When William betrayed Hanna's trust on national television months ago, she retreated to her farm in Minnesota to avoid the accusations and media attention that followed her appearance on a reality dating show. While not ready to forgive William, Hanna agrees to his plan to fake an engagement in an attempt to save her reputation and his career. Will Hanna be able to protect her heart against the charming CEO a second time? Can Will earn Hanna's forgiveness once an for all, and admit that his feeling for her might be genuine? When both of their worlds come crashing down, will they choose to trust and depend on one another, or go their separate ways?
Kristina Phillips tells a timely and entertaining story in The Engagement Plot. I will openly admit to The Bachelor having often been a guilty pleasure for me, so was immediately intrigued by the premise. Phillips brings up a number of excellent themes given today's media-obsessed culture. How much should we care about what other people think? How much does God require us to forgive? Is deception ever justified? Can we ever rebuild trust once it has been lost? The plot itself, while obviously a bit predictable, was fun and moved along quickly. I like both Hanna and William, and found them compelling romantic leads. The conclusion, however, was a bit abrupt and unsatisfying. I would have appreciated one more chapter or an epilogue to cement the overall happy ending.
I received a free copy from the publisher. No review, positive or otherwise, was required—all opinions are my own.
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