🔖 REVIEW BLITZ 🔖 Falling for Real by Carly Phillips

Falling for Real by Carly Phillips

Release Date: April 16, 2026

Series: Dare to Fall #2

Pages: 138

Genres: Romance, Novella, Contemporary

One canceled date. One overbooked hotel. One fake boyfriend who feels way too real.

I fly into a destination wedding expecting maid-of-honor chaos—not to share a room with Tristan Hayes, the devastatingly charming nightclub owner I’ve crushed on for too long.

When the hotel runs out of rooms, Tristan gives his to an elderly couple without hesitation. I see the kind of man he is… and offer to share my king bed. Just for the weekend. Totally innocent.

Until my ex shows up.
With a date.

Suddenly Tristan’s hand is on my waist, his smile lethal, and he’s my fake boyfriend. Temporary. Perfect.

Except the chemistry isn’t fake.
And wedding weekends don’t last.

Or do they?

A fun, flirty wedding-weekend romance featuring fake dating, forced proximity, one bed, and a hero who always shows up—with a guaranteed HEA.

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My Review:

What was supposed to be a short arrangement turned into so much more in Phillips’s latest release, Falling for Real. As the second book in the Dare to Fall Series, this romance will leave you wanting for more!

While attending her cousin’s wedding in Key West, Kaylee Martin is hoping that the lack of date can go unnoticed with the rest of her family. Having broken up with her boyfriend not that long ago, she is not ready to face him again. Yet, Mark is part of the wedding party and has brought along his newest girlfriend. So, when her longtime crush, Tristan Hayes pretends to be her date for the wedding. Kaylee goes along with it, not realizing that her heart was about to be put to the test.

When the resort runs out of rooms, Tristan offers to give his room to a couple that was celebrating their anniversary. Leaving him without a room for the wedding weekend, until Kaylee offers to share her room with him. Neither of them bought a date and seeing how her ex treated her was enough for Tristan to offer to be her pretend boyfriend. But the more they got to know each other, the more it became clear that she is it for him, Tristan just has to convince Kaylee to give them a shot before it’s too late.

Overall, I throughly enjoyed reading Falling for Real. This novella might be short, but it packs a punch when it comes to the romance between the characters. They might look like complete opposites, but it’s clear from the very beginning just how similar they both are. While some might think that Tristan is a bit of a playboy, he wants something real and serious. He doesn’t want to waste time dating someone longterm if the chemistry is not there. On the other hand, Kaylee has been hurt in the past and that hasn’t stopped her from wanting something real. It’s the wedding and those around them that ultimately brings them together and I cannot wait to read the next book in the series! I would highly recommend checking out Falling for Real, you will not regret it! :)

***I received an advanced copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own.***

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Meet Carly Phillips:

Carly Phillips is the NY Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of over eighty sexy contemporary romances featuring hot men, strong women, and emotionally compelling stories her readers have come to expect and love. She is happily married to her college sweetheart and lives in Westchester County, NY. She is the mother of two adult daughters and three crazy dogs who star on her Facebook and Instagram pages. She loves social media and is always around to interact with her readers. Way back in 2002, Carly’s book, The Bachelor, was chosen by Kelly Ripa and was the first romance on a nationally televised book club. Carly loves social media and interacting with her readers. For more information on upcoming releases, sign up for her newsletter (below) and receive two free books! 

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