This cute romance takes several twists and turns I wasn’t expecting. Even when we find out why the titular World’s Worst Boyfriend is acting the way he does, I still thought the novel would go one way and was surprised a couple of times when it didn’t. The novel starts out when the H and h are already dating and in love with each other. So we don’t really get to see what attracted them to each other besides their looks. As the tale goes on, we can start to see what there is to like about each character.

There is a lot of suspension of disbelief, but then it’s a romance novel so you just have to roll with all the coincidences and slightly unbelievable aspects of how a mailman would behave or the resources that this little town’s police department might have to throw at a months-long investigation.

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book that I received from Netgalley; however, the opinions are my own and I did not receive any compensation for my review.

3.5 stars

I won't lie, I hated the MC Saidy at the beginning of the book. I really didn't rate her, my thoughts throughout her first few chapters were 'Saidy, WHY are you with this guy if you think he's the World's Worst Boyfriend!? C'mon!' But then we read Fletcher's chapters and everything becomes a lot clearer on why he acts the way he does (in no way am I condoning his behaviour, honesty is the best policy imo). It's just an interesting concept for a romance novel, the male MC having a big secret which affects both his life and relationship, but does he tell her!? (no spoilers here!)

I really enjoyed the multi-narrative from both MCs because it gives us the perspective of each character and a lot of things make sense with it. Here I was, completely dumbfounded as to why Fletcher treats Saidy the way he does but then we find out why he's always standing her up etc, and everything makes sense! It also so endearing to hear about a relationship from the each character's POV, how much they love their partner and their feelings towards them...including finding a trophy for World's Worst Boyfriend.

This book was a fun, easy read. Yes it did have (what appeared to be) toxicity within the relationship in the beginning and I did nearly DNF because the character of Saidy angered me ever so slightly, but I am very glad I carried on! It was a fast paced, romantic, humorous novel and I'll be adding the other books in the FAKE IT series. I recommend this to those who enjoy reading fun romantic books with an unique concept, such as THE HATING GAME and OUR STOP

I received an arc of this book from Netgalley. All opinions expressed are my own.

Saidy is frustrated. Her boyfriend Fletcher has taken a turn in the boyfriend department. Those sweet moments and shared connections they shared at the beginning of their relationship are now being overshadowed with forgotten dates, dirty laundry, and flaky excuses. The title of World's Worst Boyfriend comes via Saidy's favorite podcast. They are discussing relationships and hold a contest with a prize of a $500 gift card. In a moment of exasperation Saidy nominated Fletcher as the World's Worst Boyfriend... and wins?!

After one-to-many disappointments, Saidy dumps Fletcher. But she's still uncertain if she really is ready to let him go. Fletcher insists that things will be different soon. The reader soon learns what Fletcher is hiding, but Saidy is in the dark.

It's a hard premise to write a story about someone who can win "worst boyfriend" and yet be someone that the reader can still love. I think Carina did a good job with that, but there is still room for improvement. Make the "worst" bits to awful, and you'll hate Fletcher, but you'll also dislike Saidy for putting up with them. In the end I had to wonder about Saidy. The dirty laundry bit was too much of a red flag for me. You do not want to be your flaky boyfriend's laundress for time eternal. These things could have been cleaned up (pun intended) with a decent conversation about boundaries. Like I'm happy to do your laundry on occasion, but please don't just throw filthy sewer clothes on the floor and leave WITHOUT talking to me. I'll end this review before I'm screaming about laundry like a lunatic.

This is the 3rd book in the series, but the first one I've read, and it can be read as a stand-alone.

I liked the characters and the storyline. I like that the H/h have already been dating when the story starts, but things aren't going too well for them. I liked how much Saidy grows throughout the story, and Fletcher too. It kept me glued to the pages and eager to see what would happen next. Overall, a fun and entertaining read.

This book was a quick, fun read. More romance than action, but it still made for a great book. There was a nice level of suspense and I really enjoyed the characters. Definitely worth the read!

After reading the blurb, I was so excited to dive into their story. Fletcher and Saidy were such a refreshing read.

