My rules for being a Manhattan billionaire’s fake girlfriend… No kissing. No fooling around. No falling in love. What can possibly go wrong?Note to self: When your boyfriend dumps you on your thirtieth birthday, it’s probably not the smartest idea to drink so much that you wake up in the same bed as the mysterious hottie wearing the gorgeous suit who you noticed sitting across the bar.The only … sitting across the bar.
The only silver lining in my obvious lack of judgment is the promise of never seeing Mr. Suit again, not in a city the size of New York.
Or so I thought, until a story I’m working on about the country’s most sought-after and elusive escort lands me in the same café as Mr. Suit. So I do what any self-respecting woman of my age would do in my shoes… Try to ignore him.
But he won’t let me.
Instead he makes a proposition that leaves me questioning whether I need to have my ears checked. Be his fake girlfriend for a summer of wealth and excess in the Hamptons. In return, he’ll help me win back my boyfriend’s heart.
Juvenile? You bet.
Effective? Could be.
Bad idea? Most likely.
But what do I have to lose?
Apparently, a lot more than I originally bargained for.
Let the games begin…
Dating Games is a standalone modern retelling of Cinderella meeting her billionaire Prince Charming. If you like a sassy heroine, a sinful hero, and a whole lot of laughs, then you’ll love this fake relationship romance.
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The true sign of an amazing author is how fast they can flip a story and have your emotions frazzled. If they can have you laughing at one moment and teary eyes in the next, they are not just good, they are pretty much so amazing.
T.K. Leigh fills all the gaps to fit that bill perfectly and it is displayed in full glory in Dating Games.
Guinevere “Evie” is that woman that does not realize that being herself is what makes her successful. She also does not realize that tequila will make more than her panties fall off. That walk of shame can be quite embarrassing. How was she to know her thirtieth birthday would start so bad and end worst. A planner and goal-oriented woman, she is forced to discover that some things cannot be planned.
Julian Gage is smart, alpha, committed to his causes, and holding some very amazing secrets in his bag of tricks. With his summer about to begin and business opportunities in the Hamptons requiring his presence, he needs a partner for certain events. Business dealings aside, Evie is more than he bargained for. Oddly we do not see him too sad about that. Oh NO, ya gotta read to get all those other details.
Business is business but as we all grew up hearing, the heart wants what the heart wants. This story is what the heart definitely wants. At times you will find yourself wondering, how is T.K. ever going to bring this together. One moment you see both parties discover what makes the other so special and the next moment you are thinking they still have so much to learn about the other. I remember thinking, “come on you two” in anticipation of them gathering all the pieces together. I sat hoping for that HEA, the one they so deserved. In the end, all my cheering was for the good.
This story is not one easy to put down. Yes, we know life gets in the way, but with this story, life may need to step back for a bit. It is just that good.
T.K. Leigh, Dating Games is a powerful story of romance, hidden values and love discovered. And I happily give it five (5) stars.
Holy hotness! TK Leigh has done it again creating a sassy, sexy, laugh out loud, make your heart go pitter patter love story!
The Dating Games is more than just a rom-com. It takes you on an emotional adventure that will knock your socks off. The perfect blend for a perfect romance.
I am torn with this book. Overall, I liked it. It’s a good book. It just didn’t feel like the author’s usual writing. I was hoping to be over the moon with this one.
I can honestly say that you will smile and chuckle for a decent part of this book. There are scenes in it that I couldn’t help but to love, pretty much all of them being the interactions between Evie and her friends. Their friendship is such a big part of this book.
Evie herself. I just wasn’t feeling her. She was a bit immature for me. Some of the things she says and assumes were just a bit too naive for me. I never really felt a connection to her or a connection between her and Julian.
The start of this book had a feeling of How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days and Hitched. In a way, a little too much. A few of the beginning scenes were very reminiscent of How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days. I am not sure if I should count that as a positive or negative. That is one of my all-time favorite romcoms.
Overall, this book was a cute read. It wasn’t heavy with the emotions and read pretty quickly. Sometimes we all need a book that doesn’t take much to read; just a nice, slow burn romance to cleanse our pallets.
I love the Dating Game. It is cute, funny and sexy. I laughed and cried a little too. My heart felt happy by the time I was done reading this one. You really feel for Evie and how she handles everything with sass and grace. You will love her quirky ways and how real she is. Julian from the start you can’t help but to love him. You know he has his secrets and you just want to just slowly break down his barriers to find out what they are. You see all sides of him and I adore every single side by the end of the book. Julian and Evie have this chemistry that is amazing. I love how slowly they got from pretend to real. I love how there is a little bit of drama between Julian and Evie just to keep you on your toes. I love how they seem to grow together and the little changes in both of them is simply lovely. Evie and Julian are adorable together. Dating Game is a fantastic go one click read.
After Evie’s boyfriend of twelve years breaks up with her and a night of getting getting plastered, waking up.I’m a strangers bed was not on her agenda. But after said stranger keeps popping up and offers her a deal, what’s a girl to do? This book is a good laugh and all around swoon worthy. This is one of my favorite books from T.K. Leigh and I’m ready for more.
