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Too Fine To Settle
I’m her rebound. Her revenge plan. Her fake boyfriend with a six-pack and a temper.
Monica’s ex called her boring.
Now she’s in my self-defense class, throwing punches and turning heads in neon leggings.
I teach her how to fight.
She teaches me how to want more.
Then a stalker shows up, and suddenly we’re fake dating—with rules, boundaries, and one kiss that blows it all to hell.
Fake dating. Gym sparks. One stalker, two lies, and zero chill.
She wanted spice?
I'll give her a whole damn fire.
Read on for fake dating, enemies to lovers, , forced proximity, jealous exes, and a sunshine therapist who learns not to play it safe with the wrong guy. HEA guaranteed.
Monica’s ex called her boring.
Now she’s in my self-defense class, throwing punches and turning heads in neon leggings.
I teach her how to fight.
She teaches me how to want more.
Then a stalker shows up, and suddenly we’re fake dating—with rules, boundaries, and one kiss that blows it all to hell.
Fake dating. Gym sparks. One stalker, two lies, and zero chill.
She wanted spice?
I'll give her a whole damn fire.
Read on for fake dating, enemies to lovers, , forced proximity, jealous exes, and a sunshine therapist who learns not to play it safe with the wrong guy. HEA guaranteed.
236 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 3, 2025
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July 18, 2025
Simone Silk and Tyla Walker's "Too Fine To Settle," is a high-energy romance that dives headfirst into the fake dating trope, spiced with gym sparks, a stalker, and undeniable chemistry. This book promises a journey where a "boring" ex's insult ignites a "whole damn fire" in the heroine.
The story centers on Monica, whose ex-boyfriend's dismissive label of "boring" propels her into a self-defense class. There, she encounters the male protagonist (later revealed as Knox), who is her "rebound," "revenge plan," and a "fake boyfriend with a six-pack and a temper." He teaches her how to fight, and in turn, she teaches him how to "want more." The dynamic quickly escalates when a stalker appears, forcing them into a fake dating scenario—with rules and boundaries that are inevitably shattered by one explosive kiss. The blurb boldly stated: "She wanted spice? I'll give her a whole damn fire."
This novel is crafted for fans of fake dating, enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, and jealous exes. It features a "sunshine therapist" heroine who learns to shed her cautious nature and embrace a passionate connection with a "wrong guy" who is anything but safe. A guaranteed HEA ensures a satisfying conclusion to their tumultuous journey.
I found myself drawn into the interactions between Knox and Monica. Their chemistry was a significant highlight, described as keeping me engaged even when they tried to deny their developing feelings. The book offered moments of genuine humor and love, making for an interesting read. Monica's "fire and tenacity" after being told she's boring captured my heart, and the story was noted for its ability to be un-put-down-able for me.
A recurring criticism I had was the repetitive nature of the writing, with situations and character reactions being rehashed frequently, which could lead to frustration and a feeling that the characters were not progressing. This repetition might make the pacing feel slow despite the high-stakes premise. Additionally, I felt that the male lead, Knox, was overly apologetic in situations where it wasn't necessary, and that the title didn't fully align with the story's themes of a recluse afraid of commitment. The drama surrounding Monica also noted as being "a bit much" for me.
In conclusion, "Too Fine To Settle" offers an interesting premise with strong character chemistry and engaging moments. While it delivers on the promised "fire" and compelling tropes, potential readers should be aware of the reported repetitiveness and pacing issues that might impact their reading experience.
Rating: 3/5 stars
Spice level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
My Rating System:
1⭐️: The book didn’t hold my interest and/or had significant issues that overshadowed any redeeming qualities for me, but generally not my cup of tea. Most likely did not finish the book.
2⭐️: The book didn’t quite resonate with me, and while my experience wasn’t remarkable, I did finish it. It had some redeeming qualities and potential but fell short in execution. Recommendable, though with some reservations.
3⭐️: Good read, but didn’t quite stand out. Still worth recommending to others.
4⭐️: Really enjoyed it and stayed engaged throughout. Would read the book again. Definitely recommendable.
