Fake It Like You Mean It

Bookseller recommendation

“"Obsessed" doesn’t even begin to cover it. I usually go for books that are extra spicy with a generous side of emotional damage (you know the type), but this one was a softer, sweeter kind of heartache—and I loved every second. It’s got all the good stuff: forced proximity, fake dating, one bed (yes, ONE bed!), and the kind of chemistry that simmers until you’re practically screaming, “Just kiss already!” But what really got me? The emotional depth. If you’ve ever loved someone with Alzheimer’s, this story will hit you right in the soul. Elle’s heartbreak as her grandmother, Lovie—the woman who raised her—no longer recognizes her? Devastating in the most tender, real way. Watching Elle navigate love, grief, and this very inconvenient attraction to Adam (her fake boyfriend turned maybe something more 👀) was everything I didn’t know I needed. And the narration? Chef’s kiss. Smooth, expressive, and full of heart. Highly recommend if you love emotional romances with a touch of spice, strong women, soft-but-steamy connections, and tropes that deliver.”

— Jeanette • Romantique Books

Bookseller recommendation

“Grumpy golden retriever boyfriend meets gutsy only child in this fake-dating, forced-proximity, just one bed contemporary romance that had me intermittently laughing out loud and sobbing my eyes out.”

— Heather • Green Feather Book Company

Bookseller recommendation

“If you need a great story to hit you right in the feels, look no further! I was drawn in by the unique premise—something I haven’t encountered in other romance novels: navigating a family member’s Alzheimer’s. Yes, it was tear-inducing, but also steamy, sweet, funny, and touching. I didn't mean to listen to the whole book in a day, but that's exactly what I did. I couldn't stop until I knew what happened to these endearing characters! ”

— Melissa C. • Literati Press Comics & Novels