Boss babe. Ice Queen. That’s what they call me at the office.But there’s one man who has secretly melted me for years. Kaede McWarren.The only problem? He’s my big brother’s best friend.But when he asks me to play his fiancée to seal a business deal? Oh, I’m taking this gift horse and riding it while I can.He’s got the whole tall, handsome, and intense thing down pat… with a side of quiet mystery … thing down pat… with a side of quiet mystery and sexy brains to boot.
He’s everything I want. Everything I need.
It should be easy—a business arrangement between two Type-A workaholics. A few dinner dates here, a few kisses there, and none will be the wiser.
But if his business partner finds out it’s fake, he’s screwed. And if my brother finds out it’s real, he might be dead.
There are a hundred ways to lose, but when I’m in his arms, I feel like I’ve already won.
My Big Fat Fake Engagement is a full-length romance with a happily ever after and no cliffhanger.
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This book was fun.
Courtney & Kaede are absolutely perfect for each other. Kaede will make you swoon and definitely you will want his as your book boyfriend. Courtney and Kaede’s story will definitely have you hooked from the start. Another amazing read that I didn’t want to put down.
My Big Fat Fake Engagement
By: Lauren Landish
Narrated by: Carly Robins, Lance Greenfield
Lauren Landish had this release come at the perfect time. Just when I was looking for a feel good, laugh out loud story, My Big, Fat, Fake Engagement is out and I am thrilled! Courtney Andrews is settling into a new position at her job and is known as the ice queen. She has replaced her brother, Ross who has gone after his dream of branding his gym, with his best friend Kaede. In an effort to secure a deal, Kaede is put in an awkward position, and tells everyone he is engaged to Courtney. Now forced to act on his announcement, Courtney and Kaede have to pretend they are a couple and on their way to the alter. Little did they know, fate has stepped in! This is so much fun. I love the characters, from Courtney and Kaede to the evil Missy we get a taste of all personalities. It’s got it all too! Steamy passion, witty banter, fun dates, unusual circumstances and the best friends from My Big, Fat, Fake Wedding! You will love this listen as much as I do!
Carly Robins and Lance Greenfield are an incredible narrating team, and when I see their names together, I know it’s going to be good. These seasoned performers zero in on the personalities of the characters and deliver their dialogue with voices of perfection. Loved these two as Court and Kaede!
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Oh God this was such a great book. So funny and just a good read. Can’t say more because you just gotta go read it or listen to it for yourself!!
Light, funny, steamy fun! Lauren Landish is my queen of rom-com! This book is everything you’ve come to want from her and so much more. I loved Courtney and Kaede. Their journey to happiness was so good. I want more stars to give with my enthusiastic recommendation.
A business deal, a fake engagement, between long time friends, turns in to a romance gone wild.
This book is funny, and sweet and all the things a good romance book should be. I really enjoyed it!
I simply loved this book! It’s sweet and sexy and smart. I laughed, I swooned, and I’d do it all again! Definitely worth the read!
long and slow, lost me after 5%
My Big Fat Fake Engagement my not be an original idea but it’s well done. It’s about falling in love with your brother’s best friend but pretending to be his fake fiancée. Courtney Andrews fell in love with Kaede McWarren while working together at Andrews Company, although he’s Ross’ best friend. It’s a fun light romantic comedy that works.
This book was such a fun read. You know they are going to end up in love, you expect the ups and downs but its all so seamless and smooth. Courtney and Kaede are so cute together from the very beginning. They are attractive and have some what of the same personalities, always a control freak. They work hard and they deserve some time to themselves. So, to let each other lose a bit of control is a big deal and they do it with each other. I won’t tell you how it ends but its good. Would I read this all over again? Yes, most definitely.
LOVED IT!
…but how could I not? Courtney and Kaede complemented each other as if one was weak in something the other was strong. The fake engagement was a stroke of Ms. Landish’s clever mind and writing genius. She brings the reader along on their trip to finding happiness. I hope we don’t have to wait very long for the next book; however, her books are always worth the wait!
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Fake it till you become it…
“The best part of our love story is that it is between just you and me.” That is the perfect description of the relationship between Kaede and Courtney.
Courtney has held a torch for Kaede for what seems like forever. He is her brother’s best friend and in her brother’s eyes definitely off limits to Kaede, bro code and all. Kaede has also secretly desired Courtney for years as well. He is faced with the hugest dilemma of his life. He needs Courtney to be his fake fiancé in order to seal the biggest business decision of his life and career. There are a million things that can go wrong, but worst of all losing Courtney in the process.
There is no denying these two are made for each other. They are so sexy and steamy together they are in danger of self combusting. This was an amusing, romantic and passionate story. To watch them each gradually come out of their comfort zones was a delight to read. Their story made me laugh, sniffle and had all the feels to make this a wonderful love story.
Kaede and Courtney
Courtney is running the family business and feels like she’s living in her big brother’s shadow and always proving herself… Kaede is best friends and business partners with Courtney’s big brother, Ross, but he’s never felt worthy…..Kaede and Courtney want to be together….But bro-code says you don’t mess around with your best friends little sister…..When a potential investor wants Kaede to be part of the “package” as a future son in law….Kaede panics and tells the investor and his daughter he’s engaged to ….Courtney….What could go wrong??
