fiancé to save face and for some reason, Romeo is the name that she thinks of.
Once the “engagement” starts they have such chemistry! There was something extra about these two. Romeo is very swoony and Stella starts re-thinking their “friendship”. This was a very funny read mixed in with super hot sexy times! Definitely don’t miss out on this one!
- sarahReviewed in Brazil on May 27, 2022
4.0 out of 5 stars as always lovely..
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseBut oh my god are people stupid in this book. It makes me angry and I keep thinking are people in real life this stupid? Because if so I get it why the world is the way it is.