Fake It 'til You Make It: A BRAND NEW laugh-out-loud, fake-dating romantic comedy from Laura Carter for 2024

4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars | 681 ratings

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Last update: 07-10-2024


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'One of the best fake date romances I have come across' ★★★★★ reader review

Can a fake date fix everything?

On a day Abbey thought would be the best of her life – her boyfriend is surely going to propose tonight, right? – it all falls apart: he tells her he’s met someone else. And then to make things worse, she loses her job.

In an act of reimagination, she splurges her wedding savings on renting an apartment in a building she’s always dreamed of living in and kits out her wardrobe to match.

But when her family invites her ex – a close family friend – plus a date(!!) to her parents’ vow renewal, Abbey realizes her façade won’t be enough. There’s nothing for it but to fake one more thing – a romance. And she knows exactly who to ask... her hot new neighbor...

A laugh-out-loud fake-dating rom com, with a chemistry you’ll be thinking about long after turning the last page. Perfect for fans of The Hating Game and Elena Armas

'This has been one of my favorite reads of 2024. So much that I devoured it in less than 24 hours.' ★★★★★ Reader Review

'What a breath of fresh air this book is! A perfect, playful escape. A fun, fast read that will have you rooting for main characters Abbey and Ted.' Samantha Tonge

‘A brilliant rom-com you’ll fall in love with’ Mandy Baggot

'If you love a story about fake dating or a romance book that doesn’t have too much spice in it, then this book is for you!' ★★★★★ Reader Review

'Absolutely love this book! It was so well written and had me swiping to the next page on my Kindle!' ★★★★★ Reader Review

'what a story, I absolutely loved it and just couldn’t put it down.' ★★★★★ Reader Review

'Great characters, fun story and a HEA! What more can you ask for?' ★★★★★ Reader Review


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Top reviews from the United States

kaiyasmom
5.0 out of 5 stars cute, clean, beach read
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2024
When I need something light to let my mind relax and just, enjoy a lighthearted escape, this genre is my go to.
While you can map the plot line and its outcome accurately from a glance at cover and title, I truly enjoyed the read and the hidden depths that were within: don’t judge a book by its cover;don’t let your insecurities or assumptions rule your decision making: shown in multiple relational and work settings; truth will set you free; love conquers all. These are just a few.

I feel that, as with anything, each reader will have their own takeaway. For me, this was a nice respite from a hectic week.
The McD 4
4.0 out of 5 stars Pleasantly Surprised!
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2024
I wasn’t sure about this book when I first started reading as it was a bit slow and I wasn’t used to the author’s style. Once I got into it, and the characters and story unfolded, I couldn’t put it down. The story was full of tropes like mistaken identity, fake dating, falling in love based on lies, etc. I liked both POV to help develop characters. You find yourself rooting for this couple. It was very pleasantly surprising!
Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars I laughed. I cried. I consumed fervently.
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2024
Ummm hello?? This was so good. I’ve read so many of these kindle unlimited romcoms and though the plot is not unique, it is executed so perfectly. Reading this felt like watching my favorite romcom for the first time. The ending was perfect, not lacking in any way and didn’t feel rushed like so many do. I finished this in two days. I couldn’t be stopped from reading. Classic story but absolutely worth the read.
Joanne
3.0 out of 5 stars Good Story
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2024
I took two stars off for making a political comment about Trump. Why was that even necessary. It was completely out of place in an otherwise good book. Stick to the story and leave politics out of the romance books!
"Sherry"
4.0 out of 5 stars Fake dating
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2024
After six weeks away at work, Abbey is looking forward to reuniting with her boyfriend over dinner at their favorite Brooklyn taco joint. Her friend suggests that maybe his urgency to catch up means he’s going to propose.

In fact, no.

Not only does he break up with her that night — he’s in love with someone else, the cheater, but the following morning there’s trouble at work — the account she was away working on found big problems in the numbers she’s crunched, and long story short, she’s lost her job.

So what’s a red blooded, jilted, unemployed girl to do? Abbey chooses to use her wedding savings to rent her dream apartment, get a makeover…and hope for the best?

Just as she’s about to cross paths with her ex, the cute guy from the penthouse above her steps in, pretending they’re dating, to help Abbey save face.

Ted, the neighbor, is a tech wizard nursing his own breakup: he walked in on his fiancée and business partner/best friend having sex in his office. So he’s fled San Francisco to hole up in his brother’s NYC apartment so he can figure his next steps.

Unfortunately, Abbey believes Ted is Mike, his pro baseball playing, playboy living brother, and Ted believes she’s a snooty actress with a shopping problem — and fake identities fly!

When Abbey needs a date to her parents’ party to thwart her ex and his appearance at said party, M̶i̶k̶e̶ T̶e̶d̶ Mike is the obvious choice.

Sparks fly but with so much dishonesty and half truths, will these two kids be able to find love?

This is a romance with no spice (if that’s your thing), told in first person, alternating chapters. The first person threw me off initially as it reads like you’re peering into a diary. Also Abbey seems like she’s on the spectrum initially but is never established as such which makes the narrative harsh in some places. Over, as a kooky, fun fake dating, fake identity romcom, it works. It’s funny and endearing in turns, and despite it all, you’ll root for your new favorite couple.

Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the ARC to read and review. Available April 8, 2024.
M.H.P.
5.0 out of 5 stars fun and entertaining. but stay in yourwheelouse
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2024
The only thing I didn’t like is the jab at our true president. Everyone threatens to lead to Canada and America’s wait with bated breath, but sadly it’s all talk. It wasn’t Germaine to the plot. And ironically Trudeau and are in heavy competition for worse world leaders EVER in my 70 years. Lastly, a few errors in grammar and syntax caught my eye. A man is considerate towards others, especially wen he is being considered for a service job.
I enjoyed it. Good clean fun. I would ave fallen forte brainy tech in a heart beat personality. Brains over brawn every time.
Rhodes Family
5.0 out of 5 stars super fun and easy quick read
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2024
What fun read! Super sweet, I really loved the endearing and well thought out characters. Great romantic tension without a smutty plot. There were some grammatical errors but none that can’t be understood through the context. I read it in 1 1/2 days. It’s one you won’t want to put down.

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