Pretend to Be Yours
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4.2 • 199 Ratings
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- $4.99
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- $4.99
Publisher Description
Faith needs a fake boyfriend. Sexy single dad Shane fits the bill, but she can't help wanting him for real.
Faith St. John is mortified when her matchmaking parents turn up in her small town with a blind date in tow. To make matters worse, her high school sweetheart—who broke her heart and her ego—is trying to push her into giving him another chance.
To convince everyone she has her love life under control, she claims to be dating Shane Walker, the gorgeous local teacher. The trouble is, she's had a crush on Shane for years, and when he goes along with her plan, it's hard to remember that their kisses are only for show.
It doesn't help that Shane's son isn't interested in having a stepmother, and his ex is determined to get him back. Can Shane and Faith overcome the odds to find love?
Customer Reviews
Pretend to Be Yours
I received a complimentary copy of this book and I am voluntarily reviewing it.
This was my first visit to Haven Bay New Zealand. The people are warm, loving and protective of their own. I adored the main and secondary characters (especially Hunter, Shane Walker's youngest son.) It was refreshing to see the typical stereo-type being in reverse here.
Shane is a teacher and a single father. His ex-wife abandoned him and their two sons for the flash of fame, fortune and glamour of Hollywood. He hasn't dated in years since his ex-wife left. Faith St. John, on the other hand is loud, boisterous and flirty. She has had some affairs with single men. She was humiliated while in high school due to a bad decision and placing her trust in with the wrong person.
This was an enchanting book-cation for me. As the story takes place in New Zealand, there were several words that I had to look up to see what they were. I love being able to learn new things. It really is like going on vacation but not leaving my comfy couch!!!!
There were some scenes that were so touching and heart-wrenching, some funny and some sexy ones (but not it too great of detail!) I so enjoyed this story that I really have to go back and visit it again but from the beginning. I hope there are more stories from Haven Bay in the future as I would like to re-visit again and again.
The fake trope works
In this case the fake dating trope works.
Mainly because Faith and Shane are already friends, each crushing on the other but both thinking the other is out of their league.
I liked the leads very much, who doesn’t love a glasses wearing quirky redhead? Shane is a dream as a teacher, single dad, with a crush on Faith.
The slow burn works, along with all the messy family created drama.
Recommend.