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!
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.
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!!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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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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!
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.
Faking the Fall by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Libby Kay’s fourth instalment of the Buckeye Falls series, Faking the Fall, follows Alice Snyder who has recently moved back to her hometown because she’s feeling a little lost. She’s highly educated and well travelled but doesn’t have a clue what to do next in her life, and everyone in her family and small town is waiting for her to settle down. That’s when she meets James Gibson, the new guy in town and well-known artist, the perfect guy for her to start a fake relationship with. My favourite character was Alice because she is so relatable and my least favourite character was Ara, the best way to describe her is a menace. I recommend this book because the main character is extremely relatable, the romance ticks all the boxes, and it’s set at my favourite time of year! I’m excited to read the rest of the Buckeye Falls series now. “Take a page from your beloved romance books and make a grand gesture.”
Faking the Fall by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Faking the Fall by Libby Kay is the fourth book in The Buckeye Falls Series. This time we follow Alice and James as they struggle with adapting to new changes in their lives. Alice, is known around town for being trouble with a capital T, and James, new to town and recently divorced, decide to fake date. When real feelings start to interfere with a fake relationship things get interesting. If read in order, you get to see some old friends. If reading standalone- get ready to meet the lovable and kooky residents of small town Ohio Buckeye Falls.
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Faking the Fall by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Alice hasn’t found her place in Buckeye Falls or anyplace else in this world. She has wondered, she has learned, she has sought, she has adjusted, but she has never felt at home. Being labeled the “wild child” of the town due to her parents being the official first couple and her civic minded, straight-laced, do-good brother, Alice could never catch a break. Now she is back in town, living with her parents, until she either makes plans to get out of town or finds a way to fit in without losing herself.
James retreated when his world blew up. He divorce was public and savage. He has found a small slice of freedom and privacy in Buckeye Falls. The only problem is that he has lost his ability to create, which is kinda important since he is a painter. An perhaps fateful meeting of Alice and all of his creativity comes pouring back into him. James can’t understand the pull he feels towards Alice, the need to protect and defend her, but it tugs at him.
Alice and James get thrown together on the decorations committee for the Fall Festival. Once the rumors start, Alice devises a plan to convince James to fake date her to get the town gossips to get their noses out of her love life. It all seems to work out, except the fake dating feels real to both of them. When they both admit this, they start for reals dating. Outside forces still plot to break them apart. Will they survive?
James and Alice are an adorable couple. He finds her quirks and weirdness endearing and provocative. It doesn’t matter that she is a little on the disaster-prone side. James wants to be there to help clean up the messes. They are sweet. I love the way James handles Alice’s parents. It rocked. And Otis is super adorable. Madeline probably has a savings account that rivals Bill Gates!! Totally worth the read and attachment to the characters.
Faking the Fall by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Faking the Fall is the 4th book in the Bukeye Falls series. It can be enjoyed as a standalone book, but you should read the others- The characters overlap, and they are cute books! I love the small town feel of them, and the characters are all wonderful. I enjoyed this book and seeing Alice evolve. Prior books and the beginning of this one, we get the impression she is a carefree kid. She really buckles down in this book and finds her place. She is part of a powerful family in the spotlight of Buckeye Falls, and she is the black sheep of the family. However, she is really cool and down to earth, although insecure. That was the one thing I didn’t like; how insecure the author made her. She jumped to worse case scenarios every time there was a hiccup with her and James, and plummeting to the deep end. I hope the author writes another similar series, because I loved this one. It has a Gilmore Girls feel to it. Highly recommend for a cute, clean romance series.
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Faking the Fall by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Faking the Fall is the fourth book in the Buckeye Falls series. I’ve enjoyed a few of the books already so knew I was in for a treat! The books in the series work as standalones, each as a romance that focuses on particular characters from the community, but it’s fun to read them together and get to know the whole community!
In Faking the Fall we have two creatives, writer Alice and artist James, who are both facing creative blocks. They are also both recovering from bad break ups, which have brought them to Buckeye Falls. James is under pressure to produce more artwork after a long dry spell, and Alice’s parents are keen for her to move out and, preferably, get married and give them lots of grandchildren.
