Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced reader's copy in exchange of an honest review!

Our main character has been dating a guy for 4 months. He's supposed to be the worst boyfriend ever. Misses dates, stands her up, leaves her dirty laundry and doesn't text her for days after that. So all in all, yes he's terrible. But it's explained why and it weaves the entire plot of the book.

So, what did I like about this?

- This book had a really interesting plot that I was instantly drawn to, considering I'm a huge fan of second chance at love tropes.
- The epilogue: It was very sweet and it made me smile a lot.

What I think could've been better:

- The writing: There was little to no depth. It was more descriptive than anything, which was okay for a light fun read of one afternoon but I like my romances with a little backstory/thoughtfulness or at least something that grasps me and makes me resonate with it in a personal way. I feel like their inner conflicts weren't properly addressed/explored. Even for romcoms, a bit of drama and intensity is good!
- The chemistry: Now, I don't need smut for a book to be romantic, but I do need to feel like these characters have some tension between them. I felt like there was no pull, even if they were very cheesy with their words. Sometimes actions can present this better to the reader!
- The reactions: They were too light for what was happening around them, it kind of dimmed the power of some scenes (one of them smiling when they're about to face something dangerous/sad or switching emotions too fast it feels odd).
- Big stretches: Didn't feel very believable at times. Like the character discovering the entire plot line in one thought was very anticlimactic.
- The climax was slightly disappointing. I feel like there should've been some element of surprise to have the reader gasping.

Still, it was a quick fun read that made me smile!

Thank you Netgalley and Carina Taylor for this ARC in exhange for an honest review!

This was a really nice romantic comedy. I didn't expect the plot of this book at all which made the whole story even more fun and entertaining.
I really liked both main characters and their relationship development. Saidy and Fletcher's relationship is a beautiful example of the highs and lows that a couple can go through while dating.

3.5 stars

This was such a good read! What a fun RomCom. It was hilarious, at point my face hurt from smiling. Perfect cute spring read. It was funny and well paced. Highly recommend if you are looking for something light to read. Perfect read for chilling outside.

Thanks to NetGalley for the digital copy for my honest review!

World's Worst Boyfriend was quite a humorous read. I was actually expecting something different from what this turned out to be. The story follows of a girl who is getting tired of her boyfriend and realizes that she's doing the most in her relationship unlike her boyfriend who is instead getting the most out of the relationship. So she then enters him into a contest where all the worst boyfriends participate to see which one is truly the worst. However, the girl later realizes that all along when she thought she had it bad, it was actually never bad for her. This was my first book by Carina Taylor.

Loved the style of this book! The perfect amount of steamy to sweet ratio! Having the chapters switch for each character's perspectives is a great way to get a fell for the characters and added immensely to the plot!

Always be open & honest in a relationship, secrets always come out in the end!

This was another new author to me & I loved this book, it was so much fun to read! It's part of a series, but can be read as a standalone. Lighthearted, feelgood romantic comedy perfect for me after reading several heavy books. Relatable, likeable characters, loved their imperfect relationship & the banter between them. Perfect, if not slightly predictable ending, but overall this was an enjoyable, fun read with an air of mystery.

Saidy & Fletcher have been dating for several months, he means well, but trying to keep his 'real' career as an undercover is proving to be difficult, so much so that Saidy decides enough is enough & ends the relationship. After entering him into the World's worst boyfriend competition, which he wins, they begin to realise they were meant to be & this is their journey! 🏆

Many thanks to Netgalley for my ARC in return for my honest review.

𝗜 𝗴𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮 5 ⭐ 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴

I loved this book! I’m a huge fan of the dual point of views and while I don’t love the angst and the slow burn where the characters miscommunicated and things went sideways from there I do love when they make up and figure out they really do love each other. This book was laugh out loud funny, has some adorable swoons moments that I think any romance reader would love and appreciate as much as I did.

This might very well be my new favorite romcom! I’ve never really read a romcom where the MC’s are already dating at the beginning and I have to say, I’m here for it. Carina Taylor did an excellent job of developing the relationship and I didn’t feel like we dropped in after the falling in love part. She brings us into their love story, but it feels like we’ve been there all along. This book was laugh-out-loud funny! Saidy and Fletcher’s banter and tension were perfection. I can’t even tell you how much I loved them together. There is so much humor and mishaps as we watch them navigate a big secret and how much they really mean to each other. I will definitely be reading Carina Taylor’s other books!

I've been seeing this one all over the place and I'm a total sucker for fake relationships and romantic comedies. Jumping right in, I was in for some big surprises...and they weren't at all bad! First off, this isn't really a fake relationship story, but there are fake parts to the relationship. Secondly, this is a RomCom with a twist! Like a cola with a shock of lime and coconut lurking within the cup. The suspense angle not only helped propel the plot, but it was as refreshing as an ice cold drink and had me eagerly gulping it's contents.

