Most Eligible
by Isabelle Engel
Publication Date: January 13th 2026
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Find This Book: Most Eligible
Source: NetGalley eARC
Rating: 4/5
Georgia Rose is not going on the hit reality dating show Love Shack to find love. She’s there to write a killer exposé on the producers, which will guarantee the journalism job of her dreams. But when Georgia’s unforgettable one-night stand from the year before, country singer Rhett Auburn, steps into the Malibu mansion as the season’s new host, all of her carefully crafted plans unravel.
Caught up in the drama of backstabbing contestants, producer blackmail, and death-defying dates, Georgia must keep her identity—and history with Rhett—a secret. Despite the lies between them, it isn’t long before Georgia and Rhett’s heated behind-the-scenes moments start to feel more genuine than the romance Georgia’s faking for the cameras. But with her assignment unfinished and the executive producer on her tail, a second chance with Rhett could be her riskiest move of all.
Most Eligible is a fun, behind the scenes romp through a Bachelor-esque dating show, and the premise absolutely delivers. Engel builds the world of Love Shack so well. The producer drama, the over the top dates, even the in-universe country songs all make the setting feel vivid and believable.
Georgia was the standout for me. She’s layered, driven, and full of secrets, and watching her juggle her undercover mission with her unresolved chemistry with Rhett was a blast. Her motivations and regrets gave her a depth that some of the other cast members didn’t quite match.
My only real gripe was that both male love interests felt a bit underdeveloped, which kept the romance from fully landing. Still, the writing is engaging, the pacing is quick, and the whole thing is just plain fun.
A great pick for contemporary romance fans; especially anyone who loves reality TV drama!
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