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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Evie gets dumped on her 30th birthday by her boyfriend of 12 years. Then she agrees to be Julian’s fake girlfriend. Evie is funny, courageous and her friends are even funnier. Julian is the perfect fake boyfriend. I love the chemistry between these two. Dating Games will make you laugh and cry.
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This story was amazing and what I needed to read right now!
This is a story of recognizing your worth and finding that other person who lifts you up rather than holding you down. Evie and Julian start out a bit unconventional but with a spark. When that spark flares, anything is possible. Julian is the quintessential swoony gentleman that we all dream of. Evie is the quirky girl who feels like she doesn’t fit. This story had me experiencing a wide range of heartfelt emotions as if I was Evie herself, experiencing her new reality, the hope, the awe, the despair and overall the feeling of falling in love.
“..he kisses me, fully, madly, completely, reminding me why I chose this path, why I want to live in the moment. Because this moment is everything.” ~ Evie
This is my first T.K. Leigh ARC but I have some of her books in my reader.
Oh my gosh, where do I even begin? It’s funny… it’s swoony… it’s witty… it’s sarcastic… but it would also pull on your heartstrings. This book is something you’d wanna read after having a sh1ttÿ day. Reading about Julian and Guinevere’s love story would definitely lift you up…
I’m not sure if I could discuss anything more… If I did, I feel like I’d give away a vital part of the story. Reading the blurb should already make you want to know more about Julian and Guinevere…
Reading this book would teach you about acceptance, about self-worth, about resilience and taking risks.
I definitely recommend reading it… once you start, you don’t wanna put it down. It’ll leave you with butterflies in your tummy.
Omgah!!! This story was amazing!!! It drew me in from the start, had me laughing at a lot of points, crying at others, and falling completely head over heel in love with Evie and Julian. Add in some fantastic secondary characters and a phenomenal plot line, you’ve got a fantastic read!! I would definitely recommend one clicking this!!!
I really try to avoid negative review but I couldn’t find anything about this book that held my interest. Jillian was sad and Evie was a mess for someone her age. There’s Nothing against the author sometimes a book just doesn’t resonate with everyone and that is the case with me. This is my first book by this author so I’m willing to give her another try.
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I dont even know if my words can do this book justice. I enjoyed everything about it! Even when I wanted to be one of Evie’s best friends and punch her for some of her thoughts and things that she said in the beginning, haha. Even being mad at her I still adored her, relating to her and her emotional struggles. That helped me really engross myself into the story. I think one of the things that I loved most is that the characters were older, a little more experienced and relatable to me. She had fun, the interactions with her coworkers and friends was realistic yet there was also a fairy tale feel to some of the story which was nice transition back and forth. Julian was so suave and a little mysterious, and had a hidden dark side that I just wanted to get to know. I loved all of the humor, banter and swoon moments of between Evie and Julian. Going into it, I assumed it was going to be like another one of those “guy propositions girl for something temporary that they can both benefit from” but I was WAY wrong! There was so much more to this story and it was unlike any other book with that premises that I have read. I loved all the hints, twists and turns. I thought I knew the answer and could figure out what was going to come next, only to find it was way different and better than I thought. I dont like to put spoilers into my reviews at all, I like to keep them a mystery, because I want people to really experience the read. This read, you WANT to experience! Evie and Julian are so incredibly awesome, and along with their gaggle of side characters, this book has it all. An all around great read, with just the right amount of humor, angst, aww moments and slight shockers. Loved it and crossing my fingers for more!
I absolutely loved this book! I went into it thinking it would be a fun, flirty book…boy was I wrong. Don’t get me wrong-it was those things, but oh so much more! Evie (Guinevere) and Julian seem to start out easy enough, but Julian has secrets. Man, does he have secrets!! I loved all of the layers of this book. I was laughing, I crying, yelling, and cheering!! I highly recommend this book!!
As always, T.K. Leigh hits it out of the park. She always has a way of keeping me up late into the morning needing to know what is going to happen to her amazing characters. Evie definitely is the funniest to date in my opinion. Her stand up at the bar left me chuckling for days.
Admittedly I was a little skeptical of the premise to start, fake relationship stories feel like a dime a dozen, but in the midst of the story I was in edge the whole time. There was a lot more build up and delayed gratification in this book vs previous books from the auther, but always with the perfect amount of steam. Overall a perfect sweet read!
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The greatest things in life can’t be planned. Love can’t be planned.
