Fake.That’s what we are.That’s what we agreed to be.I thought it would be harder, convincing everyone our school’s star receiver was mine and mine alone, but we played our parts well.So well, the lines between us began to blur until they disappeared completely.The thing about pretending, though, someone’s always better at it, and by the time I realized my mistake, there was no going back.I fell … my mistake, there was no going back.
I fell for our lie.
And then everything fell apart.
It turned out he and I were never playing the same game.
He didn’t have to break me to win.
But he did it anyway.
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Fake It Til You Break It by Meagan Brandy was a fabulous read!!
As soon as I heard about this novel, I knew that it was going to be something that I would instantly fall in love with. I can say with 100% certainty that this book was phenomenal.
Everything Meagan Brandy has written has been amazing, and this novel, in my opinion, has topped it. I loved the fact that it was a fake/relationship romance novel, with a twist, which I won’t spoil for you, since it drew me even further into the novel.
The heat and passion that was written, and showcased throughout this novel was steamy, and heart pounding. I could feel my heart beating, with all of the angst filling up the pages of my kindle screen.
I just finished reading this novel, and I already want to go back and reread it.
5/5 Stars!
“Your mine, D, and I’m yours . That’s as real as it gets .”
This was a real good all the feels high school romance story . I loved Nico and Demi as characters, Demi is a confident strong willed sassy hip hop dancer and Nico is the strong silent typical alpha football player but he is surrounded in darkness and secrets . I loved the chemistry between these two, very hot and steamy heart pounding chemistry! This was such a sweet romance but with enough steam so it’s not sickly sweet and that is why Meagan Brandy is one of my favorite authors! I loved the side characters, Demi and Nico’s friends and I felt real bad for Nico with his dad being a douche , I so did not like that guy or Alex , I was definitely rooting for Nico and Demi the whole way through and I knew there was more to Nico than the guarded suffer in silence type he was portrayed to be ! I loved this fake relationship high school romance with all the feels plenty of laughs and swoon worthy moments with enough angst and drama and steam for this to be a high school romance with a twist !
*** I voluntarily reviewed an advanced complimentary copy of this book ***
All the angsty goodness
Enemies to Lovers
A girl gang you’ll wanna be friends with
All the delicious slow burn
A “Fake Relationship”
Two Main Characters that will have you shouting at your kindle, swooning all over the place & wholeheartedly rooting for them
” Your baby.” My eyes hit his. “For reals, not for fakes. For Keeps, not for now”
Ya’ll this book had it all and from beginning to end I was hooked, captivated, don’t talk to me I’m reading… obsessed. There are so many layers to this story… at the surface a popular, playboy football star Nico and the shy, studious dancer Demi; but this was SO SO MUCH MORE. Their evolution throughout this read was EVERYTHING! Secrets, lies, friendships, family drama and one undeniable connection! Fake it ‘Til You Break It is everything I love about NA/HS reads but with all the twists and unique book magic that only Meagan Brandy creates…SO GOOD
Demi excels at everything, from school to dance, she has it all figured out. At least that’s how it seems to people on the outside looking in. However, her life isn’t all rainbows and butterflies. Much like Demi, Nico seems to have it all. Star football player, and can get any girl he wants. However, life for Nico is anything but easy. The man has walls up that make breaking into Fort Knox look like child’s play. When the two decided that a fake relationship could be beneficial to each of them, that’s all it can be is fake. There is no denying the chemistry, and soon it becomes hard to keep it just fake. Demi can’t help but fall for Nico, but when the truth about this ‘fake relationship’ is revealed nothing makes sense anymore. Can something that started out as a lie become real?
This book may have new characters, but it is still the same awesomeness that readers have come to expect from Meagan Brandy! This book, this freaking book left me speechless. Meagan Brandy has quickly become one of my favorite authors, the way that she writes and the emotions she evokes, I don’t even know that I have the right words to express how amazing she is. From start to finish Nico and Demi captivated me. The chemistry between Nico and Demi was out of this world, seriously at points I felt like I needed a fan! The build-up was EVERYTHING! The flirting, the tension, the unknown, everything about this book will have you enthralled. Meagan Brandy absolutely slayedddd with this one!
I love taking chances on books, but Fake It ‘Til You Break It by Meagan Brandy made me question if I would even like this story, let alone the characters. Thankfully, Meagan Brandy created a story and characters that are worth the read.
