I would like to thank Netgalley and Boldwood Books for a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

This was a really enjoyable read. However there was build up to spice that didn’t really happen on page (apart from in the bonus chapter).

What a fun, funny little story - of course how can a fake engagement go wrong? It does sound like a tired old trope, but this was a fun story to read, and I love a FMC in STEM.

I had the best time reading this story! I immediately fell in love with Adrian and Rowena. Adrian is all kinds of goodness - he is a sexy billionaire who discovers there is more to life than just work.

Rowena finally has a chance to get her life together after some major set backs. And Rowena is funny! Isley has given her a personality that includes quick wit and quick back and forth banter Adrian. I laughed at so many times during their conversations.

Isley does a nice job of setting the pace for these two characters to realize they each have things to figure out about their themselves, their lives and each other. Truly, I was lost is this book from the beginning and could not put it down.

Adrian and Rowena start out in a backwards manner but the fun is seeing how they turn it around!

Before I even dive into the review, I have to commend Camilla on Chapter One! The intensity of that opening scene set the tone for the entire book. She gives you an emotional glimpse of what happened and where the characters are, pulling you to the edge of your seat until the very last line. Then, just when your curiosity peaks, she throws you back into the past, making you patiently wait to uncover how it all unfolds.

If the Ring Fits might seem like a straightforward marriage-of-convenience romantic comedy, but it’s so much more than that. The evolution of the characters alone made this a five-star read for me. The banter, the wit, and the overall plot were exceptional - as always with Camilla’s writing - but the transformation of Rowena and Adrian? That was a gift in itself.

Life seems determined to test just how much Rowena can endure before she breaks. First, she finds out she’s pregnant with her horrific ex-boyfriend’s baby. As she struggles with the possibility of Liam, the man she finally escaped, reentering her life, another devastating blow hits - she’s been let go from her job after being made redundant. Pregnant, unemployed, and on the verge of leaving her friends behind in New York to move back home, she can’t imagine things getting any worse… until a random stranger proposes to her in a bathroom!

Adrian has sacrificed everything for his career. Friends, relationships, a personal life - none of it mattered as long as he achieved his ultimate goal of becoming CEO. That dream seems within reach when his boss, Dominic, calls him and Preston into the office to announce his retirement and reveal that one of them will take over. Convinced the job is his, Adrian accidentally overhears the truth - his lack of a life, family, and responsibilities has ruled him out. The job is going to Preston. Thinking quickly, Adrian concocts a lie: he has a pregnant fiancée, proving he’s the perfect “family man” for the role. Now, all he has to do is make that little fib a reality.

What Adrian didn’t anticipate was how fast the universe would work in his favor, turning a chance meeting into the opportunity of a lifetime. Now, he has to convince the beautiful stranger that his outrageous idea is exactly what she needs, too. Mutually beneficial, six months tops, and they part ways - separate lives, no feelings, no complications. Because fake relationships are always that simple… right?

As I mentioned earlier, the way Camilla wrote the first chapter had me hooked like never before - I don’t think I’ve ever been so impatient to finish a book in my life! She crafted that opening chapter so perfectly, and as the story unfolded, with all the what ifs, near misses, and possibilities, each chapter pulled me closer to the edge of my seat. I was absolutely desperate to uncover what happened, what triggered the final turning point - it was pure, beautifully agonizing suspense!

I’ve only read a few of Camilla Isley’s books, and what I have read, I’ve absolutely loved. She has an incredible talent for creating fierce female protagonists who are shaped by their strength as survivors. They’ve been burned, they’ve been broken, and yet they persevere. Rowena embodied that same energy and essence, but what I truly appreciated this time was the opportunity to witness her rise from the ashes instead of just admiring the aftermath.

To say Rowena went through a lot would be a massive understatement - it doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface of the first few chapters! This poor woman was on the brink, holding on by a thread. She discovers she’s pregnant with her toxic ex-boyfriend’s baby, all while finally escaping that horrible relationship. Honestly, the number Liam did on her - if I were a cartoon character, steam would’ve been pouring out of my ears! But I’ll get into that more later. As if that weren’t enough, she finds out she’s being made redundant by her chauvinistic creep of a boss. And remember - this all happens before you even finish Chapter Two! Anyone else would have crawled under the covers and called it a day, a month, maybe even a year. But Rowena took it all in stride, and my admiration for her character skyrocketed.

