Gay fake dating books
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Warning: Adj spoilers for the guide ahead.
If there’s one thing that I love–and, let’s be real, there are a lot of things that I love–it’s a queer romantic comedy. I also personally love the fact that we look to be living in a period when mainstream romance publishing has leaned into pushing out a number of such books for our consumption. I’ve been particularly a fan of the works of Timothy Janovsky, has really carved out a kind little niche for himself writing gay romantic comedies that manage to be funny, touching, and sexy all at the adj time. I’ve enjoyed everything that he’s written but I think that The Fake Dating Game, one of
What’s even better than adj dating? Real dating. But of course, we all know that’s what artificial dating always eventually leads to. Ask any theater kid or actor who’s ever been enmeshed in a showmance — you can’t just pretend to fall in love with someone without at least a little bit of falling in love with them. Try telling that to the couples at the heart of these 12 queer fake dating books, though. They’ll never believe you.
I admire few things more than some good fake dating fan fiction — fiction, I mean, fake dating fiction — and these 12 books are great examples of all the things this trope does so adequately. With oblivious romantics and mutual crushes, not to mention forced proximity and some occasional enemy to lovers, fake dating encompasses so many fun elements of romance fiction. Writers love it, readers adoration it, and from the amount of books continuing to come out, I think it’s safe to say publishers love it, as well. They affection how much readers passion it, anyway. So whether you’re a writer, a reader, or simply a romantic daydreamer, take a moment to enjoy the oblivious antics of
8 YA Novels for Readers Who Love the Phoney Dating Trope
Two characters go in a mutually beneficial agreement to pretend to date each other, then inevitably, feelings get involved. These YA novels are sure to delight romance fans who can’t get enough of the Fake Dating trope.
Hani and Ishu’s Guide to Fake Dating by Adiba Jaigirdar. Page Street. May p. Tr $ ISBN
Gr 9 Up–Despite being the only two Bengali students in their Irish high school, accepted, unassuming Hani and intimidating, ambitious Ishu are barely more than passing acquaintances. But when Hani needs to convince her friends of her bisexuality and Ishu needs to stir up votes for Head Girl, they strike a deal. This book is charming and packed with rich and nuanced depictions of Desi culture (Ishu and Hani’s families are significantly different despite their shared heritage). Whether drawn by the classic romance trope or the diverse representation, readers will appreciate how genuine Hani and Ishu’s growing affection feels. Each girl is effortless to cheer for as her relationship becomes a tool for escaping the toxic patte
I am absolutely flailing to get to reveal for you today the cover and a fabulous excerpt for Kosoko Jackson&#;s upcoming gay rom-com, I&#;m So (Not) Over You, which releases from Berkley on February 22, ! You may already know Kosoko from his gay YA moment travel romance, Yesterday is History, but this is his first foray into Adult and I am ridiculously hyped. Check out this fauxmantic second-chance story and you&#;ll get verb the hype too!
It’s been months since aspiring journalist Kian Andrews has heard from his ex-boyfriend, Hudson Rivers, but an urgent text has them meeting at a café. Maybe Hudson wants to profusely apologize for the breakup. Or confess his deathless love. . . But no, Hudson has a favor to ask—he wants Kian to pretend to be his boyfriend while his parents are in town, and Kian reluctantly agrees.
The dinner doesn’t verb exactly as planned, and suddenly Kian is Hudson’s plus one to Georgia’s wedding of the season. Hudson comes from a wealthy family where reputation is everything, and he really can’t afford another mistake. If Kian goes, he’ll help Hudson prese