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Sanctuary #4
Pretend and Propose
Faking a romantic relationship with my best friend was supposed to be as easy as escaping into a good book, but I didn’t account for falling for him.
Noah’s been my best friend for years. Unlike my boyfriends, he never complains about how much I work or how driven I am to succeed. He’s never suggested I love words more than people.
He’s the first person I want to talk to about everything, good or bad, and I’m not going to ruin our friendship by admitting how gorgeous I find him or how often I think about him.
But when the only way to save both our careers is to pretend to be dating, I put ambition before the potential risk to our friendship.
I’ve always known what I want from life, but I’m suddenly having to ask myself just how much I’m willing to sacrifice to get it.
Noah’s been my best friend for years. Unlike my boyfriends, he never complains about how much I work or how driven I am to succeed. He’s never suggested I love words more than people.
He’s the first person I want to talk to about everything, good or bad, and I’m not going to ruin our friendship by admitting how gorgeous I find him or how often I think about him.
But when the only way to save both our careers is to pretend to be dating, I put ambition before the potential risk to our friendship.
I’ve always known what I want from life, but I’m suddenly having to ask myself just how much I’m willing to sacrifice to get it.
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276 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 31, 2024
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Katharine Sadler
46 books115 followersKatharine Sadler lives with her husband in North Carolina. She’s been writing since she was ten and has wanted to be a writer even longer. When she’s not writing or otherwise gainfully occupied, she reads like it’s an addiction, exercises, skis whenever she gets the chance, and adds more books to her Amazon wish list.
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January 28, 2024
Fake dating is one of my favorite tropes and this one didn't disappoint. I also didn't realize there's a whole series of books for this but you can definitely read this as a stand-alone.
Daisy and Noah both love each other but are so afraid of ruining their friendship. They both have family history of not feeling good enough so that runs into their way of thinking too.
I loved Daisy's and Noah's relationship and was happy to see a HEA ending. The way they support each other in their lives is amazing even if it isn't what they would want for the other person. It's always amazing to see what we think is our perfect future isn't what we really want to end up with either when we get it.
Daisy and Noah both love each other but are so afraid of ruining their friendship. They both have family history of not feeling good enough so that runs into their way of thinking too.
I loved Daisy's and Noah's relationship and was happy to see a HEA ending. The way they support each other in their lives is amazing even if it isn't what they would want for the other person. It's always amazing to see what we think is our perfect future isn't what we really want to end up with either when we get it.
March 3, 2024
Great story!!
This is the fourth book in this fascinating series and this is Noah and Daisy's story.
This is a well written story which is family, friendships, intrigue, humour, witty banter, a tad angst, drama, engaging and realistic characters, challenges, romance, and love which all leads to an entertaining and spicy page turner.
I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.
This is the fourth book in this fascinating series and this is Noah and Daisy's story.
This is a well written story which is family, friendships, intrigue, humour, witty banter, a tad angst, drama, engaging and realistic characters, challenges, romance, and love which all leads to an entertaining and spicy page turner.
I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.
February 3, 2024
Best friends Daisy and Noah fake a relationship to help Noah’s career as a doctor in a small town. Pretend and Propose is book 4 in a 5-book series of interconnected standalones about a group of sisters who need to live together for a year in order to get their inheritance from their late father.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It’s a light read with a few spicy scenes mixed in. Bigfoot even makes a few appearances! Dual POV. There were times in the book when I wanted to shake some sense into each of the main characters. This is a common impulse for me with both friends-to-lovers and fake dating tropes. Will Daisy and Noah be able to pull their heads out of their rear ends in time to save their friendship and their careers? You’ll have to read it to find out!
This book was a fun ride! I didn’t realize until partway through the book that it was part of a series, and I’ll definitely be reading the rest of the series after reading this one. I’m just sad that I have to wait until August for the next one!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It’s a light read with a few spicy scenes mixed in. Bigfoot even makes a few appearances! Dual POV. There were times in the book when I wanted to shake some sense into each of the main characters. This is a common impulse for me with both friends-to-lovers and fake dating tropes. Will Daisy and Noah be able to pull their heads out of their rear ends in time to save their friendship and their careers? You’ll have to read it to find out!