Demi Davenport seems to have it all. She is sweet and popular, loves to dance and surrounded with plenty of supportive friends. Sadly, she is also a walking talking doormat for everyone in her life. The only time she actually stands up for herself is whenever she encounters her former friend, neighbor, and new Chemistry class partner Nico Sykes. Every girl wants the hot football player, everyone except Demi. She only wants him to help her pass Chemistry class so she can graduate. He is not even on her radar. She has her sights on one of Nico’s teammates. Why? I still can’t figure what she saw in Alex. Anyway, this is where Nico comes in. He offers to help Demi make her crush jealous by letting everyone at school believe they are a couple. I loved the moments Demi and Nico were together. They are the angstiest of angsty couples and their chemistry (not a pun) is slow and sticky sweet.
So why did I have such a love hate with this story? Let me say, the way Nico acts towards not only Demi but to everyone is so nauseating that I really struggled to finish this story. There is so much about Nico’s life and reasons behind his hot and cold behavior that is a mystery to me as a reader. Demi’s thoughts and feelings dominate this story while Nico sometimes comes across as cold, calculated, and heartless. When the truth about Nico is slowly revealed, maybe a little too slowly in my opinion, I started to understand the reasons why the author chose this method. Nico is definitely more than he seems and I actually started to love him.
I would love to see a sequel to this story in the future, maybe focused on Demi, Nico, and their friends in college. There are definitely plenty of angsty moments ready to be unleashed.
4.5 stars
Where do I even begin with this book!? Demi….Oh sweet Demi! Or holy yummy Nico? Chemistry…..THE chemistry. The bantering. I LOVE IT ALL!
Demi wants her work to be done and likes normalcy. When things are changed up on her, it takes some getting used to, but using it to her advantage may help get something she’s always wanted, but too scared to say anything.
Nico is hot, and cocky. Just when you think you have him figured out; he surprises you in a new way. Did I mention hot?
You want to know more about the Fake It ‘Til You Break It, read this now! I’m serious, there is everything you can want in a story within these pages!
4.5 stars, for this story of first love. I love reading books that capture a fresh look into first love. Meagan wrote an amazing story of young love. The emotions and plot that she describes in her writing about Nico and Demi, had me rooting for the two main characters from the very start of the book to the very end. I highly recommend you grab a copy and be prepared to swoon, cry, laugh, get frustrated and get shocked while reading. This is a standalone.
Who am I kidding… there is no preparing for a guy like him.
Fake feelings or not. – Demi
Lord Have Mercy!! Meagan Brandy scores a game winning touchdown down at the buzzer with this one!!
This all new fake relationship romance by Meagan Brandy doesn’t just have a twist, it’s a freakin tornado twister coming your way. It’s gonna sweep your feet right out from underneath you. Nico and Demi’s story is EVERYTHING. It’s got angst, heat, suspense, frustration and passion for days. I guarantee you’re gonna laugh, cry, cheer and most definitely wish you could climb inside your kindle and throttle some characters throughout this amazing story. So buckle up baby, this ride is gonna get crazy!
Nico is all you could possibly want in a bad boy book boyfriend. He’s popular, gorgeous, sexy and on the outside has it all. But on the inside he’s not so put together. There’s heartbreak and a tragic tale of one sad thing after another that he’s had to endure and give up. Only his best friend Trent knows the truth behind the desperation of his choices. The real reason he issued the fake dating solution to help Demi out. What happens when the line between real and fake starts to blur? How will Demi respond when she finds out there is more to Nico’s motivation that she originally was led to believe?
I loved Demi’s character. She was a bit more reserved. She was a good girl, a rule followers. She wasn’t a pushover though and She wasn’t a super snobby popular girl either. She was sassy and sweet. She
stood up to Nico. She was a challenge for him, which was a refreshing change for him. She was lonely and put on a good front to hide how she truly felt about her life at home. Nico was a reprieve from some of that. He was someone that knew what she felt like, or could at least somewhat understand what it felt like to suffer in silence. My heart just broke for them both and I wanted them to make each other feel better and kiss away any hurt that the other had.
I love how their fake relationship grew into what they became. This was definitely a slow burn, but it had tension and overwhelming chemistry between them from the get go. I just knew when their spark ignited it was going to be explosive!! Boy was it AWESOME!! This book had an amazing cast of secondary characters too. That’s one of the things I love most about Meagan Brandy’s books. She writes these awesome characters. She gives you just enough of a hint of each of their personalities. They aren’t just filler. They are funny and sometimes serious and have little nuggets of stuff that add that little something extra to the story. It keeps the story engaging and fast paced. I devoured this book. I didn’t want to stop reading until it was done. This is a recommended must read from me!
*I voluntarily reviewed an advanced complimentary copy of this book!
– Ready for a New book Obsession!! JUST READ IT!! So Freakin Good!!
– Okay these two have sexual tension for days y’all, Days!! So super hot!!
Cliffhanger Warning- No cliffhanger. You get your HEA!!
