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The Problem with Dating Kindle Edition

by Brittainy Cherry (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 1,984 ratings
If I had to choose a person to hate, Alex Ramírez would’ve been first on the list…

He’s the last person I want to fake date. But when the snooty, uptight restaurant owner desperately needs my help to train his pooch, we strike a deal –I’ll turn his dog into the town's best-behaved pet, and in return, he’ll be my arm candy for a few family events and social gatherings. Simple, uncomplicated, and absolutely not romantic—at least, that is what we told ourselves.

With every pretend touch and lingering glance, I can't help but wonder: Is this fake relationship with Alex secretly penning its own authentic ending? Or am I risking it all for someone who is nothing more than make-believe?
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 12, 2023
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Brittainy Cherry has been in love with words since the day she took her first breath. She graduated from Carroll University with a Bachelors Degree in Theatre Arts and a minor in Creative Writing. She loves to take part in writing screenplays, acting, and dancing--poorly of course. Coffee, chai tea, and wine are three things that she thinks every person should partake in! Brittainy lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. When she's not running a million errands and crafting stories, she's probably playing with her adorable pets.

You can find her on facebook at: www.facebook.com/BrittainyCherryAuthor

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Customers enjoy this romance novel for its original storyline and perfect blend of a grumpy/sunshine couple, with one customer highlighting the entertaining banter between Yara and Alex. The book features a wonderful meet cute, well-developed characters, and makes readers cry with both sad and happy tears. Customers appreciate the book's depth, with one review noting its rich background details.

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52 customers mention "Story quality"52 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story of this romance novel, describing it as sweet and original, with one customer particularly appreciating the small-town grumpy/sunshine romance narrative.

"...A true delight to read, this sweet, enchanting, heartfelt love story is guaranteed to leave you with a smile on your face and a happy sigh in your..." Read more

"...It’s a clean romance that kept me totally engaged. It’s really a story! You go through the whole relationship with them...." Read more

"...The small town romance is wonderful. Meet Yara…she’s starting over but having trouble in the small town….is she damaged goods?..." Read more

"...The fake dating turned into real feelings and they are just SO SO good together. I loved this book. This is: 💜 Grumpy/Sunshine..." Read more

31 customers mention "Humor"31 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, finding it a fun read with entertaining banter between Yara and Alex, describing it as a perfect blend of a grumpy/sunshine couple.

"...A true delight to read, this sweet, enchanting, heartfelt love story is guaranteed to leave you with a smile on your face and a happy sigh in your..." Read more

"...There were just so many noteworthy, heart wrenching, and hysterical moments I ate this up and definitely recommend for my girls who want to really..." Read more

"...Yara is a STUNNING character. Her wit, her humor, her inner thoughts were cracking me up and more often than not, I was nodding my head in agreement..." Read more

"...I have noticed her last two books I have read is taking a turn towards some humor/comedy and I love it...." Read more

30 customers mention "Cuteness"30 positive0 negative

Customers find the book cute, particularly appreciating its wonderful meet-cute moments, and one customer describes it as dark but sweet.

"...A true delight to read, this sweet, enchanting, heartfelt love story is guaranteed to leave you with a smile on your face and a happy sigh in your..." Read more

"...Alejandro is as dreamy as can be, hilarious with his sarcasm and brute-ness, and has a beautiful transition from darkness to light...." Read more

"...Being grumpy and hostile was a defense mechanism for him. Yara is a beautiful, sensitive woman, with a loving heart...." Read more

"this book was adorable 🫶🏾 the perfect description of black cat bf / golden retriever gf! i loved them together. they were the cutest...." Read more

26 customers mention "Character development"26 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, noting that the characters are well thought out, funny, and grow throughout the story.

"...Yara is a STUNNING character...." Read more

"...From then on, it was a good read. It's a slow burn story with well written characters, so if thats your cup of tea, I would recommend this book...." Read more

"I like her plot lines and characters, but please please get her an editor. The use of tenses is often jumbled and there were many typos." Read more

"...I loved both main characters and the small town vibes. Alex loved Gossip Girl and Gilmore Girls...." Read more

8 customers mention "Heartfelt story"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the heartfelt story of the book, which makes them cry with both sadness and happiness, and one customer mentions finding themselves laughing so hard they're crying.