This book was a fun ride! I didn’t realize until partway through the book that it was part of a series, and I’ll definitely be reading the rest of the series after reading this one. I’m just sad that I have to wait until August for the next one!
February 4, 2024
I’m sure I say this every time, but Daisy and Noah may be my favourite couple yet.
This series just gets better and better with every book.
It is sweet, heartfelt, very funny, and gives you all the feels from start to finish. The fake relationship trope just never gets old, put in Bigfoot and you get a hilarious book.
I would recommend this series to anyone who likes a small town, cozy romance. Loved it! 🥰
This series just gets better and better with every book.
It is sweet, heartfelt, very funny, and gives you all the feels from start to finish. The fake relationship trope just never gets old, put in Bigfoot and you get a hilarious book.
I would recommend this series to anyone who likes a small town, cozy romance. Loved it! 🥰
February 3, 2024
Fake Dating ✅
Small Town ✅
Best Friends ✅
Pretend and Propose is the story of Daisy and Noah. The pair are best friends and begin fake dating to help Noah get new patients at his doctors office. They have obstacles to overcome and a few twists to deal with throughout the story.
This book is packed with drama, humor and some spice (and Bigfoot). This book is the fourth in the Sanctuary series. It can be read as a stand alone.
Small Town ✅
Best Friends ✅
Pretend and Propose is the story of Daisy and Noah. The pair are best friends and begin fake dating to help Noah get new patients at his doctors office. They have obstacles to overcome and a few twists to deal with throughout the story.
This book is packed with drama, humor and some spice (and Bigfoot). This book is the fourth in the Sanctuary series. It can be read as a stand alone.
February 4, 2024
Pretend and Propose is book 4 i the Sanctuary Book Series. I read it as a standalone this is about Daisy who is 1 of 5 Weston sisters. This is a fake dating friends to lovers romance. Daisy has dedicated her whole life to work and has missed out on so many life opportunities. Noah beats to his own drum and is ready for something more and has his eyes set on Daisy. These two are great together very excited for what comes next in the series.
February 4, 2024
Amazing best friends to lovers romance! Daisy and Noah are best friends that have feels for each, but never done anything about it. Noah is a doctor and opens a hospital in Catalpa Creek, but needs creditable that he will stay in town. Daisy suggest that they pretend to fake date to help him. Enjoyed reading and a must read!
February 1, 2024
This book was not at all what I expected. It has some very funny moments, but it also has a more serious, emotional undertone. Noah and Daisy are best friends who have deeper feelings for each other that they are loathe to reveal for fear of losing the relationship they have now. Daisy has serious self-worth issues that lead her to keep others at a distance, even those she cares about like her sisters and Noah. Losing her dream job, the job she poured so much time and effort into, has made her feel defeated. When her ex boss calls to offer her job back if she does something rather unprofessional and underhanded, she believes it may be her only choice to get her professional life back on track. Getting her job back will also take her back to the city, away from her sisters and some painful memories. Daisy keeps this new development to herself, knowing deep down that those she cares about would not be happy for her or with her decision.
Noah has own feelings of not being enough, His wealthy parents rarely had time for him and left him to be raised by a nanny much of the time. His close relationship with Daisy is one he cherishes and he doesn’t want to do anything that will push her away. Noah followed Daisy to town when she came back to follow the dictates of her fathers’s will. He has come to see the town as somewhere he can put down roots and is opening his own medical practice, something that is sorely needed in town. But the townspeople view him as an outsider and someone who could leave them with little notice. He is surprised when Daisy offers to pretend to be his fiancée in order to get the townspeople to trust him and accept him as their doctor. Her seeming indifference about pretending hurts, but Noah agrees to her plan. Maybe he can make her see how good they could be as a real couple.
