"The Unhoneymooners" by Christina Lauren is a delightful romantic comedy that follows the misadventures of Olive Torres, a perpetually unlucky woman, and her nemesis-turned-fake-husband, Ethan Thomas.

The story kicks off at Olive's twin sister's wedding, where everything seems to go wrong for Olive, from food poisoning to a disastrous bouquet toss. Meanwhile, Ethan, the best man and the brother of Olive's brother-in-law-to-be, seems to have everything effortlessly fall into place.

When the entire wedding party, except for Olive and Ethan, falls victim to food poisoning from the seafood buffet, the non-refundable honeymoon trip to Maui becomes available. Since Olive's sister and Ethan's brother are unable to go, they pressure Olive and Ethan to take the trip in their place, despite Olive's distaste for Ethan.

Reluctantly, Olive agrees, and they embark on their "unhoneymoon" to Hawaii, pretending to be newlyweds to avoid suspicion and save money. As they navigate their way through the beautiful Hawaiian scenery, Olive and Ethan's animosity starts to thaw, and sparks fly between them.

However, their pretend relationship becomes increasingly complicated as they encounter unexpected challenges, including running into people who know them back home and dealing with their growing attraction to each other.

Throughout the trip, Olive and Ethan's banter and chemistry are palpable, and readers can't help but root for them to realize their true feelings. As they face obstacles together and grow closer, Olive begins to question her assumptions about Ethan and starts to see him in a new light.

"The Unhoneymooners" is a hilarious and heartwarming tale of enemies-turned-lovers, filled with witty dialogue, swoon-worthy moments, and plenty of laugh-out-loud scenes. It's a story about second chances, forgiveness, and unexpected love in the most unexpected of places. With its charming characters and picturesque setting, this book is sure to leave readers with a smile on their faces and warmth in their hearts. 🤍✨