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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Ok. I was a little surprised when I started reading this book. So different from the previous series I read of hers. But what a pleasant surprise. There were times I laughed out loud during this story. I thought I was going to lose it at Omaha!!! This story had me banging my fists and talking out loud, the ANGST in this story if off the charts! The humor in this story is done so well, not cheesy or over the top. It’s sarcastic and real. But the push and pull between the main characters will drive you insane.
I knew going into Fake It ‘Til You Break It that I would enjoy this book because it’s written by the amazing Meagan Brandy. She didn’t disappoint!! This book is the perfect mix of angst, alpha a$$hole, witty banter and so many emotions.
Demi and Nico at one time were friends. In high school not so much. Neither of them had it easy, though they tried to hide it. This story is just written so perfectly!!
Fake It ‘Til You Break It is a book that keeps you on your toes and wiggling in your seat!
What happens when two high school seniors decide to fake a romantic relationship?? Angst, hidden longing, misunderstandings, combustible sexual tension, and deeply hidden secrets are what happen.
Nico Skyes! Mr. Popular football star is every girls wet dream. He is dark, he is handsome, he has a body of a god, and he is closed off and moody. Sigh! He is also struggling with some very real issues that will have your heart breaking for him.
Demi Davenport is a friendly, kind, smart, talented, and generally good girl. But she is also very lonely. All she wants is someone to give her their all.
On paper, these two are like oil and water, but somehow when they are together things between them just seem to fit. After a while their fake relationship starts to take on a life of its own. But, how far will they go to get what they want?
Let’s not forget the supporting characters! The friend group of Demi and Nico makes me wish I could insert myself into this book and join-in on their tight knit gang!
Once again Meagan Brandy has created a world and characters that I love and wish I could interact with daily. Especially Nico!
I am a person who loves finding new authors. I love venturing into the book world and trying out different stories and writing from other authors. It is like a new adventure. A new journey into different characters and explosive storylines that capture my heart. During my book journey into new stories, I came across Fake It Til You Break It by Meagan Brandy, a tantalizing read sending me down on a fiery rabbit hole. Fantastic writing. Engaging characters. Fake It Til You Break It introduces me to an author, Meagan Brandy who writes a contemporary romance that gives you all the feelings. Sweet. Happy. Giddy. Swoony. All the feelings. I am all for it.
Fake It Til You Break It is a soul tangling standalone written by Meagan Brandy, a new to me author who set my heart ablaze with bold characters and intoxicating writing. First of all, what an introduction. Secondly, where have I been? Thirdly, I need to read everything by Meagan Brandy. She made me fall in love with her characters. She invoked a lot of emotions in my heart. Fake It Til You Break It claimed my heart. From beginning to end. Fake It Til You Break It put a spell on me, From its heart twisting story. To its decadent characters. Meagan Brandy hooked her literary charm and made me addicted to it. Heart Slamming. Soul Penetrating. Sensationally Delighting. Fake It Til You Break It is a heart bursting high school romance with a cute teenage romance, engrossing angst and drama, sizzling sexual tension and burning hot chemistry. Emotion and love wrapped in an unforgettable book that will take you on an amazing ride.
Wow!!!!!! Meagan Brandy’s characters are breath of fresh air. Each with a beautiful and touching story that will move your heart. A cocky, hot alpha hottie and an intelligent , sassy heroine who take you on a journey with engaging thoughts, red hot chemistry and swoony romance. Niko and Demi absolutely slayed.
Seriously after Fake It Til You Break It, I am going to go on a binge and read Meagan Brandy’s books. I am totally addicted now!!!! Yess!!!!
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review.
Fake It ‘Til You Break It by Meagan Brandy
5 AMAZING STARS
Meagan Brandy, and I think I said it all. She is UNSTOPPABLE.
Fake It ‘Til You Break It is the new MASTERPIECE stand-alone novel NA, written in dual POV from the incredible author Meagan Brandy. She became one of my favorite authors and I just simply love her writing style and her imagination. Her stories are so incredible, they suck you in like you are there with the characters. You just live every emotion.