But pretending soon proves to be problematic, sending emotions into turmoil, dispersing dreams and confusing everything between them and the relationships with her sisters too. It is hard not to love Noah, who truly loves Daisy just as she is, stands by her side and wants only to lift her up, not hold her back. Daisy comes off as very selfish and immature, at least at first, until all of her emotional baggage is revealed. She truly doesn’t see herself as being worthy of love and sabotages any chance of finding it. Noah is the one who stayed, but she is afraid to believe he could really love her. Oh what a tangled web it is.
This book is very entertaining, engaging and easy to read, as are the other books in this series.
Noah has own feelings of not being enough, His wealthy parents rarely had time for him and left him to be raised by a nanny much of the time. His close relationship with Daisy is one he cherishes and he doesn’t want to do anything that will push her away. Noah followed Daisy to town when she came back to follow the dictates of her fathers’s will. He has come to see the town as somewhere he can put down roots and is opening his own medical practice, something that is sorely needed in town. But the townspeople view him as an outsider and someone who could leave them with little notice. He is surprised when Daisy offers to pretend to be his fiancée in order to get the townspeople to trust him and accept him as their doctor. Her seeming indifference about pretending hurts, but Noah agrees to her plan. Maybe he can make her see how good they could be as a real couple.
But pretending soon proves to be problematic, sending emotions into turmoil, dispersing dreams and confusing everything between them and the relationships with her sisters too. It is hard not to love Noah, who truly loves Daisy just as she is, stands by her side and wants only to lift her up, not hold her back. Daisy comes off as very selfish and immature, at least at first, until all of her emotional baggage is revealed. She truly doesn’t see herself as being worthy of love and sabotages any chance of finding it. Noah is the one who stayed, but she is afraid to believe he could really love her. Oh what a tangled web it is.
This book is very entertaining, engaging and easy to read, as are the other books in this series.
February 1, 2024
Pretend and Propose is the fourth book in the Sanctuary series. It can be enjoyed as a standalone however there are some details that may be confusing to those jumping into this series here. Pretend and Propose is a friends to lovers, small town contemporary romance featuring Daisy Weston and Noah Brooks.
Daisy recently moved to Catalpa Creek. In a moment of frustration, after she was overlooked for a promotion, she quit her editor job at Tenth Avenue Books in NYC. She loves her job; it is everything to her. She is still angry about the promotion but she also regrets her decision and wants a way to go back. When her former boss calls offering her a possible deal, she jumps at this second chance even when his ask goes against her principles.
Noah has been Daisy's best friend for years. He's also in love with her and wishes they could be together. He doesn't want to lose her so he treads careful, ensuring he doesn't cross a line and push her away. He has been living with the Weston sisters in Catalpa Creek while his clinic is being built. He knows he should find his own place and move out, but he is taking advantage of spending as much time as possible with Daisy. He also loves being surrounded by family since he is an only child who grew up with absentee parents. He is excited to make Catalpa Creek his home.
As an outsider, the Catalpa Creek community is hesitant to give Noah a chance to be their physician. They're worried he is going to leave. In order to try to convince the townspeople, Daisy agrees to be his fake girlfriend. PDA is definitely required if they're going to convince the citizens of their story. Any opportunity to touch or kiss Daisy is a great opportunity, and Daisy finds she likes it too.
I have been enjoying this series, and delving into each of the sisters' lives. They are all so different. I could definitely relate to Daisy and her focus on her career. I was also very frustrated with her for not seeing the blessings she had right in front of her. (Hindsight is 20/20, right?) Noah is such a sweetheart; I felt bad for him. Their relationship became quite steamy once they opened themselves up the possibility.
The side stories with Cynthia Bennett, Zephyr, and the family band added to this book's enjoyment. I also like Sadie's character and would love to see her move to Catalpa Creek too.
The next book in this series is Seek and Cherish. It will tell Honey and Jaxon's story. I'm already looking forward to it!
Daisy recently moved to Catalpa Creek. In a moment of frustration, after she was overlooked for a promotion, she quit her editor job at Tenth Avenue Books in NYC. She loves her job; it is everything to her. She is still angry about the promotion but she also regrets her decision and wants a way to go back. When her former boss calls offering her a possible deal, she jumps at this second chance even when his ask goes against her principles.
