So glad to have received an arc for this book, I've never read anything by Laura Carter but definitely will be looking forward to seeing her name on the cover from now on! What an adorably written story, I'm still over here blushing and kicking my feet over it. I highly recommend if you love the fake dating trope or need something to make you laugh out loud. The only two things I have to comment on are the fact that I wish we could've gotten to see Ted confront Fleur and Roman AND for a book marketing itself as fake dating, it only took up a small portion of the book.

Fake It ‘til You Make It’ was an easy read. But, unfortunately it lacked in the entertainment department.
Our main characters Abby and Ted who have both suffered from their partners cheating on them.
Abbey was a witty character and she did make me laugh at times.
Ted was the cinnamon roll hero..but was also misogynistic at times..
The characters feel like they are lacking depth.

The fake dating and pretending to be someone else causes all kinds misunderstandings and confusion.
Overall I found the romance to be lacking and quite boring..
It tried to be a slow burn romance with cute heartfelt moments but some of those moments were quite cringey in my opinion.

I found the ending to be quite rushed and I wasn't a fan of the third act break-up.

Just because this book was not it for me, that doesn't mean that someone else will not enjoy it..

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was a very cute and light fake dating romance. Abbey has lost both her boyfriend and her job and to make matters worse, her parents invited her ex to their vow renewal and he's bringing a date. There's no way that she's showing up alone and looking pathetic, so she convinces her very handsome next door neighbor, Ted, to be her fake date.
The romance was cute and I enjoyed seeing Abbey and Ted together. They had really nice chemistry and were a cute couple. This was a clean and sweet romance with a lot of heart and I had a great time reading it.
My thanks to NetGalley for providing a complimentary copy. This is my honest review.

Abbey Mitchell has the perfect life until her boyfriend of 4 years confesses that he was cheating on her, and she loses her job as an auditor. Devastated, she splashes out her wedding fund on six months’ rent in the hotel in New York that she always dreamed of staying in. She bumps into her neighbour, Theodore Thomas, who has his own tech company and is also hiding from the world due to his fiancé Fleur cheating on him with his business partner and ex-best friend Roman.

Along the way, Ted pretends he’s his baseball player brother due to a misunderstanding, and Abbey pretends she is an actress. With Abbey’s parents’ vow renewal and the unfortunate fact that Andrew is going to be there, she comes up with the idea that she and Ted should pretend to date each other.


This was a very sweet story and was amusing and there were some hilarious moments and heartwarming moments. But at some times I felt like the pacing was off: I am a fan of the fake dating trope but it felt like there wasn’t actually enough of it.
But I think the author wrapped up everything so quickly at the end. But nonetheless I enjoyed it thoroughly.

Cute, easy read. Nothing sticks out for me with this story unfortunately. I would read more of this author

Laura Carter has really done a good job on Fake It Till You Make it, the character building, the story flow and the relationship between the main characters is all you can want within a cozy romantic book

enjoyed reading this book and would give it a solid 3.5 stars. Overall, I would recommend this book for someone looking for a light and relaxing weekend read.

The book focuses on Ted and Abbey, roommates who have just gone through breakups. They decide to fake date, as Abbey requires a date to take with her to her parent's vow renewal , and Ted wants to leave his ex, who cheated on him. The chemistry between Abbey and Ted was very strong and real. The book truly engaged me as a reader and I loved seeing the couple together.

“Fake It ‘til You Make It” by Laura Carter is a delightful read that I devoured in just one day! I was thrilled to find that part of the story takes place in Banff, Alberta, Canada, close to my hometown.

This charming tale has everything: fake dating, family, friendship, and second chances. The characters are well-developed and witty, with banter that had me laughing out loud. The supporting cast, including friends, family, and even the unlikable exes, added depth and humor to the story. I loved how the author skillfully wove together all the elements, making this a must-read for anyone looking for a light-hearted, feel-good romance. I'm eager to explore more of Laura Carter's books in the future!”

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I requested and received an advance reader copy of this book from Boldwood Books and Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

First of all thank you to netgalley for giving me an ARC of this book.

I enjoyed this book. It was not the best romcom I've read nor the most memorable. There were some things i enjoyed, like the enemies to lovers and him falling first for her, but the miscommunication trope... i just don't see why too adult people can't talk things out. I didn't enjoy that part much.

Apart from that, it was a good romcom and i would easily recommend it to someone who likes the genre and is looking for a quick quirky, weird and cute romcom!!

I enjoyed reading this book mainly because I love the enemies-to-lovers and mistaken identity tropes, where he falls for her first. I typically don't enjoy the miscommunication trope, but I think it was used effectively in this book. Abbey is a lovable main character who embarks on a journey to rebuild her personal and professional life. I loved how she moved forward and showed strength after going through heartache. Ted is also a loveable character who goes through something life-changing that causes him to go into hiding. I found Ted's portrayal as a man grappling with his identity and undergoing a process of self-reflection to be quite compelling. It resonated with me because heartbreak often feels like losing a crucial piece of oneself. It's a journey of combining the pieces or discovering one's identity without that missing piece. Abbey and Ted's chemistry was so fun, and it felt realistic. I loved how Abbey and Ted's shared nerdiness blossomed into a romantic relationship.

