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Faking the Fall (Buckeye Falls Book 4) by Libby Kay – Review by Faith Jackson

Faking the Fall (Buckeye Falls #4)Faking the Fall by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Great characters, great story and perfect for the season. This is the kind of story you can cuddle up under the fireplace to enjoy with your tea or pumpkin latte. Very entertaining and fun to read. This story will give you all the feels!

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Faking the Fall (Buckeye Falls Book 4) by Libby Kay – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

Faking the Fall (Buckeye Falls #4)Faking the Fall by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have read all the other books in this series and really enjoyed them. Faking the Fall came at the right time and had such a perfect, lovely fall themed cover that I just needed to scoop it up and start it right away. Each of the books in this series remind me of the movies that are shown on the Hallmark channel. A small town romance, fake dating, a man to aid Alice in making her parents believe she is doing better, and James, a struggling artist, who has found his muse in Alice. I really like how endearing these characters are and how they pull you into their story. You experience their setbacks, melancholy, and humor, happiness, and drama, but you wouldn’t want it any other way because your probably already attached to these characters. Sweet, clean, and fun these romances are good for most ages.

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Falling Again (Buckeye Falls Book 3) by Libby Kay – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

Falling Again (Buckeye Falls #3)Falling Again by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Here I am, back for another visit to Buckeye Falls, Ohio in book number three. Falling Again is a fun, stand-alone, although I do recommend reading the series in order as some of the characters/previous stories overlap, novel concerning the Mayor of Buckeye Falls, and his wife, Natalie, who seem to have it all on the outside but are really struggling on staying connected with each other with all of the stressors of life, work, parenting, etc, they are drifting apart as much as they try to fight it. Will Anthony and Natalie be able to find their way back together again? Libby Kay’s novels are fun, descriptive books that make you laugh, fuss, get a little teary eyed, and have everything people look for in a rom-com. I’ve really enjoyed this series so far and the happy endings are always great!

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Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

Falling HomeFalling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Libby Kay is a brand new to me author. It seems her genre are warm, cozy, comforting, holiday romance stories that are incredibly feel good books that take place in Buckeye Falls, Ohio. Falling Home is a second chance romance between Ginny and her ex-husband Max. It was a throughly enchanting read that due to its size was so easy for me to devour, very quickly. I’m actually looking forward to reading the rest of her backlog of books!

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Falling Again (Buckeye Falls Book 3) by Libby Kay – Review by Donya Pedigo

Falling Again (Buckeye Falls #3)Falling Again by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Buckeye Falls, Ohio is a quaint small town where the townsfolk are unique characters that add to each couple’s love story! This is the third book in the series by author Libby Kay. Each of these books can be read as a standalone as they focus on a specific couple, but I’d recommend reading them all as you get to see previous couples in later books and you also get to know the unique individuals that make up this small town. In this story, we focus on Natalie and Anthony, who seem to have a picture-perfect marriage. Though they portray the perfect couple for the town to see, Mayor Anthony and his wife have a major disconnect between them. Can they ever reconnect? I love how marriage was portrayed here as real and with real problems instead of the perfection a lot of books portray. This is a great read and I’m hooked on this clean-cut series and it’s amazing small town.

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Falling for You (Buckeye Falls Book 2) by Libby Kay – Review by Donya Pedigo

Falling for You (Buckeye Falls, #2)Falling for You by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Buckeye Falls series by Libby Kay. This is another sweet small town contemporary romance with a wonderful cast that brings both humor and drama. Each installment of this series focuses on a specific couple so they can be read as a standalone, though I would recommend reading them all as you get to visit the other townsfolk and people from the other books. CeCe and Evan both work at the dinner that Max from the first book owns. This is their love story and boy is it a fun-filled adventure. If you love a clean-cut small town contemporary romance, then you definitely need to check out this series. I know I can’t wait to read more!

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Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Donya Pedigo

Falling HomeFalling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book I’ve read by author Libby Kay, but I’m so glad I picked it up. The quant small town of Buckeye Falls with its unique townsfolk help to enrich the story of Ginny & Max. This is a fun fast read second chance romance that will have you wanting to read more about the people of Buckeye Falls. If you enjoy wonderful humor, great characters, and everyday small town life especially around Christmas then this book is definitely for you. I personally loved seeing how Max and Ginny grew throughout the years since their divorce and how they found their way back into each other’s arms!