5⭐️: Incredible writing that made me deeply connect with the characters. I was completely absorbed in the world and didn’t want it to end. This book stayed with me even when I wasn’t reading it. I'd gladly reread it and highly recommend it to everyone!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The story centers on Monica, whose ex-boyfriend's dismissive label of "boring" propels her into a self-defense class. There, she encounters the male protagonist (later revealed as Knox), who is her "rebound," "revenge plan," and a "fake boyfriend with a six-pack and a temper." He teaches her how to fight, and in turn, she teaches him how to "want more." The dynamic quickly escalates when a stalker appears, forcing them into a fake dating scenario—with rules and boundaries that are inevitably shattered by one explosive kiss. The blurb boldly stated: "She wanted spice? I'll give her a whole damn fire."
This novel is crafted for fans of fake dating, enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, and jealous exes. It features a "sunshine therapist" heroine who learns to shed her cautious nature and embrace a passionate connection with a "wrong guy" who is anything but safe. A guaranteed HEA ensures a satisfying conclusion to their tumultuous journey.
I found myself drawn into the interactions between Knox and Monica. Their chemistry was a significant highlight, described as keeping me engaged even when they tried to deny their developing feelings. The book offered moments of genuine humor and love, making for an interesting read. Monica's "fire and tenacity" after being told she's boring captured my heart, and the story was noted for its ability to be un-put-down-able for me.
A recurring criticism I had was the repetitive nature of the writing, with situations and character reactions being rehashed frequently, which could lead to frustration and a feeling that the characters were not progressing. This repetition might make the pacing feel slow despite the high-stakes premise. Additionally, I felt that the male lead, Knox, was overly apologetic in situations where it wasn't necessary, and that the title didn't fully align with the story's themes of a recluse afraid of commitment. The drama surrounding Monica also noted as being "a bit much" for me.
In conclusion, "Too Fine To Settle" offers an interesting premise with strong character chemistry and engaging moments. While it delivers on the promised "fire" and compelling tropes, potential readers should be aware of the reported repetitiveness and pacing issues that might impact their reading experience.
Rating: 3/5 stars
Spice level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
My Rating System:
1⭐️: The book didn’t hold my interest and/or had significant issues that overshadowed any redeeming qualities for me, but generally not my cup of tea. Most likely did not finish the book.
2⭐️: The book didn’t quite resonate with me, and while my experience wasn’t remarkable, I did finish it. It had some redeeming qualities and potential but fell short in execution. Recommendable, though with some reservations.
3⭐️: Good read, but didn’t quite stand out. Still worth recommending to others.
4⭐️: Really enjoyed it and stayed engaged throughout. Would read the book again. Definitely recommendable.
5⭐️: Incredible writing that made me deeply connect with the characters. I was completely absorbed in the world and didn’t want it to end. This book stayed with me even when I wasn’t reading it. I'd gladly reread it and highly recommend it to everyone!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 7, 2025
It's Alright
This book was alright. It wasn't as chaotic as this author made it out to be. It had some real funny moments and loving moments. But the author is sooooo repetitive! Every chapter or every few paragraphs, she repeats the same thing. Alright, a situation happens. Move on from it. She doesn't. She keeps rehashing the same situation over and over. It gets frustrating. It's like the characters can't move forward. They keep throwing the same thing in each other's face. Just...aggravating. I also didn't like that she made him so apologetic when he didn't have to. He had nothing to apologize for or make up to her. There's so much more that I could say but read it for yourselves.
This book was alright. It wasn't as chaotic as this author made it out to be. It had some real funny moments and loving moments. But the author is sooooo repetitive! Every chapter or every few paragraphs, she repeats the same thing. Alright, a situation happens. Move on from it. She doesn't. She keeps rehashing the same situation over and over. It gets frustrating. It's like the characters can't move forward. They keep throwing the same thing in each other's face. Just...aggravating. I also didn't like that she made him so apologetic when he didn't have to. He had nothing to apologize for or make up to her. There's so much more that I could say but read it for yourselves.
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