Faking Cinderella

Small Town Sisterhood #3

by Pippa Grant

A grumpy former bodyguard, an heiress in disguise, and an accidental roommate situation…

If I’d known a tall, broad mountain of a man would crash the one-bedroom cabin I’m borrowing, I might have handled things differently.

I still would’ve lied to him. He doesn’t need to know all of my reasons for wanting to meet my surprise triplet half brothers while undercover as a housekeeper.

But if I’d known I was going to have a surprise roommate, I wouldn’t have rigged a homemade security system in the cabin that left him…erm… Let’s just call it easy to spot in a crowd.

And he wouldn’t have tried to blackmail me when he figured out my real identity.

And I wouldn’t have been so attracted to his audacity that I started looking deeper at the wounded man beneath the gruff exterior.

And then we wouldn’t be here, with him making me scream his name for all of the good reasons every night.

But I can’t keep faking Cinderella forever, and when it’s time for me to come clean, he’ll have to choose—loyalty to my half brothers or belief in me and the noble reason for the long game I’ve been playing.

Faking Cinderella is a swoony romcom featuring a mountain of a man with an even bigger wounded heart and an heiress determined to right a wrong. This opposites attract, secret identity romance stands alone and comes with a sweetly satisfying happily ever after.

Genres: Audiobook, Forced Proximity, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Rom Com, Enemies To Lovers, Fiction

415 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 17, 2026

About the author

Pippa Grant wanted to write books, so she did.

Before she became a USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling romantic comedy author, she was a young military spouse who got into writing as self-therapy. That happened around the time she discovered reading romance novels, and the two eventually merged into a career. Today, she has more than 30 knee-slapping Pippa Grant titles and nine published under the name Jamie Farrell.

When she’s not writing romantic comedies, she’s fumbling through being a mom, wife, and mountain woman, and sometimes tries to find hobbies. Her crowning achievement? Having impeccable timing for telling stories that will make people snort beverages out of their noses. Consider yourself warned.

Reviews

[Amity Bailey · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars!

Narration by Ryan West & Maxine Mitchell was amazing! These two were perfect for these characters! They brought all the emotions to live & really made it a fun ride!!

Rhys & Margie!! This book was such a fun & hilarious read. The meet cute in this one immediately had me laughing out loud. The banter, the tension, and the chemistry between these two was perfect!! Boy did this one heat up! The spice in this one was delicious!

I absolutely loved the Cinderella, hidden identity, and family secrets vibes of this one! The triples were hilarious and all the added drama had me hooked in!! Margie is a billionaire heiress, pretending to be a housekeeper, so she can try to get to know her brothers. Throw in the grumpy ex bodyguard & make him her roommate…perfect combo! I really enjoyed this story!

I have loved this series so far & this was such a fun addition! Such a funny, heartwarming, and loveable story. I love Pippa Grant’s writing style & romcoms. This was definitely another hit for me!

Thank you Pippa Grant for this early copy!

[Valeen Robertson (Live Thru Books Blog) · Rating 5 out of 5]

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When Margot finds out she has half-siblings, she not only wants to get to know them, she wants to protect them from their awful father. So she fakes an identity and gets a job as a housekeeper so she can be around them without them (or anyone else) realizing who she is. She had no way of knowing one of those brothers would ask their friend Rhys to check her out. Their meet cute is one for the ages (think a booby trap involving hair dye and a skillet 🤣) and both are wondering if their fling turned more has a chance of becoming something to stand the test of time (and the reveal of her real identity). All she wanted was to meet her brothers, what she gets is a whole lot more. It might be love, if both of them let the other completely in.



After Rhys gets over the little booby trap Margot caught him in, he's fascinated with his little liar. He knows she's lying to her brothers, but once he sees the way she acts around them, he knows she's not got evil intentions. In fact, she's caring with a big heart. If he can convince her to stick around after the truth comes out, they can have something neither ever had before - love.



Funny, sweet and heartfelt - Rhys and Margot are adorable together. Not only was their meet cute awesome, their entire journey to the end made me laugh and swoon and cheer them on. Margot is as amazing as I knew she was going to be when she appeared in her sister and ex's story, The Grumpiest Billionaire. She's smart and so strong, but the best, most beautiful thing about her is her heart and the way she cares for her sister. Neither of them deserved their awful father, but thank God she took that DNA test and met their brothers and more importantly, Rhys. Rhys was down bad for his Margot, and not afraid to say so. Nothing makes me happier than to read of a guy who's so down for his one that he has no problem admitting it to himself. He, Margot and their literal found family still have me smiling just thinking about them. I'm sad the Small Town Sisterhood series is done now, but Pippa gave us the best conclusion!



ARC provided by the author for an honest review.

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[Briana Bailon · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25⭐️/ 2-3🌶️

*Huge thank you to Pippa Grant for providing me with an ARC copy of her book. All opinions are my own. Love you Pippa!

OMG! You guys! This was such a fun book to read! I mean, Pippa Grant’s books are always funny and entertaining to read, but I also loved how this time around she made the FMC be the BILLIONAIRE! We love a boss woman! In case you haven’t read the previous books in this trilogy, go back and read them as they play a role in this last and final book in the series. With Margot, Daphne’s sister, she was on a mission to meet her triplet half brothers, and gradually work up the courage to ask for their help in taking down their father. As you could imagine, things didn’t go according to plan, especially with the introduction of former Marine/ bodyguard/ close friend to the triplets, Rhys. Pippa Grant wrote another fun filled romance with not just lovable characters, but once again connecting previous characters from Pippa’s universe. So, there were familiar faces in this book which made it even more exciting to read, and see all the characters interact with each other. Never a dull moment with Pippa Grant, and the way she wrote Margot and Rhys’s story was interesting, hilarious, loving, and heartwarming with the family aspect of it.