"...There were just so many noteworthy, heart wrenching, and hysterical moments I ate this up and definitely recommend for my girls who want to really..." Read more

"...Yara is a STUNNING character. Her wit, her humor, her inner thoughts were cracking me up and more often than not, I was nodding my head in agreement..." Read more

"All the feels! One of her best books yet! You will find yourself laughing so hard you're crying and crying so hard you're sobbing...." Read more

"Literally so good! I love books that make me cry sad and happy tears!!..." Read more

7 customers mention "Romance"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romantic elements of the book, with one customer describing it as "SO SO good together" and another praising it as "Best Matchmaking Ever."

"...Once they flip the coin from hate to love, they're magnificent together, each bringing out the best in the other...." Read more

"...The fake dating turned into real feelings and they are just SO SO good together. I loved this book. This is: 💜 Grumpy/Sunshine..." Read more

"I loved the h & H and despised the villains. I even got to see a small town call out the favorite son when he finally goes too far...." Read more

"Love, love, love this!! I'm so far behind on my reading but seriously this is an all encompassing story...." Read more

6 customers mention "Chemistry"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the chemistry in the book, with one noting the dynamic interaction between Yara and Alex.

"...I loved Alex and Yara. I loved their chemistry. I loved watching them fall in love. I can't wait to see what is coming next from this author...." Read more

"...Instant chemistry? Ha! The exact opposite. Do opposites attract? It takes time and patience and open hearts. Such a good book." Read more

"...The character development and chemistry between Yara and Alex is dynamic...." Read more

"...The chemistry was really beautiful to watch unfold. Cannot wait for more of this series!" Read more

6 customers mention "Depth"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the depth of the book, with one noting its rich background details and another describing it as amazing on multiple levels.

"...There were just so many noteworthy, heart wrenching, and hysterical moments I ate this up and definitely recommend for my girls who want to really..." Read more

"...The Problem with Dating is a lovely lighthearted yet deep and emotional story...." Read more

"...This book was amazing on so many levels but what sealed it for me was that the depth of true intimacy I experienced reading this love story without..." Read more

"Alex background was rich in detail. A lot of history without getting bogged down. Tara background was rich as well...." Read more

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💜 B O O K R E V I E W 💜 Book: The Problem With Dating Author: Brittainy C. Cherry Rating: 5 Glimmer Stars ✨ Spice: 🌶️ Tropes: Fake Dating 💜 Small Town 💜 He Falls First 💜 Grumpy x Sunshine 💜 Wow, I don’t think I’ve ever read a book by @bcherryauthor that wasn’t 5 stars! If you are wanting the perfect fall romance read, this is your book! In Honey Creek, Illinois, rumors fly around fast as gossip is always being spread by the evil West twin sisters. Yara Kingsley is one of the nicest people in the Honey Creek. Yara is known to be a dog whisperer, and owns her own small business which involves a doggy daycare. 🐶 Alex Ramirez owns multiple 5 star restaurants in Chicago, and he decided to open another one in Honey Creek. No one is happy he is here, and the harassment he is receiving is absurd. Yara and Alex run into each other, and do not get off the right start thanks to her dog leaving a nice surprise on his shoes. Yara also doesn’t like Alex, as well as not wanting him to open his own restaurant here. Alex doesn’t like anyone in the town as anyone else probably wouldn’t if they received the treatment he’s getting. Therefore he is very rude and doesn’t hide it all. Thanks to Yara’s crazy ex, and for Alex, a past that still hurts - they enter a fake relationship. I’ll let you read the book from here😉 This book had me giggling out loud, and smiling from ear to ear! This book definitely had some emotion in it, but still had that feeling of an early 2000s romcom💗 Thank you @bcherryauthor for writing the best books, and I’m so excited for Avery’s story next!!! 💜
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  • BookAddict
    5.0 out of 5 stars “Can I tell you a secret? . . . You were never fake for me.”
    Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2023
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    Welcome to Honey Creek, IL, where traditions are strong, gossip is rampant, everyone knows your business, and Yara Kingsley is the town sweetheart. She welcomes new residents with a cheerful smile and will do anything to make their transition to a new town easier.

