Tag: FAKE DATING
Fire and Ice by Carly Robyn
(ARC Read) Some books hook you with drama, some with spice, but Fire and Ice pulled me in with personality. From the very first chapters, Kennedy and Cameron felt like real people I wanted to spend time with. Their banter is effortless, their chemistry sneaks up on you, and the emotional moments hit in a…
Sweet Addiction by Bella Matthews
(ARC Review) Welcome back to Kroydon Hills, friends… and all I have to say is: ROME. FREAKING. TITAN. BENEVENTI. Bella Matthews did not come to play with this man, and I devoured every word like it was my last meal. Dillan and Rome have been dancing around each other for years—all sharp glares, snarky comebacks,…
500 First Editions by Maggie Gates
I knew this was going to be a five-star read the second I met Willow Winslet in chapter one (I mean, how can you not love someone bold enough to buy a drugstore vibrator on a Friday night), but somehow Maggie Gates kept making it better. This book starts like a hilarious rivals-to-lovers rom-com and…
In A Rush by Kate Canterbary
From the dedication (“for soft girls”), I knew I was in for something special, and Kate Canterbary delivered exactly that. In a Rush is the perfect mix of tenderness, humor, and heat, built around two people who’ve loved each other forever but never quite at the same time. It’s a story that captures what it…
The Hookup Situation by Lyra Parish
This was my very first Lyra Parish book (and yes, I have a bad habit of jumping into series out of order), and the second I finished it, I immediately binged three more. It checked off so many of my favorite tropes: fake dating, friends-to-lovers, EXTREME spice with a side of bedroom lessons, and all…
The Grump Next Door by Brighton Walsh
I fell completely head over heels for this story. As my first Brighton Walsh read, it certainly sets the tone for all her other books to follow. Everything about this book hit just right for me: the spice, the tender found-family dynamic, Sutton’s fierce independence, Laurel’s quiet longing for a father figure she didn’t even…
What Hurts Us by Maggie Gates
I came across this series by accident, and I am so glad I did. What Hurts Us is one of those stories that gets under your skin and lingers for days. It’s emotional and a little raw, but also full of so much hope. It’s the kind of story that sticks with you long after…
Caught on Camera by Chelsea Curto
If you love a friends-to-lovers story with fake dating, holiday magic, and swoony NFL energy, Caught on Camera needs to go in your TBR pile now. Bonus? The characters are in their late 30s, and as a 40-year-old reader, I absolutely adored seeing a love story unfold between two people who’ve lived, loved, and figured…
Wyatt by Jessica Peterson
I am so here for this book. I know the friends-to-lovers trope can be a bit divisive; some readers struggle with the “sudden” shift from friendship to romance and question whether the love actually feels believable. But when it’s done right? It’s pure magic. Wyatt and Sally’s story is the perfect example. Their journey isn’t…
Book Recommendations, the Week of July 7th, 2025
Josie Scott swore off men after one too many heartbreaks, perfectly content with her camera, her career, and a nice bottle of red wine. But when a broken elevator traps her with Toronto’s hottest hockey player, Wyatt Boone, what starts as a little flirtation turns into a steamy romance. Wyatt Boone is left doubting his…
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