The Fiancé Dilemma
by Elena Armas
The Green Oak Series
Josie Moore has been engaged four times without making it down the aisle, and now her newly present, very public father wants to celebrate his retirement with a glossy magazine feature in which her romantic record looks bad. Meanwhile Matthew Flanagan, her brother's best friend, has lost his job and gets stuck in the mud on his way into Green Oak, North Carolina. When he turns up at the wrong moment, a misunderstanding turns him into Josie's fifth fiancé, and the two agree to keep the act going under strict rules. The Nerd Daily praises a likeable heroine working through family hurt, a warm, devoted hero, and a mix of humour, emotion and some spice.
About This Book
The Fiancé Dilemma is a contemporary romance novel by Elena Armas, first published in 2024 by Atria Books. It is part of the The Green Oak Series series and runs 432 pages. Readers can expect fake dating.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Fake Dating
- Length
- 432 pages
- Format
- Trade Paperback
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- When a serial fiancée accidentally recruits her brother's best friend as her fifth fake fiancé, a staged relationship becomes a complication neither anticipated.
- Fans of contemporary romantic comedies
- Readers who enjoy forced-proximity tropes
- Humorous
- Features Fake Dating
This may not be ideal if…
- The exact relationship configuration remains unconfirmed
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: unknown
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: unknown
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Moderate comfort, moderate humor.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Josie Moore has a track record of four broken engagements, which poses a public relations problem for her newly present father's upcoming retirement celebration. When Matthew Flanagan, the best friend of her brother, finds himself job-less and stranded in Green Oak, North Carolina, a chance misunderstanding leads them to pose as a couple under a set of rigid, pre-agreed rules.
Central Conflict
Josie must navigate the pressure of maintaining a fake engagement to satisfy her father's public image while balancing her personal history of failed relationships and her growing connection with Matthew.
Setting
Green Oak, North Carolina
Strengths
- Clearly defined core tropes
- Balanced tone (humor and emotional depth)
Consider before reading
- The exact relationship configuration remains unconfirmed
Discussion Guide
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How This Profile Was Created
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- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 4, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Atria Books
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Length
- 432 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781668011348
The Fiancé Dilemma: quick answers
- Who wrote The Fiancé Dilemma?
- The Fiancé Dilemma was written by Elena Armas.
- When was The Fiancé Dilemma published?
- The Fiancé Dilemma was first published in 2024 by Atria Books.
- What genre is The Fiancé Dilemma?
- The Fiancé Dilemma is a contemporary romance novel, with fake dating.
- How many pages is The Fiancé Dilemma?
- The Fiancé Dilemma is 432 pages long (Trade Paperback).
- Is The Fiancé Dilemma part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the The Green Oak Series series.
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