REVIEW: Most Eligible by Isabelle Engel

Most Eligible by Isabelle Engel: Georgia Rose signs up for Love Shack thinking it’s just a chance to get the scoop of her career. Romance? Not even on the radar. But when Rhett Auburn — her unforgettable one-night stand from years ago and now the show’s host — reappears, everything gets complicated.

Between reality-show chaos, scheming contestants, and hidden feelings from the past, Georgia has to navigate her assignment and her heart, discovering that second chances don’t come neatly packaged… and love can show up when you least expect it.

I loved Most Eligible for how playful, fast-paced, and witty it is. Georgia’s voice is sharp and funny, and the way she navigates reality-show chaos, contestant drama, and her own unresolved feelings makes her instantly relatable. The show’s high-stakes antics add energy without overshadowing the heart of the story — the second chance romance that’s both sexy and emotionally satisfying.

The romance between Georgia and Rhett is full of tension, humor, and all the small moments that make second chances feel full of heart. Their chemistry is electric, but it’s the way they challenge and support each other, even through missteps, that gives the story its real emotional depth.

Tropes & Vibes I loved:

• Reality TV romance
• Second-chance chemistry
• Hidden identities & secrets
• Slow-burn, witty banter
• Fun, chaotic energy

Most Eligible blends humor, heart, and steamy chemistry into a rom-com that’s impossible to put down — a perfect mix of chaos, charm, and second-chance love. This book is perfect for readers who love laugh-out-loud rom-coms with sizzling slow-burns, sharp heroines, and the kind of second-chance romance that keeps you hooked until the last scene.

Book Info:

Publication: Published: January 13, 2026 | St. Martin’s Griffin |

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.