4 Stars!
Having read Ms.Brandy’s work before I’ve so been looking forward to this new book! As soon as I started it I was pulled in by these characters and their story. I enjoyed it so so much! It was such an addictive read from beginning to end!
From the blushworthy moments to the ones that hit me straight in the heart, Demi and Nico’s journey made me feel it all! I liked digging deeper when it came to these two and how they kept me on my toes throughout.
Ms.Brandy has created a fantastic read that’ll definitely keep you glued to your kindle! I am so excited to read what she comes up with next!
*I volunteered to read and review a copy of this book from Wildfire Marketing Solutions / the author*
Y’all this book is amazing. I went in hoping I would enjoy it as much as I did some of the authors work and I can honestly say I loved it more!
Nico and Demi are fantastic characters who will steal your heart. Their story has secrets, drama and I couldn’t get enough of these two and their friends. The sexual tension will have you dancing in your seat. Loved this and can’t wait for everyone to read it. Highly recommend it.
Y’all this book is amazing. I went in hoping I would enjoy it as much as I did some of the authors work and I can honestly say I loved it more!
Nico and Demi are fantastic characters who will steal your heart. Their story has secrets, drama and I couldn’t get enough of these two and their friends. The sexual tension will have you dancing in your seat. Loved this and can’t wait for everyone to read it. Highly recommend it.
*Review by Michelle
Awwww…true high school angst…my first love. We have all of the chemistry of a crush mixed in with some elaborate fake plan to win them over and a few crazy twists and secrets added in to suck the reader into the story until they can’t even look away from a single word. I loved the passion, turmoil, loyalty and friendship. I wish we had every single story of all of their posse. I’m like oooh oooh oooh…what about Macy, Carley or Krista!?!?! I’m fully invested in their college years. So addictive!
I’ve been meaning to start on this author’s books for a while now and I’m so thrilled to have read this new release!
“He thinks he’s a candy bag and all girls have his kind of sweet tooth.”
Demi and Nico have been neighbours since they were kids. They run in the same circles at school but they are neither friends nor enemies. He simply doesn’t talk to her. When they are paired up in chemistry as lab partners, things start to change between them. When Nico convinces her to fake a relationship with him, things really start to get confusing.
“When I think of her, I want more. When I touch her, I hate to stop. When I look at her, I see mine. I need her to feel the same.”
Oh my gawd!!! Nico. Nico. Nico! So moody, broody and intense. Somewhat anti-social, yet everyone flocks to him – the golden boy of the football team. Demi is the opposite of him. A warm, gregarious girl, who is a contender for valedictorian. They haven’t talked in years and, suddenly, he’s all over her. There’s no denying he’s one gorgeous specimen but he’s confusing as hell! I was intrigued by the mystery surrounding him – his secrets and his hidden depths. Demi brought happiness and hope into his life but, in return, he also added something meaningful to her own somewhat lonely life. They seemed very different, yet very similar in some ways.
There was some major sizzling chemistry churning between them. The slow buuuuuurrrrrrrnn! Wowzers! Hot! Hot! Hot! Loved this book so hard!
LAWWWWWWD! When Meagan Brandy said Fake It ‘Til You Break It (FITYBI) was a fake relationship story with a twist she really wasn’t kidding. Good Lord was this story amazing. Nico and Demi were #EveryDamnThing and then some! This story had sexual tension in SPADES! And Nico? Ummmm I may secretly love him just as much as Big Man! His swagger, his possessive nature and his chemistry with Demi was fireeeee. They seriously burned up the pages with their connection!
I have been a fan of this author for a while but when I heard she was writing outside of the Brayshaw world I was intrigued. But honestly? This book just legit came out of nowhere and knocked me flat out! And all I can say is Effin Meagan Brandy Angst, man. It kills me (and my stomach) every damn time!! I might have thrown my kindle more times than I could count because the secrets and shocking twists and turns between Nico and Demi could rival a rollercoaster.
Overall, I loved this story so much. The love, the friendships, the passion, the angst and the gut punching revelations made this an amazing five star ride from beginning to end! 5 stars! ~Ratula
Woah, I am not sure where to start.. I am sitting here, typing and backspacing because I just can’t seem to find the right words to do this justice… But I’ll try… Beware this is just going to be a rambling mess because I am still trying to figure it out in my head and I know I will be going back for a second read!
So I have read almost all of Meagan’s other work and LOVED it, and as predicted I loved this.
MY HEART… MY FREAKING HEART!! Ms. Brandy knows how to reel her readers in. This book consumed me from the start. It broke my heart into a million and one pieces and slowly…As the book progressed it mended it back together… But not without a few plot twists that threw me off and I didn’t see coming! But that is what this author does best.
