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Faking It

dive into the ultimate fake dating rom-com from the author of The Kissing Booth
By Beth Reekles
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Faking It by Beth Reekles is a delightful exploration of friendship and romance. When two characters, both trying to navigate their life's expectations, decide to fake a relationship, they must contend with the blurred lines between reality and feigned affection. The story captures the challenges of self-discovery, the complexity of emotions, and the unexpected twists that can turn a pretense into something more meaningful.
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This delightful read may appeal to you if you enjoy heartwarming stories about self-discovery and navigating the nuances of relationships and identity. The plot centres around a young woman who embarks on a journey to examine her life choices through a clever and often humorous narrative. It's perfect for readers looking for an engaging and relatable tale of personal growth and modern romance.

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The dazzling novel from the author of YA sensation THE KISSING BOOTH. A heart-warming and hilarious modern love story, perfect for fans of THE FLATSHARE and BEACH READ.

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The dazzling romance from the writer of YA sensation The Kissing Booth. A heart-warming and hilarious modern love story, perfect for fans of The Spanish Love Deception and The Love Hypothesis.

'Truly wonderful and brilliant . . . Beth is officially the new queen of hilarious rom-coms' Lucy Vine

'A charming, relatable rom com, this is a delicious take on fake dating - I devoured it!' Sophie Cousens

CAN YOU FALL IN LOVE IF YOU'RE ONLY EVER PRETENDING?

Sophie, 25.

Looking for: a plus one

Perfect first date: At my sister's wedding pretending we're already dating . . .

Lifelong singleton, Sophie, is looking for love. With her friends settling down and her family piling on the pressure, it seems that her anonymous column about relationships is more successful than her actual dating life. But now, with her sister's wedding approaching, she's determined not to turn up alone - and if she can't find her soulmate in time, she'll just have to fake one.

Enter Harry. Charming, attractive and seeking a post-break-up distraction, he answers Sophie's plea on a dating app, promising an all-expenses-paid weekend to anyone crazy enough to go along with her charade. And with the wedding a hit and a calendar full of "couple" events on the horizon, the pair realise the only way they'll survive the next few months is with each other - and a little white lie . . .

But as their love deception deepens and the pair grow closer, Sophie realises their charade may be holding them back from facing the truth. After all, when you're pretending to be in love, how is it possible to find the real thing?

From the author of YA sensation and Netflix hit The Kissing Booth, and Love, Locked Down, this is the ultimate fake-dating love story, perfect for fans of The Spanish Love Deception, The Love Hypothesis and The Hating Game

'Brilliant! So original, so clever, so funny' Helly Action, author of The Shelf, on Love, Locked Down

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Faking It by Beth Reekles is praised as a delightful and engaging romantic comedy, capturing the essence of fake dating with charm and relatability. Critics commend Reekles for her compelling characters and highly relatable storytelling, making her work irresistible for fans of the genre.

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ISBN: 9780751582871

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sphere

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 448

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About the Author

Beth Reekles is the bestselling author of the sensational YA series THE KISSING BOOTH, now a major Netflix hit and one of the streaming services' most watched series. In 2014 Beth was listed in The Times at No. 6 on their 'Top 20 under 25' list. You can follow her on Twitter @Reekles

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