Fun, quick and spicy read. Nathan and Dana have fantastic chemistry! This easily could have been turned to a 300-400 page novel. I am grateful that the story was concise and filled with love and longing. Great story and great ending!

Fake It "Til You Feel It is a fake dating office romance novella. Dana is the assistant to the CEO of the company, Nathan. It opens with Dana already being frustrated with her boss. He asks her to accompany him for a weekend away and pretend to be in a relationship to impress an investor. Due to the length of this novella (a mere 55 pages) the reader feels like they are just plopped right in the middle of it. It had a suprising amount of depth considering it's an instalove novella. Due to their boss/employee relationship it's easier to believe that they already have these complex feelings towards each other.

This was a cute read that literally can be read while you are getting ready for the day.

Thank you to Fortuna Lux, NetGalley, and BDA Publishing for this eARC. All opinions expressed are my own.
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I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was a really fun book. I enjoyed it a lot!

Fake It ‘Til You Feel It
By Fortuna Lux (my first book by this author)🥰

4 Star Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
3/5 Spice Level 🌶️🌶️🌶️

Fake It ‘Til You Feel It is a quick, fun, rather angsty read that I enjoyed! The version I read sits at 76 pages including the intro pages and acknowledgements/ author info pages at the end. It does pack a punch in those pages! When the MC’s end up together it’s rather explosive! 🧨 I did notice on Amazon there is an extended version at 172 pages. I may have to go read that version! ❤️‍🔥

The story is MF, dual POV, and about characters Dana and Nathan. The storyline is a “be my fake girlfriend for the weekend on a very expensive yacht to help me make this very important business deal… I will pay you double.” Then, they catch feelings. The chemistry between these two is adorable! The FMC is strong & fiery. The MMC is smooth & passionate. There is an obvious power dynamic issue as he is her boss. He plays it all very well to get her in the end! It has a HEA & I would love to read more about this couple!

Read as an ARC via NetGalley. Thank you NetGalley!

Happy Reading!! ❤️‍🔥

This is a fun boss/employee, fake relationship romance. Dana's boss offers to double her salary if she will pretend to be his girlfriend during a retreat so he can win over his investor. This was a nice light read. I love the fake relationship turns real trope. It's also reverse grumpy/sunshine. I liked the characters and the plot was enjoyable.

Just wrapped up Fake It 'Til You Feel It by Fortuna Lux, and it was a delightful whirlwind!

This novella dives straight into the classic fake-dating trope with a spicy office twist. Dana, our sharp and independent heroine, finds herself pretending to be the girlfriend of her infuriatingly attractive boss, Nathan, for a weekend retreat. What starts as a simple charade quickly spirals into a tangle of real emotions and undeniable chemistry.

The banter between Dana and Nathan is electric, making their interactions both entertaining and steamy. Despite its brevity, the story packs a punch, delivering a satisfying dose of romance and tension. Some readers wished for a deeper exploration of the characters and a more gradual build-up, but if you're in the mood for a quick, spicy read that doesn't skimp on the feels, this one's for you.

Perfect for fans of fake dating, workplace romance, and a good dose of sass. Just be prepared to wish it lasted a bit longer!

A cute short little novella romance the perfect little quick light read. With all work place romances go with the excitement, drama and tension of blurring the lines of right and wrong and the forbidden thrill of being with someone you should even if its just fake dating but thing change as they fall for each other.

I thought this was a cute little read. It was very easy to figure out where the story was going to go just based off the first few pages. However, that didn't make me enjoy it any less. I thought Dana was funny and brought a lot of personality and that Nathan was your typical hot boss. The spicey scenes though rushed (because duh short book), were well done and enjoyable. I also really liked the way the story ended, love when the FMC comes out on top.

Thanks netgalley for the opportunity!
A short but sweet and cute story. It's a great read between books, when you need something light to get over your reader's block.
It's a super quick and easy read!

A very nice book🫶🏽

A little novella romance. It’s a bit predictable as the coworker goes with her boss to fake a relationship and they fall for each other. Having said that it was still an enjoyable read.

I decided to give this novella a try as I have been reading more and more erotica. However, I was very disappointed. The story was riddled with errors, including entire phrases repeated. I know that the story is supposed to be short, but Fake It 'Til You Feel It lacked the necessary elements to make the narrative compelling. The basic storytelling structure was lacking... so it did not make sense how the two main characters even end up together.

This was a super quick and easy read. I enjoyed the storyline and the characters. I feel that it was just the size a story for the plot and characters.

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

5 STARS

Fake It 'Til You Feel It was a captivating read that had me hooked from the first page! The story flowed effortlessly, with just the right mix of drama, emotion, and steamy tension. The chemistry between the characters was off the charts—definitely brought the spice! If you're looking for something fun, flirty, and impossible to put down, this one’s a must-read.

Oh my God...I am not big on short stories but this was a hoot and so fun. The characters were strong and enjoyable tossed together. I dont really understand why he did what he did towards the ending but it's a short story soooo...... I would love to read a longer story with these two!

Fake It 'Til You Feel It is a fast-paced, forbidden romance that kept me hooked from start to finish. The chemistry was fire, the spice level was just right, and the emotional connection made it more than just a fun fling. My only complaint? I wanted more! Just when I got fully invested, it ended. I’d love to see a sequel or extended version that dives deeper into their post-trip relationship. Definitely keeping Fortuna Lux on my radar.

Fitting for the length of this book, I don‘t have much to say.
Unfortunately, I couldn't form a connection with the characters, as the story felt too short to develop any depth. While I understand it's a short story, I feel the book could have benefited from a few more pages for this particular storyline.
The love story felt rushed and the characters underdeveloped. However, I would consider picking up another title by this author, as I enjoyed the writing style itself.

This was so enjoyable! The romance was sweet and their established relationship was so inspiring. The spice was just right but didn’t overwhelm the story.

This book was a very good and very easy read. The way the characters interact with each other in the book really draws your attention from the first chapter. I really enjoyed watching the love story unfold. There is a small amount of spice in this book so if you do not like spice this may not be for you. I am really impressed and this book left me wanting more of this author. Thank you for allowing me to read this book ahead of time. I really enjoyed it and I know you will also!

This book is perfect for readers who love stories that combine the excitement of workplace romance with the tension of forced proximity. It explores the thrilling dynamic of a relationship where the lines between professional pretense and genuine passion become increasingly blurred. As the characters navigate their complex feelings and the challenges of their shared environment, readers will be captivated by the emotional rollercoaster and the irresistible pull of their forbidden connection.

I stepped a bit out of my comfort zone for this one. My main thought is ‘meh.’

Really, this reads like Tumblr fanfiction. Nothing inherently wrong with that, but this is supposed to be a novel. It’s also supposedly an extended edition, but my digital copy was just under 80 pages. This also doesn’t give the characters a chance to be flushed out. I’m assuming that’s because the focus of the book is the spice, but even that could’ve been better.

I’ve read better fanfics that really draw a connection between the characters and readers. They also usually have some better tension and spice.

Just not my cup of tea I guess.