Noah has been Daisy's best friend for years. He's also in love with her and wishes they could be together. He doesn't want to lose her so he treads careful, ensuring he doesn't cross a line and push her away. He has been living with the Weston sisters in Catalpa Creek while his clinic is being built. He knows he should find his own place and move out, but he is taking advantage of spending as much time as possible with Daisy. He also loves being surrounded by family since he is an only child who grew up with absentee parents. He is excited to make Catalpa Creek his home.
As an outsider, the Catalpa Creek community is hesitant to give Noah a chance to be their physician. They're worried he is going to leave. In order to try to convince the townspeople, Daisy agrees to be his fake girlfriend. PDA is definitely required if they're going to convince the citizens of their story. Any opportunity to touch or kiss Daisy is a great opportunity, and Daisy finds she likes it too.
I have been enjoying this series, and delving into each of the sisters' lives. They are all so different. I could definitely relate to Daisy and her focus on her career. I was also very frustrated with her for not seeing the blessings she had right in front of her. (Hindsight is 20/20, right?) Noah is such a sweetheart; I felt bad for him. Their relationship became quite steamy once they opened themselves up the possibility.
The side stories with Cynthia Bennett, Zephyr, and the family band added to this book's enjoyment. I also like Sadie's character and would love to see her move to Catalpa Creek too.
The next book in this series is Seek and Cherish. It will tell Honey and Jaxon's story. I'm already looking forward to it!
January 31, 2024
4.5
Stipulations to their inheritance from their father had Daisy living with her sisters in Catalpa Creek after quitting her job in her frustration over being passed over for promotion. An opportunity arose for her to get her job back, but it required some underhanded actions. Meanwhile, her longtime best friend, Noah, was planting roots in town as well. Both were concealing feelings for each other. When circumstances arose where it would be beneficial for Noah to be in a relationship, they embarked on a fake dating one. Feelings were real, but Daisy staying in town was in question. “My natural, bred in the bone instinct, is to run. Nothing’s ever magically better in a new place, but there’s always lots to distract me from the mess I left behind.” The romance is good. Noah is a great male main character. “‘It’s real to me. I’m her boyfriend, even if she isn’t my girlfriend.’”There are some funny parts to this story. I particularly enjoyed the sisters. The extended family too, and their “family bylaws” and competitions. This is book four in a series about five sisters. While the romance works as a standalone, there is a lot of carryover from the previous books and i think that this book probably works best read as part of the series after the earlier books. I read this book without reading the previous books and I could not help wishing I had more background with the sisters’ relationships. Plus, there are some other details that i think probably work better that way. For instance, the run-ins with Bigfoot felt odd and out of the blue with no context. Like, why is Bigfoot in this romance? But, it became clear that there was a history and background that I was missing. This is a detailed open door romance with innuendo and frequent strong harsh language.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Stipulations to their inheritance from their father had Daisy living with her sisters in Catalpa Creek after quitting her job in her frustration over being passed over for promotion. An opportunity arose for her to get her job back, but it required some underhanded actions. Meanwhile, her longtime best friend, Noah, was planting roots in town as well. Both were concealing feelings for each other. When circumstances arose where it would be beneficial for Noah to be in a relationship, they embarked on a fake dating one. Feelings were real, but Daisy staying in town was in question. “My natural, bred in the bone instinct, is to run. Nothing’s ever magically better in a new place, but there’s always lots to distract me from the mess I left behind.” The romance is good. Noah is a great male main character. “‘It’s real to me. I’m her boyfriend, even if she isn’t my girlfriend.’”There are some funny parts to this story. I particularly enjoyed the sisters. The extended family too, and their “family bylaws” and competitions. This is book four in a series about five sisters. While the romance works as a standalone, there is a lot of carryover from the previous books and i think that this book probably works best read as part of the series after the earlier books. I read this book without reading the previous books and I could not help wishing I had more background with the sisters’ relationships. Plus, there are some other details that i think probably work better that way. For instance, the run-ins with Bigfoot felt odd and out of the blue with no context. Like, why is Bigfoot in this romance? But, it became clear that there was a history and background that I was missing. This is a detailed open door romance with innuendo and frequent strong harsh language.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 1, 2024
Daisy came home to live with her sisters after their father’s death. As a condition to collecting their inheritance, all the sisters must live in their childhood home for a year. Since Daisy suddenly quit her dream job as a book editor in a snit over not receiving the promotion she deserved, she figured she’d move back home and devise a plan to get her job back.