Margot was determined to get to know her half siblings, but she was also cautious of not having her dad find out where she really was. When I think about the lengths that Margot went to in order to get to know her other siblings, and make sure nobody knew her REAL identity, it was kind of wild. With a disguise and fake identity, Margot assumed the role of, “Margie Johnson”, and now a maid working in the resort within the small town of, Snaggletooth Creek. I also found Margot to be such a strong FMC from the way she was always ready to help anyone regardless of whether they were rich or not. Margot was the kind of person who could equally be a total shark in the boardroom to showing genuine respect to others around her. I liked Margot a lot and I admired the lengths she went to in order to protect all her siblings from their dad. Margot was a great sister, an amazing woman, and deserved all the love she got from Rhys, her siblings, and new friends.

Awwww Rhys! I loved him! With a name like, Rhys, and being a former Marine, now bodyguard who was GRUMPY! Girl, I was already crushing on him! Rhys was a favorite from the start, but even more so when I saw just how DOWN BAD OBSESSED he became over Margot. In Rhys’s point of view, he literally says it himself how much he was head over heels OBSESSED with Margot (sigh) what a man! Plus, I loved seeing how later when things got a bit tough and emotional for Margot and her siblings, Rhys was there for her. Sure, things may have gotten out of hand a bit before the end, but Rhys got himself back up and fought for Margot, and it was a heartfelt moment to see him express how much he cared and loved her! AWWWW!

This story wouldn’t be complete without all the other characters who appeared in this book. Now that I think about it, there were a good amount of characters from Pippa’s other books and series that were in this story too! From Theo and Laney from, “The Worst Wedding Date”, to Sabrina and Grey from, “The Gossip and the Grump”, to Bea, Simon, Daphne and Oliver from the previous books within the Small town Sisterhood trilogy, all these characters played a role in bringing together Margot’s story with her siblings. At the heart of this story, I saw Margot trying to protect her half brothers and getting justice for Daphne after what their parents did to her. Margot was the big sister, and you can tell by what she did and said throughout this book that family meant the world to her, her siblings to be specific. I think the way Pippa wrote this book really gave everyone the closure they needed in order to move on in their lives, but also discover there are different types of families one can have. The whole book was just so lighthearted yet also heartfelt in how all the characters interacted with each other, and formed a family. I also just loved seeing other characters who I equally love get to see them in a new part of their lives as parents, with kids of their own, and living happily in Snaggletooth Creek. Overall, a great book, and Pippa did such a wonderful job bringing me the small town vibes with her special sparkle that makes me laugh, smile, and feel happy.

[Bette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful Story & Narration🎧Delightful & Heartfelt!

Faking Cinderella
Small Town Sisterhood Book 3
By: Pippa Grant
Narrated by: Maxine Mitchell, Ryan West

It is great being back in Pippa Grant’s wonderful “Small Town Sisterhood” world again for another fabulous romantic comedy, a captivating story with lots of heart, humor, and heat! You can not help but fall in love with the characters, their shenanigans and idiosyncrasies, and a meddling moose. This third book in the series is Margie Johnson, aka Margo, and Rhys O’Malley’s story, and I was looking forward to Margo’s story and learning more about her after meeting her in the earlier books. Margo is Daphne Merriweather-Brown’s sister from “The Grumpiest Billionaire”, a not to be missed story, and after their father disowned Daphne, Margo has been plotting to avenge her and take her father down. Learning of her father’s infidelities and that she had triplet half-brothers out there, she was going to have them be part of that plan, but to pull it off she needed to hide her true identity from them until she got the on board. Margie went to meet her brothers, and they offered her a cabin to stay in, the same cabin Rhys was staying in. Their first meeting was a scene to remember, hilarious and one Rhys would not live down. Rhys is friends with the triplets, and Decker asked him to look into Margie, so sharing a cabin will be convenient for his investigation. He feels like he knows her, and it does not take him long to figure it out, and he makes that work to his advantage. It was great watching those two interact, get to know each other, and see their relationship morph into something so much more. I loved all the layers of the story and how it all played out with the perfect balance of drama, a touch of angst, witty dialogue and humor, heartfelt emotions, and a slow burn but so worth the wait romance. As always, the writing, plot, and world-building are incredible, as are the complexity of the characters, their growth, and development. I also loved seeing the characters from the earlier books and how everything came together in the end, which was fabulous, and the epilogues were everything. Pippa Grant, thank you for another wonderfully entertaining story, the laughs and the emotional rollercoaster ride.

🎧📚🎧 Maxine Mitchell and Ryan West’s stellar performance makes for a delightful listen, and they did an outstanding job animating the characters, embodying them completely. They were naturals in their roles, with Mitchell nailing it as Margo, fierce and confident, and West doing the same as Rhys, serious and perfectly grumpy. Both are fantastic performing the roles of the side/secondary characters, and their versatility and talent as voice artists truly shine. They set the ideal tone for the story, handled the humor and witty dialogue effortlessly, and their expressive performance conveyed all the characters’ emotions, making you feel each one. These two entertaining storytellers deliver an enthralling performance that is captivating while taking the already amazing story to another level.

[Kay Daniels (Kay Daniels Romance) · Rating 5 out of 5]

The opening is "Pippa" hilarious 😂 and sweetly empowering all rolled into one. I felt like that was the major underlying theme throughout the entire book if there ever could be one. Margot is a boss lady who has a big heart and manages to put others first, but is also extremely successful while Rhys brings all the vibes of grumpy starting over security guy with trust issues, but also has a huge heart and can't help but put others first. These two couldn't have been more perfect for one another and the story was cute, heartfelt, and full of fun and feels.

To help with connections, since there are a few interconnected series tied to this book; Rhys O'Malley works private security is currently working for Decker Sullivan, one of the identical triplets (along with Lucky and Jack known as the Sullivan triplets from the Snaggletooth Creek series). Then we have the billionairess, Margot Merriweather-Brown (related to Daphne from The Grumpiest Billionaire) who is visiting the triplets as she recently found out that she is their half sister. 

Margot, or Maggie, as she's pretending to be is meeting her half-brothers under the pretense that she is a lowly housekeeper. She doesn't want them to know that their father is a ruthless billionaire that would have zero problem using them to his own advantage and take away the lovely life that they grew up knowing in their small town. Plus she wants to get to know them without the pretense of what she's grown up with her entire life; the weight of duty, money, status and everything else that being a Merriweather-Brown means. For just a little while she wants, or more like wishes, to be Maggie, a simple, uncomplicated person. She just needs to keep up her ruse, all while living with an unexpected roommate, Rhys O'Malley. A man who also makes her heart race for every reason besides hiding her identity.

