Thank you so much to Berkley for the advance copy of this!
Thank you so much to PRH Audio for the complimentary audio!

 This book will be out March 12, 2024.

Listen, Lynn Painter can do no wrong. I have yet to find a book of hers that wasn't stellar. This is my second adult book of hers and last year I absolutely loved The Love Wager. And this one was no exception. I thought the concept was unique and what a meet cute (though a little out of the ordinary)!

"You cannot touch me, Steinbeck, without shattering me."
"I want to watch you shatter."

Sophie has sworn off on love after her ex fiance was cheating on her and her best friend hired an objector to object their wedding. Fast forward, the objector Max needs a favor from Sophie and for her to join her on a wedding gig. The chemistry between Sophie and Max was very apparent early on and the banter carried on throughout the book.  Max fell super hard for Sophie and you could tell he was struggling to respect her wishes to not be in a relationship. Sophie's feelings were also very complicated because she made this vow to herself that she would not fall in love again but here she was slowly falling for Max.  They both just worked so well together and became best friends throughout the course of the book. 

This was a quick read and just such a delight! I paired my reading with the audio and both narrators Helen Laser & Sean Patrick Hopkins were excellent! I really felt them as a couple while I was listening. 

If you are a fan of dual POV, fake dating, wedding shenanigans, fun banter - definitely check this out! 

PS - Why is it so sexy when a guy says "Stay the night"?!