The fake relationship trope can go well or be a real let down--in this case, it went pretty well. Jada and Donovan played well off of each other and that made it an enjoyable read. I'm partial to romance with a touch of sports in them, so this was a real treat.

This will be an enjoyable read for many! Thanks to NetGalley for the digital ARC.

I love fake dating tropes but this well fell short. Donovan and Jada fell in love entirely too quick for my liking and I just couldn’t connect with Jada. I found her to be a little annoying. Overall this was just okay and I hate that for me.

I found the plot of this book adorable. When I do read romance or rom coms, I want it to be a premise that hasn't already been beaten to death on the market. This was a quick, happy, light hearted read that I did enjoy all the way through.

fun and entertaining read, with well-written characters and an engaging plot. The romance between Jada and Donovan is sweet and charming, and their fake relationship leads to some amusing and heartwarming moments

I can't tell if I just don't like the fake dating trope or if this one just didn't do it for me. I find that I just didn't enjoy Jada or Donovan. They both just had a weird vibe & honestly they did not pull off the fake dating well at all. This book was a slow burn but not in a good way.

𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘕𝘦𝘵𝘨𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘙𝘊 𝘪𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸.

This book just lacked chemistry... The characters felt awkward together and never really felt like a true couple. The fake dating was so surface level. The smut scenes were cringy and uncomfortable and honestly the plot didn't make a lot of sense.

While on a reality dating show, Jada turned down the proposal that she was offered and America is in an uproar!
She's got nowhere to go but home, where she starts working in a bakery called Sugar Blitz.
Jada has a trust fund from her grandmother with specific terms laid out, she's got to work at the bakery for 4 months.
The owner, Donovan, is a former football player.
Jada and Donovan don't immediately like each other but close proximity works wonders and they start falling for each other..

I just reviewed Fake It Till You Bake It by Jamie Wesley. #FakeItTillYouBakeIt #NetGalley

This was a cute read, and I loved the cupcake shop. I don’t always love the fake dating trope, but it worked in this story. The author did a great job bringing the story to life and making me crave cupcakes! This was equal parts sweet and spicy and a quick romantic read, however it was a bit cheesy at times.

This was a solid read! I flew through it and enjoyed my time reading it!

I loved that the main character- Jada- has dyslexia, and how it was handled in the book! And I also enjoyed how Donovan subverted expectations by being a successful businessman and baker, not just a football player. And I loved how he talked about how others usually perceive him when they find out he's a football player.

The one thing I didn't like about this was how these two characters ended up fake dating. There was a nonconsensual kiss involved and it made me a bit uncomfortable knowing that that was the beginning of their relationship.

Overall, I think this is a solid book and one that's worth checking out if it sounds like something you'd enjoy!

I really had high hopes for this book, but it just didn't do it for me. This felt like your average, basic romance story. I needed more between the characters. It wasn't a bad read, I just wanted to feel more while reading this one.

Loved this one! Felt like a rom com in book form. I loved the chemistry between jada and Donovan and thought the character development, especially for Jada was great. Final rating 4.5/5

Title: Fake it Till You Bake It
Author: Jamie Wesley

Release Date: June 21, 2022

Rating: 4 Stars

POV: 3rd Person

Jada has just become the most hated person by turning down Dr. John’s proposal on a Bachelor-esque dating show. Little did she know that a cupcake shop would be the solution to all her questions.

This book has football, masculine men who love to bake, fake dating, paparazzi and more.

I really enjoyed this book and I am kind of sad it took me so long to finish it.

Enemies to fake dating yes please. I loved the synopsis of this book so of course I had to read it. This book worked amazingly, the characters were well developed, the tension and chemistry were on point. I loved the story. At times I will admit, felt a little dragged out but when the story got back on track I was living for it.

A massive thank you to the author and publishers for a copy of this e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

Amazing cover and a cute plot! This romance was really entertaining and while I was not really rooting for them as a couple as I never saw the chemistry between them, I do have to say they had some heartfelt intimate scenes. Overall, it was cute and entertaining but nothing that wowed me

Nothing really stood out to me as amazing or extremely unique about this book but I loved it. It was very cute and I loved the characters and their struggles. Their personalities were a lot of fun and I loved their chemistry. It was honestly really fun and cute. Perfect romcom material, now we just need a cute movie.

A super sweet, easy read with a unique plot and loveable characters. Started out a bit slow and quiet, but I think it made the relationship between our MCs that much more authentic. It's a fake dating romance, so if you can't suspend your disbelief a bit, this might not be the book for you, but if you're willing to indulge in a little fantastical romance, this will be a very pleasant read. You will also find great banter, interesting family dynamics and thorough representation of a diversity of viewpoints.

this was super fun! my first by jamie wesley but i’m interested to see what else she’ll come up with

This book surprised me so much. I know the set up was a bit wild and I wasn't sure if I would love it, but I left this book swooning.

Jada and Don are such a wonderful couple. I adored them so much and how their realization that they liked each other more than the "fake dating" required. I absolutely adored their relationsihp and how it progressed.

Thank you to SMP Romance and NetGalley for access to this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

This was cute, but also not super memorable. I loved this concept of a pro-football playing owning a bakery and the added in trope of fake dating. But a lot of this story felt like we were stopping and starting concepts/plot points. It lacked the depth that there was opportunity for…and felt both rushed and too slow at the same time.

There was not the typical 3rd act breakup, which could be a plus for some, Mrs. T was a gem, and I did like the side characters. It did really make me want to bake cupcakes and share them with friends asap.

a sweet little romance especially if you have a food fetish. the cover is also stunning!If you love enemies to lovers tropes, then this is definitely for you