This book is the first installment in the series. It is often recommended to readers who enjoy popular rom-coms like The Spanish Love Deception and The Unhoneymooners due to its blend of humor, angst, and steamy scenes.
: The "fake" aspects, such as shared living quarters and necessary public displays of affection, quickly transition into real physical chemistry.
: The primary motivation for the fake dating is to make their respective ex-partners jealous, which eventually leads to genuine tension between the two.
In the novel Fake Dating Adrian Hunter by Skyla Summers, the "fake dating" feature is centered on a high-stakes in a tropical setting. Famous fashion designer Verena Valentine enters into a week-long fake relationship with her childhood-best-friend-turned-enemy, Adrian Hunter, to navigate the awkward presence of both of their exes.