Fletcher was yet another surprise! He was a mysterious character in one of the other books in the series and I can't even say how much I adored him in this one. I loved that Fletch and Saidy were already together and the events that happen to earn Fletcher a "prestigious" nomination were hilarious.

Not only did this story have laughs, but there were some intense moments and swoon that make this book stand out from the rest. Taylor has a knack for bringing multiple elements in and tying them up in a neat little bow.

Content: mild romance; mild moments of danger/peril; mild+ language

*I received a complimentary copy through Netgalley. All opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given.*

Oh my word I loved this book so much!! Although this is the third in the Fake It series it can easily be read as a stand alone.

Our male lead is none other than our undercover cop we first met in Miss Trailorhood. We learn his real name is Fletcher and right from the beginning I was swooned by him. He is sweet and protective, with the rough exterior and squishy middle that I love in my book boyfriends. He would be the perfect boyfriend if not for his undercover cop job that keeps getting in the way of his love life. But what’s a guy to do when he meets “the girl” while undercover?

We meet Saidy in the funnest scene ever, talk about such a funny meet cute! I love how true to life her character is. She is somewhat unsure of herself in the beginning, but as she continues to grow as a woman we see her start to stick up for herself more and truly see what she wants and deserves, both in a boyfriend and in her friends.

This whole book had me giggling and grinning like the complete book nerd I am. I lost count of how many times my hubs asked why I was grinning all goofy while I read. Haha. I highly recommend not only this book, but all of Carina Taylor’s book. She is an incredible author and a delightfully funny, sweet person.

The premise of this book sounded so good but it just fell flat for me. I didn't like any of the characters, it didn't make me laugh, and there wasn't hardly any romance.

I received an advanced copy of this book through NetGalley. This is my honest review.

*Note* I will be posting this review at a later date, closer to the publication date on my instagram @emreadsbks.
I am waiting to post it in hopes of getting a better picture of the cover page, the only ones I can find are more blurry and I want to post a nice picture of it on my instagram!!

World's Worst Boyfriend by Carina Taylor
3.5/5 Stars

This book was so fun! I have to admit, the title is what drew me in! The concept of the book seemed so funny and unique and it made me so excited to read it! I don't want to give away any spoilers, but this book actually surprised me with the plot twist about Fletcher! Reading about him and his life was really interesting and it was really funny to see how Saidy had to realize everything isn't completely his fault in their relationship. To me, it receives 3.5 stars because I would have liked to know more about their relationship and their connection. It seemed to be pretty rushed and not explained fully, and some parts were written in a way that had me doing the classic "yeah right...that would never happen" which sometimes ruins a book for me. But this book was still a fun read and I sped through it!! I recommend this one to anyone that wants a quick read with an unexpected revelation!

This was a fun read. Whilst it was far from perfect - a few questionable plot points, a few weak characters, a few points at which much more depth was needed - it was fun and lighthearted and just what I needed at this moment in time,

For the most part, I enjoyed the writing style, and would definitely pick up something else by this author when I want something fun and lighthearted, And bonus points for the ending - I loved it!

I have mixed feelings on this book. I picked it off NetGalley because the plot seemed interesting, but when it came to the execution it fell a little short for me.

The plot follows Sadie, who after a long time of putting up with terrible behaviour from her boyfriend Fletcher, breaks up with him and enters him in a Worlds Worst Boyfriend contest. Fletcher is determined to get Sadie back, and is carrying a secret — a reason for acting the way he’s been acting, and a reason that Sadie cannot find out about. For me, these characters is where the problem occurred, especially in the first half. There was nothing that could make me empathetic towards either of them; there was an air of naivety around them and nothing that made them seem a once happy and in love couple. The book starts with Sadie breaking up with him, so we don’t really have time to understand them as a couple, and a lot of their actions turn me away from wanting to root for them.

In the latter half of the book things came together much better, and we actually got to see the characters as a couple and the writing seemed a little more mature and cohesive. I think this is one book that could have benefitted from more pages — a lot of the plot felt rushed at times. It was however, a light, quick, and funny and sometimes that’s exactly what you need.

3.5 stars, rounded up to 4

WOAH. This book looks like your typical cute contemporary romance but it turned into something that I've never experienced before in this type of book. You think it's going to be a typical story where we're introduced to a relationship that's loaded with problems but the characters come to their senses, realize how much they love each other, and happy ending. This one had a unique twist. I maybe would have liked the plot to be more fleshed out and to amp up the thriller aspect a bit. There felt like a lot of threads and not all of them landed. However, it was still a fun time and sometimes (let's be real, most of the time) that's all I require for my reading material.

