Fake Dating the Footballer

A Fake Dating Soccer Romcom

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Book 3 of For The Love of Rom-Coms
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Pub Date Apr 05 2024 | Archive Date Apr 14 2024

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๐—œ ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—บ๐˜† ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด.

๐—œ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ฐ ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—œโ€™๐—บ ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ช๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐—›๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ.๐—ธ.๐—ฎ ๐—˜๐—ป๐—ด๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑโ€™๐˜€ ๐—บ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜†๐—ฒ๐—ฟ.

Oops. ๐˜๐˜ข๐˜ฌ๐˜ฆ dating.

Long story short, my longtime crush, Karl, came back from a mission abroad with a fiancรฉe at his arm when I thought he was about to declare his love to me.

Humiliating, right?

Well, that's why I grabbed the first guy in the airport and introduced him as my boyfriend.

Surprisingly, he went along with the charade.

Even more so, he showed up at my door days later asking me to keep it going.

Dating a footballer, even if its fake, is the last thing I want to do while I'm nursing a broken heart. But when he said I could use this relationship to make Karl jealous, ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅwin the feature contest at work, I signed on the three dotted lines and scored myself a fake boyfriend.

๐—” ๐—ณ๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐˜€๐˜๐—ถ๐—น๐—น ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜๐˜€, ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜?

Fake Dating The Footballer is the third book in the For The Love of Rom-coms series. All books are standalones and can be read in any order.

Perfect for fans of:

โœ”๏ธfake dating

โœ”๏ธsports romance

โœ”๏ธcinnamon roll heroes

โœ”๏ธforced proximity

โœ”๏ธbody positivity

โœ”๏ธfunny banter

โœ”๏ธclosed door/fade to black

Warning: Particularly swoony book boyfriend ahead. Read at your own risks.

๐—œ ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—บ๐˜† ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด.

๐—œ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ฐ ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—œโ€™๐—บ ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ช๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐—›๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ.๐—ธ.๐—ฎ ๐—˜๐—ป๐—ด๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑโ€™๐˜€ ๐—บ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜†๐—ฒ๐—ฟ.

Oops. ๐˜๐˜ข๐˜ฌ๐˜ฆ dating.

Long story short, my longtime crush, Karl, came back from...


A Note From the Publisher

Spice Level: Closed-door: Hot kisses scenes that fade to black and flirty banter. There will be mentions of sex but nothing on page. This book has few mild cursing words (crap, hell, damn...)

Release Date: April 5. The paperback is already live to allow review posting on Amazon.

Typos: This book has been read and reread by numerous people, but if you find a sneaky typo, please email me at marion@marionderewrites.fr so I can fix it before publication.

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Spice Level: Closed-door: Hot kisses scenes that fade to black and flirty banter. There will be mentions of sex but nothing on page. This book has few mild cursing words (crap, hell, damn...)

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โ€œSometimes, you have to let the people you love go..โ€

This book was so cute!! I love fake dating tropes!! This was an easy read for me! I started it yesterday and stayed up literally all night reading it. I want to fall in love with a football player now. Some parts were extremely cheesy but I actually enjoyed it very much!! 5 stars for me

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"Fake Dating the Footballer" by Marion De Rรฉ is an absolute gem of a rom-com! It's like a warm hug on a chilly day, filled with all the best tropes: fake dating, sports romance, and a cinnamon roll hero you can't help but adore. Roxy and Wade's chemistry leaps off the pages, making you grin, chuckle, and swoon in equal measure. Plus, the witty banter and tender moments keep you hooked from start to finish. Trust me, this book is a touchdown in the rom-com genre! ๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿ’•

From unexpected airport encounters to fake dating shenanigans, "Fake Dating the Footballer" is a delightful rollercoaster ride of emotions. Roxy and Wade's journey from fake to real love is heartwarming and endearing, with just the right amount of tension and tough decisions to keep you on your toes. While there were a few minor hiccups along the way, like stereotypical portrayals and surface-level moments, the overall experience is a joyous one. If you're looking for a fun and quick read to brighten your day, look no further than this charming rom-com! ๐Ÿ“šโœจ

Thanks to NetGalley, the author and publisher for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

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Thank you NetGalley, Marion De Re, and Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op for granting me access to this book in exchange for an honest review.

What a wonderfully sweet and utterly delightful romcom featuring some of my favorite tropes and an absolutely adorable cover!! Fake Dating the Footballer is the third book in the "For The Love of Rom-Coms" series but it stands alone as a complete story. This book boasts the classic fake dating trope, a captivating sports romance, a male main character who falls first and is a genuine cinnamon roll, forced proximity situations, themes of body positivity, dual points of view, closed door/fade to black scenes, and concludes with a heartwarming happily ever after. Throughout, it's filled with witty banter, palpable tension, tender moments, and undeniable chemistry. I thoroughly loved this book; it had me grinning, chuckling, and swooning from start to finish!! ๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿฉต

Roxy hates football with every fiber of her being. The irony? She is dating Wade Hunter, aka England's most eligible player. Oops! It's a fake dating scenario. Long story short, her longtime crush, Karl, returned from a mission abroad with a fiancรฉe on his arm, just when Roxy thought he was going to confess his love for her. Feeling humiliated, she grabbed the first guy she saw at the airport and introduced him as her boyfriend. Surprisingly, he played along. Even more surprising, he showed up at her door days later, asking to keep up the charade. Dating a footballer, even if it's fake, is the last thing Roxy wants to do while nursing a broken heart. But when he suggested she could use their fake relationship to make Karl jealous and win the feature contest at her work, she signed on the dotted line and secured herself a fake boyfriend. No problem, right?! However, the more time they spend together, the boundaries between what's fake and what's real start to blur. Ultimately, difficult decisions lie ahead, forcing contemplation on life's true priorities: career, fame, family, or fortune.

Overall, it is a charming rom-com from start to finish, capturing my heart with its loveable storyline and lighthearted tone. As a first time reader of this author, I'm eager to dive into more from the series. I wholeheartedly recommend this book and it deserves every star it receives!!! ๐Ÿ’ซ๐Ÿ’ซ๐Ÿ’ซ๐Ÿ’ซ๐Ÿ’ซ

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I am so thankful to of had the chance to review this ARC! This book was such an easy read, and so swoon-worthy! Could not put this down!! Currently on my faves list; highly recommend!

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I received an advance review copy from Victory Editing via NetGalley. My review is honest and voluntary.

Oh boy, let me tell you about "Fake Dating The Footballer"! This book is the latest and greatest addition to the For The Love of Rom-coms series and let me tell you, it is an absolute delight. The star of the show is none other than Wade Hunter - the perfect book boyfriend. The story is a delightful mix of fake dating, body positivity, and a heartwarming love story that will have you feeling all the feels.

Wade Hunter is the ultimate cinnamon roll hero with his kind heart and unwavering support for Roxy. Despite their fake relationship, Wade's genuine care and understanding of Roxy's situation make him an incredibly endearing character. His willingness to go along with Roxy's scheme to make her crush jealous is sweet and heartwarming.

The love story between Roxy and Wade is absolutely adorable and will have you rooting for them from start to finish. Their undeniable chemistry and playful banter make this book a joy to read.

Overall, "Fake Dating The Footballer" is a charming, feel-good romance that will leave you with a huge smile on your face. If you're a fan of fake dating tropes, cinnamon roll heroes, and heartwarming love stories, then you absolutely have to read this book. Trust me, it's worth it!

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