Fake Relationship

$FREE on 8/28/2023 – Loving the Ladies’ Man by Kristin Canary

August 28, 2023 in Free Sweet Romance / Sweet Romance tagged $FREE / Fake Relationship / forced proximity / Kristin Canary / office romance / Sweet Romance / sweet romantic comedy by Scarlett

Connor is the last guy in the world I should fall for.

He’s the resident office flirt. I’m the quirky Pride & Prejudice¬–loving editor who uses big words and dresses like the world’s non-sexiest librarian.

We have nothing in common.

And we’re competitors for the same job.

Game on, right? May the best person win and all that? Fine by me. I’m happy to hold him at arms’ length forever.

And considering I’m practically the only woman in the office he’s never flirted with, he’s obviously happy to do the same.

But when we’re stuck overnight in our office building thanks to an earthquake-induced landslide (don’t worry, we’re totally fine), things between us start to change.

I begin to realize that Connor isn’t actually the jerk I thought he was—the kind who leads women on, just like my ex.

And when he offers to attend my ex’s wedding as my fake boyfriend, things get even more interesting. Especially when he gives me that much-too-chaste kiss …

But I can’t fall for him. That would be repeating the same mistake, just with a different guy.

Tell that to my dumb heart, though—the one that seems to think Connor Bryant is my Mr. Darcy.

Loving the Ladies’ Man is Book 1 in the California Dreamin’ sweet romantic comedy series, where a group of roommates and friends find their perfect matches and support one another like crazy. This single-POV novel is for fans of flirtatious banter, office romances between competitors, charming “bad boys” who are secret cinnamon rolls, quirky bookish heroines, Pride & Prejudice references, fake relationships, and the beloved forced proximity trope. It's filled with all the sizzling romantic tension and swoons possible without on-page intimacy.

The Author / Publisher advised that this title was available for $FREE (or local equivalent), discounted from $4.99 on 8/28/2023 at the following retailers. These links may use our affiliate tag with Amazon and other retailers and as such may earn us commissions on qualifying purchases.

$0.99 on 10/10/2021 – Coming Home to Silver Leaf Falls by Meg Easton

October 10, 2021 in Sweet Romance tagged $0.99 / contemporary romance / Fake Relationship / Kindle Unlimited / Meg Easton / small town / sweet / Sweet Romance by Scarlett

She’s back in town, but he’s about to leave.
Will their fake relationship have real repercussions?

Everything in Liz Jenkins’s life is temporary, including the job at the struggling summer camp from her childhood. But she’ll turn it around like every company she’s hired to fix. In fact, her own disastrous love life seems to be the only thing she can’t turn around. She’ll just leave love to everyone else. It’s scary and uncontrollable—and Liz likes to be in control. If only the people of Silver Leaf Falls would stop trying to set her up with every available man in town.

Noah Knight is the beloved principal at Silver Leaf Falls Elementary. He loves living in his hometown, but something’s missing. He’s hoping a new job in another state will help fill the void. Other than leaving right after reconnecting with his friend Liz, the biggest downside is the PTA making it their mission to find him a wife before he moves away.

Liz just needs to focus on work without being set up and Noah needs the PTA to leave him alone. Pretending to date for the summer is the perfect solution—and since neither of them wants to fall in love, nothing could possibly go wrong, right?

The Author / Publisher advised that this title was available for $0.99 (or local equivalent), discounted from $2.99 on 10/10/2021 at the following retailers. These links may use our affiliate tag with Amazon and other retailers and as such may earn us commissions on qualifying purchases.

$FREE on 5/19/2021 – The Uptight Billionaire by Cristina Ryan

May 19, 2021 in Free Sweet Romance / Sweet Romance tagged $FREE / Cristina Ryan / ex-fiance / Fake Relationship / Kindle Unlimited / office romance / romantic comedy / Sweet Romance by Scarlett

Laugh & fall in love with this
SWEET ROMANCE❤️

He needs a fake girlfriend to keep his ex away.
She has the spunk and charm to play the part.
Neither expect to fall for each other. . .

Alec's doing good for himself running a successful business, until his ex-fiancee returns to his life as his company's top client. Even though she left him at the altar years ago, she wants him back. Enter Callie, a complete stranger, who takes it upon herself to save the day. She's outgoing and spirited and pretends to be his girlfriend. He goes along with it. After all, it's his best option. Alec has no desire to get serious about someone again. Besides, Callie is too easy-going and audacious, not his type at all. Faking a relationship shouldn't be hard to do, except the more time he spends with Callie, the harder it becomes to resist her charm.

