Praise for Fake It Like You Mean It:
“The fake dating trope takes on unexpected emotional depth in Murphy’s utterly endearing debut . . . [With] perfect pacing and chemistry that leaps off the page.”
—Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Elle and Adam have so much chemistry . . . A moving romance that balances the heartbreak of slowly losing a relative to Alzheimer’s with the thrill of falling in love.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“A fun rom-com, with a unique story and you get emotionally invested in these characters.”
—Red Carpet Crash
“Packed with crackling tension, raw emotion, and sharp wit, Fake It Like You Mean It explores what love means in every sense of the word. I was tearing through the pages right up until the final, breathless conclusion and cheering Adam and Elle every step of the way!”
—Amy Ewing, New York Times bestselling author of The Irish Goodbye
“With a fresh twist on fake dating, delicious forced proximity, and so much heart, Fake It Like You Mean It is an impressive debut! Megan Murphy perfectly balances a swoony, sexy romance with an authentic and emotionally resonant representation of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. Transformative, cathartic, and ultimately deeply comforting, this is a romance whose tender heart beats on every page.”
—Melanie Sweeney, USA Today bestselling author of Take Me Home
“Fake It Like You Mean It deftly balances the humor and heartache of finding new love as another is slipping away. In her witty, poignant debut about letting go and loving people fiercely, Megan Murphy puts a fresh and bittersweet spin on beloved tropes. A cozy and heartfelt delight!”
—Ellie Palmer, author of Four Weekends and a Funeral
“Fake It Like You Mean It is a wonderful spin on the fake relationship trope charged with fun and witty banter and so emotional. I absolutely loved it!”
—Etta Easton, author of The Kiss Countdown
“Megan Murphy's Fake It Like You Mean It is a heartfelt story of love in all forms interspersed with light, humorous moments to strike a perfect balance. Clever, independent Elle and kind, supportive Adam are a perfect, swoon-worthy match. I loved this beautiful, thoughtfully written, emotionally satisfying romance!”
—Amber Roberts, author of Haunt Your Heart Out