That’s what made this story so powerful. Camilla seamlessly blended a strangers-to-lovers, fake relationship-turned-marriage-of-convenience trope with a self-discovery journey you’d typically find in “chick-lit” by authors like Sophia Kinsella or Lindsey Kelk. We truly knew Rowena - like, really knew her. We felt her struggles, understood her desires, and witnessed her relentless drive to remain independent.

I haven’t read the first book, so yes, there’s a bit of a spoiler for Nina and Tristan, but that’s okay - it only made me more eager to dive into their story! Plus, Camilla dropped a tantalizing hint about Dylan and Hunter, so I now fully intend to read both Book 1 and Book 3.

Like most of Camilla’s books, this is a closed-door romance, but that doesn’t mean it lacks heat. There are plenty of charged moments - heated glances, fire-igniting kisses, and perfectly timed fade-to-black scenes that leave you swooning. That said, this time Camilla decided to surprise her readers with a bonus spicy scene if you subscribe to her newsletter. Who knew she had it in her? I swear, I channeled my inner George Takei and threw out a few “Oh my’s”!

Camilla touched on so many important themes in this book. I could probably write a thesis on the psychological factors exhibited by the characters, but this is supposed to be a book review, so I’ll stay in my lane and stick to my role.

If the Ring Fits was the perfect blend of overcoming, acceptance, and evolution. From the first chapter to the last, Camilla has your heart in her hands. And though she puts it through its paces, she takes care of it - delivering a story that fills you with so much joy, you can’t help but thank her for the irregular heartbeat (and goofy grin) you’re left with when she finally returns it.

I love a good romcom! When Life Gives You Lemons, Fake an Engagement! Why not? What could possible go wrong.. Things start to become complicated for Adrian and Rowena. The line of just business and personal starts to blur. I did not want to put this book down! I really enjoyed the characters! So many emotions! What a perfect romcom. Although it was slow, there was enough going on to keep me reading and wanting more! I had no idea this was part of a series so I’ll definitely need to read the others! If you are looking for a feel good romcom, this is your book! Thank you NetGalley, Camilla and St. Boldwood Books for the E-ARC!

This slow burn, rom-com is filled with witty banter, awkward and hilarious situations, and a sweet and steamy storyline with lots of heart. I was caught up in the lives of these delightful and complicated characters, and couldn't wait for them to get their HEA. Rowena and Adrian are both professionals who are having the worst day when they have their hilarious meet-cute. Adrian is married to his job as an investment banker but now needs a real wife to save his job. He has a chance encounter with Rowena, a software engineer who just found out she was pregnant from her awful ex, and to top it off she lost her job. Adrian is a smooth talker, quick on his feet, and he realizes they could help each other if they joined forces. It starts off a bit rocky as they get to know each other. Adrian likes how Rowen is smart and funny, and isn't impressed with his money. He begins to want more with her and her growing baby. Rowena loves how thoughtful, kind and supportive Adrian is, and her feelings grow for him as well. But what happens when it all began with a lie, can they risk their heart and make it real? I loved watching Adrian and Rowena's relationship and love grow along with their beautiful new family. They were opposites who helped each other find their true place in the world. I also loved their family and friends who cause more hilarity, complications, and drama that had me laughing out loud, swooning, and cheering for Adrian and Rowena's HEA. This was a wonderfully entertaining story with great characters, humor, slow burn hotness, and a whole lot of love!

As always, Camila nailed it! This is an another adorable romantic comedy about two strangers who stumble into a fake engagement.

Adrian is an investment banker, needs a pretend fiancée to impress his CEO, while Rowena, a software engineer, is facing an unexpected pregnancy. They meet up in a rather dramatic way(actually it’s hilarious even if it’s a dire situation) they decide to pretend to be in love with each other.

But they have strict rules: no feelings, and no love. But as they spend more time together, they realise there’s more freak than fake. did not want to put this book down! I loved the chemistry between Rowena and Adrian. I love how much they both grew throughout the story.

