Don't Fall in Love With Me
Paperback Published on: 23/04/2026
Price: £9.99
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Perfect summer holiday reading!
I absolutely flew through this! Paige Toon just has a way of hooking my attention straight away and not letting go, and this book was no different. It was ... READ MORE
Sunshine, Secrets and a Little French Magic
This was such a beautiful cosy romance that had me feeling all warm inside. It’s the kind of story that you sink your teeth into and don’t let go until it’... READ MORE
Synopsis
What if the person you love the most is the one you can’t have?
Grace has loved Jackson since she was fifteen – when they spent every childhood summer exploring France's breathtaking Ardèche region together. They were best friends, until life took its course and Jackson married someone else.
Years later, Jackson re-enters Grace’s life with an irresistible offer: her dream job in the very town where their story began. And he’s newly single.
As memories from those idyllic summers flood back, Grace encounters an old friend Étienne, who proposes a plan to help make Jackson jealous. But as their scheme unfolds, Grace finds herself questioning if the sparks between them might not be so pretend after all…
Unbeknownst to Grace, Étienne is harbouring a secret that could shatter her world.
Will learning the truth finally set her heart free?
Or is this the beginning of a love story bigger than she ever imagined?
Publisher information
- Publisher: Cornerstone
- ISBN: 9781804947845
- Number of pages: 384
- Dimensions: 198 x 128 x 24 mm
- Weight: 264g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allEngrossing character read
This was a warm-hearted love story set in a lovely part of France which is now home to Grace's grandmother and holds many happy memories from her youth, mo... READ MORE
A Beautifully Immersive Story About Love, Timing, and the Past We Carry
There’s something so effortlessly captivating about the way Paige Toon writes. This story feels real, lived-in, and full of heart. From the very start, I w... READ MORE
a romance with a twist in its tail
Grace is in a job she hates, and when her best friend, Jackson, whom she has loved since the age of 15 offers her a job in the part of France where they sp... READ MORE
Love triangle in France
This is only the second Paige Toon novel I have read. I absolutely adored Seven Summers, so was very excited to read her latest.
Overall, I was a lit... READ MORE
Heartfelt novel
Paige's books have always been an auto buy for me and when I had the chance to read an arc I knew that I had to read it. I love Paige's books and how she a... READ MORE
Enjoyed reading
Another enjoyable romantic fiction book by one of my favourite authors. A romantic triangle, complicated family relationships, secrets, tragedies and a gor... READ MORE
another winner!
Thank you Netgally for the ARC.How does Paige keep doing this, I cried so hard, she never disappoints. There's slow burn, secrets, romance and a summer set... READ MORE
Absolutely gorgeous setting
This one completely swept me away to the sun-soaked beauty of the Ardèche… but wow, it also put my heart through it.
Grace has loved Jackson for years, ... READ MORE
Summer in France
What a beautiful heartbreaking story; it made me cry, laugh and also get angry.
Grace has spent her summers with her foster Gran in France since she was l... READ MORE
Another hit
Another hit from Paige Toon!
I was determined not to fall in love with this book or cry, and I failed on both accounts.
Grace has been swooning ove... READ MORE
Gorgeous Summer Read
Paige Toon never disappoints with her wonderful stories of ordinary people in extraordinary situations. She really knows how to make her readers relate to ... READ MORE
Utter perfection once again
Such a gloriously romantic read, with a cast of characters that leap off the page, from the relatable Grace, the complicated Etienne and the more reserved ... READ MORE
A great book
Grace works for a marketing agency, but she’s unhappy. When she receives an offer from her first great love, Jackson, to help launch a mineral water brand,... READ MORE
Enjoyable
Set in beautiful Ardeche, France and village life in the mountains, Don't Fall In Love With Me tackles the unrequited love of youth, second chances and how... READ MORE
Paige Toon does it again!
Another amazing book from Paige Toon that had me hooked for the first page. I loved the characters of Grace, Jackson and Etienne. It kept me guessing till ... READ MORE
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A love triangle shaped by the past and present
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Loved it
I was thrilled to be given the chance to read this book early. I love Page’s writing and, though she has broken my heart once or twice, I can’t get enough ... READ MORE
A Paige Toon classic
I love Paige's books and I'll always look forward to the next one, so much so that I go into them without even needing to read the synopsis.