A fun read with some surprises too. Evie and Julian are perfect!!! A slow burn romance with a Cinderella feel. A fun and flirty read.
Evie plans everything in her life and things are going as planned until she is dumped by her boyfriend of 12 years on her 30th birthday. She ends up getting drunk with her friends and telling the whole bar her story. Evie catches the eye of a mysterious and sexy stranger across the bar and wakes up in his bed the next morning. She doesn’t remember anything after leaving the bar and figures she will never see the man again in the big city. While working on a big story about the most sought after male escort, the mystery man pops back into her life. His name is Julian and he has a proposition for Evie that will suit them both.
The sexual tension is thru the roof. Julian is the perfect man but he has an ugly past. He knows how to make a woman feel cherished and beautiful. Julian shows Evie how to be more spontaneous and that everything in life can’t be planned and Evie shows him that he deserves love.
I loved loved loved this book! Such a good and easy read!
Evie and Julian’s story was so refreshing to read, it’s funny, it’s quirky, but still has emotional depth. I always look forward to a release from T but I am finding myself really looking forward to her rom-coms! <3
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Perfect! Absolutely Perfect!
This was nothing like I expected, I mean I knew it would be good because this author always gives you her best, but honestly I thought it would be another typical escort book. Oh no, my friends this is so much more than that.
Dating Games is funny, sexy and even heartbreaking. Julian and Evie are wonderful characters who will have you smiling one minute and crying the next. Julian’s story will break your heart and Evie is just the one to help him heal. This is a really great read, you definitely need to check it out.
*Review by Michelle
Another winner by TK Leigh. If there is one lesson in life you should learn it is that never change for anyone. If they cannot accept you for who you are they are not worth being in your life. Also, sometimes you have to outside the box. Evie sacrificed so much to be with Trevor. She worked 2 jobs so he could concentrate on becoming a lawyer. She was with him for twelve years and never once did he thank her for what she did but always made her feel he was more important. Her job was not a serious one according to him. On her thirtieth birthday when she thought he would finally propose he tells her that they are not good together, she does not “fit” into the lifestyle he lives and breaks up with her. The same night when her life is falling apart she meets Julian.
Julian has a proposition for her that they both could benefit from. She finally accepts this proposal when she realizes that just maybe she could get Trevor back.
What she learns from this arrangement is that she has so much to offer a man and she should never change and conform to what they think is ideal. Just be yourself and see your own self worth.
This story will grab onto you from the first word until the last. You will watch and cheer for Evie and how she grows. Accepting herself for who she is and not settling for just anyone. She learns to appreciate all she has. Instead of living life in her planner sometimes you have to think outside the box and let go and live. Be proud of who you are. Don’t let anyone bring you down. Never settle or change for anyone. Always be yourself.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK!!!! The characters in this story are freaking amazing and have the best chemistry!!! All kinds of emotions came out when I read this story….I laughed, cried, got angry and then I laughed again. You can’t go wrong with a T.k. Leigh book!!! BEST ROMANTIC STORY OF 2019!!!
Dating Games is a cute love story. Evie gets her heart broken in the beginning of the book and sets a plan in motion to win her man back. Then Julian walks into her like with a proposition to help her get everything she thinks she wants. However, plans don’t always work out the way we want them to…sometimes they work out to something even better!
My heart broke for Evie in the beginning. I wanted to jump inside the book to smack her “man”, hug her and tell her to get over the jerk! I’m so glad her friends did! Julian was a knight in shining armor coming to her rescue and making her realize her worth. Every woman should have a man like that!
I love Evie’s friends, especially Chloe. I am so excited to see she is getting her own book! I can’t wait to read her story!
Awwwwww (clapping enthusiastically)!!! I just loved Evie and Julian. This was such a sweet story!
I had a hunch at the twist that lurks in this story but I wasn’t ever quite sure if I was right or not until it was revealed. Nothing better than a story that can keep you on your toes while still tugging at your heart strings!!
Also loved the bit of seriousness in the story as it hits on a big issue. Thankfully I didn’t have any tears with this one but I could see how some may need a tissue or two.
This may be my favorite T.K. Leigh book to date and is for sure one of my favorite rom-coms of all time. The author writes a great story with so many laughs and so much swoon. Fake relationships are my CRACK and Julian was so easy to love, even with a little bit of drama.
Julian and Evie fighting all of the chemistry between them keeps you turning the pages without frustration. I really love that about this book, as push and pull can sometimes make you crazy while reading.
I really really enjoyed this book and recommend a one-click.
Dating Games by TK Leigh is a FANTASTIC, HILARIOUSLY written rom-com that I absolutely DEVOURED!!!
I ADORED Evie!! She’s Hilarious, snarky, fiery redhead. When she’s dumped by her long time boyfriend on her birthday, she’s devastated. So she does what any woman would do, she agrees to be a fake girlfriend.
Julian, i LOVED Jillian! He’s sexy, smart, definitely an alpha male. He offers to help Evie with getting her boyfriend back, and be his pretend girlfriend.
