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Best Fake Relationship Romance Books

The arrangement was supposed to be simple. It never is. Fake relationship romance books give us the exquisite tension of pretending to be in love -- only to discover that the performance was real all along. Find the best fake-relationship romances in our curated collection.

They're faking it for an audience -- coworkers, family, exes. But the performance gets too convincing, and the line between act and reality vanishes.

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Happy Place

Emily Henry

Second Chance Forced Proximity Fake Relationship

The Love Hypothesis

Ali Hazelwood

Fake Relationship Grumpy Sunshine Forced Proximity

You Deserve Each Other

Sarah Hogle

Fake Relationship Bet or Dare Enemies to Lovers

A Week to Be Wicked

Tessa Dare

Road Trip Fake Relationship Strangers to Lovers

An Offer from a Gentleman

Julia Quinn

Arranged Marriage Fake Relationship Second Chance

The Wall of Winnipeg and Me

Mariana Zapata

Slow Burn Grumpy Sunshine Boss Employee

Boyfriend Material

Alexis Hall

Fake Relationship Grumpy Sunshine Forced Proximity

The Unhoneymooners

Christina Lauren

Enemies to Lovers Forced Proximity Vacation Romance

My Darling Bride

Ilsa Madden-Mills

Marriage of Convenience Fake Relationship Grumpy Sunshine

A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon

Sarah Hawley

Fake Dating Fake Relationship Forced Proximity

Caraval

Stephanie Garber

Slow Burn Strangers to Lovers Fake Relationship

Frequently Asked Questions

What is fake relationship romance?

They're faking it for an audience — coworkers, family, exes. But the performance gets too convincing, and the line between act and reality vanishes. Fake Relationship romance is one of the most searched-for tropes in the genre, loved for its unique emotional arc and satisfying payoffs.

Who are the best fake relationship romance authors?

Emily Henry, Christina Lauren, and Jasmine Guillory are fake-relationship experts. The moment pretend feelings crack into real ones is their signature magic.

What's the difference between fake relationship and fake dating romance?

Fake Relationship romance and fake dating romance share some DNA but deliver different emotional experiences. Fake Relationship centers on they're faking it for an audience — coworkers, family, exes. Fake Dating romance, by contrast, agree to pretend they're together — for a wedding, a family event, a deal. Both are beloved in the genre, and many readers enjoy pairing them together.