This is a fun fake dating story, with the inevitable sparks of real connection as things develop! I particularly enjoyed checking in with all of the familiar characters from other stories such as Max, CeCe, Natalie and Ginny. It’s great to see their stories continue to develop!
Faking the Fall gets five stars from me! I’d recommend the series to fans of cosy, small-town romance.
Faking the Fall by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
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I have yet to read a Libby Kay novel that I have not just adored. Faking the Fall is the fourth installment of the Buckeye Falls series. In this novel Kay introduces us to Alice and James with the “fake dating” trope. Returning to the small town of Ohio we escape reality and travel this fake journey with the two of them. However it doesn’t seem fake for long. The story line is sweet and innocent, allowing you to fall in love with both characters. I was rooting for the two of them to fall in love and find their happiness-ever-after the entire time. I’m not one to rush to pick up a fake relationship novel but this one was so much more than that. You won’t want to put this one down. I highly recommend this novel to all readers who enjoy small town romance novels with a twist.
Faking the Fall by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I love myself a Libby Kay and this was no exception ! I loved the cover and the dedication left me with goosebumps and a tear in eye and I know I can be honest because there’s no judgment amongst fellows bookies 🥰📚
One of the things I appreciate and enjoy most about this series is the mention of old friends , they’re linked into each story and nobody is forgotten about 🥰 also I want a rainbow cardigan 🤣😉🌈
James , an artist from New York just needs to get away and he heads to Buckeye Falls and that’s where Max and Ginny welcome him amongst them .
He invests into the town it’s people and it’s council meetings and he also makes friends along the way and it’s at a meeting where he meets Alice as her brother is the mayor 😉
I love that she’s a librarian assistant, administrator to a degree helping her sister in law and friend and she’s highly intelligent and has more than one degree but nothing is beneath her while she finds herself and I do feel sorry for her because it’s as if the town and her family see her as the black sheep , she really is misunderstood but James sees that something in her and it lights his spark again both artistically and as a man ❣️
Max and Ginny also have some special need and that got me all googly eyed and I’m overjoyed for them at what is to come ….
I loved being back in Buckeye Falls amongst friends and family 🥰
Faking the Fall by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I have enjoyed this series so far. I love that you can read the books in order but you don’t have to because each one is also a standalone in its own rights. When Alice moves back to her hometown, she has to deal with the way her family looks down on her and treats her; until she meets James, a recently divorced, yet successful artist. Alice is tired of her family meddling in her love life, and decides to take things into her own hands. Will they do more than just fake it, or will they make you.
Faking the Fall by Libby Kay deserves every one of its five stars and more! Despite being the fourth installment in The Buckeye Falls Series, this book can be enjoyed as a standalone without any confusion. Kay brings to life the charming town of Buckeye Falls, Ohio, and this time, she shines the spotlight on Alice Snyder, sister of the town’s mayor, Anthony. Alice, accustomed to being the town’s black sheep, decides to take control of her love life when the town’s meddling goes a step too far. Her solution? A fake romance with James Gibson, a newcomer dealing with his own set of problems. While Alice doesn’t expect their fake relationship to evolve into something more, James is secretly hoping for just that.
This heartwarming love story provides the perfect escape from reality. I’ve devoured the previous books in the series and can confidently say that “Faking the Fall” doesn’t disappoint. Alice and James’s connection is incredibly sweet, and watching their story unfold is pure joy. Kay’s portrayal of small-town life is spot-on, with everyone sticking their noses into each other’s business, creating a delightful backdrop for the budding romance. From the first page to the last, I was captivated by this beautifully painted picture. So, whether you’re a fan of the series or a newcomer, grab your favorite drink, snuggle up with a cozy blanket, and get ready for a delightful romcom experience. “Faking the Fall” is a must-read and one of the sweetest love stories I’ve encountered!
Faking the Fall by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is another great read from the “Buckeye Falls” series. First, we read the stories of Ginny, CeCe, and Natalie. Now, we get Alice’s story. Although Alice Snyder grew up in Buckeye Falls, she has just returned to town. She meets newcomer, James Gibson. The two are instantly drawn to one another, but decide to “fake date” instead of dating for real. As the story progresses, they get closer. There are twists and turns that threaten to keep them from a lifetime together.
