Lexi was a track star in college but was forced to drop out when her dad passed away. Now she’s trying to make ends meet while finishing her degree and caring for her mother. A comically bad waitressing shift lands her in the path of a handsome stranger, Will. Will may be the distraction that Lexi was looking for, but their first date turns into a misunderstanding that they’re unable to talk themselves out of. Will is the heir to a major company and Seattle’s most eligible bachelor, bringing Lexi into the spotlight when she’s already wary of commitment. As they take a more casual approach to their relationship and enjoy the fall season, Lexi realizes the scariest part of this season is that she may be falling in love.

I want to scream from the rooftops about this one. CAN’T HELP FALLING IN LOVE has the perfect cover for this sweet story mixing flawlessly with the perfect fall vibes within these pages. This will without a doubt be an excellent fall romance for the upcoming season. This story is set during fall and I loved the fall activities featured, such as apple picking, outdoor breweries, changing leaves, and Halloween prep.

I’m a sucker for fake dating romances, and this to be specific, is a fake engagement so I was beyond excited to dive into this story. Lexi and Will’s story is so cute and I loved their meet-cute and the following fake engagement. The banter and swoon-worthy scenes that they share were chef’s kiss. The trick or truth scene was everything and definitely one of my favourites after the original meet-cute!

I loved the themes of change after loss that the author addressed with care. Lexi navigated loss and the feelings and changes associated over the course of the novel in a realistic way. These themes resonated with me hard, and I think it was really well written.

I would like to thank Netgalley and the publisher, St. Martin’s Press, of this advanced digital copy for the opportunity to read this novel in exchange for an honest review! All opinions shared are my own.