What I loved about this story, was that it wasn’t about the popular kids and the unpopular. Yeah, Nico was the ”chosen one”, the golden boy, football star player, but Demi was popular too, she was nice with everyone, her BFF’s were AMAZING, witch, in my opinion, they made the whole book much incredible, because those HO’es were CRAZYYYY FUN. Demi was also one of the top students, she was rich and she is a very talented dancer.
New story, new background, new characters, new world. Demi and Nico are our new couple. They knew each other since they were kids, they are neighbors, they go to the same school, but they don’t talk with each other. Demi thinks Nico hates her, but at the end of the book, we find his reasons. They both have some struggles in their lives.
Nico convinces Demi to start a fake relationship, but trust me, it is nothing fake about these two. Just FIRE, PURE FIRE.
Nico is stubborn, persistent caring, sweet, possessive, and fights for what he wants. And he wants Demi with all his heart.
Demi was so fierce, strong, down-to-earth and mature.
The attraction and the chemistry between them were electrifying. The sexual tension was so combustible. The tension, the flirting OHHHH MY GOOOODDD.
Secrets, drama, angst, slow burn, angst, steam, sweetness, twists, and turns, and as usual, when I thought that I had all figured it out, I wasn’t even close. INCREDIBLE.
I really hope that in the future, the HO’es will get their own book because they are NUTS.
Grab this book RIGHT NOW, because you don’t what you are missing.
So far I have not been disappointed by a single Meagan Brandy book and FITYBI is no different! It was as amazing as I expected! I devoured this book in one sitting, staying up late and sparking a complete binge of Meagan books! I am so happy to be able to add Nico to my harem!!
Hot Damn! Nico and Dem will have you in all your feels from the first til the last page. I could NOT put this book down. Nico will have you swooning. The way Nico and Dem fall in love so beautifully written. The angst & chemistry was off the charts!Love the nicknames
5 Not Fakin’ These Crowns
When Meagan says she’s bringing you a whole new world with all new characters she’s not fooling around. These characters are All. The. Things! Meagan has this undeniable way of pulling you straight into a story from the start. Her words weave a tale so fascinating you can’t help but get lost in the pages and thus lost in their world. I completely devoured this book in one sitting, I literally could not put it down, seriously food what’s that, sleep who needs it, just give me all the words as sustenance!!!
“Nah.” His grip lessens, his fingertips dragging along my skin with their retreat. My eyes fall to the contact, a heavy tension tugging at my muscles as I force my gaze back to his, but Nico is no longer looking at me.”
Oooh let me tell you Nico is freaking delicious. He’s right up there with Big Man and Alec for me with his Alpha possessiveness and overall personality. These men seem aloof and unfeeling but once they have what they want that’s when you see the differing layers. I absolutely love this about Meagan’s writing. She takes these strong dominate men and shows us exactly what happens underneath all that dominance, and I. Am. Here. For. It. All!!!! Once you see what Nico is having to deal with all the walls he’s constructed around himself make so much sense. Watching as little by little Demi makes her way through it’s such a thing of beauty, to see these dominate men fall to their knees for their woman. Gah that shit gets me every time!
“Nico, what are—”“What the fuck’s the point of this thing?” I exhale against her, my other hand tugging at the bottom of her wannabe hoodie. Her swallow isn’t missed and I glare at the softness of her neck as she leans to the side, trying to escape my heated breaths, but all it does is tease me with more creamy, sun brushed skin.”
Demi to me is like a cross between Oakley and Raven. Not as hardcore as Raven but definitely not a pushover either and she has the same determination as Oakley. She is a brilliant student and a dedicated dancer. And it’s her sassy presence and no nonsense attitude that have me rooting for this girl. I love and I mean love a strong women who is comfortable with herself and has no problem putting other’s in their place. But on the opposite side Demi has some things that she is going through and gives her loyalty without fail, even to those who don’t deserve it. Watching her as she struggles will make your heart ache. You want so badly to shake some of the people in her life and yell at them for the way they talk to her and treat her.
