New Release Review: Fake It 'til You Make Out by Isla Olsen #Review #Giveaway

Title: Fake It 'til You Make Out 
Author: Isla Olsen 
Publisher: Moonwalker Press
Publication date: February 6, 2020
Length: 198 pages 

Reviewed by Nikki

Synopsis

Heath


It’s a classic story: Boy meets girl, girl breaks boy’s heart, boy pretends to be gay to get back at girl, girl outs boy to everyone on Facebook…


Okay, maybe it’s not that classic. But it’s what happened to me.


When I bump into my cheating ex and catch sight of the moon-sized rock on her finger, there’s only one option to save face: pretend to be dating my gay best friend, Declan.


And when she outs me on Facebook and everyone I know sees it, there’s still only one option: keep pretending to be dating Declan.


And when Declan and I have to kiss to keep up the ruse and it turns out there’s actually a spark between us (more like a blazing inferno, if truth be told) there’s once again only one option…


Warning: this book is not appropriate for anyone who doesn’t like laughing, anyone who doesn’t like dogs, or anyone who doesn’t like hot men having a lot of sex…with each other.


*Happily Ever After included

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Review

I really loved so many things about this book.

Pretend/fake relationship? Check.

Friends-to-lovers? Check.

Meddling family? Double check.

Throw in plenty of heat and humor and Olsen has a real winner here! Declan and Heath are both sweet, relatable characters who you want to root for because you fall in love with them so easily.

Olsen’s writing style did take a little while for me to get used to. It’s a little less structured than I usually like, but it ends up fitting with the story and I was able to get into it fairly quickly. Heath and Declan’s ages aren’t given (I don’t think), and even though one’s in veterinary school and one’s on his second career, the story has a New Adult-vibe that I liked.

If you don’t like books that rely on A Big Misunderstanding to provide conflict, maybe skip this one. I rolled my eyes but easily kept reading because I was invested in these two knuckleheads.

But if you like low-angst and funny, then I definitely recommend Olsen’s debut MM romance. I expect I’ll be reading a lot more of her books in the future.

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Promotional Post: After the Snap by Peyton Miller #Review #Giveaway

Author: Peyton Miller
Book: After the Snap
Publication date: May 9, 2016
Length: 392 pages


Reviewed by Meredith



Synopsis


Seth Mercer is at the top of his game when a secret threatens to topple him. Lust draws him into a dark pit and he’s unsure how to break away from a destructive force. Angry at himself, and his mistakes, he vows to never enter into another relationship again, until he has a special hook up with Colby.

Colby Larsen learns the truth about his ex and is devastated. He throws himself into his work, vowing to never get emotionally involved again. When he meets Seth, Colby is unprepared for how connected they become.

Seth has a secret and he can’t tell Colby. Colby can’t accept betrayal of any sort after being fooled by his cheating ex. When he finds out Seth has been hiding important information from him, will it end their relationship or draw them closer together?

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Review

Let’s start out by saying I LOVE THE COVER! I was very drawn to this book because of it. I find the cover of a book to be vital so YAY! I loved it.

This is Peyton Miller’s debut novel and she’s really off to a fantastic start. This is a very very angsty story. A lot of drama, a lot of emotions.

The MC’s are Seth and Colby. Opposites in a lot of ways but as you can guess, it works for them. Seth gets to the NFL and moves. Leaving a horrible relationship. Colby isn’t a relationship guy but a chance meeting brings Seth and Colby together.

Seth kind of leads Colby on by not telling him who he really is. Colby’s lack of football knowledge meant he had no clue WHO Seth was. I felt bad for Colby when the past comes back to haunt Seth and thrusts him in it.

That’s where a lot of the drama comes in. I will admit I was frustrated in many parts of this book. As entertaining and enjoyable it was it was also angering and frustrating at the same time.

Peyton Miller has made a mark with this story and I look forward to reading more work from her.

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