The Love Plot
by Samantha Young
REVIEW POSTED ONLINE: MAR 27, 2026
Star is a character actor and professional line sitter that loves her simple life in NYC and always has a great attitude. Rafe is a grumpy veterinarian from a wealthy family in desperate need of help to get his family stop trying to find him a wife. Will Star be able to look past his judgmental attitude to earn the money for the roadtrip of her dreams?
AUTHOR: Samantha Young
PUB DATE: AUG 29, 2023
GENRES: Contemporary Romance
CATEGORIES: One Bed, Grumpy/Sunshine, Dysfunctional Families, Societal Expectations
REVIEW
What I Liked:
The Love Plot is a solid, semi-predictible (i.e., reliable) romance based on the grumpy/sunshine and fake dating tropes. I love the overall themes of being yourself, never trying to change to only make others happy, and it's never too late to figure out what you want to do with your life.
Fair Warning:
Star is intentionally obnoxiously cheery and free-spirited, but she does have depth that is revealed through her backstory.
Overall:
If you like the fake dating trope and were a fan of Dharma and Greg, you should check out The Love Plot.
Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)
Heat Index: 🔥🔥🔥 (3/5)