Rhys is sent by Decker to sniff out any secrets that Maggie may be hiding. Decker is by far the most untrustworthy brother of the three triplets, whereas Lucky is the complete opposite, but all three brothers are fun and easy to like. Back to Rhys--it doesn't take long for Rhys to sniff out Maggie for who she actually is, but he finds her a puzzle that he wants to solve, and not an immediate threat, so he lets her lie ride until he would feel the need to change his mind. That is until her sweet personality, her wide-eyed wonder every time she's around her siblings and family, and the way she makes his heart beat again take over the rational side of his brain.

Faking Cinderella is the best kind of found family, with crazy triplet brother stories, big family gatherings that brought smiles to my cheeks every single time, and love that has the best public indecency moments with a growly grump and a sunshiny billionairess. Rhys and Margot have that instant connection that made banter fun and I wanted them to work no matter what.  

The entire book is delightful and I loved all the character updates from the interconnected series and I hope there are more spin-offs in the future, especially from the Sullivan triplets in particular. 

[Jenn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I always enjoy the rom-com goodness that Pippa graces us with- but I was not prepared for the levels of perfection that this book brought!

Faking Cinderella is here and it is finally time for Margot Merriweather-Brown to get her HEA. What I was not expecting was the cross-over from this series and the Three BFFs and a Wedding series. That's right- Margot Merriweather-Brown is going to Snaggletooth Creek!! AND she's there "undercover" to meet her half brothers 🤯 It took me like half a second to make the connection and I literally got so excited with where this story was gonna go.

I always adored Margot as a side character in the first two books of this series- she has this carefully curated business side of her personality that carries a lot of weight on her shoulders, but you can also see that she has this big soft and caring side of her as well. It's in that soft part though that she carries this insecurity that she's not loveable or even capable of returning love. So it was so perfect to see her getting to explore that softer side of her personality more freely. Then there is Rhys- that man has had some damage done to his heart that he is not in the market to deal with any form of emotion when it comes to the opposite sex- but trying to figure out why Margot is hiding her true identity from his friends and what her end game is was an intriguing enough puzzle that he didn't instantly rat out his accidental roommate.

It wouldn't be a Pippa Grant story if I didn't find myself laughing over the craziness that makes total sense- like a homemade booby-trap alarm system complete with purple hair dye or creating a bubble explosion to distract from Margot's true identity getting made. Most of all though, I loved the connections between all the various characters. Of course Margot and Rhys' relationship was fabulous- they tease each other, they have this mutual level of respect for one another and there is this phenomenal spice between them peppered with just enough sweet that you know that it's not just lust and attraction that brings these two together. But it's the budding relationship between Margot and her brothers and getting to explore their connections to each other a little more, as well as all the pops of other familiar characters that also made me love this story. I love the found family trope in general- so while this story is literally about FOUND family all those other connections just felt like the biggest hug for both Margot and Rhys- two people who have often felt like they were on the outside.

I absolutely hope that since Pippa brought us back to "The Tooth" that it means that we are going to get to explore this "curse" on Decker, Lucky and Luke's love life!

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

“I can’t decide if you’re the nicest evil person or the evilest nice person I’ve ever met.”

Faking Cinderella is the third installment in the Small Town Sisterhood series, and honestly, it might be the most charming, chaotic, and unexpectedly heartfelt one yet. We’ve met Margot before in Daphne’s book, but seeing her step into the spotlight is a whole different experience. She’s not the icy billionaire boss lady we thought we knew—she’s a woman on a mission to track down her unknown half brothers, expose the father who wronged her, and somehow do it all while pretending to be someone she’s not. She’s hiding her identity, but for the first time, she’s also trying to let people see who she really is beneath the armor.

Enter Rhys. He clocks her secret almost immediately, but instead of calling her out, he’s thrown by the contradictions he sees in her—sharp edges wrapped around a surprisingly soft center. The more he watches her navigate this small town with equal parts awkwardness and grit, the more intrigued he becomes. And then? Intrigue turns into fascination, and fascination turns into something he absolutely did not plan on.

One of the joys of this book is how much fun it is. The humor lands, the banter sparkles, and the cameos from past characters feel like a warm reunion rather than a checklist. But beneath all the laughs, there’s real emotional weight. Both Margot and Rhys carry deep wounds from their families—scars that shaped them, hardened them, and left them wary of trusting anyone. Watching them slowly recognize those same hurts in each other creates a bond that feels earned and intimate.

“She tastes like everything that’s been missing in my life.”

What I loved most is how their relationship evolves. They start off suspicious, guarded, and absolutely convinced the other is trouble. But then the grudging respect creeps in. Then the reluctant fondness. And before they know it, they’re falling—not because of the lies or the secrets, but because they finally see someone who understands them.

Faking Cinderella is small town romcom at its best: warm, witty, a little messy, and full of heart. It delivers heat, humor, and genuine emotional payoff in equal measure. And now that the triplets are back in the mix—chaotic, charming, and absolutely begging for more page time—I’m really hoping their stories are next, because this series just keeps getting better.

[Aleksandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you so much Pippa Grant for sending me this ARC!

Faking Cinderella is the third Romantic Comedy book in a series of interconnected standalones and, like always, Pippa didn’t disappoint, this book was so much fun and I loved Rhys and Margot’s story!

Margot has been planning her father’s downfall for years, ever since he disinherited her beloved sister, so when she realises she has triplet brothers no one knows about, she decides to approach them under disguise to involve them in her plans. But the more time she spends with them and likes them the harder it gets because her plans might hurt them and to make things more complicated, their handsome but grumpy friend who is her roommate figures out her real identity and blackmails her.

