Things We Fake

He's all crisp shirts and color-coded calendars. She's chaos in heels. What could possibly go right between them?

Susanne Morelli has a teaching job she loves, a gang of amazing (if slightly unhinged) friends, and a lifetime supply of wine thanks to her family's vineyard. The only dark cloud is her mother's relentless campaign to marry her off-and now Mamma Morelli wants Sue back with her cheating ex-fiancé.

Cameron Jones likes things neat, quiet, and commitment-free. His software company is his world; dating is just background noise ever since his ex wrecked his trust. His new neighbor, Sue, wreaks havoc on his routines-in a good way. All sunshine, sass, and bunny slippers, she's everything he never expected to need.

When a surprise visit from Sue's parents and an ambush from Cam's ex push them into a fake engagement, pretending to be in love seems like the perfect plan. Until it feels they've stopped faking it.

Between a meddling mother, scheming exes, and an imaginary relationship that's getting dangerously real, Sue has two choices: finally grow a backbone... or let everyone else decide her happily ever after.

A funny, empowering slow-burn romance about finding your voice, listening to your heart, and discovering that love shouldn't come with conditions.

'I laughed, I swooned, and fell head over heels for the characters!' - Reader review

'Witty banter, sizzling tension, and heart-tugging warmth.' - Reader review

'Smart, humorous, and irresistibly real... Melinda De Ross nails modern romance.' - Reader review

'A fantastic choice for lovers of contemporary, slow-burn romance' - Reader review