Our featured book, The Beginning of Us by Emma Mugglestone, follows Jessica and Teddy as they enter a marriage of convenience for all the wrong reasons. Jessica needs a husband to secure her inheritance, while Teddy needs a girlfriend to save face. Their solution? A secret marriage disguised as a fake relationship. But the longer they pretend, the harder it becomes to ignore the very real feelings growing between them.
Filled with humour, heartfelt moments, family dynamics and plenty of swoon-worthy chemistry, this fake dating romance quickly became one of our favourite reads.
What's Inside the July 2026 Nook Box
Total Value: $132.49 Inclusive of subsidised shipping, bookish items and subscriber extras.
The Beginning of Us by Emma Mugglestone
Value: $27.50
A feel-good Australian romance featuring fake dating, a secret marriage, family chaos and two people discovering that sometimes the best love stories begin with pretending.
3D Printed Device Stand
Value: $20.00
Designed and 3D printed in Australia, this practical stand keeps your phone or e-reader upright for hands-free reading, watching BookTok, or creating your own bookish content.
Book Lover Hot Water Bottle & Cover
Value: $38.00
The ultimate winter reading companion. Curl up with this soft hot water bottle featuring an exclusive "Book Lover" cover, perfect for cosy nights spent getting lost in your latest romance.
Pet Name Charm Set
Value: $12.00
Grow your collectible charm bookmark with three romance-inspired pet names: Angel, Honey, and Princess—because every romance reader deserves a few terms of endearment.
Backdrop Collective Reusable Bookish Decals
Value: $14.99
Personalise your Kindle, laptop, phone or journal with these reusable bookish decals. Easy to remove and reposition whenever you feel like a fresh new aesthetic.
Why You'll Love Nook Box
Nook Box is a romance book subscription box for readers in Australia and New Zealand who love discovering new romance authors alongside thoughtfully curated bookish items.
Each box is designed to feel like more than just a book delivery. It's a complete reading experience, combining romance reads with practical and collectible items chosen to enhance your reading time.
💖 Want in on the next box?
Our next Nook Box is already in the works with a brand-new romance read and exclusive bookish items. Join the waitlist or subscribe at www.nookbox.com.au