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The Best Fake Relationship Romance Books with Laura Carter
In this episode of the She Reads Romance Books Podcast, I’m joined by the lovely romance author, Laura Carter to talk about the fake relationship trope and her new romance book release, Stuck in Paradise with You. We also chat about:
- Why we love the fake relationship trope so much,
- Why the moment when both characters realize it’s no longer fake for them is the BEST,
- What it’s like writing fake relationship romance,
- Why readers will love her fake relationship romance, Fake It Til You Make It, and
- Our favorite fake relationship romance book recommendations!
Plus, you can hear even more from Laura in my exclusive, extended video interview when you join the She Reads Romance Books Book Club! Join today and get access to this interview and all of my exclusive author interviews available only to members.
BOOKS MENTIONED:
Fake It ‘til You Make It by Laura Carter: https://amzn.to/481cRd1
Happy Place by Emily Henry: https://amzn.to/400U3Zt
Blind Side by Kandi Steiner: https://amzn.to/402KKYS
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood: https://amzn.to/4eWAIg7
The Fake Mate by Lana Ferguson: https://amzn.to/4f21ALA
The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren: https://amzn.to/487WNGu
The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas: https://amzn.to/3Y1Prj1
Stuck in Paradise With You by Laura Carter: https://amzn.to/3zVwu9C
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