“Nico’s mouth falls from mine in the same second, his breathing out of control. He eyes me a moment, then cuts a quick stare over his shoulder, at the back of Alex’s retreating body. The reason for the show. The warmth of Nico’s body disappears, but he grips my hand and pulls me back to class, leaving a small piece of me in the empty hallway without even realizing it.”
I had to have highlighted about 90% of this freaking book that’s how good it is. Every page, every word keeps you utterly enthralled. This story has the perfect balance of angst and passion with an intriguing storyline full of Meagan’s signature twists and turns that keeps you riveted. The chemistry between Nico and Demi is incendiary seriously every time they are in the same room, the tension is so thick it’s hard to breathe. I live for that kind of tension in a story, when it’s a tangible thing that you can actually feel proves how good of a writer Meagan is. This story shows why Meagan is one of my Ride or Die authors. She is a master at what she does and I am so freaking happy she made the transition from Blogger to Author cause I don’t know where I’d be without her words.
I voluntarily reviewed an advance complimentary copy of this book
EEEPPP! I’ve been CRAVING a book like FITYBI for so long that I almost gave up in my pursuit because I couldn’t find what I was looking for!! But this book gave me ALL I NEEDED in a romance and truly blew me away! This book is EVERYTHING! From the first few pages I was obsessed and this obsession grew with each word. Being in this world was like being in heaven and I couldn’t put it down. Meagan Bandy SLAYS the new adult romance genre and it’s very apparent WHY when she writes a book like THIS. Gosh, it’s so good I may even have to go read it a second time just to get these feels all over again!
Fake It Till You Break It is a smorgasbord of tropes (LOL I never thought I would use that word in a review but it’s so FITTING). This book is an opposites attract romance, a fake relationship romance, and new adult/young adult HIGH SCHOOL romance. It’s much tamer than The Brayshaw series but just as swoony! I love how Meagan can write uber sexy novels and sweeter romances- she has the skill to nail them all! This book is also set in a brand-new world that I hope to see more of. I know it’s a standalone, but maybe some day in the future well see some more books? Here’s to hoping!
Anyway, in this one readers will meet Demi and Nico. Demi is the kind of girl who doesn’t care about boys and relationships- she’d rather do good in school. She’s not a nerd per se but she definitely sits closer to that than being a pompom welding girl who prefers socialization over grades. Nico on the other hand is a brooding bad boy. He’s got an ALPHAtude in the beginning of the book, but readers will see a little bit of a softer side as the book progresses. NOT too much though- he still comes off as a bad boy through and through! I loved this! I don’t always want to see heroes change for the heroines and it was nice to see him still stay in the same shell.
Nico and Demi, while totally opposite, decide that they should pretend to be dating. Why? Well, I won’t tell you because it will spoil some of the story, but they DO, and it turns into something neither of them were expecting. Of course, there’s a bit of drama and everything they build during their fake relationship comes tumbling down at their feet. Can they overcome it all? Or are they destined to stay FAKE? You’ll have to read to find out!
Once again, Meagan Brandy writes absolutely PERFECTION. Readers will quickly see why when reading this one and are sure to have a hard time putting it down. I highly recommend it!
When I was first introduced to this Author a year ago I never expected to absolutely love all her books and get super excited with each new release and she certainly didn’t let me down with this one.
Once I started reading this I was hooked. Unfortunately it was in the evening and that meant another late night as my hubby was at work and couldn’t nag me to put my book down.
This one covered some of my favourite tropes, fake-relationship, enemies-to-lovers, high-school romance and Meagan honestly knocked it out of the park with this one.
The chemistry between the two main characters is off the charts electric. I loved Nico, he was the swoony, broody type I love and Demi is the good girl, the opposite of Nico but together they are EVERYTHING
Well done Meagan for another great read
I Freaking Love this book!!!
Meagan completely outdid herself with Fake it Til you Break it!!!
Demi and Nico are on Fire!! I related to Demi probably more than any character ever.
Not only that but the whole group of friends are Amazing characters!! They made me laugh out loud!
The angst is Everything!!!
This story had me thinking I knew what was happening but she tricked me as always! Amazing!
MUST READ!!! Hands down!
Oh god, I did not want this book to end. From the very first page, I was hooked on Brandy’s words.
