When it comes to rom coms, fake dating books are one of our favorite romance tropes. We compiled a list of recommendations based on the best fake relationship books we’ve read, along with others we can’t wait to read.

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This book is a bit lighter than Katherine Center's other novels because she wrote it as an escape for herself during the pandemic.

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This highly-rated steamy rom-com covers two popular tropes in one story - fake dating plus grumpy meets sunshine!

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Faking dating is just one part of this rom-com, which also includes the enemies to lovers trope and lots of nerdy, steamy chemistry!

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This PG-rated, sweet and silly read is part of a romance trope series called Love Cliches, in which each book follows a different friend.

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This book is great for those who enjoy character-driven novels, but it might not be quite romantic enough to satisfy readers craving a big dose of romance.

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This fake bridesmaid book is a fun twist on the fake relationship trope!

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When it comes to rom coms, fake dating books are one of our favorite romance tropes. We compiled a list of recommendations based on the best fake relationship books we’ve read, along with others we can’t wait to read.

This book is a bit lighter than Katherine Center's other novels because she wrote it as an escape for herself during the pandemic.

THE BODYGUARD

This highly-rated steamy rom-com covers two popular tropes in one story - fake dating plus grumpy meets sunshine!

THE LOVE HYPOTHESIS

Faking dating is just one part of this rom-com, which also includes the enemies to lovers trope and lots of nerdy, steamy chemistry!

THE SOULMATE EQUATION

This PG-rated, sweet and silly read is part of a romance trope series called Love Cliches, in which each book follows a different friend.

FALLING FOR YOUR FAKE FIANCÉ

This book is great for those who enjoy character-driven novels, but it might not be quite romantic enough to satisfy readers craving a big dose of romance.

IF I NEVER MET YOU

This fake bridesmaid book is a fun twist on the fake relationship trope!

THE PAID BRIDESMAID

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