What is it about the fake dating trope that makes readers go weak?
Maybe it’s because we love watching the couple fumble around as they find their rhythm. Or because we read, anticipating the moment someone challenges them to prove their relationship…
Or could it be that we love seeing when those fake feelings turn real?
In either case, we love fake relationships, whether it’s dating, an engagement, or a fake marriage.
Fake Dating Romances Recommendations
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Here are 8 sweet and swoony fake dating romances.
The Truth About Fame: Faith & Fortune 2, by Toni Shiloh
Astoria “Tori” Bell, a famous model, is stalked by a dangerous admirer. To protect her, her handsome bodyguard, Marcel Fox, suggests a fake engagement to flush out the threat. As the lines between fake and real blur, Tori struggles with vulnerability and her past. Can she trust Marcel—or is their romance just for show?
Yours Temporarily: A Fake Dating Christian Romance (The Office Heartthrobs Book 1), by Rose Fresquez
Jeremy Kress needs a fake fiancée to avoid rekindling an old romance at his brother’s wedding—and to shut down his mother’s matchmaking. Enter Zuri Blackwood, a businesswoman in need of funds for her cafe, who agrees to the ruse. But as their fake engagement grows more real, Jeremy wonders if he’s falling for her.
Risking His Heart: A Sweet Fake Dating Romance (Buena Hills), by Allison Gygi
Cassie Schalk’s life falls apart when she loses her job and fiancé in one day. At her sister’s wedding in California, she’s forced to team up with Brad Lucas, the obnoxious best man she can’t stand, to fake a relationship and ward off her ex. As they pretend to be a couple, sparks fly—but will their plan unravel their hearts?
Dating the Prince: a fake relationship romance (Royal Secrets), by Lindzee Armstrong
Prince Alexander of Durham needs a PR rescue after his ex’s scandal, while Libby, struggling with financial troubles, seeks a fresh start. When a lucky penny leads to an unexpected encounter, a fake engagement seems like the perfect solution. But as their chemistry grows, will their pretend romance become real?
Faking It with My Bossy Ex: A Sweet Small Town Holiday Romance (Sweet Christmas Kisses Series), by Leah Blair
Trapped by a snowstorm at a romantic inn, my ex, now my boss, insists we fake being a couple to snag the last lovebird suite. As we enter the Christmas Couples Contest and he surprises me with sweet gestures, I start to wonder if he’s truly faking a second chance at love.
Flirting with your Ex Best Friend Billionaire Fake Fiance: Sweet, Christian Romance (Knight Brother Romances Book 3), by Taylor Hart
Michael Knight, a successful but emotionally distant billionaire, is shocked when his childhood crush, Sapphire Rock, walks back into his life after her divorce. With Christmas approaching, he asks her to pretend to be his fiancée for a family trip to Hawaii. She agrees, but as their fake romance deepens, they must decide whether to come clean or risk losing their second chance at love.
A Fake Marriage Romance Collection, by Victorine E. Lieske
Five Feel-Good Romances Filled with Heart-Stopping Kisses and Laugh-Out-Loud Moments
- Accidentally Married
Madison is roped into pretending to be Jared’s girlfriend for a family dinner. When she discovers his lie, she gets her revenge by telling his family they’re engaged. A hilarious rom-com full of surprises and a lovable cast of characters. - Reluctantly Married
Megan and Adam can’t stand each other, but when forced to pretend to date for a TV show, sparks fly. When they say “I do” for real, Megan wonders if her heart can handle the truth behind their fake love. - Mistakenly Married
Penny accidentally marries the wrong man. He convinces her to stay married just until he gets his inheritance, but she never expected to fall for him. What happens when the lines between fake and real blur? - Blissfully Married
Sydney’s fake engagement is part of her matchmaking business, but when her childhood crush, Blake, walks back into her life, things get complicated. Blake keeps his distance until he realizes Sydney’s been lying. Will he make her admit the truth—and win her heart? - Acting Married
Tara agrees to marry Rick Shade for a publicity stunt, but she never expects to fall for him. As their fake marriage deepens, Tara struggles with her growing feelings, especially when she needs stability more than ever. Can she keep her heart in check?
Perfect for fans of fake-to-real love stories that deliver all the feels!
The Fake Date: A Sweet, Small-Town, Wedding Date for Hire, Military Romance, by Jess Mastorakos
As a professional fake date, I have three simple rules: weddings only, kissing comes with a surcharge, and catching feelings is absolutely forbidden. It’s a way to make extra cash as a Marine, especially with my dad’s medical bills piling up. But then the bookish woman I’ve been crushing on for months asks for my help.
She’s smart, beautiful, and could be the one to make me break my rules. I’ll be her perfect fake date, and then I’ll walk away. After all, despite a promise I made to my dad, I can’t afford to fall in love again.
A Little More
Emma Sinclair refused to attend her younger sister’s wedding without a date. Desperation leads her Carlos Rodriquez, a date for hire. But what happens when their fake relationship becomes a little too real? Find out in Falling For Her Fake Wedding Date.
