Showing posts with label fake dating. Show all posts
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6.23.2025

Review: Fighting by Jordana Blake

Title
: Fighting

Author: Jordana Blake
 
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She’s fighting her attraction. He’s fighting an old reputation.

Nessa Rabin always puts herself last on the list. She’s responsible. An Ivy League graduate. A successful sex therapist. But after her breakup with a man she calls ‘Satan’s Bikini Waxer’, the only relationships she wants to fix are her clients’. Pushed to unwind during their friend’s wedding, she doesn’t expect to fall into bed with the bride’s brother—a man she’s had claws out for since high school.

Mateo Santos-Manolo is always up for a good time. But the party stops when one nepo-baby costs him his job. Instead of sulking, this former playboy heads home to spend a few months in Peacock Springs. Determined to forget his big-city woes, Mateo’s looking to start his own firm—and reunite with the one-night stand that he can’t forget.

When they find themselves co-chairs of the upcoming Sunflower Fest, a little white lie pushes Nessa and Mateo to play the part of happy couple—or risk the gentrification of their beloved hometown. Soon, it’s clear they are a force to be reckoned with… so long as they can survive each other.

Fighting includes a M/F, antagonists-to-lovers, small-town romance full of quirky townies, found family, spice, and a guaranteed HEA. It is the second book in a series of interconnected romantic traum-com stories, exploring human stress response behavior. Set in Peacock Springs, NJ, they highlight healing through laughter and love.


Review:

Nessa is a sex therapist, so men seem to throw her into the roll of, "You have to know what you're talking about, so let's do it!" But the only person who takes the time to 'see' her is Mateo.

When they hooked up randomly, Nessa thought it was the end, but Mateo knew things would never be the same. But is he prepared for the baggage that Nessa carries around? Only time will tell.

I fell in love with Nessa's character and her framily so much. They are great at what they do, and that's being there for each other. But does Nessa have room for one more in her corner of the world, or is what she have enough?

If you are interested in a best friend's older brother, Fake Dating, Dislike-to-Love, Small Town Romantic Traum-Com, then this is for you. Jordana Blake is a master at the mental health rep and I thank her for seeing us. You are appreciated, Ms. Blake, you are appreciated.

I'd like to thank the author and Happily Booked PR for the opportunity to review this book.

************ I received this in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and have not been swayed by this fact. I NEVER charge for a review.

3.25.2025

Review: The Pump Fake by Nichole Ruschelle

The Pump Fake: Sexy as Sin SeriesThe Pump Fake: Sexy as Sin Series by Nichole Ruschelle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Okay, first comes first, Jade is a bada$$! I love her attitude problem, but that could be because I have a itty bitty, teeny tiny one myself. But I digress...

When Jade's attitude problem becomes a problem for the WNBA and they threaten to trade her for someone more "likeable" her manager (and best friend) Cliff decide that having her fake date someone would soften her edges and have her seem more likeable. But the tides turn when Jade decides that the only one she trusts to do this is Cliff himself.

Both parties have harbored secret feelings for each other for a long time but once they start faking it... it just seems real. Jade also takes it a step farther and makes an effort to interact with her team more and she not only "seems" to be more likable, but she becomes more likable.

If you like sports romance books/novellas, this one is great. Pick it up for the romance and stay for the characters, and exceptional plot line.

I'd like to thank the author, and Happily Booked PR for the opportunity to review this book.

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