Stealing Sunshine By Hannah Cowan, Cherry Peak, #4 SHORT REVIEW
This book was absolutely a treat to read! I loved every character in this book (except for Bryceās parents) and […]
Fake Dating is a fun, flirty, and tension-filled romance trope where two characters pretend to be in a relationshipāonly to catch real feelings along the way. šš
Key elements:
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š¬ They agree to ādateā for a specific reason: to impress family, win a bet, avoid questions, etc.
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š³ Lines blur as they spend more time togetherāhand holding, kisses, ājust for showā moments
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š„² Denial and pining: āItās not realā¦ right?ā
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š„ The chemistry builds under the pressure of pretending
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š„ Often includes a dramatic reveal or confession once feelings canāt be hidden
This trope delivers fun banter, romantic tension, and emotional payoffābecause sometimes love starts with a lie and ends with forever. šš¬