Callie is in between jobs and struggling to take care of her ailing dad. So when she spots an obnoxious woman unhinging some gorgeous guy, she decides to have some fun. Pretending to be Alec's girlfriend at a business dinner proves to be just the thing to distract her from her daily stress. Besides, there's no way she could really fall for him. She can't put her heart on the line again. Not after what Steph did to her. But Alec's mesmerizing eyes keep distracting her. Can her heart heal enough to allow him in?

*The Sweet Love Story that inspired the Clean Billionaire Holiday Romance Series.

The Author / Publisher advised that this title was available for $FREE (or local equivalent), discounted from $2.99 on 5/19/2021 at the following retailers. These links may use our affiliate tag with Amazon and other retailers and as such may earn us commissions on qualifying purchases.

$0.99 on 1/23/2020 – Pretending He’s Mine by Rachel John

January 23, 2020 in Sweet Romance tagged $0.99 / clean and wholesome romance / Fake Relationship / Kindle Unlimited / Rachel John / series / Sweet Romance by Scarlett

They're not supposed to get attached, but feelings don't follow rules…

Lina James has been coaxing flirtation and small talk out of her gorgeous gym partner a little at a time, day by day. Which is why she’s shocked when shy and quiet Dillon up and asks her to pose as his girlfriend for Thanksgiving.

According to Dillon, his family is pushy and a little crazy, and he’s hoping Lina can draw some attention away from their other Thanksgiving guest, the girl his brother hopes to marry.

Challenge accepted.

The more time they spend together, the more Dillon wishes he had just asked Lina out on a normal date, but they’re in so deep that it’s too late for that. His family is getting attached, and so is he. The only solution he can think of is to stage a break up and start over. Because Lina wants out, doesn't she?

Lina doesn't want out. She wants in. Dillon's family might be loony, but they're also awesome. But what if the family you've always wanted isn't yours to keep?

The Author / Publisher advised that this title was available for $0.99 (or local equivalent), discounted from $2.99 on 1/23/2020 at the following retailers. These links may use our affiliate tag with Amazon and other retailers and as such may earn us commissions on qualifying purchases.

$0.99 on 8/26/2019 – The Best of You by Sophie-Leigh Robbins

August 26, 2019 in Sweet Romance tagged $0.99 / beach read / cruise / Fake Relationship / Kindle Unlimited / Sophie-Leigh Robbins / Sweet Romance by Scarlett

They may be faking their relationship, but they can’t fake the sparks that fly when they’re together.

Desperate to get away from her cheating ex, travel vlogger Holly books a last-minute cruise to the Caribbean, even though the only available packages left are part of a singles cruise. Of course, Holly has no intention of participating in any dating activities. The further away she can stay from love, the better.

Then she runs into Noah, who is equally appalled by the idea of dating anyone after being dumped on his wedding day. They immediately bond over their failed love lives and it doesn’t take long for them to become friends.

When Noah witnesses another passenger hitting on Holly and refusing to take no for an answer, he volunteers to be her fake boyfriend. But as time passes by, they start to realize they are getting more than what they bargained for.

Will Holly accept what’s right in front of her or will she keep running from her dreams?

The Best of You is book eight in the Oceanic Dreams series. This feel-good romantic comedy can be read as a standalone and makes for the perfect beach read. It's filled with laugh-out-loud and swoon-worthy moments.

The Author / Publisher advised that this title was available for $0.99 (or local equivalent), discounted from $2.99 on 8/26/2019 at the following retailers. These links may use our affiliate tag with Amazon and other retailers and as such may earn us commissions on qualifying purchases.

$0.99 on 8/7/2019 – Gorgeous and the Geek by Rachel John

August 7, 2019 in Sweet Romance tagged $0.99 / clean and wholesome romance / Fake Relationship / Kindle Unlimited / Rachel John / reality tv / romantic comedy / Sweet Romance by Scarlett

She thought he was a safe bet. She was wrong…

Faking a relationship with a costar for ratings is ridiculous, and Willa won’t do it unless she gets to pick the guy. There’s only one man she trusts in Hollywood: Doug Keller, a little on the geeky side and totally reliable. It’s just a few months, and if the show takes off, she’ll be one step closer to the independence she’s always craved.