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Faking the Fall (Buckeye Falls Book 4) by Libby Kay – Review by Paula Sayers

Faking the Fall (Buckeye Falls #4)Faking the Fall by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another great addition to the Buckeye Falls series!! Alice needs to get everyone off her back about when she is going to settle down, have kids and figure out what to do with her life. Alice decides to ask James to be her “fake boyfriend”. This story grabbed my heart from the very beginning. Love, love, love it!!

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Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Betsy Melano

Falling HomeFalling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ginny returns from New York City to help her father who is having hip surgery before Christmas. What Ginny doesn’t know is that he ex husband and her father are friends – they connected through the pain of Ginny’s moving to NYC. What will being in the same town as Max do to her life plans? Can the two of them find common ground and love again?
This is the first book in the Buckeye Falls series. The author did a beautiful job of world and character building. It’s so good, I feel like I could be part of the series living in a small town. Not only do we meet Ginny and Max but several other characters join in the fun of helping with the Christmas Jubilee.

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Faking the Fall (Buckeye Falls Book 4) by Libby Kay – Review by Donya Pedigo

Faking the Fall (Buckeye Falls #4)Faking the Fall by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the fourth book in the Buckeye Falls Series and though this can be read as a standalone, I’d suggest reading the whole series because you will love getting to know all the characters in this picturesque small town. I love a great fake dating story and believe me, Libby Kay has written an amazing story about Alice and James. She has also captured small town life in such a realistic way that you can’t help but fall in love with this town and these unique characters. This book has become my favorite out of the series! I love how the town thinks they know more of what Alice needs than what she does. As she, the black sheep of the family, comes home in hopes of a restful break, several of the town’s people decide she needs a man and the fun just starts from there!

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Faking the Fall (Buckeye Falls Book 4) by Libby Kay – Review by Allison Davis

Faking the Fall (Buckeye Falls #4)Faking the Fall by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was very excited about another story from Buckeye Falls! Even though this is the 4th book in the series it can be read as a stand-alone. You will see the characters from the other books throughout all the stories so starting from the beginning will definitely add to the experience but it’s not necessary for the story. Who doesn’t love a fake dating story with tons of witty banter, sexual tension, and feel-good romance? I do hope this isn’t the end of Buckeye Falls!

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Faking the Fall (Buckeye Falls Book 4) by Libby Kay – Review by Robin Rankin

Faking the Fall (Buckeye Falls #4)Faking the Fall by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Faking the Fall: A Buckeye Falls Novel

I so adore Alice for so many different reasons. She is a free spirit and made sure to live her life the way she wants. Some people don’t agree with her decision to do that, but their opinions don’t matter. I wish I could have done what Alice did, well without all of the degrees.

James is a great guy trying to figure out how to rebuild his life after a divorce. He has no creativity and hasn’t been able to paint, until he sees her.

This is such a wonderful story, two people who have been on very different journey but both of their roads lead to each other and fulfilling their dreams.

I don’t know if I’m the only one who reads the acknowledgements but I’m hoping it means what I think it means.

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Falling Again (Buckeye Falls Book 3) by Libby Kay – Review by Betsy Melano

Falling Again (Buckeye Falls #3)Falling Again by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Natalie and Anthony seem to have it all, but what the townsfolk don’t realize is that these two are struggling. Anthony is stressed because he’s the mayor. Natalie is juggling kids and starting up a new business. These two have lost their connection a bit, hidden behind closed doors where no one can see. How can they bring back their connection? Will they find that spark again that brought them together when they were younger and full of promises and expectations?

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Faking the Fall (Buckeye Falls Book 4) by Libby Kay – Review by Betsy Melano

Faking the Fall (Buckeye Falls #4)Faking the Fall by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Alice is known as the bad girl or the black sheep of the family, how can she find her place when Anthony, her brother, is the mayor of Buckeye Falls. Alice has bee. Traveling the world trying to fit in. She never expected to be living with her parents again!

James moved to Buckeye Falls from New York City after a bad breakup. He’s an artist but has lost his creativity after such a bad breakup. He moved to Buckeye falls to adjust to small town life and see what happens.

Alice and Jame’s story is relatable. The whole series is terrific and I hope more stories about Buckeye Falls will be written.

