She’s a disaster with a planner. He’s a perfectionist with a past—and their fake relationship just might be the biggest mess of all.
Bailey
I’m a walking contradiction—professional on the job, a hot mess at home, and working my “I’ve got this” smile until my cheeks ache while hiding my hobbies: making maple butter and finding a husband. With my perfect sister’s recent engagement, I’m desperate to avoid Mom’s pitying looks and matchmaking attempts.
Carson
I used to be hockey’s laid-back southern charmer until a crushing rejection from my high school sweetheart transformed me into a workaholic. When I’m unexpectedly traded to a new team, rumors circulate about whether the gentleman wingman lost his edge. I’ll do whatever it takes to prove them wrong.
Bailey
When our worlds collide after a dessert disaster, we come up with a mutually beneficial solution to our respective woes: a fake relationship. The rules are simple: I get a “successful” boyfriend for family events. He gets a “stable” girlfriend for team image. No feelings, no complications, and a definite expiration date.
Carson
But between posing as a couple at the fall festival, midnight maple butter-making sessions, trying to keep our stories straight, and undeniable chemistry, what started as a convenient lie is beginning to feel inconveniently real. As the clock runs down on our arrangement, we’ll have to decide: walk away when the final buzzer sounds, or take a shot at the love neither of us saw coming.
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Skating and Fake Datingis a heartwarming hockey romcom featuring Bailey and ‘Bama who are perfect for each other in all the most imperfect ways, plus, small-town charm, family shenanigans, and a guaranteed happily ever after sweeter than homemade maple butter blondies.
Review:
Carson needs a reboot in his career and personal life. Going to a new team is the fresh start he is looking for. I’m glad he was paired with Bailey to help him find his footing in Maple Falls. He is the best kind of man, defending Bailey when her sister wants to always bring up her “faults”. He is supportive and encourages Bailey to go for her dreams. Bailey feels as though she never gets things right. But, she actually is quite the opposite, being a liaison for NHL players as they make transitions from one team to another. She is always putting others before herself and serving everyone she can.I loved her Pappa’s wisdom and sayings. I wish everyone had a person like that in their lives. He took the time to spend it with Bailey and left her a keepsake to remember what was important. Things to love: dual POV Blondie workplace romance funny forced proximity (more than one) My Big Fat Greek Wedding vibes Pinterest board Pappa maple butter Maple Fest Some favorite quotes: “My cousins would cage fight each other for a chance to go somewhere with you.” “My world was empty until you. Hockey fills my schedule, but you fill everything else.” I highly recommend this book. Ms. Hall did a terrific job of writing the comedic situations in this story. I laughed all the way through. It had physical comedy, funny family names as well as banter. This is the first book that I have read of hers and I can’t wait to read more. I received a copy of the book through Booked with the Emilys. All opinions in this review are my own. I was not required to write a positive review.
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