    Except for Alex Ramirez, the owner of the new upscale, fusion restaurant. He doesn’t want to be integrated into his new town, he doesn’t want to make friends, and he most definitely wants nothing from Yara. That is, until he inherits an ornery dog from his great aunt, and Yara seems to have the magic touch with dogs. Not surprising, since she owns the only doggy daycare in town.

    Maybe these two can reach a détente in their bickering, as well as an agreement. Yara's ex husband refuses to leave her alone, but if she's dating someone, he might back off. Alex agrees to be Yara's fake boyfriend if she'll use her dog whispering skills on his pernicious pup.

    Alex and Yara are as opposite as two souls can be, and it was only a matter of time before this grump and his sunshine combust. Once they flip the coin from hate to love, they're magnificent together, each bringing out the best in the other.

    I love the quirk and charm of the small-town setting, and the sweet, serendipitous surprises are poignantly beautiful. A true delight to read, this sweet, enchanting, heartfelt love story is guaranteed to leave you with a smile on your face and a happy sigh in your heart!
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  • Jacquie
    4.0 out of 5 stars Clean romance.. great story!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2024
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    Yara and Alex are business neighbors and apartment neighbors, they have a series of not so meet cutes, and deliver perfectly on the grumpy/sunshine vibes! It’s a clean romance that kept me totally engaged. It’s really a story! You go through the whole relationship with them. Feel them grow, swoon over the glimmers that really show the shift from semi enemies to fully in love!

    The small town of Honey Creek gives you drama but also all the feels. The letters from Teresa and Mr. Parker almost took me out! The flashback of Alex and Teresa outside the theater?! All of the elements toward the end that pull everything together tugged HARD at my heart! There were just so many noteworthy, heart wrenching, and hysterical moments I ate this up and definitely recommend for my girls who want to really engage in the falling!
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  • Kimyatta Walker
    5.0 out of 5 stars I loved it!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2025
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    I’m always down for a fake dating romance! Pair the ebook with the audiobook for quite the experience! The small town romance is wonderful.

    Meet Yara…she’s starting over but having trouble in the small town….is she damaged goods? Will she find love again?

    Next we have Alex…who is sooooooo dark and bristley…but he’s got a lot of ish going on….and guess what? They hate each other!

    Join in the adventure and watch what happens with this grumpy/sunshine….

    So many memorable moments…..I loved falling in love with them.
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  • Christian
    5.0 out of 5 stars Such a sweet love story!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2023
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    I always adore B. Cherry reads! The Problem with Dating is a lovely lighthearted yet deep and emotional story. Alejandro is as dreamy as can be, hilarious with his sarcasm and brute-ness, and has a beautiful transition from darkness to light. Yara is a STUNNING character. Her wit, her humor, her inner thoughts were cracking me up and more often than not, I was nodding my head in agreement with her.

    Over the last few months I’ve dove into some dark romance/fantasy reads, so this read was much needed to bring the sunshine back into my mental. I absolutely loved it!
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars It wasn't bad
    Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2024
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    But, wow, was it slow! I won't lie after a few times trying to get into this I skipped the chapter 12 or 13. From then on, it was a good read. It's a slow burn story with well written characters, so if thats your cup of tea, I would recommend this book. I prefer something with a bit more steam, and this was pretty clean ( the most they do is kiss). 3/5 will not be purchasing.
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  • T Kelley
    4.0 out of 5 stars Cute, needs editing.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2024
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    I like her plot lines and characters, but please please get her an editor. The use of tenses is often jumbled and there were many typos.
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  • Ann-Marie B
    5.0 out of 5 stars Heartbreak then Real True Love
    Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2023
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    I have been a fan of Brittainy's books for years. Usually her stories deals with tremendous loss, depression and just down right heartbreak. I have noticed her last two books I have read is taking a turn towards some humor/comedy and I love it.
    Alex /Alejandro is facing his toughest battle yet, saying goodbye to his great-aunt Teresa who has raised him when he was abandoned by his parents. He has created a state of the art restaurant in the small town of Honey Creek which his late aunt insist he set up shop there.
    Yara is dealing with a divorce and a ex-husband who refuses to let her move on.
    Yara has a bubbling personality and Alex is the opposite he is like anti-people. What could these two have in common.? I truly enjoyed how Ms. Cherry gave us the backstory of our hero/heroine and let us the readers know why they are the way they were. I am always a sucker for small town love story throw in some humor comedy and I am in. I truly enjoy Ms. Cherry writing directions. And realizing this is a start of a new series am here for it.
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  • jackie mathers
    5.0 out of 5 stars great book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 19, 2023
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    I couldn’t put this book down and can’t wait for the next. Already pre ordered it shame it’s not out now
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  • Andrea
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
    Reviewed in Australia on February 1, 2025
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    Loved this story. I laughed and I cried. Amazing story about love and loss, and how a friendship can become your everything
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  • Bookkraves
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Perfect Small-Town Feel-Good book
    Reviewed in Canada on October 12, 2023
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    This is fantastic heartwarming and charming small-town romance.
    Honey Creek, the quaint little town where the story unfolds, provides all the small-town shenanigans and warm-heartedness you could ask for.