The setting... READ MORE
Perfect Summer Read
Ordinarily I like my books to grab me immediately. With Paige Toon I know it’s a slower start and I’m happy with that as I know it’s a build up to an inten... READ MORE
A story of friendships, love, loss and new beginnings.
Don't Fall in Love With Me is a contemporary romance from Paige Toon.
Grace has loved Jackson since she was fifteen. They were best friends, until life ... READ MORE
Another Paige Toon page turner!
Another great book from Paige Toon! This book is full of beautifully vivid descriptions - this time set in France - as well as the emotional waves you come... READ MORE
Paige Toon has done it again! Another fabulous read!
I am a huge fan of Paige Toon’s books and was delighted to receive an advanced copy of her new book, Don't Fall in Love With Me.
Set in the picturesque ... READ MORE
a beautiful love story
Another lovely read from Paige Toon. Paige always knows how to write the most perfect love stories. She really draws you in and makes you feel as though yo... READ MORE
Paige Toon, once again, understood the assignment and nailed it!
4 stars / 5
I’m not usually a love triangle girly HOWEVER I adored the dynamics between the main characters and my heart fell so quickly.
The flow of w... READ MORE
Utterly romantic, utterly perfect!
Firstly, a huge thank you to Penguin for the ARC via NetGalley. It is only January but I feel confident naming this the holiday/beach read of the year!
... READ MORE
Paige Toon does it again!
If you're looking for a great spring/summer romance, then look no further! I adored the sunshine vibes, and the French setting had me dreaming of summertim... READ MORE
A Light and Enjoyable Read
This was another enjoyable journey with this author. The book is light, engaging, and very quick to read, which made it easy to get immersed in the story. ... READ MORE
Such a great Feel-Good-Book
Grace works for a marketing agency, but she’s unhappy. When she receives an offer from her first great love, Jackson, to help launch a mineral water brand,... READ MORE
Gorgeous!
Yet another delightful Paige Toon story, this time set in the beautiful landscapes of rural, southern France. The scene setting was so descriptive that I k... READ MORE
You can always rely on for a beautiful romance with a Paige Toon novel!
Paige Toon always delivers a lovely, easy to read romance about missed moments and second chances and her latest novel is no different. The setting of a be... READ MORE
A heartwarming story of friendship and love!
Grace has loved Jackson since she was fifteen when she stayed in the Ardeche region with her grandma Mellie. Years later Jackson contacts Grace offering h... READ MORE
A fab read
Can Paige Toon write a bad book.? No is the answer. I loved it The main character is fed up and she has a chance to follow her dream. Wow more twists . Lo... READ MORE
First Paige Toon Read and not the last!
I've been wanting to read something by Paige Toone for a long while now after hearing such great reviews and was so pleased to be approved for this ARC. I ... READ MORE
A sun soaked, addictive read
Don’t Fall in Love With Me is classic Paige Toon – a warm, sun soaked, addictive read. The story follows Grace, who has loved Jackson since they spent thei... READ MORE
ARC Review: A Must Read
I really really enjoy Paige Toons writing so I had a pretty good feeling about this book going into it and i was so pleased to find my expectations met ?Th... READ MORE
amazing 5 star read
I devoured this book and fell head over heels in love with it. The characters of Grace, Jackson, and Étienne drew me in from the start, and the love triang... READ MORE
Wonderful
A wonderful, heartfelt and hopeful second chance romance. Five stars. Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the chance to read an ARC.
Heartbreak, mystery, French sunshine and a roller coaster of emotion and romance
Grace has never fallen out of love with her best friend, Jackson, but she has distanced him from her life after he got married.
Years later, Jackson is ... READ MORE
Dreamy setting and story!
My absolute favourite thing about this book was the dreamlike, gorgeous, cosy setting in the Ardeche area of southern France. I could just imagine the beau... READ MORE
An atmospheric read
Another wonderful romantic read from Paige Toon. This one set in beautiful France with a great cast of characters along with a storyline which kept me hook... READ MORE
Sun, vineyards, second chances & a love triangle I actually rooted for.