Daisy didn’t anticipate that her best friend, Noah, would also be staying at her childhood home. Noah, a doctor without roots, has finally decided that he wants to put down roots – and what better place than Catalpa Creek, a wonderful small town whose only doctor recently retired. And there are lots of outdoor activities Noah can take advantage of while living here. And he gets to see Daisy every day.
As Daisy finds out that she can get her dream job back – only if she poaches another author from the local publishing house, Lovemore Books, Daisy agrees even though she knows it’s wrong. She takes the editor job offered her at Lovemore Books under the guise of wanting to stay in her hometown, but as things progress, she really starts to like working there. Even though she never edited romance novels, she is starting to like the genre and especially being with her sisters and Noah again. But when her old job is offered back to her as the person they promoted instead of Daisy doesn’t work out, Daisy feels differently about going back. Once she’s back, she misses everything about Catalpa Creek – especially Noah. Is it too late for Daisy to get her happily ever after?
Daisy didn’t anticipate that her best friend, Noah, would also be staying at her childhood home. Noah, a doctor without roots, has finally decided that he wants to put down roots – and what better place than Catalpa Creek, a wonderful small town whose only doctor recently retired. And there are lots of outdoor activities Noah can take advantage of while living here. And he gets to see Daisy every day.
As Daisy finds out that she can get her dream job back – only if she poaches another author from the local publishing house, Lovemore Books, Daisy agrees even though she knows it’s wrong. She takes the editor job offered her at Lovemore Books under the guise of wanting to stay in her hometown, but as things progress, she really starts to like working there. Even though she never edited romance novels, she is starting to like the genre and especially being with her sisters and Noah again. But when her old job is offered back to her as the person they promoted instead of Daisy doesn’t work out, Daisy feels differently about going back. Once she’s back, she misses everything about Catalpa Creek – especially Noah. Is it too late for Daisy to get her happily ever after?
January 31, 2024
- Friends to lovers
- He falls first
- Fake relationship
- Small town
I love the friends to lovers trope so much. I always give extra points if one, or both of the friends is secretly in love with the other. In this case, although Noah has been in love with Daisy, from the start of their friendship, Daisy has been in love with him for a good portion as well ,
Daisy is back in Catalpa Creek as part of a stipulation in her father‘s will that states all five sisters must live in town in a mansion, of sorts, for an entire year. Daisy doesn’t really want to as she has a lot of anger towards her father. But, she just lost her job as an editor(in an epic way, after being passed over for a promotion), so she’s staying in the house for now. She is trying to get back her job, but her former boss is requiring her to do some seriously, shady actions. She isn’t sure she wants to do. However, she really wants her job back.
Her best friend Noah is in town as well, but he is planning to stay and set up a family practice. However, the townsfolk are reluctant to switch to his practice, because he is a “hippie from out of town”. His assistant recommends he marry a local to give the town confidence he’s sticking around. He is surprised when Daisy volunteers to be his fiancé can he somehow convince her to stay in town… And with him?
- He falls first
- Fake relationship
- Small town
I love the friends to lovers trope so much. I always give extra points if one, or both of the friends is secretly in love with the other. In this case, although Noah has been in love with Daisy, from the start of their friendship, Daisy has been in love with him for a good portion as well ,
Daisy is back in Catalpa Creek as part of a stipulation in her father‘s will that states all five sisters must live in town in a mansion, of sorts, for an entire year. Daisy doesn’t really want to as she has a lot of anger towards her father. But, she just lost her job as an editor(in an epic way, after being passed over for a promotion), so she’s staying in the house for now. She is trying to get back her job, but her former boss is requiring her to do some seriously, shady actions. She isn’t sure she wants to do. However, she really wants her job back.
