Fake It (Taste of Port Andrea)

I want to begin by answering the question, “what criteria do I use when rating a book?” The simple approach would be…. Did I enjoy reading it? Yes Did I find the characters interesting and believable? Yes. Did I learn from the story? Yes. But, the Port Andreas series requires us to do the following: (this is based on my reading 3 of the series) 1. Accept the almost idyllic environment that this locale presents as its setting. 2. Accept the fact that this small town includes an unusually vast assortment of high profile restaurants per capita, and a huge assortment of supporting dining experience ranging from coffee house, ice cream parlors, and small dining establishments. It is not a stretch of the imagination to believe that local residents consume prodigious amounts of calories daily… and yet almost all the characters and customers are fit and trim. 3. And lastly, one of the psychologically and emotionally healthy lesbian communities imaginable. Also with a vibrant economy owned and employed by lesbians. Accepting the above, allows us to truly enjoy the quirky, witty, unique and pleasurable cast of characters that a good author can provide. Of course there are villains and obnoxious characters too, who will, of course, meet with there well deserved justice. It’s not about if, but rather when and how. This is the basis for the HEA RomCom drama. One thing about this story that caught my attention greatly, was the author’s choice of making one of the two main…

I have to say that I'm not surprised that I loved this book, though I am surprised at exactly how much. I've loved everything I've read from Lily Seabrooke but this might be my favorite of hers...so far anyway. While I usually might complain with a book like this that I want more fleshed out side characters, in Fake It I was so busy rooting for and being totally enamored of the main pairing that I forgot I cared about such things. This story was sweet, achingly so sometimes, with low angst but a ton of depth. I loved the sex scenes, and this coming from someone who usually skims sex scenes (I'm ace and often averse, but I'm also aro and love the romance genre so 🤷🏾), I was quite pleased in every way. Fake relationships aren't a new concept, and I came into the book based on the author's name alone, not having even read the premise. There are only a handful of author's I'll do this with. Still, the name of the book gives away much of the plot, or so you'd think. The story isn't just about two people faking love then falling into it, the story doesn't even pretend we don't all know where it's going with that plotline, but it kept me engaged as it followed self development, friendship, conflicting world views, and taking down the most irritating antagonist I've ever loved to despise, who's downfall was a pleasure, because lezbi honest, we've all known *that* guy and dreamed of such vindication. If your reading this review wondering if you should take the time to read this…