Pretending I Love Lucy (2022)

About the Book

Book: Pretending I Love Lucy

Series: Apple Valley Love Stories #3

Author: Julie Christianson

Genre: Contemporary Rom-Com

Release Date: February 28, 2022

The first rule of being a winner? Never lose your heart …

People think it’s easy being Felix Dodd III. And sure the fortune, legacy, and inheritance aren’t exactly terrible. But the name comes with so many strings, my hands feel permanently tied.

Like I’m stuck following in my father’s footsteps. Like I can’t trust people’s intentions. Like my grandmother wants me settled down before my thirtieth birthday.

I’ve got less than zero interest in marriage, ever since my one attempt at love crashed and burned. But Grams won’t let me access my trust until I’m engaged. Which means I need a fiancée.

Someone who’s looking for quick cash and a quicker getaway.

Someone like Lucy Devlin.

She’s got less than zero interest in me. But if I can get her to play along—just long enough to fool my grandmother—Lucy will be a whole lot richer, Grams will be none the wiser, and I’ll stay heartbreak free.

Just as long as I remember the new rule: Don’t love Lucy for real.

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My Thoughts

Pretending I Love Lucy by Julie Christianson is a sweet and fun read! I enjoyed every minute of this delightful RomCom. For me, the characters make this story. I love Lucy (hehehe). She is such a great character, always there for anyone at anytime to help for any reason. Watching her interact with her family is great, but watching her with Grams is the absolute best. I really appreciate how deeply she cares for Grams, always putting Grams first and going along with all her silly, whimsical plans. As for Grams, she is a hoot! For an 85-year old, her energy is boundless. She is so smart and witty and cooky. Some of my most favorite parts of this story are when Grams is on scene. She made me laugh out loud. What I loved about her the most is her love for her grandson, Fix. She genuinely wants Fix to have the best of everything, including the best girlfriend. She knows her grandson down to his core, and knows that what he needs most is Lucy. As for Fix, what a sweetie! He is so observant. He sees Lucy for whom she truly is. He sees that Lucy takes care of every single person she come across and he really loves that about her. But he also sees that no one takes care of her, so he decides that he needs to do just that. What ensues is a sweet, but somewhat bumpy, road to true love. Such a fun journey — I’m glad I went on it with these characters.

Pretending I Love Lucy is a Contemporary Romance I won’t soon forget. With a full cast of excellent and endearing characters, witty and hilarious banter, and moments that had me laughing one minute then swooning the next, this book is definitely a must-read for any RomCom lover.

I borrowed a copy of this novel in eBook form from Amazon.com via Kindle Unlimited on December 25, 2023 in order to review. In no way has this influenced my review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.