Right away you are thrown into their relationship. Saidy is thinking Fletcher is out the door while she's so in love with him, but tired of feeling like she's not a priority... so she breaks up with him. Meanwhile Fletcher is sure she's the one for him, but is also keeping a big secret from her. While broken up, he continuously checks in on her because he refuses to lose her completely. Everything "wrong" in their relationship is easily explained once Fletcher reveals his secret, and at the end of the day their love for each other is able to outshine all of the qualities that made him the "world's worst boyfriend."

Their love is undeniable and you can see it throughout the story. It has comedy, heartbreak, angst, and everything you need to make a great story. This was my first time reading something written by Carina Taylor, and I was not disappointed. I am so excited to see what she releases in the future.

This book sounded so charming. I loved the idea of a woman learning to appreciate the boyfriend she had written off and seeing all of the ways he shows he cares. That is not really what this book is about. This is about a woman, Saidy, who justifiably feels that the boyfriend who neglects her while dropping off his dirty laundry for her to do is not a keeper. You are supposed to empathize with Fletcher because he is keeping this big secret from her that supposedly justifies his behavior, But honestly, nope, The way he handled Saidy wanting to break up rubbed me in entirely the wrong way. Meanwhile almost everyone else in Saidy's life is terrible so how is she to know what a healthy relationship looks like? that. Add in some unnecessary flashbacks in the beginning and plot choices that had me shaking my head throughout and we have a book that I honestly am not sure I would have finished it I had not been given a copy in exchange for an honest review.

After being let down again by Fletcher, Saidy enters him in to the World's Worst Boyfriend competition and he wins! but everything is not as it seems, so what will happen when the esecrets are uncovered! A great read which keeps you guessing to see what happens next.

Oh how I love Carina’s writing. This was an adorable rom com that had me giggling and swooning. Their meet cute was fantastic! The storyline was a lot of fun. I love all the predicaments (with Fletcher being an undercover cop) Saidy & Fletcher found themselves in. Read it in one sitting!
Thanks to Netgalley and the author for sending me a copy. All opinions expressed are my own.

This sweet romance-adventure story centers around Saidy, an interior designer, and her boyfriend of four months, Fletcher, an IT professional. Saidy enters a contest for having the world's worst boyfriend after Fletcher keeps standing her up for dates, goes to sleep when they're together, and keeps dropping off muddy, dirty laundry at her house. Her friend Zoe urges her to break up with him, but little does Saidy know that Fletcher is actually an undercover cop working on a big sting operation and pulling many all-night surveillances. The adventure begins when Saidy meets the criminal that Fletcher is investigating and agrees to a date with him. The story is told from the alternating viewpoints of Saidy and Fletcher, so the reader knows well before Saidy does that Fletcher is not what Saidy thinks he is. As the action heats up, Saidy must also come to grips with her interfering grandmother and her increasingly one-sided friendship with Zoe. She soon realizes that appearances are deceiving, and that perhaps Fletcher is not the one she needs to kick out of her life. The story is light-hearted, humorous, and entertaining and the characters are engaging. The outcome may not be a surprise to readers, but the book is a fun read with some serious points about trusting your instincts and not letting other people's expectations dictate your actions and decisions. This is an enjoyable light read.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Saidy and Fletcher have been dating for a few months but slowly Fletcher has become more and more distant. He forgets about their dates. He doesn't make time for Saidy. He is constantly getting called off to work and then doesn't answer her calls or text. He even drops his laundry off for her to wash for him. In short, he's not a good boyfriend. So much so that when Saidy hears of a World's Worst Boyfriend contest on a local podcast she listens to, she enters Fletcher. But things aren't always as they seem. In fact, Fletcher has been keeping some really big secrets that just might explain his behavior -- but does it justify all of his crummy boyfriend antics....even the laundry?

This was the first book I have ready by Carina Taylor and I really liked her writing style. This book alternated between Saidy and Fletcher's POVs and I always enjoy when authors do that. You get to experience so much more when you can see both sides of what is happening. The characters were witty and funny and Saidy was such a spitfire. I enjoyed her family and even her crazy "glammy".