Rating: 4.25 ⭐
Don’t Fall in Love With Me by Paige Toon is an emotional romance set in the picturesque French countryside. Grace returns to France for a... READ MORE
Sensationally beautiful
Don’t Fall in Love with Me is another heartachingly beautiful read. I was immediately invested in Grace’s woes of unrequited love and felt that her wounds ... READ MORE
A beautiful read
Grace had always been in love with Jackson but the timing has never been right. Now that he is getting a divorce and her dream job is on offer she bites th... READ MORE
Another delightful read from Paige
Loved it from start to finish and couldn’t put it down. The twists and turns of how Gracie and Etienne and Jackson were all linked together. The wonder of ... READ MORE
beautiful & captivating
What a beautiful story about first love, true love, heartbreak and the complexities of family relationships. As I often forget the blurb, I wasn’t sure wha... READ MORE
Perfect summer reading, another fabulous book from Paige
Grace has been visiting her grandmother Mellie, for summer holidays in Ardèche, France, for many years. She met and fell in love with Jackson when she was ... READ MORE
A tearjerker to pull at the heartstrings
This book was a very emotional rollercoaster, I sobbed my heart out in places. I never really liked Jackson for Grace, she deserved to be someone’s first c... READ MORE
I love it!
Paige Toon has the ability to surprise in every book I’ve read over the last few years and ‘Don’t fall in love with me’ does exactly that…. What starts as ... READ MORE
A charming, scenic, heartfelt read that sweeps you away to rural France.
Sweeping settings, complex emotions, and characters caught between past and future were promised and Paige Toon delivered. Set in the stunning Ardèche regi... READ MORE
Beautiful
Don’t Fall in Love With Me is such a beautifully written story. Paige Toon has a way of crafting atmosphere that feels effortless — the setting, the mood, ... READ MORE
Completely Addictive and Emotional
Paige Toon remains my favorite author—this one stole my heart!
I absolutely loved Don’t Fall in Love with Me! Paige Toon is my favorite author, and she’... READ MORE
Another great read from Paige
I was excited to get my hands on a copy of Paige’s new release Don’t Fall in Love With Me as a big fan of her work.
Don’t Fall in Love with Me follows G... READ MORE
Shift in writing
Don’t Fall in Love With Me by Paige Toon
What a book!
5⭐ What a beautiful story. This is my second Paige Toon book and all I can say is…..this one is definitely one of my favourites.This book had it all, and n... READ MORE
Paige will ALWAYS have a fan with me.
Blimey, Paige has me in tears over here. It says a lot about an author who no matter how books they release, will ALWAYS come into it swinging in the best ... READ MORE
Brilliant summer read
I really enjoyed this book. Set in the beautiful French countryside, we follow Grace who just wants Jackson to notice her as more than a lifelong friend. B... READ MORE
Gorgeous read
What a beautifully written story, you could feel the tenderness in the story but also the chemistry with Grace and a certain someone.
I really enjoyed r... READ MORE
Finished too fast!
I love a Paige Toon book, and this was a great read, as usual.
Lots of emotion and angst, as well as some wonderful romance, too.
Grace moves to France f... READ MORE
Amazing read as always from Paige
I was so happy to receive an act of don’t fall in love with me as I am a huge Paige Toon fan! The story told between Grace, Jackson and Étienne is a beauti... READ MORE
a book that will make you feel
When the friend you have always been in love with tells you he is getting divorced and then offers you a job. Spending the summer in glorious France with h... READ MORE
Ok
Another wonderful emotional story from Paige. Super characters and a picturesque setting. Not my favourite book of Paige’s but would make a lovely summer r... READ MORE
A lovely spring - summer read
This book set in France makes for a lovely spring / summer romance. It follows Grace who has always loved Jackson since they were children but Jackson brok... READ MORE
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Heartwarming!
This emotional romance is a great anecdote to all the crime and mystery books I have been reading recently!Set in France, in the Ardèche region, it is the... READ MORE
Beautiful
Thank you to the publisher Penguin Random House UK and NetGalley for sending me this advanced copy!
Gosh, I just love a Paige Toon novel. I was so happy... READ MORE
The ending was good, but I only wished for a little more...
I love a Paige Toon book, and this was a great read, as usual.
Lots of emotion and angst, as well as some wonderful romance, too.
Grace moves to France f... READ MORE
Brilliant!
This book was brilliant. I loved Gracie from the very first page and was really invested in her story. The setting was absolutely stunning and I felt trans... READ MORE
I love everything Toon writes!
I delved in and was hooked from the start! Paige is such a talented storyteller; you can really visualise the setting, and her descriptions of the characte... READ MORE
Love triangle with toxic people
Thank you to NetGalley and Random House UK, Cornerstone for this ARC.
Grace, 27, has been in love forever with Jackson who is American and French. They ... READ MORE
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