Story Dynamics & Tropes

Fake Dating

Two individuals enter into a mutually beneficial agreement to pretend they are a couple to satisfy family expectations or boost a career. As they navigate their charade, the fabricated intimacy and whispered 'I love yous' spark genuine feelings, leading to the panicked realization that the fake romance has become dangerously real.

Books with this trope

14 books
Scandalous Games

Scandalous Games

Simran

View Details
After a fashion

After a fashion

Jen Turano

View Details
Decked with holly

Decked with holly

Marni Bates

View Details
Resisting the Sicilian playboy

Resisting the Sicilian playboy

Amanda Cinelli

View Details
Frankly in love

Frankly in love

David Yoon

View Details
Beach Wedding Weekend

Beach Wedding Weekend

Rachel Magee

View Details
Filthy Rich Vampire

Filthy Rich Vampire

Geneva Lee

View Details
Picking Daisies on Sundays

Picking Daisies on Sundays

Liana Cincotti

View Details
Something in the Wine

Something in the Wine

Jae

View Details
Casting Lacey

Casting Lacey

Elle Spencer

View Details
Yours Truly

Yours Truly

Abby Jimenez

View Details
The Love Hypothesis

The Love Hypothesis

Ali Hazelwood

View Details
Love Arranged

Love Arranged

Lauren Asher

View Details
Just for the Summer

Just for the Summer

Abby Jimenez

View Details