This book basically had me smiling from start to finish. I love riffs of The Bachelor so this was up my alley and I loved how the author showed us behind the scenes while sassing the show in a nuanced way. I wasn’t sure what to expect going into this but was pleasantly surprised on all fronts. Krystin’s journey was tactfully handled - I loved her character and how her confidence and self-awareness unfolded. I also loved Lauren and the perspective she brought. And together, their chemistry is palpable. I would have liked Josh (and his Judaism) to be developed a bit more as well as some of the other contestants but that’s how reality tv goes. These characters will sit with me…I’ll be keeping my fingers crossed for a future bonus chapter.

Short summary: Rodeo Queen Krystin is missing a husband - reality tv is a good solution, right? Lauren could care less about Josh- she’s on TV for the followers..like everyone else. Except Kristin is shockingly earnest, and keeps looking at Lauren…

Thank you to Netgalley and Alcove Press. ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.

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