Doug knows he’s in trouble. Willa Stanton is everything he’s ever wanted, and way too much for him to handle. Their on-camera chemistry is making it hard for him to keep his true feelings under wraps. And off-camera is even worse: she's making friends with his cat, kicking his butt in Gin Rummy, and making him wish he could be that soft place for her to land.
The closer they get, the harder it is to stick with the plan. She’s afraid of love. He’s afraid of getting played. What happens when the beauty falls for the geek?

The Author / Publisher advised that this title was available for $0.99 (or local equivalent), discounted from $2.99 on 8/7/2019 at the following retailers. These links may use our affiliate tag with Amazon and other retailers and as such may earn us commissions on qualifying purchases.

$0.99 on 6/15/2019 – Pop Stars Romantic Comedy Boxed Set by Rachael Eliker

June 15, 2019 in Sweet Romance tagged $0.99 / Bodyguard Romance / clean and wholesome romance / clean romance / Enemies to Lovers / Fake Relationship / Fish Out of Water Romance / friends to lovers / happily ever after / Kindle Unlimited / Rachael Eliker / rock star romance / romantic comedy / Second chance romance / strong female lead / Sweet Romance by Scarlett

Follow Ruby Harkwad, Kiki Loveless, and Monica Best as they navigate fame, hilarious mishaps, and finding true love.
When a Star Falls (Book One): Ruby Harkwad is a gifted songwriter, and when she meets Collin Moore, she falls head over heels for him. The pair become inseparable, but Ruby’s recruited by a top record label at the same time Collin’s career takes off, too. While dealing with an eccentric diva, a handsome backup guitarist, and sky-high stilettos, Ruby realizes Collin’s beautiful personal assistant has set her eyes on him. Ruby must decide between making a name for herself or sacrificing it all to keep from losing Collin for good…

How a Star Shines (Book Two): Kiki Loveless is the queen of pop music and resists having bodyguard, determined to protect her independence but her record label insists. To her surprise, her new guardian is Josh Coleman, a hunky former classmate. Josh helps Kiki navigate cringeworthy paparazzi photos, vain male co-stars, and rabid crowds of fans. When Kiki’s ex shows up, he makes it clear he’d love nothing more than to see Kiki fail, so she must decide if keeping her spot at the top of the pop charts is more important than risking it all on love.

See a Star Rise (Book Three): After a rocky start to stardom, Monica Best is finally back on track. She’s madly in love with her boyfriend and manager, Preston Scott, until she discovers him with another woman. Ready to swear off men, Monica is introduced to Logan Hathaway, her new publicist. Logan’s everything Preston isn’t and is willing to go along with Monica’s plan of becoming her fake boyfriend to make Preston jealous. The two agree on no attachment but real and fake become blurred. When she’s ready to try a real relationship, Logan’s unfailingly sweet lifelong friend decides to make her move. Heartbroken, Monica has to decide if she’s willing to fight for love or say goodbye before losing her chance at stardom.

$0.99 on 2/13/2019 – See a Star Rise by Rachael Eliker

February 13, 2019 in Sweet Romance tagged $0.99 / clean and wholesome romance / Fake Relationship / friends to lovers / Kindle Unlimited / Rachael Eliker / romantic comedy / Second chance romance / Sweet Romance by Scarlett

Monica Best believes in second chances…until her boyfriend breaks her heart.

After a rocky start to stardom, Monica Best’s life is finally back on track. She’s thrilled with the direction her pop star career is taking and is madly in love with Preston Scott, her doting boyfriend and ambitious manager, until she discovers him making out with another woman.

Ready to swear off men completely, Monica is introduced to Logan Hathaway, the new publicist Harper Music has hired specifically to help bolster her career. He’s gorgeous, polite, and has a heart of gold. Even better, he’s willing to go along with Monica’s impromptu plan of becoming her fake boyfriend in a plot to make Preston jealous. The pretend couple agrees on no emotional attachment but the lines between real and fake quickly become blurred.

It isn’t long before Monica realizes she’s falling hard for Logan. Just when she’s finally ready to give their relationship a try, Logan’s beautiful and unfailingly sweet lifelong friend decides to make a move and confess her feelings for him. Heartbroken, the show must go on and Monica has to decide if she’s willing to fight for love or say goodbye before losing her chance at stardom forever.

The Author / Publisher advised that this title was available for $0.99 (or local equivalent), discounted from $2.99 on 2/13/2019 at the following retailers. These links may use our affiliate tag with Amazon and other retailers and as such may earn us commissions on qualifying purchases.

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