Lauren Landish has given us another fun, sexy story with hot characters with great chemistry, a great story and an hea …I always like her books…
I read an advanced copy for an honest review.
Courtney has always been secretly been in love/lust with Kaede. He’s her older brother’s best friend and she feels that he’s never really noticed her other than the bratty younger sister.
Kaeden has noticed Courtney, but she’s is is best friend’s younger sister. There is a “Bro-Code” to maintain so he has never acted on it. add the fact that he is nowhere near their level of finances. He feels unworthy of even making an attempt with her, even if he could.
Kaeden and his business partner ar trying to expand. the money man is subtly puutting preesure on Keaden to “keep things in the family” and date is daughter. Kaeden bluts out that not only is he taken, but he’s engaged to Courtney! Now he only has to convince her to participate with the ruse.
In this delightful Rom-Com the chemistry between Courtney and Kaeden is off the charts. besides chemistry, these two navigate letting their walls down and showing eachother their true selves and not the facade they show the world.
This is a great, feel good story with romantic moments that will make you sigh, supporting characters that are so funny that you will laugh out loud, while reading this book and is just what the world needs during these stressful, troubling times.
Courtney had had a crush on her brothers’ best friend Kaede for years, and when he needs a fake fiancé for a business venture to protect himself from the investor’s daughter, she agrees. This is a beautifully written tale which is fun and entertaining throughout. I was totally hooked throughout this addictive page turner, and I highly recommend for all readers.
I loved My Big Fat Fake Engagement by Lauren Landish. This time the main couple is Kaede and Courtney who were secondary characters in My Big Fat Fake Wedding. Oh this was a fabulous read. Courtney and Kaede each had feelings for one another but didn’t act on those feelings. Well, Kaede had this possible investor looking to add him as a son in law as part of any business deal made. So Kaede sort of panicked and said he was “engaged ” to Courtney…no harm, no foul, right? Courtney agrees to help play along in order to help Kaede and her brother land this deal. What actually happens is a wonderfully sweet, smartly written and romantic story about two people who are perfect for each other. Friends to lovers romcom done right .
My Rating: 4.5 stars *********
I loved this read about Kaede and Courtney, two people who have known each other for awhile, Kaede having lusty thoughts of Courtney now that she is all grown up but she is his best friend’s younger sister and doesn’t want to mess up the bro code. Courtney has had similar thoughts on Kaede and when he comes to her with a problem that only she can help with, she jumps at the chance and the two play their roles perfectly…a little too perfectly until fake becomes real…now they just have to get past her brother and Kaede’s insecurities.
A great read with steam and little to no drama between them…LOVED IT !! There was also humour that had me laughing out loud and and feeling all the feels with Kaede’s vulnerability and insecurities. Courtney was a no nonsense, tell it like it is with a sharp tongue that had me pumping my fists each time she met up with Missy. Kaede was all swoon worthy and perfect and these two type A personalities matched perfectly, and I LOVED how Courtney laid it all out for him, how they worked together and how they let down their walls, but only for each other. The read flowed beautifully, the characters were amazing and their HEA left me smiling from ear to ear.
*I voluntarily read an advanced copy and expressed my honest opinion*
OMG Kaede and Courtney story had me hooked from the start that i couldn’t put it down, This made me laugh and cry at times, There chemistry was off the hook. 100% recommend it, I volunteered to review an advance reader copy. Loved Lauren.
Courtney Andrews is the Executive VP of Andrews Consolidated. Sure it’s family owned, but Courtney earned this position and is the company’s future.
Kaede is Ross’s best friend/business partner, and Ross is Courtney’s older brother.
Ross and Kaede own One Life Gym and are in the process of going nationwide. But for that to happen, they need an investor. Jeffrey Sanders, billionaire extraordinaire, has his hands in many local businesses and is looking to invest. One Life needs his money to go global. Mr. Sanders has other ideas for One Life and that’s where Kaede’s fantasy woman, his best friend’s little sister, comes in. Kaede has been lusting over Courtney for years, all the while knowing she is off limits. He needs her help. At first she’s reluctant, but not because she doesn’t want to help, but because she’s had/has, whatever, a crush on Kaede for forever. And what he’s asking of Court would only exacerbate the situation for her, but most likely, both of of them!! A fake engagement? Are you kidding me?!? While pretending does sound like fun, there’s Ross to contend with and those secret feelings and stuff. This can go one of two ways…they keep up the ruse only until it’s needed and go back to life as they know it, or they fall in love and live happily ever after. Neither see the latter in their future. Love has to exist for that, right? And neither have time for love….right?
THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE MUST READ ! ! ! AWKWARD, FUNNY AND FLIRTY ALL AT ONCE !
LOVE THESE CHARACTERS ESPECIALLY THE STRONG WOMEN ! AMAZING FROM START TO FINISH ! ! !