It’s not exactly like her other work. It is a whole new world with new characters but it still holds Meagan’s magic touch. I went into this not knowing what to expect or what to get out of this… It was a given it was highly anticipated and it lived up to it.
The author delivered two main characters that I adored. The strong-headed, firey, witty and take no bullsh*t, and the jock that will make you swoon for days.
Nico and Demi are in high school. Nico is the player jock and Demi is the sassy nerd girl. They are placed together to do a school project together. The thing is these two use to friends, but Nico cut off contact with her so long ago. Demi is crushing on some other guy pretty damn hard but she isn’t getting the attention she wants from him. So these two had the bright idea of faking a relationship to make this other guy jealous, but the thing is… It backfires hard on them both but it’s not as simple these two realize how they feel about each other while faking this relationship. It is so much more. Things go from bad to worse for these two and it’s not just about the “fake” relationship. There is more to the story than that but once you read it you will see that. But the thing is, are these two able to see they are meant to be? Or will they actually fake It ’til they break it completely and not be able to come back from it?
You will have to read to find out and trust me when I say that you will want to read this book. There is so much more going on in this. It’s full of angst and passion, and lust and angst… Did I mention angst? The angst level is HIGH but I expected nothing less from the author. The push and pull between these two and their will to try and fight the way they feel about each other made me want to climb into the book and smack their heads together. From the start I was cheering them on so I found myself getting frustrated at them so easily! The character development and the way these two balanced each other out yet they kind of bounced off each other was perfect in every way. I think that’s part of the reason I will always come back to this author’s books. As the book progressed, I couldn’t help but fall into a spellbound state and completely lose myself. I am not kidding when I say this book consumed me.
So, once again… Meagan Brandy blows my mind and leaves me obsessing about this book and everything that came along with it.
I cannot recommend this book enough.
BUY THE BOOK! You won’t be disappointed
6/5 Stars!
Fake It ‘Til You Break It, new adult romance is definitely something different from previous one by Meagan Brandy. Author introduced us into a completely new world and new characters that I really enjoyed to discover. When she announced her new book coming out it became my most anticipated read.
We’re stepping into the world of high school story full of characters who were group of close friends. They’ll bring you some teenage drama and complicated feelings but also heart warming and unforgettable emotions.
Demi was sweet, very talented young girl, kind to everyone but at the same time she was able to stand her ground when pushed too far. Nico is a broody sexy and popular football player and not easy to read.
I couldn’t put my finger on if I love or hate his character. If he was only a cocky bastard and a player or there is something more about him hidden beneath hot and handsome guy. There is a lot of mistery around Nico.
Demi and Nico’s relationship started unusual but was amazing to watch develop. I could feel that they matched perfectly to each other but neither of them wanted to admit it. Their slow burn feelings kept me hooked to the plot all the time. I loved the angst and chemistry tossed between them. I loved how author build the anticipation in their relationship.
Meagan Brandy kept secrets and twists through the entire book. It was a very nice story but I felt it was progressing too slow at times.
I need to mention also about secondary characters that add much depth into the plot. Demi and her girls were so much fun and always have your back no matter what. The other between Nico and Trent, loyal and patient friend. I hope we would read more about other characters soon.
5 NICO STARS!! This book will be in my top 5 reads for 2020….I can say that with confidence. This book had it all from sexiness, humor, friendship, enemies, angst and so much more. I have been reading Meagan Brandy from the beginning and each book just keeps getting better. You definitely need to read Nico and Demi story….they are ready to tell you what happened.
Nico Sykes
Demi Davenport
One Fake Relationship
We all know high school can be be all about who you know, who you date. Once Demi starts “dating” Nico, her life is changed The are doing such a wonderful job of playing their parts, They eventually believe it, and then every thing breaks. The side characters I love them just as much as I do Nico and Demi. Everything we learn about this couple will have your emotions. An amazing Read!! I HIGHLY recommend reading!
Meagan Brandy smashed it out of the park with Fake It ‘Til You Break It.
I found myself completely absorbed in Demi and Nico’s story. I loved Demi so much, and she was so perfect for Nico. They complimented each other and together, they were stronger but not co-dependent, which is important to me in a story.
Their relationship may have been fake to begin with, but their chemistry was undeniable right from the start. The slow burn, the drama, the raw, powerful emotions burning through the pages – I laughed, I cried, and my heart melted. Oh, and I swooned pretty much the entire way through at the deliciousness that is Nico Sykes.
5 completely swoon-worthy stars!
This is my first book from this author and I have to say that I really enjoyed it, the characters were likeable and the drama of the story kept me entertained!