I’ve been so excited to read Margot’s story after meeting her in the two previous books and it was everything I hoper for and more. I mean, a billionaire heiress pretending to be a housekeeper to get to know her brothers while falling for an ex bodyguard who is also her roommate? It’s exactly as fun as it sounds and I was laughing out loud so many times while reading, I was hooked from the first page and didn’t want to say goodbye to this story and these characters. Margot was amazing as the FMC, she was really strong and capable and so different from what could be expected of a billionaire heiress, she was kind and compassionate and always wanting to help and did really well as a housekeeper. Rhys was such a grump but a really adorable one and I loved him so much, he and Margot were polar opposites but perfect for each other and I loved seeing their relationship grow, they definitely didn’t start of on the right foot (their first meeting was hilarious and had me cackling) but even despite their trust issues and his suspicions and protectiveness they were incredible together, their banter was amazing and them being roommates made everything even better and when they finally gave in to their attraction the spicy scenes were *chief’s kiss*, I loved these two so much. And of course it was amazing to see familiar faces from Pippa’s other books, there were so many of them here and I loved seeing them all again!

Faking Cinderella is a really great rom-com, I loved this book so much and recommend it and all Pippa’s books to everyone.

[Trish- Late Knight Luna Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

From the moment this book was announced, I couldn’t wait to start it. “Faking Cinderella” is a swoony, heartfelt, and laugh out loud opposites attract, secret identity rom-com that was an amazing addition to the “Small Town Sisterhood” series.

Margot is having a year to say the least. And on top of it, she’s found out that she has triplet half brothers that no one knew anything about. And because her family, other than her sister, are the worst kinds of people, she wants to meet them. But she’s a well known heir to an empire so she hides her identity so she can really get to know them. She borrows a cabin from one of the triplets and to her surprise one night, a big mountain of man crashes the cabin. Rhys is a grumpy bodyguard taking some time off after a job and he’s just as surprised to have a roommate in the cabin he thought he was going to have on his own. And because he’s good at his job, he figures who she is. Margot has only one option… to blackmail him so he stays quiet. And as the two spend time together, it’s clear there’s more underneath.

When I have a Pippa Grant book in my hands, I know I’m in for a hilarious rom-com with all the perfect emotions in it too. From the first chapter, I was laughing at the antics of Margot and Rhys. Margot is kind, caring and based on what her father did, she holds all of that on her shoulders which was not even her fault to begin with. Even though they weren’t her mistakes, she wanted to do everything she could to make it right. I loved her being “undercover” and really getting to know her new half brothers without the stigma of her last name. Rhys is growly, protective and I was just as smitten with him as Margot was. He has this wall built around him but once you get to know, he’s just amazing. I loved how he was protective of Margot while she was undercover. The banter between these two in the beginning was hilarious and I loved how it evolved into attraction and then a relationship. The chemistry once they gave into those feelings was off the charts hot. I loved all the quirky moments with Margot, Rhys and her brothers. And it wouldn’t be a Pippa book without an animal and his hilarious bonus epilogue. This story was so much fun and I can’t wait for what I think the next series will be about.

[kgagnon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely adored everything about this hilarious, heartfelt, and swoony romance! I loved the hilarious meet cute between Rhys and Margot and then the push/pull, slow burn sexual tension, along with their fun and flirty banter had me completely devouring every word! Margot learned through DNA testing that she has three half brothers that she never knew about. She travels across the country in disguise hoping to get to know the triplets before she reveals who she is and who their horrible father is. Rhys has been hired by his friend, one of the triplets, to find out any secrets this new woman may be hiding. Rhys and Margot quickly discover each other's true identities, and blackmail each other to keep their secrets. Rhys is loyal to his friends, but the more time he spends with Margot, the more he is convinced that she is not a spoiled rich girl, but is sweet, and caring. As Margot gets to know Rhys and her brothers, she finally feels seen, cherished, and loved. But when her secrets are revealed, will that betrayal be too much for the triplets to forgive and make her flee leaving them and Rhys behind, broken hearted? I fell head over heels in love with Rhys and Margot. I loved the way they challenged each other, their fun banter, and their chemistry was explosive. I loved Margot's strength and thoughtfulness, and swooned over the way Rhys was both a grumpy alpha and a sweet romantic. I also loved catching up with all their supportive and quirky family and friends, including a nosey moose, who made this story even more entertaining. There were so many laugh out loud moments but many emotional, sweet and sizzling moments as well.
Ryan West and Maxine Mitchell were fantastic at bringing this delightful, laugh out loud, story to life! They were so perfect as Rhys and Margot as they made these smart, unique and witty characters come to life. I also think they have perfect comedic timing. I loved their humor, and their easy ability to make this hilarious, heartwarming, and sizzling romance one that you will want to listen to again and again!

[Getlitwithashleyz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Narrated by Ryan West and Maxine Mitchell
Pippa Grant is the queen of rom-com! This series has been a favorite of mine since book one. While the books are interconnected standalones, I highly recommend reading them in order so you can catch all of the little Easter eggs Pippa is known for sprinkling throughout her stories.
The way Reese and Margo first meet had me laughing so hard. Margo’s Kevin McCallister-style trap absolutely sent me!
Margo travels to Colorado to finally meet her half brothers—the triplets: Lucky, Jack, and Decker. Their banter with Margo and with each other was hilarious. As a twin myself, I could absolutely relate to that sibling dynamic. The teasing, the loyalty, and the chaos felt very real.
We also get more development in Margo and Daphne’s relationship, which was great because it picks up nicely from where we left off in Daphne’s story.
The chemistry between Reese and Margo was phenomenal. Their relationship develops naturally throughout the book, and I loved that Pippa made them truly work for their happily ever after. Despite both characters carrying difficult pasts, they fit together beautifully.
And let’s not forget about the moose… he gets his own chapter! Honestly, Pippa couldn’t have wrapped up this series in a more perfect way.
I loved listening to this book in duet narration by Ryan West and Maxine Mitchell. They were phenomenal together. There were so many times I laughed out loud or felt deeply emotional while listening. Ryan perfectly captures Reese’s straightforward personality while still conveying the character’s hidden insecurities. Maxine brings incredible depth to Margo, balancing vulnerability with strength in a way that makes the character feel incredibly real. Their narration brought the story to life and made an already fun, heartfelt book even more enjoyable. This was an unforgettable listen and the perfect way to experience this story.