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Faking the Fall by Libby Kay-Review by Victoria McQuigg

Faking the Fall (Buckeye Falls #4)Faking the Fall by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Faking the Fall: A Buckeye Falls Novel by Libby Kay is the fourth book of four. This book follows Alice the mayor’s troublemaker sister who is newly returned from traveling and going to school. She just wants to relax and enjoy the peace that her small town has to offer. Unfortunately, the good people of Buckeye Falls are determined that she needs to settle down with a man. That’s when James Gibson a divorced artist shows up fleeing his life in New York. He is looking for the solace of a small town too. But when he finds his creativity blocked, he is at a loss. Then the two get thrown together on the decorating committee for the Fall Festival, Alice hatches a plan to help them both. Fake Dating. At first it seems like a simple solution to their problems but will these two really fall for each other in the process? What a cute story to end this series on. I absolutely love this small-town world that Libby has built and hope to return to them someday for more stories. 4 out of 5 stars.

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Falling Again by Libby Kay-Review by Victoria McQuigg

Falling Again (Buckeye Falls #3)Falling Again by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Falling Again: A Buckeye Falls Novel by Libby Kay is the third book of four. This book follows Anthony and Natalie. I have to say this was the couple I was most anticipating reading about and I was not disappointed. On the outside looking in Mayor Anthony and his Business Owner wife Natalie are the Perfect Power Couple. They have it all a perfect marriage, adorable children, power, money, and love. But as is usually the case the real story is a lot more complex behind closed doors. As the two have focused on their careers and children they have rarely had time for each other and are more like strangers then a loving married couple. But when the two take a trip to the lake house can they rekindle the love they once had? This is a beautiful second chance romance with all the small-town charm that makes this series special. This story specifically was so special. Seeing such an accurate representation of marriage and life with kids and work absolutely hits different. 5 out of 5 stars.

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Falling for You by Libby Kay-Review by Victoria McQuigg

Falling for You (Buckeye Falls, #2)Falling for You by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Falling for You: A Buckeye Falls Novel by Libby Kay is the second book of four. This book follows CeCe and Evan. CeCe has a love for all things cooking. But when she left her creep of an Ex she had to escape and find a new start. She found that start at The Diner in Buckeye Falls. Evan is young and is giving Golden Retriever energy. They have an obvious attraction for one another. But CeCe keeps Evan at arm’s length after her messy relationship at her previous job. But when a major food competition comes to town, Evan can’t wait to compete. However, the Celebrity Chef who happens to be CeCe’s Ex has her less then thrilled about the idea. Will she keep trying to outrun her past or will she finally move forward and give Evan a chance? This story is another charming installment in this cozy series. They can be read as standalone but I do love seeing the overlapping couples in this series. 4 out of 5 Stars.

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Falling Home by Libby Kay-Review by Victoria McQuigg

Falling HomeFalling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Falling Home: A Buckeye Falls Novel by Libby Kay is the first book of four. This book follows Ginny Meyers a New York transplant heading home to take care of her father for the holidays while he is recovering form surgery. Ginny has stayed far from her small town since leaving two years ago. Mostly in an attempt to avoid seeing her Ex-Husband Max. But when she accidentally volunteers to help with the marketing for the Christmas Jubilee all that goes out the window. Will she be able to keep him at arm’s length or will she finally realize what she walked away from for her career. This cute contemporary romance is the perfect read for the holiday season. It is sweet and has a lot of heart. Similar to a Hallmark movie but with more depth. A perfect Cozy Christmas read. 4 out of 5 Stars!

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Faking the Fall (Buckeye Falls Book 4) by Libby Kay – Review by Emily H

Faking the Fall (Buckeye Falls #4)Faking the Fall by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Alice Snyder’s family are brutally honest, she would love to throw a fit and hide her head in the sand but they are right she is drifting. They want her to start taking steps to find happiness, marry, have babies even if Alice is not ready for that.

James Gibson is an artist who has hit a wall, he leaves New York for Buckeye Falls, Ohio in hopes of finding inspiration. What he doesn’t expect is Alice, she is his muse. The problem is the town is meddling trying to get Alice to settle down and together they come up with a plan to fake date. What could possibly go wrong when feelings get involved?

This was another great one in the series. I liked Alice, at times she seems so lost and I think growing up in a small town where everyone knows you is incredibly difficult for her at times as they assume she is the same girl. I thought the chemistry is instant with these two and I really enjoyed James character. Another wonderful story in the series.