I always jump at the chance to read TK. While known more for her suspense romance, it’s refreshing to see her not only branch out in a rom-com, but totally NAIL it!!! Dating Games is a must read when you’re in the mood for snarky dialogue, hilarious one-liners, plus some off the charts chemistry between the characters!!! One of my favorite reads this year!!!
Truly captivating! I loved this book!
This may just be one of my favorite books of all time. It is one of those stories you don’t want to put down but you have to take it in small bits because you just don’t want it to end. Easy to read.
It’s a romantic comedy but there is so much depth to the storyline. Excellent character development despite it being written in one POV. So beautifully written you get swept into their world. It’s like being right there. Sweet and swoon-worthy, left me longing for the kind of romance these characters had. Keeps you 100% invested.
Wonderful story, clever and original, hilarious banter, heart-wrenching.
It made me laugh, it made me cry.
Moving and uplifting.
Beautifully flawed, memorable characters. These are the kinds of people you want in your life.
Life can change in an instant. That’s just what happens to Evie.
My New #1 Book Boyfriend! I would love a prequel for a chance to be in Julian’s head.
You will fall for both of them.
The ending is perfect. It will stay with you long after the final page.
Heartwarming but heartbreaking, funny but meaningful.
This story leaves you with the importance of friendship and real authentic human connection. Always be true to who you are because you are perfect for the heart that is meant to love you.
This book is an absolute must read!
T.K. Leigh
This book will have you laughing out loud one moment and crying the next! Once I started reading I could not stop, I was drawn in from the very first page! It is truly one of my favorite reads!
This book started off with a bang. What Evie thought was going to be the best day of her life turned into something she never saw coming!! I loved how care free and outspoken she was! Her impromptu stint was the best!
Now we fast forward to the mysterious Julian. Lurking in the shadows trying to figure out why he’s so drawn to her. Julian was like no character I’ve read about, his patient was impeccable and what a gentleman he is. Perfect, he was perfect
So Julian has a plan, he helps Evie in return she helps him. Win/ win right!!
This is when things get……interesting!!!
You know the saying it’s to good to be true or be careful what you wish for sorta thing! But I had an idea but I didn’t want to jump to conclusions but the big reveal!!! OMG
Romantic Comedy this book is!! Definitely not!! Oh I laughed and loved the banter between Evie and Julian but then T. K. Leigh decided to throw a curve ball and hit a home run with how she threw that in there!! Oh you know exactly what I’m speaking about!! I was in tears, and not my usual laughing tears, But that’s what I loved about the book, it wasn’t expected. It gave you the fork in the road to understand Julian.
And I applaud for the Breakfast at Tiffany’s reference… genius and one of my favorite movies
Great book and 5 star for me, a must read, add to you to be read list, you will devour and be left with a book hangover because your mind is still mulling over what you just read!!!!
Dating Games is a hilarious, whimsical, fairytale romance filled with laugh out loud moments, moments that will have your heart skipping a beat, and moments that will have you holding your breath. I loved every witty come back, clumsy mishaps and stolen moment of this romcom, and can not explain to you how much this book should be your life!
From the disastrous 30th birthday dinner to a production at a bar, to the fake relationship this story screamed disaster but in the best way ever. Watching Julian and Evie fight the attraction between them while trying to keep their walls in place and the endgame in sight, is so funny and at times a bit painful but completely magical. I loved each character separately, every broken, doubt filled piece of them, but together they are the perfect Happily Ever After!
Grab your copy today so that you can experience this fake relationship romance for yourself, you will love it!!
Dating Games is a hilarious, whimsical, fairytale romance filled with laugh out loud moments, moments that will have your heart skipping a beat, and moments that will have you holding your breath. I loved every witty come back, clumsy mishaps and stolen moment of this romcom, and can not explain to you how much this book should be your life!
From the disastrous 30th birthday dinner to a production at a bar, to the fake relationship this story screamed disaster but in the best way ever. Watching Julian and Evie fight the attraction between them while trying to keep their walls in place and the endgame in sight, is so funny and at times a bit painful but completely magical. I loved each character separately, every broken, doubt filled piece of them, but together they are the perfect Happily Ever After!
Grab your copy today so that you can experience this fake relationship romance for yourself, you will love it!!
Romantic Comedy at its best! I have read many books by this author and she never disappoints. I have to say I love it when authors step of there comfort zones and write a different genre of sorts.. still romance but not so angsty and serious. I got quite the pleasure from reading this story and would highly recommend it to every one! Huge 4.5 stars.
Evie had a heart breaking experience recently, she now has to work on getting her life together and getting the promotion at her work is one way to boost her spirits… but in doing so she has to hunt down the man who is invisible… and during that time a man she didn’t expect comes out of no-where with a crazy proposition, will she take him up on is offer of Cinderella type fake romance?
Julian has his secrets and he keeps it that way for a reason. He isn’t the man that falls in love, so when he realizes he needs a woman to help him out he figures why not the sexy Evie.. proposition made.. so he will sit back and see how it all plays out… but there are secrets …and when they are revealed what will happen?
Get to one clicking to see what happens you don’t wanna miss this one!