Love Always, Catherine

Thank you to Boldwood books and Laura Carter for the gift of a digital ARC of Fake It ‘Til You Make It in exchange for a fair and honest review.
I enjoyed the quirk essence of the storytelling of Fake It ‘Til You Make.

There are fabulous and downright ridiculous moments of the plot – whacky and weird, but enjoyable. I felt parts were a little rushed and struggled with all the secrets and lies at the heart of the story. Everything felt pretend which is probably down to the ‘fake until you make’ mantra, but it hindered me getting to like the characters as Ted and Abbey came across false and didn’t want to have a healthy conversation to clear up their mess like sane people would. I thought all the characters could have been a big more fleshed out, false and less judgmental which made it hard to root for them as the romance gained speed.

A cute, cheesy rom-com with the Proposal movie vibes featuring a fake dating plot between complete strangers who are both trying to deal with the fall out of cheating exs. I felt the deception and misunderstandings were a little overdone and took some of the sparkle off the good points of the book.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinions.
I love a good fake dating trope, but this one missed the mark for me. I just didn't feel like the characters had enough originality to set them apart from every other fake dating romance out there. There were definitely some cute parts and fun moments, but nothing that I'll carry with me or keep thinking about later. An easy read - nothing too heavy. but not my favorite - I think some more character development or uniqueness to their personalities would have gone a long way for me.

Thank you Boldwood Books and NetGalley for the eARC of Fake It 'Til You Make It! All opinions in this review are my own.

Fake dating is my favorite trope and it truly carried this romance. The premise and execution were good but I found the characters to be unlikable. While it's necessary for characters to have flaws, any side character that was introduced was described in a negative light. Some rightfully so earned this, but even the siblings of the main characters didn't come across as particularly likable. It also really bothered me that Abbey refused to tell anyone that her boyfriend cheated on her, especially when she was being accused of cheating herself. Overall, this romance is a decent fake dating story but the characters needed work.

It might be a me-problem because I've read so many romcoms that I can't tell tjem apart anymore, so just because this one wasn't for me, doesn't mean it won't be for you. I think this one was well plotted and written. Ii was a lot of fun but not very original. I liked the characters, but they won't stick in my head forever.

3 stars! While there as some fun moments I didn't particularly like or fall in love with the characters. Without loving them it's hard to root for their story and relationship. Unfortunately, nothing about this book was particularly unique from any other fake-dating story. This made it hard to feel very drawn or immersed in the story. The start feels slow then it quickly picks up with a quick ending and confession. The characters had good chemistry, however I think the book would feel more cohesive if the pacing and character development had been worked on more.

Thank you to Netgalley and Boldwood Books for an arc of this book in exchange for an honest review!

Absolutely adored this book, the way the author captured your attention from the beginning of the book was almost magical.

This was an easy read. For those who love enemies to lovers and he falls first tropes, then this is a good one. I did enjoy the relationship between Abbey annd Ted and I loved the personal growth for the female male character. Any book where the main character rebuilds their life for the better is a book for me!

I did feel like the characterisation of Abbey in the first few chapters seemed a little disjointed from the rest of the book. I also didn’t really understand why she refused to tell her family what her ex boyfriend had done.

I thought the book really came into its element when they go to Canada. The tension and feelings between Abbey and Ted was written very well. The last half of the book was definitely my favourite.

I would recommend this book to other romance fans. Definitely an easy and enjoyable read.

I received this book for free for an honest review from netgalley. Thank you for the opportunity

Hot hot hot busy also sweet and delicious 😋

"Fake It 'til You Make It" is a new rom-com novel by Laura Carter. This book begins with Abbey, who receives a text message from her long-time boyfriend to meet him at their favorite restaurant that night. Convinced that he's going to propose, Abbey gets all dressed up and arrives at the restaurant only to find out that she's actually getting dumped. This leads to her moving out of their shared apartment and even getting fired from her job since her mind can't focus on her work anymore. She then decides to spend all her savings and move into a well-known apartment building in the heart of New York City that she's always dreamed of, where she meets her hot but infuriating new neighbor.

Abbey and her new neighbor, Ted, are both rather self-centered and hard to root for. I lost my interest fairly quickly and didn't finish this book. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

While the fake dating plot and tension between Abbey and Ted drew me in to the story. I couldn't get over the constant miscommunication and lying really took me out of the story. The pacing of the novel was strange also. While the beginning was slow and drawn out the ending was abrupt and left me wanting more.

Dual POV, Closed Door, Fake Dating, Miscommunication