Another highly enjoyable bookby Camilla Isley. She is becoming quite trusted for enjoyable rom coms. This is the 2nd instalment in the Funnt feelings trilogy with the first being Not another holiday romance which I finished in August and thoroughly enjoyed.
This one pretty much carries on where the epilogue of the 1st one ends except it follows Rowena's story after she finds out she's pregnant by her douchebag ex and finds herself with a complicated proposal fake marriage offer by workaholic millionaire Adrian.
This is a cosy story which spans over a year and although predictable is satisfying. I just wish these characters talked it out more and not be afraid to let the other know and ask what they are feeling or thinking instead of assuming. It's getting tedious for adults who should know better but thins one isn't too bad.
I look forward to the 3rd instalment which will be Hunter and. Dylan.
Thanks to Boldworld books who provided me a copy for review via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

This is my first book by Camilla Isley and I’m pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed this romantic comedy. Even though some parts would get a bit cringey, the written was done so beautifully well.

I’m a sucker for a book with women in STEM. ANDDDD billionaires! The way Rowana and Adrian meet is just *chef’s kiss* Even though I felt the ending was a bit rushed, it was a good story overall. I loved the chemistry and tension between Rowana and Adrian. Just be prepared there is a lot of assuming and not a whole lot of communication between the two main characters. BUT I will say you will feel all sorts of emotions while reading this rom-com. Adrian is definitely a man worth swooning over.

Adrian is an investment banker in need of a pretend fiancé to impress the CEO. Rowana is a software engineer facing a setback in her career all while finding out she’s pregnant. They both end up meeting and agree to fake date and get married.

This is the second book in the Funny Feelings series, I totally recommend reading the first book; This is not a Holiday Romance.

Software engineer Rowena is pregnant with her ex's baby and jobless. Banker Adrian just learned his boss is probably going to pass him over for a CEO position, because he's not a family man. Solution? A marriage of convenience with a pregnant woman!

I must say I really enjoyed this one. The characters were so much fun, their banter is incredible and I could feel the chemistry throughout the book. This is such a perfect romantic comedy, not to sweet, not to spicy and the right amount of humor.

I also wanted to add that I applaude that Camilla showed that even being as smart as Rowena, you can get in situations that aren't ideal. But you can find a way to make them work as well!

Thanks to Netgalley and Boldwood books for the opportunity to read the ARC and trusting me to write an honest review.

I ate this up!!! Thank you so much Camilla Isley for taking me out of my book slump! “If the Ring Fits” follows Rowena & Adrians fake relationship and how they navigate the “fake” and actually end up falling in love. I loved how quick and how much of a page turner this novel was and recommend it to anyone looking for a quick feel-good romance story.

The ending seemed a little rushed and I got a bit frustrated with Rowena which is why this wasn’t a five star read for me but it was close! This novel gave me big 50 shades of gray vibes without the graphics. Loved it!

Thank you to Boldwood Books for an advanced readers copy of this title via NetGalley.

I could not have loved this book any more than I did. It is the perfect combination of strangers to lovers with witty banter. I’ve read several books by this author and am always impressed with her writing style that is full of awkward events, laugh out loud scenes, and wonderful characters. Adrian and Rowena meet as they are both throwing up in the bathroom! How is that for a start to your relationship?!? My favorite part was the beginning of the story where Rowena is meeting Adrian to sign divorce papers but she loves him. This immediately hooked me and I wanted to know what happens to them. An excellent romcom that will leave you feeling happy!

4 ⭐️

It was a nice quick easy read for me, I did enjoy the storyline, it was cute and fluffy. It did take me a couple of chapters to get into it to be fair, the opening into the future kinda confused me at first but still an enjoyable read. I started to read and took a break around 5% but when I came back finished the book in hours, couldn’t put my kindle down.
Really loved that we got a dual POV.
I loved the characters, the chemistry between them was great. It really felt like they had a genuine connection with one another. The MMC is amazing like just what you’d want in a man, he was supportive and really showed her how much he cared. Also loved the vulnerability the mmc showed.
I also loved how the author addressed PPD in the storyline, something that really needs to be spoken about a lot more. I also appreciated to see that the mmc was aware of PPD also and it was something I liked to see just being mentioned a man being aware of PPD and not necessarily understanding that but aware of what it could look like from within. The mmc was becoming more perfect as the book went on.