    Alex Ramirez is from the big city, and he's opening a high-end restaurant in this tight-knit community. This sets the stage for an endearing clash of worlds. Yara, the epitome of sweetness and grace, couldn't be more different from the grumpy and somewhat aloof Alex, creating a perfect grumpy/sunshine dynamic.

    One of the standout elements of this book is the banter between Yara and Alex, which is absolutely fantastic. Their exchanges inject a light-hearted charm, making it impossible not to smile as you follow their interactions. Watching these two opposites gradually come together is a real treat.

    It's worth noting that this book isn't a steamy romance, and this is actually one of its strengths. The focus on the emotional connection between the characters and the development of their relationship takes center stage, allowing the sweetness and charm of the story to shine.
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  • Lilian de Assis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best book in a long time!
    Reviewed in Brazil on November 2, 2023
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    The best book by far I’ve read lately. It brought tears to my eyes and warmed my heart with the amazing way only Brittainy has. I just can’t wait for the next one!
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  • AURÉLIE
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ptiteaurel - The Lovely Teacher Addictions
    Reviewed in France on October 16, 2023
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    Bienvenue à Honey Creek, petite ville et petite communauté au tout le monde se connaît pour découvrir les soeurs Kingsley. L'autrice nous offre ici une romance toute mignonne avec plein de tropes comme on adore

    Yara Kingsley est notre héroïne et je dois dire que j'ai adoré découvrir cette jeune femme plein d'empathie qui essaie de faire tourner son commerce mais dont les habitants abusent de sa générosité. Elle va accueillir comme il se doit notre héros alors que toute la communauté le rejette en bloc. Ils n'aiment pas qu'Alex ne soit pas plus volubile et il reste un "étranger" qui veut imposer un restaurant de luxe. Elle est l'ex femme de Cole et on voit bien qu'elle essaie de tourner la page mais il va l'empêcher d'avoir de nouvelles relations amoureuses. Cole est détestable et sera vraiment odieux avec elle. Yara est tout son contraire car elle sera très sympathique avec tout le monde. Parviendra t-elle à avoir une nouvelle vie amoureuse?

    Alex Ramirez est notre héros de 32 ans et dans un premier temps, on aura une image très dure de lui. Ilk ne s'ouvre pas aux autres et peut même les rembarrer très facilement. Isla Iberia est son nouveau resto mais on verra que son passé est bien plus complexe qu'il n'y parait. Noah Colton est son meilleur ami et même lui sait qu'il ne faut pas tenir compte de son côté grognon. J'ai aimé en apprendre plus sur lui car on verra qu'il n'a pas si mauvais fond. Lui aussi s'est brûlé les ailes et ne veut plus croire en l'amour. Il a eu le coeur brisé et c'est un point qu'il aura en commun avec Yara. S'il s'ouvrait un peu, il verrait qu'elle est la femme parfaite pour lui. Entre fausses relations et ouverture des yeux, notre héros ne sera pas au bout de ses surprises.

    Bref, j'ai adoré ce roman. Les émotions sont au rendez-vous comme à chaque fois et je suis sûre que vous allez fondre pour cette romance comme on les aime, qui fait du bien au coeur en ces temps difficiles.
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