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Faking the Fall (Buckeye Falls Book 4) by Libby Kay – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

Faking the Fall (Buckeye Falls #4)Faking the Fall by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the fourth book in the Buckeye Falls series. Books in this series can be read as standalones or out of order with no detriment to the stories told.
The writing flows nicely, making for easy and enjoyable reading from the beginning. The characters are well-written, strong and entertaining whilst being lovable. You can’t help but root for their successes.
In this book we follow the story of Alice and James, both looking for some peace and quiet in their lives and both with a form of issue which fake dating offers a remedy to. I really liked the character of Alice, there was something about her which just speaks to me. They’re both lovely characters and I couldn’t help my growing grin and celebrating as the story progressed.
This was a fun and sweet romantic read and I absolutely loved it. I really enjoy fake dating stories when done well and this one fits the bill!

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Falling Again (Buckeye Falls Book 3) by Libby Kay – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

Falling Again (Buckeye Falls #3)Falling Again by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the third book in the Buckeye Falls series. The books in this series can be read out of order as they are able to be read as standalones.
This is an easy read, written in a way that is engaging and flows well. The characters are also well-written and likeable. I found the premise of the story unique and entertaining, rather than a brand-new romance, it’s about trying to save the love they have for each other. This makes their story relatable to many as people often try to reignite the spark and come back together as a couple when life gets in the way.
I truly felt for Natalie and Anthony, they clearly loved each other and finding their way back to themselves and each other is not an easy task at all. I was invested in them for the beginning and was desperately hoping they’d put the work in and not give up.

The emotional journey of the characters really appealed to me in this one. It was realistic and the emotions were there. I’m really enjoying this author’s work.

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Faking the Fall (Buckeye Falls Book 4) by Libby Kay – Review by Kay Stritesky

Faking the Fall (Buckeye Falls #4)Faking the Fall by Libby Kay
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Faking the Fall, the fourth installment in the Buckeye Falls series definitely keeps the feel from the rest of the series. Alice has returned home after what can only be described as adventures. Her tale is cute but this particular installment felt a tad long and drug out to me!

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Faking the Fall (Buckeye Falls Book 4) by Libby Kay – Review by Sharon Funkhouser

Faking the Fall (Buckeye Falls #4)Faking the Fall by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

After reading Falling Again, I was pretty confident the wayward sister, Alice Snyder, would be the focus of the next Buckeye Falls novel, and I was not disappointed. In Falling Again, I was more than annoyed by Alice, her presumptuous attitude and how she treated her sister in law, Natalie. She became more bearable by the end of the book, and I found myself intrigued by what her story would be.
In each of Ms. Kay’s books, she writes from the perspective of each protagonist (the man and the woman) so we didn’t really get a fair shake of what Alice was like, only the perspectives of her older brother and his wife. Reading about what Alice had accomplished in her 30 or so years, the education she had gained and the skills she developed, I found myself rather impressed. Then, I found myself disappointed she was attached to the Snyder family who doesn’t find much value in who Alice is as a person (Natalie aside).
James Gibson enters the picture and through hilarious non-dating faux paus, James agrees to fake date Natalie, all the while wishing he was really dating Natalie.
Ms. Kay continues with a style that promotes a love of cozy romance, and I highly recommend this next installment of the Buckeye Falls series!

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Falling Again (Buckeye Falls Book 3) by Libby Kay – Review by Sharon Funkhouser

Falling Again (Buckeye Falls #3)Falling Again by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’ve read the books back to back, and this is my favorite so far! This surprised me a little bit; we are introduced to the main characters (Mayor Anthony Snyder and his beautiful wife, Natalie), and they didn’t wow me. In fact, Mayor Snyder is a bit of a punk in the first book, and one is left wondering what the heck Natalie is doing married to him. But, with this book from their joint perspectives, the jerkiness that Mayor Snyder initially presents himself with wears away and as a parent myself, I found myself relating more and more to the balance Anthony and Natalie are trying to find. Having busy professional lives and two young children is NOT easy, and when you’re the mayor of a town, I imagine that pressure is even higher. Add in an overbearing father and somewhat obnoxious, assuming younger sister, it’s a recipe for disaster.
I loved how Natalie and Anthony navigated their relationship, and especially loved the ancillary character support throughout the story (bringing back in Ginny/Max and Cece/Evan). Great friendships and the cozy romance trope is perfect!