Her best friend Noah is in town as well, but he is planning to stay and set up a family practice. However, the townsfolk are reluctant to switch to his practice, because he is a “hippie from out of town”. His assistant recommends he marry a local to give the town confidence he’s sticking around. He is surprised when Daisy volunteers to be his fiancé can he somehow convince her to stay in town… And with him?
January 31, 2024
This book took my by complete surprise, I didn't think that Daisy and Noah would get this top rating from me because both of them have been on the edges of each book in this series and, dispute being present, felt so secondary. But in this book the reason for that is not only discussed and connected to the larger series tying together a lot of threads at one time from the earlier books, but showcasing the powerful inner conflict that Daisy has been going through. And Noah, his abiding and unrequited love finds its moment in this story and allows him to rise with a quiet strength to showcase love in the truest sense of True Love. He supports Daisy, allows her to keep her secrets and grow as she needs all the time being there for her.
This story was jus WOW for me and like a Woman's Fiction Romance with humor. Sadler can to great Romantic Comedy, and those elements are here, but there was something about this story and the writing that had me connect with Daisy at such a stronger level. I truly felt for her, saw aspects of myself in her, and rejoiced with her when her fake dating turned real. What more can I ask for! Oh a glimpse of the resident Bigfoot and her quirky family and their zany boyfriends and antics. Okay, yea it was all here!.
This story was jus WOW for me and like a Woman's Fiction Romance with humor. Sadler can to great Romantic Comedy, and those elements are here, but there was something about this story and the writing that had me connect with Daisy at such a stronger level. I truly felt for her, saw aspects of myself in her, and rejoiced with her when her fake dating turned real. What more can I ask for! Oh a glimpse of the resident Bigfoot and her quirky family and their zany boyfriends and antics. Okay, yea it was all here!.
February 8, 2024
Love the Sanctuary series and the Weston sister's.
Have been waiting for Noah and Daisy's romance.
Daisy and Noah have been best friends since forever.They have also been in love with each other.
They have never admitted their feelings because they did not want to mess up their friendship.
When Daisy gets fired from her job she moves to Catalpa Creek to live with her sister's.Noah has also moved there to set down roots and to open a clinic.
They get into a fake relationship and pretend engagement to help Noah.
Daisy wants to go back to the city and will do anything to get her job back.
Their feelings are too real even though they are in a fake relationship.
There are tears and emotions before they get to their happily ever after.
Enjoyed every single second of this slow burn best friends to lovers romance full of laughter,sisterly bonding,friendships,family,steam,small town gossip,emotions and a satisfying happily ever after.Cannot wait for the next book in the series.
Thank you Katherine for another great read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Have been waiting for Noah and Daisy's romance.
Daisy and Noah have been best friends since forever.They have also been in love with each other.
They have never admitted their feelings because they did not want to mess up their friendship.
When Daisy gets fired from her job she moves to Catalpa Creek to live with her sister's.Noah has also moved there to set down roots and to open a clinic.
They get into a fake relationship and pretend engagement to help Noah.
Daisy wants to go back to the city and will do anything to get her job back.
Their feelings are too real even though they are in a fake relationship.
There are tears and emotions before they get to their happily ever after.
Enjoyed every single second of this slow burn best friends to lovers romance full of laughter,sisterly bonding,friendships,family,steam,small town gossip,emotions and a satisfying happily ever after.Cannot wait for the next book in the series.
Thank you Katherine for another great read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 12, 2024
I just love all the books set in Catalpa Creek. This one is no exception, but it does give me different feelings than the others. Each sister has her own damage. I think that Daisy might be my least favorite of the sisters, maybe because we don’t get to meet her until the end of the previous book and haven’t really gotten a chance to see her other than as the absent self absorbed sister that her sisters see her as until now. She makes me sad and frustrated. Noah just might be my favorite of the men though. He’s steadfast and knows what he wants. After spending his life living like a nomad he knows he wants to settle down and establish roots. He just wishes he could do it with Daisy. I’m excited to read Honey’s book and I’m hoping that the rest of the Sullivans are coming up.