Demi and Nico were once friends then something happened and now in their final year, they are paired together for a school project. Something Demi isn’t happy about and Nico openly ignores her.
Demi has feelings for one of the boys in her class but hasn’t brought it up to him yet and Nico offers to help her get his attention. Reluctantly she agrees to ‘fake’ date Nico.
This story is a slow burn and will EAT YOU UP! The angst and sexual tension between Demi and Nico is off the charts, edging ever so slowly and teasing us as the reader for what we know will be explosive.
One of the things I love about this book is the side characters. Particularly Demi’s group of friends. There is a close bond between them, they wind each other up and know everyone’s secrets and oh my god, they are total cockblockers, I wanted to pull them away so many times so Demi and Nico could have their moment.
Demi and Nico don’t have easy life’s, both struggling with their parents and the choices they make but the connection they share is electric. Demi is fun, outgoing, speaks her mind. Nico is quiet, broody, respects Demi, and underneath his hard exterior is kind, caring and brings all kinds of swoon with his alpha ways.
This book came at the right time for me as I was in a book slump and it lifted me right out it. It’s lighthearted, the perfect romance, with a good amount side drama and a few jaw-dropping moments.
There aren’t enough words to praise this book, pure perfection and one I will be recommending to EVERYONE and will be re-reading again very soon!
ARC received for an honest review – thank you
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Overall Ratings;u2063
First Sex Scene – 80%
POV – Duel
Hero – +
Heroine – +
Story – +
Angst –
Steam –
Chemistry –
Yet another well written gem from this author.
Although there weren’t as many bombs dropped with it being a stand alone in a new world, it was still a gripping read for this suspense junkie.
In saying that from the dedication alone I knew this book was going to be special and I was right.
Like always the authors characters will captivate and charm you and will stick with you for a long time.
I couldn’t have loved this more! Now I was already a Meagan Brandy fan but this book clinched it even more. Demi and Nico use to be friends and now do the bright idea of faking a relationship to help her out they back in each other’s orbit big time and it’s absolutely perfect. I obviously fell in love with the arrogance and swagger of Nico but I typically always like the hero but in this book I loved the heroine even more (which is a rarity for me) Demi was sweet, kind, fierce and focused and I enjoyed every second of her
Absolutely loved this book!! The characters spoke to me, it was angst ridden, sexy, and true to teen life as it is today. So much the happens in this book is because the characters are typical teens. There is nothing nefarious, it’s more like they are oblivious to what’s in front of them. the real world, the real feelings, the author puts them both in front of you and makes you want it.
The author really tells a tale of when you want something, you need to be honest and upfront about your feelings. Make sure you work for it, and make sure you surround yourself with good people. The author does a great job making you feel what the characters are feeling. You feel immersed in the story, and that’s exactly what you want. Told in dual pov.
WOW. Meagan Brandy has done it again. From the very first page I could not stop with Nico and Demi! Their chemistry OMG… The whole, will they, won’t they? The push and pull. THE ANXIETY. Nico is mineeeee.
Nico has a proposition for Demi. Date me and make the guy you want jealous. Demi takes him up on his offer. They have known each other all their lives. What could possibly go wrong?? Nico lives right next door to Demi. But while Nico is the stand out athlete on the football team, Demi is the studious, bad ass sexy hip hop dancer.
I always know Meagan is going to come through when she drops something new.. This time was no different. A whole new world? Yes, please daddy MOREEEE. So, I’ll just be over here praying to the book Gods for her to have a hundred more releases this year. I now want to go back and read it again. 5 stars for a 5 star author.
Release Date: February 5 2020
Spoken In: Dual Perspectives – Demi/Nico
Rating: 5 + Stars
Fake It ‘Til You Break It is a new standalone novel written by the queen Meagan Brandy. Being as she’s one of my favourite authors this book was one of my most anticipated reads of this year I could not wait to get my greedy hands on it and it did NOT disappoint she slays every single time.
I’m completely blown away by this story and I am so in love with Demi and Nico the chemistry between these two was crazy intense and got me right in the feels. They are both dealing with a lot in their home life’s and I loved watching them both deal with these issues together.