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Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

Falling HomeFalling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Buckeye Falls series. It’s a sweet holiday romance, perfect for curling up by the fire for an easy read.
It’s written nicely, flowing well making for an easy read. The characters are written well and each have their own personalities.
I really enjoy characters which show development as the story progresses, and this book has them. Ginny for example, beginning by trying to avoid all things Christmas, but finding herself getting more and more involved and developing as a person as it happens. Her and Max share a past and they get the chance (with a little help from the Christmas spirit) to rekindle their relationship.
You can’t help but get involved in their lives and wanting the happily ever after that often comes with the season.
A sweet romance which would be quick and easy to read around the holidays.

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Falling For You (Buckeye Falls Book 2) by Libby Kay – Review by Sharon Funkhouser

Falling for You (Buckeye Falls, #2)Falling for You by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I finished the Buckeye Falls Book #1 (Falling Home) and immediately had to pick up Falling For You. After just minimally getting to know Cece and Evan in Book 1, I was thrilled that Libby Kay decided to pursue their storyline next. This book felt like a cross between another Hallmark Movie and a movie about a Cooking Show Competition.
I think so many people will be able to relate to both Cece and Evan’s backgrounds- Evan is a younger man (barely) and the stigma around that bothers Cece. Cece also has a dating background she’s desperate to avoid talking about, but is one that many women unfortunately experience as well. Evan has a degree and potential job opportunities, but doesn’t want to pursue the corporate lifestyle his domineering father demands of him, and treats him poorly because of.
Ms. Kay does a fantastic job of making the characters feel like family, and has you rooting for their love story and to stand up to horrible people in their lives!

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Faking the Fall (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Sharon Funkhouser

Falling Home (Buckeye Falls #1)Falling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

After reading Falling Home, I desperately want a trip to a cozy Midwest town where everyone feels like family. I found myself falling in love with Buckeye Falls, Ginny (one of the protagonist)’s father and his companion, Mona, and of course, Ginny’s ex-husband but still love of her life, Max.
Ms. Kay jumped back and forth from Ginny and Max’s perspectives, and sometimes you found yourself wanting to shake either one of them (like you do with friends in real life when you know they can’t get out of their own way!) but ultimately it felt like reading a Hallmark movie, and I’m sold. Super cute cozy romance, and perfect for the upcoming holiday season!

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Faking the Fall (Buckeye Falls Book 4) by Libby Kay – Review by Tausha Treadway

Faking the Fall (Buckeye Falls #4)Faking the Fall by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Faking the Fall (Buckeye Falls Book 4) by Libby Kay. I love this series sooo much! Each book is just better and better. This is the story of Alice who has never felt at home anywhere she’s ended up and Buckeye Falls is no different. Alice’s family has been a pillar of Buckeye falls and her brother has been nothing but a great guy so Alice has been labeled the wild child or the flaky one. She has had to move back to Buckeye Falls and in with her parents until she can figure out her life. James was a big city guy until his world blew up due to a very public very ugly divorce so he moves to Buckeye Falls to start over. Everything is going good except for he has lost his creative drive and that is bad considering he is a painter.When he meets Alice all of that creativity comes back. Alice likes James but is not ready for a relationship so they decide to fake a relationship to please everyone. What they didn’t expect was actually getting feelings for each other. Read this fun small town romance! You will love it!

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Faking the Fall (Buckeye Falls Book 4) by Libby Kay – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

Faking the Fall (Buckeye Falls #4)Faking the Fall by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Faking the Fall (Buckeye Falls Book 4) by Libby Kay is a great contemporary romance.

If Alice Snyder didn’t already know about her reputation, Buckeye Falls would be happy to remind her. She may be descended from the First Family in the town, but that doesn’t mean she follows the rules. She’s finally back home after ten years of traveling and attending school, and she’s eager to settle down—or at least unwind for a bit. Her neighbors are adamant about finding her a husband, which is the problem. There must be a method for her to get rid of them.James Gibson, an artist who is divorced, is eager to start painting again after leaving New York for the tranquility of a rural Ohio village. The only issue is that he is totally barred. He’s at a crossroads in his career and, despite his best attempts, his collection of canvases is blank.

Every page had you hanging on every sentence and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a very unique story with even compelling people. The story really transports you into this world. I couldn’t put the book down.

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