[Linda McCutcheon · Rating 5 out of 5]

“So you’re not a shark?”
“I’m a lioness. I lead the pride. And the pride is more powerful when every lion in it is getting what they need to thrive..."

“I don’t like how much I like you.”
“Everyone has issues. Happy to be yours.”

It takes a skilled writer to execute the balance of comedy, emotional trauma and romance. Fortunately for us RomCom readers and listeners, the stellar Pippa Grant doesn't miss a step in the steamy, laugh out loud, heartfelt, hidden identity, and forced proximity Faking Cinderella.

Margot, a kickass CEO, heiress to an upscale hotel chain, is posing as a maid at a resort to meet her newly discovered half brothers, triplets Decker, Lucky and Jack. She wants them to know her as Maggie, the fun loving sister and not the take charge CEO. She's also hoping they'll help her bring down their biological father; a ruthless cheater who causes much heartache.

Rhys, an ex bodyguard, dumped by his fiancee for his stepbrother and ran out of his own security firm, is also pretending when he has a somewhat painful, hilarious meet cute, involving a skillet and purple dye, with Margot. She thinks he's here to work at the resort but he's here because her brothers want him to make sure she doesn't have any ulterior motives.

Rhys figures out who Margot is, but spending time with her chopping wood, cooking, and watching TV, he realizes she isn't an evil stepsister and he really wants to be her prince.

Voice actress Maxine Mitchell (@narratormaxine) shines as Margot, bringing the tough grit she needs to be a woman in charge and the vulnerability that lets her be a woman falling in love. Voice actor #ryanwest has that deep rich tone that makes Rhys not only sexy but strong for Margot.

With the best last chapter from a surprising POV and a truly satisfying karmic end, Faking Cinderella is a real fairytale RomCom.

I received free copies of this book/audiobook from the author for a fair and honest review. All opinions are my own.

[Merrit Townsend (always1morebook) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Faking Cinderella by Pippa Grant
Small Town Sisterhood Series, Book 3 and the conclusion.
Narrated by Ryan West and Maxine Mitchell
Approximate Listening time : 10 hours and 59 Minutes
374 pages

Pippa Grant can write a rom-com like no other. This series has been a favorite of mine since book 1. Each story is totally different and interconnected is some way but you can read as a standalone. My opinion is to read in order and you will understand all of the lute easter eggs that Pippa loves to throw into her books. Here are a few spoiler free scenes of why I loved this book so much. but it is only a little taster because this book was absolutely brilliant.

-The meet cute of between Reese and Margo was absolutely hilarious. WE have hair dye, flowers and a skillet that will have you doubled over.
-The triplets...Lucky, Jack and Decker. Their banter is out of this world funny. not only with margo but with each other. imagine the 3 stooges and their antics plus throw in pipes funny writing and you get a good idea of the hilarity that comes from these three.
-Between Margo's real family.....they are horrible by the way and the found family that spans over the 3 books....Let's just say that this series is a favorite for this trope.
-Margo and daphne's relationship is the thing we look for in a sister. They are each others best friends but truly are amazing sisters together and will walk through fire for one another.
-Reese and Margo together are fire. Their relationship developed over the entire book and I loved how Pippa made them work for their HEA. Even though they both have terrible pasts, together they are unstoppable and I loved reading their story.
-The moose and he gets his own chapter....OMG Pippa could not have finished off this series any better that with that final chapter!

I had the absolute pleasure of listening to this book narrated in duet by Ryan West and Maxine Mitchell. Both performed brilliantly together and I cannot count the amount of times I either laughed or felt some kind of emotion while listening to this book. I mean come on, between Ryan and his straight forward attitude but also having the voice to make me feel his characters insecurities. And you also have Maxine with the talent to make a vulnerable character strong. Together they knocked this story out of the park. A fun filled listen that these two narrators really brought to life. Thank you for lending us your talent so we can enjoy this story by listening.

[Booklover Judy Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

#Billionaire #ForcedProximity #OneBed #SmallTown #RomanticComedy #ARC
I am voluntarily leaving this honest review after receiving an advance reader copy of the book. This third book in series can be read as a standalone and ends with a HEA. It is written in first person from an alternating dual POV.
Readers first meet Margot in book two of this series where her sister Daphne finds her HEA with Margot’s ex-fiancé. We had a hint that there was a lot more under the mask than she allowed people to see, and this book takes the mask off. I adored her! She certainly had the oldest daughter syndrome going on and I could relate to her (even though I was not raised by billionaires). I love that she crafted what she thought was a foolproof plan to meet her long-lost half brothers and gain justice against her father and his miserable self. I appreciated how much love she had for Daphne and the patience she exhibited in putting the plan together. She was a complete boss babe and I loved her.
Rhys…oh, Rhys. He was a damaged soul, and I fell hard for him. I loved how he understood Margie/Margot. I adored their chemistry and his stamina. He had protective nature and competence in the kitchen as well as chopping firewood…sigh. Yeah, he’s a total package. He’s the perfect complement to Margot because he appreciates everything about her.
There are hot times, laugh-out-loud moments and all the other emotions a reader like me wants to experience while reading a rom com. The triplets were hilarious. Being back in the Tooth was a blast. I loved seeing the characters from the Three BFFs series again in their HEAs. I couldn’t stop smiling. This is worth reading more than once.

[Patty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Faking Cinderella
Series: Small Town Sisterhood, Book 3
By: Pippa Grant
Narrated by: Ryan West, Maxine Mitchell

Fun! Fun! Fun! Pippa Grant never lets me down with an original story, lots of laughter and passion. This one features Margot. She comes from a prominent family and is aiming to take over her father's business. She did a DNA test and found a match to triplets and while she knows who their father is, she hasn't revealed that secret. Or even her real name. She rented a cabin and is ready to meet the family in hopes they can help expose her father for the man he really is. Rhys comes to the cabin to stay as well, unbeknownst to him that Margot is staying there too. And what a welcome he received. Now the two are staying together, and while he figures out her true identity, he is willing to keep the secret for now and protect her from any craziness that may come upon her. And the fun begins. Witty banter, passion and a little bit of danger all come into play as these two slowly begin to fall in love. Close proximity, interesting brothers, a dangerous father and fabulous protection all lead to a story that is so much fun to listen to. This is a great addition to the series.