I need to have some words with T.K. Leigh. She completely threw me for a loop in Dating Games. It started in a flirty, funny and lighthearted way. And then it became an intense, angsty and emotional read. Don’t let the cover fool you ladies. My heart is aching from the rollercoaster ride called Dating Games. Of course in the best way!
I am at loss of words about how to describe the plot. Evie Fitzgerald is a stunning beautiful intelligent journalist for a ladies magazine . She is recovering from the break up with her 12 year long lawyer boyfriend and chasing the story of August Laurent, the most sought after yet reclusive male escort of country. While out on a prowl, she meets Julian Gage, the sexy handsome charming and philanthropic billionaire. He offers her to be his fake girlfriend for summer which would serve dual purpose for them. And then starts one of the most dramatic, intense, sensual and brilliant story I ever read. Will one summer be enough for them?And who is this August Laurent?
Julian’s character is absolute perfection. He has so many layers in his personality. Playful, delicious, disarming, soft and nice Julian. And sometimes hard, cold, calculating and distant Julian. I love all of him. Evie is so amazing. Talented, dedicated, organized , sarcastic and compassionate. Their chemistry gave me goosebumps. Julian teaches Evie how to live life spontaneously and Evie makes him realize how to love. T.K .Leigh filled this story with so much goodness! It had passion, chemistry, sensuality,witty banter, thrill, mystery and so much more. I had the ride of my life. I kept on turning pages eagerly as I could not wait to see how the story unfolds!
T.K. Leigh will take you on a breathtaking journey of love and passion in Dating Games. The writing is perfection. The characters are beyond perfection. The story made me laugh and cry madly.Dating Games is a sensational and absolutely amazing romance. Prepare to get your heart played by T.K .Leigh. Now let the games begin.
This book…..it took me high, it brought me low. I consider myself cold and cynical, but this book made me feel more than I expected. I laughed and I cried, literally. It was expertly written, the characters had depth and felt real. Be warned, it does mention triggering subjects for some, but the story is so rich it can also be uplifting after that trigger. Page turner, sexy, fun, sad and romantic. This book is not a game, it’s the real deal.
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Did you ever have a book where you didn’t want the story to end? Well that was this book for me. I just fell in love with this story.
This is a slow burn but so worth the wait. While you’re waiting you’re treated to so much deliciousness you won’t even realize you’re waiting for the deed to be done.
The author is new to me so I had no preconceived ideas or expectations. I will tell you if I had she lived up to all the best ones I could’ve imagined.
Stories are written to be ingested, enjoyed and digested. You take it in, enjoy the story and then really think about what it means or how it affected you. Although, if you really look most have a point they’re making beyond entertainment value. This one hits the mark in so many ways.
It presents issues I think many people deal with everyday. Why do we change to fit in? Why are we not enough? When do we lose our identity? How do we get it back? Who do we have in our life that is willing to stick by us through think and thin? What wouldn’t you do for the one you love? Are you willing to be honest with yourself? When do you decide to really take the chance in all aspects of your life? Yup, that’s a lot packed into one little book, but it’s all there. Told in such a way you will laugh, cry, swoon, hold your breath, wish at times you were living this life and at others so glad you’re not living their life. It’s also very poignant. Like I said it’s a slow burn but while you’re waiting for for it to boil the steam you experience will have your mouth watering. You are deprived of nothing.
Evie, (Guinevere, such a beautiful name) is pretty, fun, insecure, loves lists and plans. Most important of all is she’s real.
Julian, is just everything you could want. He’s successful, handsome, and very smart, but he has secrets. Whereas, Evie is an open book.
The secondary characters in this book are almost as vital and interesting as the main ones. I’m hoping there are future stories to be told in upcoming books.
I don’t do spoilers. It’s not fair to the author. I already feel I’ve said too much. You need to read the story yourself. What I will say is I already miss these characters. I feel a reread coming soon. Do yourself a favor and read this book. Kudos to the author.
T.K. Leigh had me laughing so much it hurt, and teared up a little bit. All the feels in this book.
When Evie turns 30 she expected her boyfriend of 12 years to propose, but he does the opposite. He breaks up with her because she’s not serious enough. So she goes out with her two besties and has a little too much to drink. What she did next was liberating. But also so not her. She fears what she has done, and runs for the hills.
