I have to applaud this book for all of the wonderful emphasis it puts on LGBTQ+ characters and LGBTQ+-owned businesses. This representation was beautiful to witness and was done in a tasteful way. Basically, every couple that was not the MCs was queer in some way. 

This book uses brief moments of a different format through text messages. It was nice and easy to read and broke up the monotony of typical text. 

My one complaint with it was that it did a bit too much telling and not enough showing. It felt a bit like Lord was holding the readers' hands through it. Also, there was a perfect conclusion point to the book at around the halfway mark but then it kept going. I enjoyed where it went for the most part but the second half is where the telling was more prominent. 

Their love for each other felt so real and natural. They acted like two people who have been in love for years but are flawed. In addition, the way he expressed his love for her was incredibly hot (sorry not sorry).

I will warn readers there is the miscommunication trope, but it takes place before the events of the book. 

In sum, it was a fun story to read with an interesting take on the fake dating trope. I desperately want one of the scones. 

I received this book as an arc from NetGalley. My review is honest and voluntary.