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MOST ELIGIBLE

Isabelle Engel

A Novel

Miss Congeniality meets The Bachelor in this action-packed rom-com debut about an investigative journalist who sneaks onto reality TV only to fall for the wrong guy.
Georgia Rose is not going on the hit reality show Love Shack to find love. She's there to write a killer expose 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 Rhetta 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.

Originally from New England, Isabelle Engel now lives and works in Washington, D.C. She has an MA in English literature from George Washington University. When she's not imagining ways to make reality TV even more dramatic, she can be found reading, doing dance fitness, and petting other people's dogs. This is her debut novel.
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Published 2026-01-13 by St. Martin's Griffin

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Isabelle Engel has crafted an absolutely stunning rom com debut packed with heart and humor. I was captured by her sharp voice and wit from the very first page! MOST ELIGIBLE is a must read for anyone who has spent three hours of their Monday night watching overly produced singles attempt to find love, and a must read for anyone who loves a laugh out loud romance that will leave you swooning. Engel is a writer to watch!

Take the romantic set-up of The Bachelor, add in the drama, betrayals, and backstabbing of Unreal, and make it laugh-out-loud funny and you'll get MOST ELIGIBLE, the swoony and sexy debut romance from Isabelle Engel. With a cast of characters you'll love, others you'll love to hate, and twists you won't see coming, this book is unputdownable and pure delight!

Isabelle Engel's debut is as deliciously addictive as its reality TV influences. From the dreamy love interest and hilarious cast of supporting characters to the cheeky call-outs of classic Bachelor tropes, MOST ELIGIBLE will delight fans of reality dating shows and 90s rom-coms. I thoroughly enjoyed the way Engel pulled back the proverbial curtain, allowing readers to sneak backstage and eavesdrop on the juiciest on-set gossip. I adored this book from start to finish and was so sad to turn the last page!

Honestly you don't even need to watch or enjoy The Bachelor to adore this sparkling reality dating show romance from Isabelle Engel. I loved the heat and history between contestant Georgia, who's not-there-for-the-right-reasons, and Rhett, her one-night- stand who's now hosting the show. And I was legitimately on the edge of my seat waiting to see what Georgia might uncover about the seedy underbelly of the show, and how everything was going to resolve. No spoilers here, but I did NOT see that finale coming!

MOST ELIGIBLE is a sure hit for fans of swoony second- chance romances, reality TV, and juicy behind-the-scenes drama. Georgia and Rhett have steamy chemistry from page one and it makes the slow burn love affair simmer that much more. This book absolutely deserves the final rose!

This is THE book for Bachelor lovers. MOST ELIGIBLE is witty, smart and absolutely overflowing with chemistry. This is a fresh new take on a reality dating show romance, and I couldn't put it down.

Laugh out loud funny and all too topical, MOST ELIGIBLE is the romcom of the moment. I was swooning and gasping every chapter! Hands down, this was the most fun reading experience I've had in a while. Consider me Engel's biggest fan. If you want a guaranteed happily ever after, skip The Bachelor and read this instead.

Like the reality TV shows it's based on, MOST ELIGIBLE is escapist, charming, and sneakily heartfelt. I was hooked from page one! Engel's writing is incredibly clever, witty, and inclusive. What an incredibly fun ride!

I absolutely loved this book. Filled with humorous twists and palpable tension, this sparkling debut is perfect for fans of The Bachelor, Unreal, & Charm Offensive. I laughed, I gasped, and I thought critically about what our reality TV consumption says about our desire to forge true connections. I can't wait to see what Engel does next.

MOST ELIGIBLE is like your favorite reality TV show - full of drama you can't look away from, villains you love to hate, and characters so filled with such breathless longing that you're rooting for their happily ever after no matter what. This book was absolutely bingeable and a triumph from debut author Isabelle Engel. The humor had me giggling, the social commentary was poignant, and the spice level was definitely TV-MA. I couldn't put this one down and I know you won't be able to either!