Ryan West and Maxine Mitchell are the narrators for this and they are wonderful. West has that raspy, alpha sound that is perfect as Rhys. Mitchell brings out the strong willed, obsessive Margot that makes her the fantastic character she is. Add in the witty banter with amazing comedic timing and this narration is gold. Give it a listen.

[Cal D · Rating 5 out of 5]

✨Gifted ARC & ALC✨
What a hilarious, fun escape from reality this book/audiobook ended up being with revenge and secrets and moose and family.

THOUGHTS 💭
🫎 Our FMC Margot was kind, thoughtful, caring, and down to earth, despite being a billionaire. You can tell she truly cares about others.
🪓 Our MMC Rhys was smart, strong, observant, and protective; he caught on to Margot’s act from the start.
🫎 Only one cabin? Yes, please. Behind closed doors (and with a tiny bit of blackmail), our characters were able to truly get to know each other. I enjoyed watching their connection grow.
🪓 I loved the familial banter and general hilarity in this book! The triplets are FUNNY and seeing Margot fit in with them was perfection.
🫎 It was so fun checking in on other Pippa characters, as this Small Town Sisterhood world overlapped with others in the Pippaverse.
🪓 The chemistry between Rhys and Margot, who are from different, overlapping worlds, was strong from the start.
🫎 Oh my god, THE BONUS SCENE! I was laughing until the very end and I loved it in audio form!
🎧 The male narrator, Ryan West, did an amazing job embodying his characters; our MMC Rhys was a military man and Ryan’s narration had intonation and inflection that portrayed this.
��� The female narrator, Maxine Mitchell, put so much emotion and fear and sadness and anxiety behind her voice in certain moments that I FELT what our FMC Margot did.
🎧 Duet. Narration!! 🤩🤩

Thanks so much to Pippa Grant for the ARC and ALC of this book!

[Sarah~Book Obsession Confessions · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can’t say enough good things about this book! I was smiling so often throughout reading it, and at one point I was tearing up with emotions over this wonderful story.
The story and characters are so emotionally intelligent, they’re so endearing and they have basic flaws from the realities of life that make them feel relatable.
Rhys and Margot are “accidental roommates”, she is an extremely wealthy woman who has come to small town Colorado from NYC to get know her triplet half brothers that she recently discovered. She doesn’t want them to know she’s a wealthy heiress or who their father is so she concocts a fake past and name. I understand her wanting to be accepted for herself and not money and she’s shielding them from a lot which I found so endearing.
One of the triplets asks his best friend Rhys to keep an eye on her and see what he thinks her intentions are.
Rhys and Margot bicker and trade hilarious banter that kept me extremely entertained. They have enemies to lovers chemistry, they have had rough lives in different ways, yet they both are extremely caring and thoughtful. They begin to see that in each other despite fighting their trust and attraction.
It’s a witty, hilarious RomCom with so much depth and intelligence. It was such a treat to read, it’s rare to find all of these things in a RomCom.
I love the character growth, I love the kindness and generosity of spirit that is shown by so many of these absolutely lovable, interesting characters.
The triplets and their family are fantastic, I’m already familiar with Margot’s sister who appeared in the book previous to this. I do recommend reading them in order to, I think it enhances the experience and plot. I LOVE this book and highly recommend it. It’s going on my favorites of the year.

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

To date, I haven’t met a Pippa Grant book that I have not liked. Faking Cinderella is classic Pippa with such a sweet and charming story complete with a bit of spice and a delightful cast of characters that will have you laughing, misty-eyed and swooning! What I love about her books is that within her different series, each book can be read is a standalone, but if you do read them all, they become even more fun because you are able to pick up on the inside jokes and you feel like you really know the characters. As if they are old friends.

I have been enjoying the Small-Town Sisterhood Series (Faking Cinderella is book #3 in the series) and was so happy to get Margot’s story. I found myself rooting for her and not only were there moments of laughter as I read, but there were even a few moments when I cheered out loud.

This book is perfect for all the Rom Com lovers out there. If you are not a fan of spice, it is easy to skim over those sections, and you will not miss out on any of the story line so don’t let that get in the way of you picking up this wonderful story.

Thank you to Pippa Grant for the gifted copy of this audiobook. Narrated by Ryan West and Maxine Mitchell, this production was amazing. I could not think of a more perfect pair to bring this cast of characters to life!

[Jodi - JodiReadsnListens · Rating 5 out of 5]

** Audio Review **
The perfect fit! Faking Cinderella by Pippa Grant was a hilarious and heartfelt opposites attract romance that did deliciously good things to my heart. I couldn’t get enough of Margot and Rhys’ enemies to lovers ' tension filled chemistry that made me laugh-out-loud with their undeniable combustible chemistry. Pippa always knows how to deliver the best banter!

Maxine Mitchell and Ryan West perform this audiobook in duet-style narration, and this pairing was so perfect to bring Margot and Rhys to life! Maxine’s expressive, upbeat tone perfectly portrayed Margot’s woman on a mission persona making me cheer and want all the things! Ryan’s warm, masculine timbre embodied Rhys’ grumpy, guarded demeanor making this man simply irresistible. Plus, both narrators created a flirty-turned-explosive connection between these two that made their relationship so much fun.

Overall, I loved this book! If you are a fan of a small town romance with a feisty billionaire heiress in disguise, a broody hunky former bodyguard, fish out of water, close proximity, hair dye meet cute, axe swinging, triplet brothers, moose sightings, family secrets, he falls hard, slow burn spice, witty banter, revealing truths, love declarations, and a HEA that will squeeze your heart in the best ways, then you will love Margot and Rhys story. I always look forward to more from Pippa Grant.

[Dani · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you Pippa Granny for the gifted copy of this book.

If you have been around for a while you probably know I love a good fairytale retelling, and this book is a fun spin on that. It is kind of a reverse Cinderella. That is not the main focus of the story, but it was a fun subplot.

