If you’re a romantic or loved the movie Pretty Woman, I think you’ll enjoy this book. It’s lighthearted, funny, and just the sort of love story to pack for a holiday.

Dolly Brick is a hardworking single mother who’s spent most of her life looking after everyone else. She’s independent, determined, and quite capable of sorting out whatever life throws at her. Well, most of the time!

When she returns to her hometown in Rhode Island to help her family, she crosses paths with Stewart Whitfield, a wealthy local whose family name is rather well known around town.

Stewart has a problem. His engagement has ended rather publicly, and he needs someone to accompany him to social events and help repair his image.

Dolly certainly isn’t looking for romance, particularly with someone from Stewart’s rather privileged world. But when he makes her an offer she can’t refuse, she agrees to pretend to be his girlfriend.

And then … well, I’m not going to spoil it for you!

I really enjoyed the contrast between these two characters. Dolly has worked hard for everything she has, while Stewart comes from a world of money and privilege. But he’s not quite what she expects, and neither, I suspect, is she.

There’s plenty of humour, some lovely romantic moments, and enough family complications to make the characters feel like real people rather than something straight out of a fairy tale.

Yes, the storyline has a familiar Pretty Woman feel, but that’s part of its charm. Sometimes you just want to curl up with a book, enjoy a little romance, and not have to think too hard.

Would I recommend it? Absolutely, especially if you’re heading away for a few days or looking for a good holiday read.

A fun, easy romance that’s perfect for switching off and enjoying yourself.