3.5 ⭐️

A boyfriend who cancels last minute, stands you up, drops off his dirty laundry only for you to do it, gifts you socks for your birthday... has got to be the World’s Worst Boyfriend, right? Poor Saidy Perez.

This was a fine mix of comedy and romance with a touch of mystery—not exactly what I expected based on the title and cover (but in a good way). I wasn’t a huge fan of Saidy’s character because she was too darn nice! I was convinced she was being taken advantage of. But, as the story progressed, with Fletcher’s POV telling his side, it all made sense. There were equall amount of laugh out loud and aww-worthy moments. I just wished the relationship timeline was a bit longer—4 months of dating where half the time, Fletcher was dodgy, didn’t exactly sold it to me that they were “in love” and that Saidy thought he was “the one.” But, the overall premise and story direction were both entertaining, and certain relationship aspects were absolutely relatable.

This is the book I didn’t know I needed and I’m so obsessed with it. 😍

Saidy and Fletcher have been dating for a while but lately, Saidy’s felt forgotten and abandoned. Fletcher loves her more than anything, but he has a huge validate reason why he has been a little distant lately, can he really prove her wrong and fight to save this relationship?

Hands up and hats off to Carina Taylor for writing this clever and romantic story! It was funny, deep and had the right amount of suspense to keep me turning the pages.

First, I need to point out I loved the Latina representation. I love seeing succesful brown women like Saidy in romance💕 I sided with her every step of the way during this book. I felt for her and understood every one of their doubts and needs. I loved how she was sure of what she was worth and deserved. She loved Fletcher so much and it hurt me seeing her being hurt, although Fletcher had very good reasons to be distant from her.

I also rooted for Fletcher. He was so sweet and thoughtful. I loved his protective side and how beautiful and honest his love for Saidy was. It really broke my heart seeing him so conflicted and confused about what to do. He didn’t want to lose her, but it was easy for me to understand what was at risk for him.

Saidy and Fletcher’s realtionship was a beautiful example of the highs and lows of two imperfect people go though and that everything is possible when both people want to make things work, no matter how strong the opposition is. I loved how they were patient with each other and how they were able to listen to the right advices and opinions. In the end, all the trouble made their love stronger.

The suspense and action in this book was really enjoyable. I loved the little twists in this plot, I gasped a couple of times but sighed in relief as well! But mostly, I swooned with the beautiful resolutions and the amazing happy ending

***Thank you to NetGalley and Carina Taylor. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book. All opinions are my own.***

Simply put, this book was not for me. I didn’t mesh with the writing style at all. Saidy was bland. Fletcher was overbearing, and because of his job, selfish and unreliable. Their conversations were repetitive. Even though Fletcher was trying to win Saidy back, he called her a spoiled princess multiple times. This didn’t sit well with me because he knew she wasn’t. She was only asking to be treated with respect and kindness. While I liked the premise, plot-wise the story felt flat. Saidy never really tried to get over Fletcher, and Fletcher made a pest of himself at every opportunity. Saidy’s friend Zoe was no friend at all, and I found her annoying and mean. The same goes for Saidy’s grandmother. I didn’t find the part of the book involving Fletcher’s undercover work very adventurous or compelling. I thought the ending with Sullivan strange and unsatisfying. The summary called this a “romantic comedy adventure” and it fell short for me on each of those fronts.

I loved this so much!
Intrigued by just the blurb, I knew I needed to read this, and I am SO glad I did.
Is Fletcher the World’s Worst Boyfriend? Debatable. Is there definite room for improvement? 1000% YES.
Saidy’s meddling, judgement filled grandmother tickled me pink. Her mother portrayed a lot of the same balance my own displayed whenever I came to her for advice, and the nostalgia there was worth every bit. I loved the empowerment Saidy found in the latter parts of the book, and the passion she displayed for her profession. It was clear from first meeting that this was a girl that would run off with my heart, much the way she did to Fletcher.
And Fletcher, I cannot express how much I appreciated him as a character. The growing he displayed, the love and support he offered in his own ways were heartwarming, and I genuinely enjoyed it all.

Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for providing me with an arc of this book.

World's Worst Boyfriend was a sweet and funny read and definitely a quick read I would recommend to all. My favorite aspects of the book were the tension between the two main characters Saidy and Fletcher. I throughly enjoyed the banter between the two as well as the resolution they come to towards the second half of the book. I really enjoyed how the main character Saidy is incredibly understanding about the circumstances regarding Fletcher although in the beginning she is clouded by the judgement of others so much so that she ends up nominating Fletcher as the world's worst boyfriend. Overall I liked the growth Saidy demonstrated in being introspective with the relationships in her life and learning that she had outgrown some life long friends. I had such a fun time with this book and I am looking forward to digging back into some more fun reads by this author.