I have voluntarily read and reviews an early copy of this book.
I have voluntarily read and reviews an early copy of this book.
January 29, 2024
Daisy is the sister that feels she has to constantly prove herself worthy, but when her job is on the line and she has to do something she totally out of her comfort zone and poach a writer from another agency can she really do it. Noah has loved Daisy his best friend for years but fears losing her if he actually makes a move on her, and he'd rather have her as a friend than not in his life at all. This story is one I've enjoyed Daisy is mixed up and confused as to what she really wants and deep down I think she knows Noah is it for her but avoids it just to prove she can achieve success. Will either of these two admit their true feelings or is faking it the only way to stay together. I received this as an ARC copy and this is my own honest opinion and review of the book. Although this is the fourth book it can be read as a standalone book.
February 14, 2024
I've been anxiously awaiting Daisy and Noah's story and I was not let down! It was perfection for me. It was more than them finally realizing that they belong together, it's them having these feelings and thinking the other doesn't. How they long for one another but don't want to get their hopes up. Thinking to have them as a friend is better than nothing at all. They have goals for themselves and they don't always make the best choices, but I love that in the end, they do what is right for themselves and then for each other - even if they mess it up a few times along the way.
This series is so good and each book could be read as a standalone, but they are all interconnected and you'd be doing yourself a disservice by not reading them all.
Plenty of sass, humor and spicy bits throughout and I love that the sisters that star in the series are still a part of each other's stories.
This series is so good and each book could be read as a standalone, but they are all interconnected and you'd be doing yourself a disservice by not reading them all.
Plenty of sass, humor and spicy bits throughout and I love that the sisters that star in the series are still a part of each other's stories.
January 20, 2025
This is my second time reading a book by this author and it won't be my last. I loved reading it. It gave me all the feels, like total goosebumps. It's an emotional rise with twists. I started way into the series and now I need to go back and read the rest.
Once I started I couldn't put it down, it's filled with drama, angst, spice, humour , friendship and loads more. It's sweet, Intriguing, heartwarming and funny. The characters, storyline where written wonderfully.
Daisy and noah are best friends, both have liked each other for ages but not wanting to rock the friendship boat. They don't act on it. But when noah needs help and they start fake dating that might all change, there is a few challenges along the way. Their chemistry is oozing off the pages.
I will definitely be reading more. Highly recommend.
Once I started I couldn't put it down, it's filled with drama, angst, spice, humour , friendship and loads more. It's sweet, Intriguing, heartwarming and funny. The characters, storyline where written wonderfully.
Daisy and noah are best friends, both have liked each other for ages but not wanting to rock the friendship boat. They don't act on it. But when noah needs help and they start fake dating that might all change, there is a few challenges along the way. Their chemistry is oozing off the pages.
I will definitely be reading more. Highly recommend.
January 31, 2024
Life’s Priorities . . .
This was a story of friends who may explore a way to find a way to become more. Daisy has always known what a wonderful friend Noah is, always there for her, always able to count on his support and encouragement. And yes, she notices that he is very attractive, but she values their friendship so looks wouldn’t matter. Noah is patient with her! He knows how he feels about Daisy and has been willing to wait until she is ready to move forward in their relationship.
Can he convince her to settle down here with him? Or is her job more important back in New York? And does he love her enough to let her go?
This was a story of friends who may explore a way to find a way to become more. Daisy has always known what a wonderful friend Noah is, always there for her, always able to count on his support and encouragement. And yes, she notices that he is very attractive, but she values their friendship so looks wouldn’t matter. Noah is patient with her! He knows how he feels about Daisy and has been willing to wait until she is ready to move forward in their relationship.
Can he convince her to settle down here with him? Or is her job more important back in New York? And does he love her enough to let her go?
January 19, 2024
Daisy and Noah’s friends-to-lovers story is so sweet and funny with a splash of heat! Daisy works all the time to become a success for a boss who doesn’t appreciate her. She is so focused on her work, that she sacrifices the love of her family and friends. Noah has loved her forever and has waited for her to recognize that she has more to offer and take the leap with him. I’ve loved each book in this series and can’t wait for the next to come out!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 1, 2024
Pretend and Propose is book 4 of 5 in the Santuary series. It can be read as a stand alone, but I recommend reading the series in order. The series focuses on the lives of the 5 Weston sisters, who are forced to live together for a year to receive their inheritance.
