The Fake Wedding Project

A Novel

By: Pippa Grant

Narrated by: Connor Crais, CJ Bloom

Romeo and Juliet meets Hallmark Christmas movie in this steamy romp about star-crossed nonlovers caught up in a fake romance that could change everything they know in a real big way.

Faking an engagement to my secret high school crush was not on my to-do list when I landed for a short visit home. But when Amanda Anderson announces that she’s my fiancée, I take a leap and play along with the farce.

Why? Because the Capulets and Montagues have nothing on the Andersons and Silvers of Tinsel, Michigan. In the name of bringing peace to our Christmas-themed hometown and ourselves, we’ll play the part of Romeo and Juliet.

If our relatives think we’re in love, they’ll have to end this ridiculous feud. Right? Amanda’s a professional dog walker, and I’m an engineer who loves dogs—how hard could it be to show our families what else we all have in common?

The heat and this town’s infernal holiday cheer are messing with my head, though. And once we start making our fake wedding plans, I can’t seem to keep my heart out of it.

©2024 by Pippa Grant. (P)2024 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Witty and cute

Loved it! It was slightly different than the traditional fake engagement which made it refreshing. There was also a little bit of mystery. It’s a slow burn. The narrators were perfect.

This is how you do a Fake Relationship!

Wow! This story has it all from the small town vibes I love with a twist, to a high school crush turned fake relationship, and to top it off feuding families! What better reason to fake a relationship than to heal the feud between two families who have made life difficult for everyone in their small town. And if you can get the happy ending all the better! This was one of the best fake relationships I have read! Loved it!

🩵🩵🩵I loved this story and the narration was 🙌🏼🥰

🎧𝐃𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
Connor Crais & CJ Bloom 🎙️
Brilliance Audio

♥︎𝐅𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
♥︎𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬
♥︎𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧

✨thoughts✨
What a hilarious story this was. Just like a Hallmark movie! Fed up with their families constantly bickering, Amanda Anderson and Dane Silvers decide to fake their engagement to put an end to the feud once and for all. Little did they know that this ruse would spiral into chaos as their families now compete to plan their wedding.

𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐞 harbored a secret crush on Amanda since their high school days, but their families' rivalry made it difficult to connect. Their chemistry was undeniable, and there was a magnetic attraction between them. I adored Dane's cool and collected demeanor, which contrasted perfectly with Amanda's outgoing personality.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 dual narration by CJ Bloom and Connor Crais was simply fantastic. I was utterly impressed by their storytelling. And the epilogue narrated by Connor had me in stitches! 🐶

𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥, if you're a fan of a modern twist on the Romeo and Juliet concept, complete with humor and heartwarming moments, then this charming story is a must-listen.

𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝟒.𝟓 ⭐️
𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐞: 𝟐/𝟓🔥

Such a Fun Story!

When Dane Silver quietly observes Amanda Anderson as she crawls through his sister's window one hot summer night and contritely confesses that she has just told her grandmother that she is engaged to him, she is not prepared for his response. Their two families have been feuding for over a century and no one knows the reason why. Dane thinks that it is time to end this feud and that their engagement is the perfect reason for the families to make peace.
This is not as kooky as some of author Pippa Grant's books, but is hilarious nevertheless! I love this story. I love the sweet characters. I love the determination and strength the lovers lend one another as they tackle their toughest relatives and delve into the mystery of what started the feud. This is a book full of joy!
Excellent narration, too!

Cute

Retelling ( of sorts) of Romeo and Juliet with a Christmas twist! Fast-paced and super cute would recommend for anyone who loves small town, holiday hallmark type stories.