Margot is a billionaire heiress, but she goes undercover as a maid at a luxury resort. What’s even better is that she is the best maid she can be. I love that she gives everything her all and tries to be the absolute best at everything she does. This includes rigging up a home security alarm reminiscent of something Kevin McCalster would have created in Home Alone, so of course chaos ensues.

Now let’s talk about Rhys. He is going to be your newest book boyfriend. He is a big mountain man with a barrel chest and a beard. He literally chops wood! He’s all burly and gruff, but he is always looking out for the ones he loves. He can also cook and makes the best Apple Cobbler. He also calls Margot, Skillet, and I don’t know why but I think that is the cutest nickname ever.
The relationship between Margot and Rhys literally starts with a bang and goes into a slow burn with some great tension and fantastic banter between the two. I loved the side characters, especially the triplets. They had me cracking up. There is also a moose that you don’t want to miss.

This book releases tomorrow, so make sure to grab a copy when it comes out. You will not be disappointed. It is the third book in Pippa’s Small Town Sisterhood Series. You don’t need to read the first two books to enjoy this one, but I recommend reading all of them. I have read and loved the entire series. It also has pretty printed edges.

*Read if you love*

🩷 Female Billionaires
💜 Overprotective MMC
🩷 Dual POV
💜 Enemies to Lovers
🩷 Fake Identity
💜 Forced Proximity

[Laine · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved Faking Cinderella and it was, without a doubt, my favorite book in the series! As I was reading, I laughed, I swooned and I even got a bit teary-eyed at one point.

Margot and Rhys's story was a really funny one, with plenty of banter and even more heart.
I truly liked both main characters and how they wanted to support each other. Although their attraction was immediate, Margot and Rhys's relationship felt bigger than a simple case of insta love. You actually got to see them digging into their insecurities and into their true selves, which made their connection feel deeper and more believable.

It was also awesome getting to see more of the Sullivan triplets and witnessing Margot develop a bond with them. Being back in Snaggletooth Creek was absolutely delightful and I hope the three brothers eventually get their own books!

As for the audio, both narrators (Maxine Mitchell and Ryan West) did a bang-up job of bringing the story to life. Their voices suited the characters perfectly and the narration just made the story even more enjoyable.

Faking Cinderella was a satisfying conclusion to The Small Town Sisterhood series and I'd highly recommend it to all rom com lovers!

Also, make sure you don't miss the bonus bonus epilogue, because it's hilarious!

Thank you to the author for providing an ARC and an ALC of the book. All opinions are my own.

[Read Along With Kate · Rating 5 out of 5]

📚✨Book Review✨📚

Faking Cinderella
Author: Pippa Grant

Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.💫

Notes: I received a copy of this book as an advanced reader, but all thoughts and opinions are my own.

What I Liked:
🧬I knew I would like this book from the second Rhys walked in the door and got doused with purple hair dye.

🧬Margot is actually so sweet and deserves all the good things. I mean, she actually likes cleaning, works hard, and gives her earnings away. She seeks revenge not for herself, but for her sister. She really deserves a supportive person like Rhys in her life.

🧬I’m kinda obsessed with the triplets and we sure as heck better be getting their stories soon!!!!

🧬Yay for the return of Bea, Daphne, and Oliver!

What I Didn’t Like:
🧬 **slight spoiler** I felt bad for one person when the whole secret was revealed. They were basically an innocent bystander and their spouse should have been more forthcoming years earlier. Instead said spouse placed the blame on someone else. Is it realistic? Yes. Did I like it? No.

Final Thoughts:
🧬 Still haven’t come across a Pippa Grant book I didn’t love. In fact, this one pulled me out of a pretty gnarly reading slump!

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[Crystal Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pippa Grant always delivers an exception romcom! It makes me laugh out loud and swoon with giddiness every single time. I also love how she incorporates some of the past characters back into the stories.

Margot or Margie is undercover as a housemaid when she goes to meet her triplet half brothers. She doesn’t want them to know their father is a ruthless billionaire who would ruin everything they know and love. She is amazing, the home security she put in place had me rolling on the floor laughing. She is such a sweet person, but she is also very guarded when it comes to love and letting people in.

Rhys is hired by his best friend to get an idea of just who the triplets sister is. He is in a rude awakening when he thought he beat her to the cabin. He is the ultimate grump, but he does have some reasonings behind it.

These two have amazing banter. But their chemistry is electric and spicy too. The banter between the two evolves into something more, something deeper. Together the two remind each other how to love again. And the bonus epilogue from the animals POV, I was in tears cracking up.

ⓐⓤⓓⓘⓞ ⓣⓗⓞⓤⓖⓗⓣⓢ
Ryan West and Maxine Mitchell did such an amazing job bringing this hilarious romcom to life. They work together so well and hook you in right away. I love that they balance each other out and fit the characters perfectly.

[Susan McClintock · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another hilarious book from the Pippa Grant universe. Rhys O’Malley is doing his former Marine buddy Derrick Sullivan a favor and investigating the woman claiming to be Derrick, and his two identical triplet brothers (Jake and Lucky), biological half-sister Margie Johnson. Margie Johnson is the alias the Margot Merriweather-Brown is using to get to know her identical triplet brothers. She is a billionaire daughter of a really awful man who disowned his other daughter Daphne, and a philanderer who fathered triplets who were the approximately the same age as Margot. Due to a scheduling mix-up, they are sharing the same one bedroom cabin owned by the triplets. They don’t start off on the best foot when “Margie’s” boobytrap security system, which involves purple hair dye, flour and a skillet, dyes and bruises (both his body and ego) Rhys. But since they are working together at the same resort and sharing the same small cabin, they get to know each other pretty quickly. I love all of Pippa’s books because they are both hilarious and spicy, and this book is no exception. While this book has crossovers from other Pippa series, you can still read this book as a standalone and thoroughly enjoy it. I received an arc of this book from the author for my honest review.

[Desiree · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this, the narrators were amazing and a lot of this book had me laughing out loud.

Margot is trying to take down her father while undercover working at a new resort and also meeting her newly found triplet half brothers.
Rhys is a bodyguard and friend to the triplets who ends up becoming Margot’s uninvited roommate.