What kept me from giving this book a higher rating was it was hard to really connect with the characters or the story early on into the book. I don't know if it is the fact that the book starts with them being on the "outs" so you don't get to see them as a happy couple first, or if it was just how it was written but it took me a while to really connect with the characters and get invested in the story. The second half of this book really picked up for me though. Once things kind of picked up and the story really intensified I got sucked in and had to know what was going to happen. I definitely look forward to reading more from Carina Taylor.

A must read book . Funny sweet story . A very funny cute meet betwwen our couple . A very nossy grandmother . A stoy with a twist . The best World's Worst Boyfriend ever .
I received this novel from net galley and the publisher as an ARC. Thank you! All thoughts and opinions are my own.

***Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review***
I liked that this one had a little bit of action and I loved the relationship between the main characters.

This was absolutely delightful! The well-paced plot was full of just enough suspense, romance, and intrigue to keep you captivated to the very end. The characters were charming and the dialogue was witty and fun! I highly recommend this fun and quick read. Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the advanced copy of the book.

World’s Worst Boyfriend is a reminder not everyone or everything’s as it seems. Saidy is strong, independent which is refreshing to see. She’s not dependent upon Fletcher (said worst boyfriend) for her happiness or to survive. Reading her as a developed character who also cut ties with toxic friends.

This was a charming & funny read! I thought Saidy & Fletcher had great chemistry & enjoyed seeing both perspectives on their relationship. I really enjoyed reading this & will have to find more books from the author to read.

I recommend this book to anyone who wishes to be swooned away in love not just one time but TWICE !

Having read all the books written by Carina Taylor so far, I was anticipating this one like crazy and Let me tell you even though World's worst boyfriend was a little different from her other books, yet adventurous, in its own way, It was equally lovely and very delightful to read.
There were so many parts of Saidy and Fletcher I loved throughout the book, as well as encountered some life altering advices, for good, It was mainly the chemistry between two of them that melted my heart! The fact that you have to choose to grow with one another over the time, and always remember that it is both of you against the world and not against each other. I think Saidy and Fletcher worked for their relationship, since the book starts with relationship already established unlike much other books in this genre was beyond my affection !

Something Which caught me off guard was how the plot mainly was focusing too much on Fletcher's undercover investigation. I WOULD have loved nothing more than a few more interactions between Saidy and Fletcher instead of piling up so much with the work front. I get that Carina was trying to justify Fletcher's line of work for why he was The World's worst Boyfriend in Saidy's eyes but, at some point the whole cop thing was very detailed in each chapter and it started to get boring
Mid way the book.
Other than that, I have always LOVED Carina's writing style, her jealousy ridden, determined and ambitious characters, her well executed Banter between characters.

Check my goodreads review at -"https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57332224-world-s-worst-boyfriend"

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Thank you Net Galley for the ARC! Netgalley provided me with ARC for ‘World's Worst Boyfriend’ in return for an honest review.

Saidy has been dating Fletcher for four months, but he isn't quite boyfriend material. He may actually be the ‘worst boyfriend in the world’ material. He is neglectful, clueless, and works too much on his IT business.

Saidy decides she is sick of him blowing her off and wants to prove that she deserves better by entering him into ‘The Worlds Worst Boyfriend’ contest held by her favorite Podcast. Little does she know that he has plenty of reasons why he is not quite hitting her standards: he is not only an undercover cop but Saidy unknowingly infiltrated herself into the case he is working on. Can he make his way through this case while still saving their relationship?


This is the first Carina Taylor book for me and it didn’t disappoint. I thought she executed the character's chemistry and quick-witted banter perfectly. I was surprised how many times I found myself laughing out loud! However, I did find that the writing fell a little flat for me at times. Although I enjoyed the plot and the personality of the characters, I had a hard time seeing past the writing style. I found there to be quite a few redundant explanations of what the characters were doing or thinking, especially within the first few chapters.

All that to say, I still thoroughly enjoyed this story and was itching to get back to it whenever I had to set it down. Surprisingly, I found myself rooting for Fletcher and enjoying his story, even more so than Saidy’s or their love story. I think this plotline could have the potential for a series about Fletcher’s detective work.

I look forward to reading more of Carina’s books in the future.