I love this book! I did read the first three books in this series, but this one is my favorite. I think it could be read alone, but I recommend reading the other books for background on the characters. Alice is complicated – she is educated, intelligent, and somewhat quirky. James is a perfect match for her with his creativity and gentlemanly disposition. I enjoyed reading as the two got to know one another. I was on the edge of my seat as they faced challenges together and apart. By the end, I was even more in love with Buckeye Falls and its characters.
Faking the Fall by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
While this book is the fourth book in a series, it absolutely can be read as a stand alone. This book focuses on additional characters in Buckeye Falls, Ohio. I have read the other books and absolutely loved them, and this book does not disappoint. Alice Snyder, sister of mayor Anthony, has moved back home. She is used to being cast in a negative role and considered a black sheep. But, the town meddling in her love life is one step too far. She decides to fake date James Gibson. James is new to town and dealing with his own problems. Alice definitely doesn’t expect their fake romance to become anything more than that, while James is hoping that it will. The story was sweet and a fun escape from reality. I recommend reading this one as well as the rest in the series!
Faking the Fall by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The fourth book in the Buckeye Falls series and it does not disappoint! Each book can be read as a stand-alone but I recommend reading them in order as many of the characters do appear in the subsequent books. This book is wonderful in so many ways. I found it very hard to put it down and spent most of an afternoon finishing it. Quick, easy to read with well developed plot and characters.
Faking the Fall by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The sweetest love story I have read in a while! Grab your favorite drink and a cozy blanket and snuggle up because you won’t want to put this down! I enjoyed how wholesome this story was. Alice and James have the sweetest connection and I loved unraveling their story. The small town life aspect is more than accurate as everyone is in everyone’s business and gossip spreads fast. Which is exactly what the couple needs to keep their peace. It was a beautiful painted picture that kept me engaged from start to finish! If you are looking for a cute romcom, look no further.
This the fourth book in this series and it did not disappoint!! I couldn’t put it down and when I had to I couldn’t wait to pick it back up once I got home from work. This story is all about Alice and James. They are both artists but one creates paintings while the other one writes. Alice is wanting to get her parents and the town off her back about her settling down whereas she isn’t really wanting to settle down quite yet. James (the famous painter) moved to Buckeye Falls, Ohio to get away from the hustle and bustle of New York and try to find a new muse to help him with his painters block. From the moment they meet, you just know that there is love there, but do they realize it is really the question. I promise you that this book will make you laugh, cry and be all in your feels as you read all about James and Alice.
Faking the Fall by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This the fourth book in this series and it did not disappoint!! I couldn’t put it down and when I had to I couldn’t wait to pick it back up once I got home from work. This story is all about Alice and James. They are both artists but one creates paintings while the other one writes. Alice is wanting to get her parents and the town off her back about her settling down whereas she isn’t really wanting to settle down quite yet. James (the famous painter) moved to Buckeye Falls, Ohio to get away from the hustle and bustle of New York and try to find a new muse to help him with his painters block. From the moment they meet, you just know that there is love there, but do they realize it is really the question. I promise you that this book will make you laugh, cry and be all in your feels as you read all about James and Alice.
Faking the Fall by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the 4th book in this series, though it can be read as a stand-alone. This book is another great addition to the series, and makes me wish I lived in Buckeye Falls. In this book, we follow Alice Snyder as she tries to decide what the future holds for her now that she is done with her multiple college degrees, and is back home trying to get over the end of a relationship. What Alice doesn’t expect is to come across James Gibson, a talented and highly sought after artist from New York City who moves to Buckeye Falls with the hopes of recuperating from his failed marriage, and finding the spark to continue his artwork. When Alice and James meet and the town of Buckeye Falls starts spreading rumors that they are dating, Alice convinces James to go along with it, to give her space and time to breathe and figure out her future. If you are in the mood for a guaranteed happily-ever-after, with good world building and many great main and supporting characters, I would definitely recommend this book and this whole series.