Margot and Rhys butt heads nonstop, and I really loved how Margot is this badass corporate billionaire but is genuinely one of the kindest characters. She says it a handful of times how she just wants that unconditional love, which she gets from her sister Daphne but feels undeserving of it. Rhys was closed off and extremely untrusting of Margot but slowly learned how authentic she is.

Margot and Rhys are a slow burn but their banter more than makes up for it, and once Rhys had Margot he was all in with her. I adored them together so much because he was exactly what she needed.

I also loved all of the cameos from characters in Pippa Grants other books and getting glimpses of their lives now!

This book was swoony, funny, and just the standard “feel good” book that Pippa Grant always provides. I’ve adored the Smalltown Sisterhood series and can’t wait for what’s next!

Thank you so much Pippa Grant for the advanced listener copy🖤

[Angela's Book Addiction · Rating 5 out of 5]

*** 4.5 Stars ***

Faking Cinderella (Small Town Sisterhood #3) by Pippa Grant is a small-town contemporary opposites-attract rom-com told in first person dual POV. Although it’s book three of a series, it can be read as a standalone, but those who’ve read the previous books will have the fullest experience as they encounter familiar characters throughout the series.

The story follows the relationship between Margot Merriweather-Brown and Rhys O’Malley. She’s an heiress in disguise, going by the name "Maggie Johnson" as she gets to know the triplet half-brothers she found through DNA testing, and he’s ex-military private security, trying to dig up her secrets to figure out her true intentions and protect his triplet friends.

Rhys and Margot’s story was so fun! As characters, they were well-developed, likable, and relatable. I loved their booby-trap meet cute—LOL! And I LOVED the triplets. It was fun being back in Snaggletooth Creek with the characters from the Three BFFs and a Wedding series. Faking Cinderella is a feel-good story with humor, hijinks, banter, and moments that will hit you in the feels—a satisfying ending to the Small Town Sisterhood series.

*** I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC. ***

[Vanessa · Rating 5 out of 5]

One amazing billionaire-ess in disguise plus one suspicious former professional protection man in a remote cabin with secrets that could destroy families in the mix.  Time to watch the fireworks, or in this case the purple hair dye explode.  

Margot Merriweather-Brown is hands down my new favorite heroine.  She's the badass billionaire heiress to the Aurora Garden Hotels. And has been plotting revenge on her father over 4 years since he disinherited her younger sister Daphne. All leading her to the small town of Snaggletooth where she's found her triplet half-brothers through a DNA matching website.  Enter Rhys O'Malley, friend of the triplets, slyly doubled booked to stay at the cabin and figure out "Margie Johnson" end game on behalf of the triplets. He's a gruff former Marine buddy of Decker, with a closed off heart from being recently burned by his finacee & step-family. Asked to help protect the Sullivan family

With only one-bed, and a limited amount of time until someone figures out "Margie" can she putting all she's needs to do to protect the ones she loves. Will Margot be able to keep her new-found family in the Sullivan triplets and Rhys O'Malley, as she figures out who she is behind the business woman.

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 Stars
The last book in the Small Town Sisterhood series. This book had me right from the opening scene. It was way too funny! I loved some Pippa's worlds collided in this one. Rhys and Margot were fantastic. I love Rhys was so impressed by Margot even when he didn't want to be at first. Margot we have met in her sister Daphne's book and I'm so glad she gets her story told. She is such baddie and Girl Boss. She rocks the heck out of it. Though is her plan to have a secret identity when meeting her triple half brothers is questionable. Jack, Lucky, and Decker are such fun! Of course this book had all the Pippa Grant humor that I love so much. I was laughing and chuckling through out. Of course it wouldn't be a Pippa book without a trouble making animal. This book just made me feel happy. I loved where it ended up because it left me with a huge smile on my face. I finished this book in a day. The characters had me locked in. When I'm in need of some joy right now this so delivered. Perfect book to escape reality for a bit. It delivered on the heat, heart, and humor. A favorite part for me is visiting with previous characters enjoying their HEAs. That always make me so happy! A must read!

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Faking Cinderella by Pippa Grant
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Faking Cinderella is the perfect ending to the Small Town Sisterhood Series. Margot and Rhys are a great couple. Margot is the lady badass billionaire who’s out for revenge, and Rhys is the grumpy lumberjack, who wants revenge, too.

This story brings us back to Snaggletooth Creek, where we see our old friends: Theo and Laney, Sabrina and Gray, and Emma and Jonas. Margot is undercover to meet her secret triplet half-brothers, Decker, Jack, and Lucky.

We also see our friends from Athena’s Rest: Daphne and Oliver, and Bea and Simon.

If you’ve read the whole Small Town Sisterhood Series, and Three BFFs and a Wedding Series, you would really enjoy Faking Cinderella, since you already know so many of the characters, and you will get the inside jokes.

If you haven’t read the other books, you will still enjoy Faking Cinderella. The story can stand on its own. You would love the book, and just think that there’s all these other books I need to read, too.

Speaking of other books that I need to read, I hope that Pippa will write Decker, Jack, and Lucky’s stories, too.


P.S. I received an ARC of the book, and I will buy the Audible version, too.

[Jackie Wright · Rating 5 out of 5]

Faking Cinderella is Rhys and Margot’s opposites attract, small town romantic comedy. It’s book three in the Small Town Sisterhood and I loved everything about it from the witty banter to the secrets and everything in between.
Margot lets everyone believe she is an icy boss lady but deep down all she wants is to expose the man who wronged her and that means tracking down her unknown half brothers in the hope they can expose their father for who he really is…….
Rhys is a former bodyguard who comes crashing into the cabin Margot is hiding out in and it’s not long before he works out her secret. But intrude has him keeping tabs on her as she navigates her way around town looking for her brothers. So what happens when secrets are revealed will Rhys be loyal to her half brothers or his belief in me and the noble reason for the long game I’ve been playing…….
I can’t keep faking Cinderella forever.
This is a witty, emotional, entertaining and well written story that I quickly became invested in. I fell hard and fast for Rhys and I adored Margot but it was watching this couple who both hide their scars from their past learn to trust again that took this book to another level.