The only thing she wants is to show Trevor her ex that he made a mistake. She runs into the man from the bar who later she finds out is Julian, and he proposes an arrangement of sorts. Her to be his fake girlfriend. The thing is he tells her that he’s going to help get her ex back. But the more time she spends with Julian she sees something else.
Highly recommended!!!!
This is a first read for me by this author. This book took awhile for it to get going and by midway this is categorized as a slow burn for me (which I’m not a huge fan of). I felt some of the things Evie says and also the things that had happened in the beginning were unrealistic and it made my eyes roll. I also wasn’t liking her character much from the beginning, but she DID say some things that were funny. I just didn’t understand Evie’s logic especially the deal between her and Julian (which I’m not going to say bc of spoilers). This book was also long for what it was, but don’t let my view stop you from trying out the book, because this might be a “it’s me, not you” type of thing.
Sometimes you tell yourself, your heart should feel what it feels. Sometimes you need to take time out and go with the flow.
When I read this amazing book by T.K. Leigh, I felt like there is a fairy tale and there are princes and princesses.
Evie and Julian had fulfilled a little childhood dream. But, let’s not be mistaken, T. K. also knows that not everything is pink and roses. Her writing enters your heart, you feel and connect to the characters. You feel the pain and love.
So, I have no more to say. It was an enjoyable reading.
The book brought me a smile on my face and dreams may come true.
4.5 Stars!
Is there anything this Author can’t write??? This one offered the perfect amount of wit, mixed in with some angst and a killer playlist!
I adored Evie’s perfectly planned, spunky, no holds barred character, it matched up perfectly to Julian’s truly sweet, generous & respectful character. I can honestly say that I had no lost tears for the breakup with Trevor and I was hoping Evie would see the error of her ways by the end of the summer! Of course this one had the right mix of angst to keep the story moving along with a cast of secondary characters that fit genuinely in the plot, whether you like them or not.
There is so much I want to say but I am not trying to give any spoilers ~ just pick this one up and ENJOY….
This book had it all!! Love,laughter,heartbreak, and uncertainty..couldn’t put it down!! Julian and Evies story is amazing a must read!! T.K. Leigh just keeps putting out so much amazingness I cant take it left me in a book hangover!!
All I can say is you’ve got to read this book. If you want to laugh, cry and everything in between this story of Evie and Julian is the story for you. This is the first story I have read by this author but I can’t wait to read more. It was so hard to put down once I got started . Evie being a sex and relationships columnist who was in a boring bland relationship till dumped on her birthday. Then Julian who needs Evie’s help as a pretend girlfriend plus he just plain can’t help himself. I just can’t even put in words how fantastic this story was. Just read it already !
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What a fabulous story! It is the perfect read to give you the witty banter, the quirky girl, some angst, some sexy times and an overall fun and emotional story that hits that sweet spot!
Evie reminded me so much of myself with her planner and her lists for everything, her life planned out from the time she was a little girl. She was right on track with her life plan until her 30th birthday when everything fell apart. What do you do now? How do you pick up the pieces of your carefully constructed plan?
I was intrigued with Julian right from the start. I wasn’t sure what his motives were for proposing that Evie pose as his fake girlfriend for the summer. All I know is I wouldn’t have been able to resist Mr. Sexy Suit offering to treat me like a queen in the Hamptons for the summer. And there would have been no way I wouldn’t have fallen for him by the end of the summer either, with how he was treating Evie like the princess she always dreamed of being.
The chemistry between Evie and Julian is off the charts. There’s plenty of humor to offset the emotional times, plenty of angst to keep you turning the pages. Evie’s two best friends were the perfect balance to her serious, list making side. I hope those two ladies get their own stories in the future.
T.K. has mastered writing the darker storylines, so when she gives us a lighthearted rom-com, it is a super treat to see her flex her writing muscle to bring us a story that will have you laughing one minute and tearing up in a happy way the next. A modern day Cinderella meets her billionaire prince is the perfect ending for the girl who has always dreamed of having the fairytale wedding.
Evie has just been broken up with by Trevor on her 30th birthday. She goes into a bar and tells everyone what happened. She wakes up the next morning hungover and in a strangers bed. She leaves without saying goodbye. A chance meeting a couple weeks later and he asks for her to pretend to be his girlfriend. She finally relents to make her ex Trevor jealous. Will she ind up caring what Trevor thinks? When Julian’s secrets come to light will that destroy what they have? Fantastic read!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Wow a must read book. This book will have you laughing and crying and felling the angsty throughout this story. This s must read book that will have you loving this book.