I struggled a little bit with this book just because of one mistake that happened in the beginning that really stuck with me.  As someone who has a STEM job and has worked in the lab- someone drinking out of a beaker is something that is never done!  It frustrated me so much it took me out! 
So while I LOVE the character of Marco some of the stuff Anna did was just too irritating.  And I also struggled with her being in “love” with someone that is clearly so not worth it.  I know that can be the real world but just bugged me a bit.
But the slow burn between the two was great and had a lovely payoff!
1/2 a pepper for some making out and references of more

Rating: ⭐️⭐️ ⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🚫
Tropes: Fake dating, STEM
POV: Single - Anna

If you’re looking for a rom-com that gets you in your feels definitely give this a go. This was a fantastic read and one you don’t want to miss. This was so much better than I had anticipated. A fun, sweet romance with crazy good sexual tension. I was hooked. This was my first book by Wilson but I can promise it definitely won’t be my last.

I fell in love with the characters - well most of them, and Wilson’s writing was so easy to read and get lost in. I’ve gotten into romance lately but I’ve been loving the fake dating trope and this didn’t disappoint. This wasn’t spicy but God can Wilson write a good kissing scene - 🔥 !

We follow Anna, a cosmetic scientist who is secretly in love with her boss’ boss, but when he announces his engagement she gets drunk and finds herself in the bathroom feeling sorry for herself. Cue Marco - the hot CEO and ironically Craig’s brother. Not long after Anna divulging her feelings to Marco they hatch a plan to split Craig and his fiancee up by pretending to date and things just keep progressing from there. Marco was by far my favourite character in this book - a man with brains and braun, yes please😅! 

There is a lot of STEM, Lord of the Rings and Star Wars references from the very start of this book, which is not something I really vibe with but it wasn’t something that bothered me at all. If anything I learned a few things, which was kind of fun if I’m being honest.

The only reason this was bumped to a 4 star was the constant he doesn’t want me self talk from the FMC - the whole way through. It wasn’t so much a miscommunication trope. She just kept making assumptions, which really frustrated me near the end. It didn’t feel believable and I honestly think if that hadn’t been the case this could have easily been a 5 star read for me.

⚠️ Content Warnings: TW for death of parents.