Can't Help Falling in Love: A Novel By Sophie Sullivan

In Sophie Sullivan's flirty fall rom-com, The Engagement Game, a struggling waitress and a high-profile heir find themselves caught in a whirlwind fake engagement that just might turn into something real.

Lexi Danby, a former college track star now juggling waitressing, school, and caring for her grieving mother, is seeking a bit of no-strings fun to lighten her burdens. When a charming stranger named Will Grand enters her life, she sees a potential escape from her daily grind. Their first date seems promising, but a mix-up at a party thrusts them into a fake engagement neither of them anticipated. Little does Lexi know, Will is the heir to a major Seattle company, and this pretense is more than just a personal convenience—it's crucial for his business.

Will Grand, Seattle's most eligible bachelor, is tasked with leading a significant company merger that values family stability. To seal the deal, he needs to appear settled down, and a fake engagement serves this purpose perfectly. However, as Will grows closer to Lexi, he finds himself wrestling with his feelings, realizing that this arrangement might be more complicated than he expected.

As Lexi is introduced to Will's glamorous world, their fake engagement becomes a media sensation. Amid cozy apple picking, crisp fall air, and festive Halloween fun, Lexi starts to see the potential for a genuine connection. With her heart on the line and the season’s magic in the air, she faces the ultimate question: is the scariest part of fall taking a chance on love?

The Engagement Game is a heartwarming and humorous romance that shows Sophie Sullivan's talent for creating love stories that readers can't help but root for.