Fake Southern Fiancé is part of the Magnolia Grove series. This one involves Lucy and Beau. Lucy is a wedding planner and she is hoping to use her own wedding to help gain some national recognition in her favotire bridal magazine. After being dumped right before the interview, she decides to go out on a limb and have a hot one night stand. Of course things never go as planned right? I thought this was a sweet addition to the series. I loved Lucy and Beau together. Watching them fall in love was just really fun. They were a couple that I could really root for. The family and friend supporting cast ambers added a lot of humor to the book. I definitely recommend! It's available on Kindle Unlimited, so give it a try.2024 for-review kindle3 s Heidi Lynn’s BookReviews1,202 102

First, I want to thank Brittany Holland and Enticing Journey Publication for providing me with this book so I can bring you this review.

The Magnolia Grove Series is one that I am very fond of. I have loved every book in this series so far. However, I was not a huge fan of Fake Southern Fiancé written by Brittany Holland. I really wanted to it. Just because I didn't care for it doesn’t mean others won't.

Brittany wants to dedicate this book to anyone who has ever played Wedding with her as a child.

I felt the storyline of a fake fiancé has been done so many times in books and movies. It was pretty predictable how the book would turn out.

There were some adorable scenes in the beginning with the characters as kids playing at a wedding. That put a smile on my face.

The sex scenes were well done, I just felt too soon in the book.
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Fake Southern Fiancé by Brittany Holland is book Three in the Magnolia Grove Series. This is the story of Lucy and Beau. Lucy life was going as planned with being a successful wedding planner in Magnolia Groves along with her up and coming wedding. But then her Fiance leaves her which puts her up and coming article in a Bridle Magazine in jeopardy along. Then when she decided to let loose with a one night stand he turns out to be the editor in chief of the Bridle magazine. Enjoyed this book.


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Fake Southern Fiance by Brittany Holland is the third book in the Magnolia Grove Series. If you are looking for a romance series with a plethora of authors writing great small town romances, look no further and pick up the Magnolia Grove Series. Believe me when I say, you’re in for a treat!

Now, let’s dive in to what Fake Southern Fiance by Brittany Holland is all about. Beau Montgomery has been the black sheep of his family since his mother’s fateful last breath…. Being marked as New York’s most eligible bachelor would be a treat for other men… but for this man, impressing his media mogul grandfather is his only goal in life. After all, it is his grandfather who holds his legacy and his mother’s dream in his hands and Beau will do everything he can to prove to his grandfather that he is worthy of running Blissful Bride Magazine and making his mother proud… But when the jaded bride who is set to be featured in the 30th anniversary edition, unknowingly becomes Beau’s one night stand, he has to think of a plan, and he has to think fast.

One night of passion with a handsome stranger is all Lucy Landers is willing to give herself. After spending four years in a relationship and planning a wedding with a groom who left her crying in her wedding dress at her fitting, she deserves a treat wrapped in a tall and swoony package… Waking up alone isn’t what she expected after a night of unforgettable passion… But she has no time to think about that. Now, she has to come up with a plan and a strategy to keep her article going with Blissful Bride Magazine. Not only her wedding planning business, but also her family legacy, depends on this article…

And the rest is best kept a secret……

My Thoughts:

One of my main challenges of 2024 is to read and experience more new-to-me authors. What better place than an anthological series where each book is written by a different author! I’m only one book into Brittany Holland’s published work, and judging solely on this book, I can sense this author really knows how to tug at her reader’s heartstrings. I loved the emotional chemistry between Lucy and Beau. My heart loved these two from the very first interaction!! I have to let it be known, I’m not a fan of the *Fake Relationship* trope. It has to be written to the point where it hasn’t been done before, in my reading knowledge. I loved how Brittany Holland took this trope and placed her own spin on it. It didn’t feel a ruse to get what two people wanted, it felt the beginning of an epic happily ever after. I was consumed by these two characters! My heart loved every moment!!

Now, let’s dive into these characters, starting with Lucy. What I loved most about Lucy was her kind heart, feisty spirit, and hopeless romantic vibes. I loved how she’s goal oriented and VERY organized. Which are all great contributions for starting a wedding planning business. If it came down to a favorite character, I would have to say Lucy is my favorite in this novel. I found her to be easily relatable.

We also have Mr. Beau Montgomery. Beau is cool, calm, and collected…. That is until something stands in the way of his life goals and his heart. Then we get the determined, protective, and somewhat alpha side to this man. I loved his soft-heart vibes when it comes to Lucy. This man loves, and he loves hard!

I do have to say, this novel isn’t full of rainbows and sunshine. When it comes to Beau and Lucy, the both share a common loss. My heart broke a few times for Beau and Lucy, especially when they were sharing their ‘Loss’ with one another. That is the moment I truly fell hard for these two… But we won’t go into detail due to spoilers…..

My heart loved this novel, but I did find myself giving it a four star rating. I loved the idea of a wedding magazine editor in chief falling in love with a wedding planner… but I would have loved to see Lucy in her wedding planning prime… and not just planning her wedding. I feel there is a great difference between planning your own wedding versus planning someone else’s dream wedding. Basically, I wanted to see her in her element. And another reason I decided to rate this a four star was the ex-fiance. He seemed to drop off the face of the earth. Which has my romance reading conspiracy brain spinning. What happened to him? Was he really that bad of a person to end an engagement that and that’s it? Or is there more to the story? UGH! I hate loose ends. Is this man going to show his face again, or did he disappear in thin air?…

Overall and aside from those couple moments of criticisms, I loved Lucy and Beau’s story. These two deserved an epic happily ever after… and Beau deserved the closure he finally received! I love how fate intervened in this novel. My heart is full!! I can’t wait to read more from Brittany Holland in the near future.

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Step into the enchanting world of Magnolia Falls once again with "Fake Southern Fiancé," the captivating third instalment in the Magnolia Grove series each story has a different author and this time it is the talented Brittany Holland, this novel is a delightful addition that will leave readers spellbound.

Ms Holland effortlessly weaves a tale filled with charm, chemistry, and heartfelt banter that is sure to captivate romance enthusiasts. At the heart of the story is Lucy, a wedding planner with dreams of her own fairytale wedding. But when her ex-fiancé exits the picture, leaving behind nothing but relief, Lucy's path takes an unexpected turn. With a prestigious wedding magazine eager to spotlight her nuptials, Lucy finds herself face to face with the dashing Beau, owner of the magazine and a man who ignites sparks with every encounter.

From their initial meeting to the unfolding of their romance, Brittany Holland masterfully crafts a story that is both heartwarming and enchanting. As Lucy navigates the intricacies of love and second chances, readers will find themselves rooting for her every step of the way. And in the picturesque backdrop of Magnolia Falls, where the scent of magnolias fills the air and romance blooms the flowers themselves, Holland invites readers to lose themselves in a world where magic is real and love knows no bounds.

"Fake Southern Fiancé" is a testament to the power of love and the beauty of new beginnings. With its endearing characters, captivating storyline, and irresistible charm, this novel is guaranteed to leave readers swooning. So, surrender yourself to the allure of Magnolia Falls and allow the magic of Lucy and Beau's romance to sweep you off your feet.2024-highly-recommend Jennifer Leigh (jenjenbookfan)792 24


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