This is my first Camilla Isley read, I didn’t know this book was in a series but I will definitely be checking out her previous books.
Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was a great read. I expected it to be a typical rom-com, but it was actually much more. I loved the main characters and the stories they told. Cosy up and enjoy

Thank you to NetGalley for the copy to read and review this book! This is a 3/3.5 star book in my opinion. The concept was just not for me and I wasn’t a fan of the whole pregnancy plot - just not for me. At times the book was a bit cringey for me and the main male character was not a hit. However, I did think the ending of the book was well done and gave closure in a way - and who doesn’t like a happy ending! I also have to give props to the author as the writing is very well done and I couldn’t help but notice the detail and attention put into that writing. Although this book wasn’t a winner for me, I’m a fan of the author and will look at other books read - it’s just the storyline wasn’t for me.

An entertaining and engaging fake marriage. Charming from the initial meet to the wrap up. Interesting to watch the growth of love and realization of what is truly important in life. Thanks to the publisher for providing a copy via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.

First off, I loved how the book started with the present and then moving onto the love story of Adrian and Rowana. This is such a cute romance and the first book I have read by Camilla and I am now excited to read the rest of her books. The way that Camilla brings her characters to life and the readers get to experience every up and down of the convenient marriage of Adrian and Rowana that one starts to feel their emotions. My heart melted as I rooted for Adrian to eventually realize that there is more to life than work and sometimes you need to fight for what you want before it leaves. My favorite part of the book was reading Rowana’s passion for coding and wanting to encourage girls to follow their passion in a male-dominated field. This book did not feel like a typical romance book and was nothing like what I was expecting. So excited for its release on January 25th and hope it has amazing success!

From the moment I started reading, I was completely hooked, and honestly, I haven't stopped thinking about it since I finished.

The story is about Rowena and Adrian, who find themselves in a completely chaotic situation. Rowena is dealing with a lot, let's just say she's got a big surprise on the way and not in the best circumstances, and then Adrian, well, he’s kind of dug himself a hole with a little lie. When these two collide, it's pure magic. a meet-cute that's both funny and a little bit desperate. Their fake engagement? Genius! I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see how they’d navigate this crazy plan.

What really got to me was how genuinely sweet Adrian was with Rowena. He’s not some perfect prince charming; he’s a real person with his own flaws, but the way he stepped up for her, knowing everything she was going through was just so heartwarming. Seeing how he cared for her, especially given she's pregnant with her ex's baby, really got to me. It’s like he just naturally knew what she needed, and he gave it without question. It wasn’t just about the fake engagement, it was about genuinely caring for someone in need, and that was just so lovely to see.

I felt every emotion alongside Rowena…the nervousness, the uncertainty, and then the slow, beautiful blossoming of affection. It was like watching a flower slowly unfurl, and it was just stunning.

The book made me laugh out loud and also made my heart ache with tenderness. I found myself rooting for them from the very beginning. I was constantly smiling anytime a sweet interaction happened between them!

This book is a feel-good story with so much heart. If you’re looking for a romance that will make you laugh, maybe tear up a little, and leave you with a big smile, you absolutely need to read this book. I promise you won’t regret it! I'm already planning on rereading it, it's that good!

𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗦: Marriage of convenience, billionaire romance, roommates to lovers, friends to lovers, age gap, forced proximity, opposite attract

Had so much fun reading this book. At first I was just so sad for Rowena but soon found out that she had her own plan in life and technically didn’t need anyone but herself and her soon to be.

Fate happened and her and Adrain happened to arrive in each other’s lives literally at the perfect time. As they trek through their fake engagement through not so fake feelings, they find so much more with each other and I loved watching the banter between them as they fought and pushed and pulled themselves together. Ugh…so cute and I highly recommend.

Thank you Camilla Isley, NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this opportunity to read this amazing book and provide my honest review!

I enjoyed the story, but the writing was inconsistent at times. I like that she started the story with a flash forward and then went back to tell it chronologically. I really appreciated her writing a very original meet-cute for Rowena and Adrian. That was refreshing. It was a super fast read, closed door romance. The main characters both had some emotional development, but the grit was glossed over with the sped up timeline of a pregnancy, so it didn't necessarily feel natural. It was fine, overall. Not my favourite book of the year, but certainly better than some I've read.
3 stars!