Mother Faker Review

By Brittanee Nicole

From the Back

Moving with my three best friends and our seven kids into a dilapidated brownstone in Boston may have seemed like the most insane thing I’d do this year. Apparently the universe said hold my beer.

Because last night I got drunk and married my boss.

Don’t worry, it’s all fake. Or at least everything after 'I Do' will be.

Beckett Langfield is grumpy, rich and hates kids. I’m an overworked, overstressed, and overweight single mom. The only reason we’re getting married is because he needs to fix a PR disaster and I am available. As in sitting next to him, in a bar, when he has this brilliant idea.

Considering I just got divorced, I’m not looking to do that again. But Beckett makes me an offer that I literally can’t refuse, so I don’t.

He’ll help fix up our broken house and all I have to do is take a few pictures and pretend we’re happily married. Easy peasy.

Now if someone could just remind him that it’s all fake.

Author's note: Mother Faker is book one of the Momcoms Series and features an accidental marriage between a billionaire grump and a plus size single mom who happens to work for him where there is only one bed, tons of laughs, a lot of ducks, and it's always been you vibes.

Themes

• Found Family & Friendship: A key theme is the strong connection among four best friends, all single mothers, who support each other emotionally and provide stability for their children as they journey through life together.

• Healing & Vulnerability: The narrative emphasizes healing from past relationships, especially for Beckett, the male lead, who learns to trust and embrace love once more.

• Self-Discovery & Empowerment: Liv, the protagonist, explores her identity as both a mother and an individual, building confidence through her developing relationship with herself and her new partner.

Review

The narrative is brimming with charming moments, playful interactions, and a devoted protagonist who will go to great lengths to ensure his new wife's happiness. I loved the found family aspect and the delightful chaos surrounding the four women; their friendship was truly heartwarming, particularly in how they came together for their children. The kids were hilarious, as were Beckett's brothers, who often acted like overgrown kids, especially during their text exchanges where they would kick each other out of chats during disagreements. I wasn't keen on the drama with the ex, but I appreciated that, even though it caused some uncertainty between Beckett and Liv, it didn't result in a third-act breakup. Beckett would have to be my favorite character; imagining him screaming or squeaking like a little girl in that crazy house was almost impossible, but hilarious nonetheless. This was an enjoyable read, and I am looking forward to the stories of the remaining mothers.