Sloane De Carlo is going to have to move to Antarctica.
As if it wasn’t bad enough that she accidentally made her private blog very public, and all her innermost secrets and embarrassing moments are trending, now the entirety of the Internet is dying to know who her all-consuming, never-get-over-him crush “Guy” really is. She’s even got a literary agent dangling a book deal in front of her … front of her nose—but there’s a catch. She’ll have to get closure with “Guy” and give her story that pitch-perfect ending.
Too bad the real “Guy” is engaged to someone else. #Blessed
The only person in her teeny hometown of Arbor Bay who knows the truth is local bartender Brady Knox. And he’s not telling…for a price. He’ll pretend to be Sloane’s “Guy” if she’ll use her newfound Internet fame to bring more business to his struggling local bar. Brady’s always been a lone wolf, but there’s something about the pint-sized, supremely awkward, yet beautiful Sloane that charms him.
But keeping secrets in a small town like Arbor Bay isn’t easy. And Brady was never meant to be the guy for a pitch-perfect ending…
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Sloane and Brady’s story is a sweet and entertaining read. This is a well written flawless story which is humorous throughout, as well as being steamy, and heart-warming with a fake romance, which all had me intrigued and hooked throughout. I highly recommend for all readers.
Sloane’s life is suddenly thrown into the spotlight inadvertently when she makes her private blog public. Brady is a bartender and part owner of the pub that is suffering a downturn in customer counts. They decide to fake a relationship for different reasons with hilarious outcomes. You will enjoy this crazy ride as these two discover each other warts and all.
The most essential gift that any person can possess is the ability to laugh at themselves. Life is about the unpredictable and Harper takes delight in showing how to live with the punches it aims our way. Fake It Till You Make It packs wise words with a sense of humor. Behind the mischievous storyline and the charming characters, lies a hint of truth. In order to move pass pain and embarrassment we have to face it head on with tons of laughter and an ever present sense of self. We are not the mistakes that we make, but the lessons we learn from them guide us through this bumpy road that we call life. A sunny outlook with a relevant twist.
Disclaimer: I received an Advance Reader Copy at no cost from the publisher/author. All opinions in my review are my own.
I love the fake dating trope and this book really did it right. This was such a sweet story with hilarious moments and just the right amount of steam.
I really fell in love with the author’s fluid storytelling. The writing was so smooth and inviting that I fell into the story effortlessly. I really loved the premise of the story. The plot was engaging, entertaining, and intriguing.
These characters were ones that I connected with easily. I immediately gravitated towards them. Both main characters, Sloane and Brady, were developed really well and have plenty of depth. Their goals, aspirations, and heartbreaks were clearly defined in the story. They both had great character development and changed a lot through the course of the story. This cast of secondary characters was extremely fun to read about. I hope that we get to hear their stories sometime in the future.
The romance was really heartwarming. Sloane and Brady had a slow-burn romance that really made me swoon. They grow close after spending time together during their fake romance. The lines of their fake romance start to blur when real feelings start to develop between them. It was a lovely journey watching Sloane and Brady figure things out. I really enjoyed their natural chemistry.
Overall, this was a fun romantic comedy with relatable characters and lots of heart. If you are a fan of the fake dating trope then this is a book that you won’t want to miss out on. I can’t wait to read what’s next from this author!
I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher for my honest review.
Sloane De Carlo’s life is turned upside down when she makes her blog of unrequited love for “Guy” public. It has now gone viral, and everyone wants to know who “Guy” is. The only person who knows who the mystery man is, is bartender Brady Knox, after Sloane got drunk and spilled the beans. When mean girl Carol starts interrogating her, Brady steps up and pretends to be her mystery man. This sets up a small town, fake romance. I had a difficult time getting through this book. I didn’t really connect with the characters. The author’s character development of Brady was to continually say he was grumpy and that he smirked (seriously, I think both of these words were used every page). Sloane was neurotic, constantly blushing and fairly immature. For a RomCom, it was seriously light on the Com.
Sloan and Brady fake being in love until they actually fall in love!
Sloane De Carlo returned to her hometown of Arbor Bay to get away from all the interest about her blog that she accidently made public by mistake. Sloan wrote about being in the love with a guy and never telling him but she needed to tell the guy so her agent could sell the finished story. Sloan was at the local bar with friends when she was rescued by Brady Knox who ran the family bar who claimed he was the guy that she never told and that she had finally confessed but it was someone else she did want to tell. Brady told Sloan he would help her out while she helped to bring back the customers to the local bar before she left town again.
Fake It Till You Make It makes the reader understand how the something that you want to have private can grow out of control. The reader will laugh at the getting ready for the local festival that makes living in a small town fun for families.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Fake dating tropes can be an iffy concept for me, but I definitely enjoyed this one. Of course, it helped that it featured a pairing of a grumpy hero and a little miss sunshine heroine. There something about transforming a gruff and taciturn guy that keeps me entertained.
Brady and Sloane were a lot of fun with a wee bit of frustration thrown into the mix. There was an undercurrent of high school drama, with mean girl Carol, but all the other secondary characters added a great flavor to the storyline. I’m not sure if there’s a series intended, but I’d love to read Callum’s story.
I really like Anne Harper’s writing style, and her dialogue is fantastic…just what you’d overhear if you were eavesdropping on conversations. Great job for a debut book, I can’t wait to read more from his author!
Fake dating with some grump/sunshine mixed in? Yes, please!
Sloane has been writing a very private blog since she was seventeen but in a drunken haze she outed herself and her blog. Brady has a bar he loves, so mush so that it’s the reason his ex gave for breaking things off, but not enough customers. He also knows Sloane’s biggest secret and is willing to help for a price.
This one gave me some serious Never Been Kissed Vibes and I was so here for it! From the happy upbeat but emotionally vulnerable heroine to the often grumpy but completely charmed hero and the cast of small town characters, Fake it Till You Make it was a lovely, funny read that had just the right amount emotional balance to keep me invested and satisfied without overwhelming me in these interesting times.
I hope there’s more to come from Arbor Bay!
I received a complimentary review copy of this book but all opinions are my own.