This is my first introduction to Kendall Hale, and please excuse me while I RUN to go read book one in this series because I finished this book in one sitting. I loved this story. It grabbed my attention from page one and held me tightly until the very end. There was no setting this book down and coming back for it. I love a good dual POV, but I loved even more than the first chapter you essentially get to read twice, from his and her perspective.

"Funny how some things never change. Now, here I am, years later, still wanting to shield her from anything that could cause her pain— like dragons or heartbreaks."

Audrey and Liam were quite the dynamic duo, and it was a delight in watching them realize their feelings were more than that of childhood friends. Liam is everything you want in a good book boyfriend, and Audrey was a stand-up gal. Never backing down or taking less than she deserved, even in the face of conflict. My heart broke for her and her difficult family dynamics, but I loved the closure I got at the end of the story.

"I really want us to talk about the stuff you took with you (I really think you’re a thief) and how we’ll handle things when I’m back in San Diego. I don’t want the heart you stole back, but we need to figure out what you’ll do with it now that you own it."

Audreys' brother Max really brought it home, and all the needling between the two made me miss my own brother and his pestering.

Reading this story, I felt like this was my family, each character diverse and different and lovable in their own right. Except for the crazy aunt, lol.

The plot line was steady, and this read went super fast. My only complaint is that it ended. I CAN NOT WAIT for Max's story!

If you are a fan of these tropes and want a book to get your attention, snag this one right meow!

This is the first book I've read by Kendall Hale and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

"Maybe, just maybe, what started as nothing might become my everything."

What I liked about this book was the likability of all the characters. Audrey and Liam were a great couple right from the start. Their past friendship made their fake dating so believable and real. The storyline was great and the side characters and the believability of their personalities really helped make this an easy read.

I'd without a doubt read another book by this author in the future.

So cute and funny and had amazing spice! The relationship between Audrey and Liam is amazing! Definitely a must read romcom!

I adored this brother’s best friend, fake relationship romance! This sweet, slow burn story had all the feels, packing so much into it that I didn't want to stop reading it. The beginning had my heart racing, feeling bad for what was happening to Audrey as she was about to catch a flight. Just when she was at her lowest, her brother's best friend, Liam, happens to be at the airport, heading home to attend her parents party also. They have been in each other's lives since they were young. Audrey's brother, Max, would pick on her, but Liam was always her protector. He steps in again to fill in as her date, to stop her judgmental family, and maybe help him as well. Audrey and Liam both have strained relationships with their family, causing them to live across the country. Neither are looking for a relationship, so their temporary arrangement is perfect. They have known each other for years but as they fake a more intimate relationship, they begin to see each other in a new way. The sparks begin to fly, and they are helpless to fight their attraction, wondering if they could make their fake relationship real? But what could go wrong when it all starts with a lie to their meddling families? This was such a fun and flirty, heartfelt romance. I loved the banter between Audrey and Liam and their chemistry was palpable. My heart broke for both of them with what they went through, but loved how they supported each other completely. There were also some hilariously awkward scenes, and Audrey's brother Max was the heart of many of them. I can't wait for more about him! I love this second book in Hale's 'Happily Ever Mishaps' series, with it's enchanting, heartfelt, steamy story and the wonderful characters that you can’t help but fall for.

This was such a good book. I really enjoyed everything about it. It is like most fake relationships although this one was with a friend of the family who happens to be brothers best friend. I mean what could go wrong right. The characters are lovable and the relationship is so cute. There is definitely some spice and a good lead up to the spice. The family dynamic is one I think a lot of people can understand and relate to. This book was a feel good romance that just makes you go aww. If you are looking for an easy read with some spice this is definitely the book for you.

First thought: This is a super fast read that has all your wants in a romance. The tropes alone sold me to read this one and it didn’t disappoint. It’s the perfect read as summer is wrapping up for one last vacation romance to sweep you away. Come meet Audrey and Liam as they navigate their fake engagement with their families!

Audrey lives in San Diego across the country from her intrusive family, that’s by design. Unfortunately she has to go home to Chicago for her parents big anniversary party, for the first time she’s returning home with a boyfriend in tow. She won’t be the talk of the family - as she’s in a relationship and maybe it will turn into more as it’s been a year already. But as she waits at the airport things don’t go as planned and instead of her boyfriend showing up his wife does!

Liam is an only child and his parents didn’t get along, so he doesn’t believe true love exists and thinks he’s better off that way. However when he gets to the airport and his best friend’s little sister is there and crying, his heart does something funny he doesn’t understand. Man, how little Audrey has grown into a woman! But Liam can’t have these thoughts or her brother will kill him. She is strictly a friend and needs to stay that way.

Once Liam and Audrey make it to Chicago Liam is hit with a bad news. He just found out his grandma has breast cancer and needs a reason to keep fighting, he somehow blurts out he and Audrey are engaged. Now he just has to let her know so she can help play this mutual beneficial hoax for the weekend. His grandma needs this happiness on her life even if it’s fake.

What could go wrong with a fake engagement to a beautiful woman who happens to be your best friend’s little sister? You have to read this one to find out!

Literally Themes you’ll find:

* Older Brother’s Best Friend
* Friends to Lovers
* Childhood Crush
* Fake Engagement
* Forced Proximity
* He Falls Harder
* Flirty & Swoony
* Dual POV
* Spice

Knot Really Engaged is book two in the Happily Ever Mishaps Series.

I loved Liam. He was such a nice guy who was just trying to do something nice for his grandmother. Was the idea the best thing he could've done? No, but he had the best intentions with it. We get to see a cinnamon roll character who is trying to do the best he can for those he cares about. You could see from the get go that he was in love with Audrey, but he was in denial about his feelings as it was his best friend's sister. I understood where he was coming from and I was glad he was able to be honest with himself and those around him.

Audrey's family was too much. Her mom and extended family was a lot. They really were opinionated and that caused a lot of problems for Audrey. They kept setting such high expectations and expected her to be like her cousin. It was quite annoying. I would've snapped on them very early in the book, but that goes to show was a great person Audrey was. She really did try to please her family, a bit too much in my opinion. I was glad she had Liam to help her navigate this visit with her family and stand with her against their bullying.

This was a really great read and I can't wait to see what is next in store.

This was an absolute pleasure to read! Liam and Audrey have known each other since childhood and he's her brother's best friend. When they find themselves on the same flight, only after her boyfriend's wife meets her at the airport instead of her boyfriend, things take an unexpected turn.

They enter into a fake relationship to help one another from their matchmaking parents. Liam decides to take it a step further, for his grandmother of course, and turns their fake relationship into a fake engagement. I'm sure you can guess how that turned out.

Fake becomes real when feelings start to develop. They find comfort in one another and enjoy ease and banter that was very heartwarming. Liam and Audrey were very relatable and likable.

Sweet and spicy and right up my alley!