To land the big promotion, Adrian West invented a pregnant fiancée, and now he’s just met someone who can perfectly play the part. Suddenly unemployed and expecting her ex’s baby, Rowena Taylor sees that a fake engagement may enable her to stay in NYC as a single mom. Living two separate lives during their agreement sounded easy on paper, but as the weeks unfold, Adrian and Rowena must face their shifting feelings and changing visions for what their marriage could become.

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While I typically avoid books that include pregnancy, I decided to give the topic another try and see how it would integrate with a marriage-of-convenience story line. I’m glad that I gave If the Ring Fits a chance, because it’s a lovely RomCom full of heart and laughter.

Adrian’s evolution from a work consumed CIO to an attentive family man was enjoyable to watch. I also appreciated Rowena shedding the echoes of her past relationship and embracing what a supportive partner means for both her family and her career. The narrative structure of a dual POV built delicious emotional and sexual tension leading up to the decision of whether they’re both all in. While it was a closed-door romance, there is an open-door epilogue for the interested reader (like me!).

I did find the ending a bit rushed. The chapters started to jump months at a time versus the earlier daily/weekly chapters. There were a few paragraphs that summarized those timeframes, but we only see them told from Rowena’s POV. Being told what happened instead of being shown made me feel less connected to the characters’ experiences at the end of the book.

Overall, I’m glad that I gave If the Ring Fits a chance. It was a lovely story of how love grows, families are formed, and that having a family and a career are not mutually exclusive.

Thank you to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book for my review.

Content Warnings: Vomit, Pregnancy, Postpartum Depression