Pretend and Propose gives us Daisy and Noah's HAE. But both characters were introduced in prior books, so their story really starts there. There was set up for treasure hunting with big foot in the final book - can't wait!
I received an advanced review copy and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Pretend and Propose gives us Daisy and Noah's HAE. But both characters were introduced in prior books, so their story really starts there. There was set up for treasure hunting with big foot in the final book - can't wait!
I received an advanced review copy and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 4, 2024
I enjoyed this fake dating, friends to lovers romance. Katherine Sadler wrote a lovely story filled with amazing characters with relatable baggage. I love everything about Noah, he is literally the best friend/boyfriend and he cooks! Daisy has a lot of baggage to work through in this book but finally sees the light toward the end of the book. This is book 4 of the Sanctuary series, which features interconnected standalones in the small town of Catalpa Creek. I didn’t know beforehand so I will be working my way through the other quirky sisters’ stories.
February 4, 2024
This is a fake dating happily ever after (HEA) story and I am obsessed! I LOVE fake dating tropes and Daisy and Noah are so well written. It has some romcom to it but then it also has some big emotions that have you laughing, crying, and swooning over every moment. It was entertaining and engaging. I read this as a standalone but I understand it is book 4 in a series so now I want to read them all in order.
February 5, 2024
Pretend and Propose
If you’re looking for a a cute, steamy, fake relationship novel, this one is perfect. I’ve never been a big fan of the trope, but this one is a bit different. Daisy is trying to save her career and her friend Noah is only too happy to help.
This is a great fake relationship, friends to lovers story and I loved it!! Well done Katherine!! I can’t wait to read more from this author :)
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
If you’re looking for a a cute, steamy, fake relationship novel, this one is perfect. I’ve never been a big fan of the trope, but this one is a bit different. Daisy is trying to save her career and her friend Noah is only too happy to help.
This is a great fake relationship, friends to lovers story and I loved it!! Well done Katherine!! I can’t wait to read more from this author :)
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
February 1, 2024
This was an Great book. I never read this author before, but i am now, a fan. I couldn't put this book now. This book is funny, action pack, Romantic, Witty, Wonder Characters, Steamy, Entertaining, and I 💓 it. I 💓 Daisy and Noah. Definitely, reading more. I also, Recommend this book. 💓 it!! Don't forget to get the Bonus Epilogue, to download. Its Great!
February 3, 2024
Really enjoyed this small time romance book. There was a great variety of characters, all of whom played into Daisy's story. Daisy herself is super relatable in her career aspirations vs what makes her happy conflict. It also wasn't super predictable like many of these books are. Definitely worth a read!
March 6, 2024
I'm so up and down on fake dating, but this author does so much fun stuff in her books you just enjoy the ride she takes you on,
Daisy and Noah were great characters, and I loved the journey they took us on to get to their HEA. They had history and were friends, but that ending was exactly what was needed.
Can't wait for more from this author.
Daisy and Noah were great characters, and I loved the journey they took us on to get to their HEA. They had history and were friends, but that ending was exactly what was needed.
Can't wait for more from this author.
February 18, 2024
The cover of this book cracks me up as did the story itself. Filled with lots of laugh out loud moments and swoon worthy romance.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 18, 2024
I've always loved the fake dating trope and pretend and propose was no exception. This story follows best friends Noah and Daisy who gave to pretend to be in a relationship to help his career. If you love romantic books you will love this one.
August 25, 2024
I loved this book. I loved the characters. I loved following Daisy’s and Noah’s story. Their chemistry is a palatable and I just love their dynamic. I can not wait to read more books by Katherine Sadler!
As always be mindful of trigger warnings, what I like you may not.
Happy Reading!
As always be mindful of trigger warnings, what I like you may not.
Happy Reading!
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