My Review:What happens when your love life becomes the talk of the town?As birthdays go, this year’s for radio producer Everly Dean hit rock-bottom.Worse than the “tonsillectomy birthday.” Worse than the birthday her parents decided to split (the first time). But catching your boyfriend cheating on you with his assistant?Even clichés sting.But this is Everly’s year! She won’t let her anxiety hold her back. She’ll pitch her podcast idea to her boss.There’s just one problem.Her boss, Chris, is very cute. (Of course). Also, he's extremely distant (which means he hates her, right? Or is that the anxiety talking)?And, Stacey the DJ didn’t mute the mic during Everly’s rant about Simon the Snake (syn: Cheating Ex).That’s three problems.Suddenly, people are lining up to date her, Bachelorette-style, fans are voting (Reminder: never leave house again), and her interest in Chris might be a two-way street. It’s a lot for a woman who could gold medal in people-avoidance. She’s going to have to fake it ‘till she makes it to get through all of this.Perhaps she’ll make a list: The Ten Rules for Faking It.Because sometimes making the rules can find you happiness when you least expect it.
This had a great premise and, usually, I don't mind a slow burn but this was almost torturous will they/won't they. I could easily see this book being adapted as a Hallmark movie but the actual book was a bit stodgy and slow for me. I think the descriptions of Everly's anxiety were well done but I found myself not caring half way through the book even though I really wanted Chris and Everly to get together. You may have better luck!
No birthdays. No men. Actually, you know what? I'll amend that. If you happen to find a man who looks like Chris Pine, acts like Chris Hemsworth, smiles like Chris Pratt, and has a body like Chris Evans's, I'll rethink things. But until then? I am officially off the market.
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