Meagan really knows how to write the best hero’s because Nico was to die for, on the surface he seems like a broody hot-headed jerk but once you get inside his head he’s caring and sweet and I want him for myself. Demi was just as incredible. She was sweet and kind but also sassy and fierce and knew how to stand up for herself when needed.
This book was all I could ask for. Slow burn with all the angst and drama and so many twists and turns that I didn’t see coming. An amazing group of secondary characters I just couldn’t put it down, this was absolute perfection! You are in for a wild ride.
ARC kindly provided for an honest review
Oh how I loved this book! This is high school romance done right! Ask my why I was smiling all throughout reading this book? First, it’s a mixture of tropes. Enemies-to-lovers, but also second-chance. Secondly, these two are a dream to read about.
Demi and Nico were so damn good together. They hate each other, but don’t really know why. They’re childhood friends that no longer speak, and their reason for this is just *sigh* … So, so good.
Nico! My heart, body, and soul loved him from page 1. I just knew there was something deep running through his story, and how this author played everything out on page was spectacular. I love when an author isn’t afraid to write a vulnerable character. Nico’s back story was written so perfectly that I couldn’t help but love him.
Demi was amazing. She was written how I wish all female leads were written. She’s fun, outgoing, and brave, but doesn’t have the immaturity that a lot of female heroine’s do. I loved her so much.
If you like high school romance, with a touch of bully, and a ton of heart, go read this book!
Oh My Fucking God!!!!
What the actual Fuck!!!!
These were just a few things that were being yelled by me while reading, wait not reading devouring, this book. I mean how does Meagan Brandy’s books keep getting better and better with each release. And dammit to Hell, Fake It Til’ You Break It was definitely some of her best work. This fucking masterpiece had it all….
1. enemies to lovers
2. a lovable asshole that wins your heart
3. panty dropping moments
4. angst to the 100th degree
5. What the Actual Fuck moments
6. fan yourself due to chemistry
7. strong yet vulnerable female character
8. characters that you love to hate, and plan the hiding of their dead body
9. did I say angst from start to finish
And . . .
10. Meagan “Fucking” Brandy’s words all together
Demi was the perfect female lead. She was strong when she needed to be, and vulnerable when any normal person would be. I just couldn’t help but connect with her character. But, that also one of my favorite things about Brandy’s work, her characters are so real that you can’t help but connect with them on a real level.
Nico. Mother Fucking Nico. You just wanted to slap him when you first meet him. But, then when little bits and pieces are revealed about him you can’t help but let the big asshole worm his way into your heart. That’s another thing about Brandy’s work, she is a master at sculpting the perfect Lovable Asshole to compliment her kick-ass female.
The supporting characters were all equally written to perfection. No character ever goes without the you either loving or wanting to throat punch them (cough…cough… Josie and Alex). Not wait Alex was more like dick punch, but that’s neither here not there.
I cannot possible express just how much I loved this book. I have read everything that Brandy has put out, and I cannot get enough of her work. And if Brandy is a new to you author, don’t worry this is a standalone and reading her other books is not needed. But, I do highly recommend that you check out her other book like now.
You guys!!!! YOU AREN’T READY FOR NICO SYKES..
He legit just stole my heart and I don’t think he’s ever giving it back.. And Demi… I freaking love her too. The characters in this story are so amazing! I mean, who am I kidding. Of course they are because Meagan Brandy wrote them. She never fails to suck me into her stories and I fall in love EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.
You need Nico and Demi in your life!
There is a lot of mystery around Nico because he’s not expressive or vocal. He shields himself. While Demi is a bit more outgoing, they share inner similarities. I just connected with Nico and Demi so much. Their fake relationship is SO much more than that and their love story is beautiful, raw, funny, sexy, challenging and sweet.
Also, the secondary characters of this story were fantastic as well. I love Demi’s relationship with her friends. The vibe of this book took me back to a time I really miss and I loved that so much! I was so engrossed with Nico and Demi’s story. Their chemistry, their shared loneliness and the love that blossomed along the way..
Hands down going to be in my top reads of 2020. READ IT!
*ARC received in exchange for an honest review