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Author: Lana Ferguson
Publisher: Berkley
Released: December 5, 2023
Received: Own (Aardvark)
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Book Summary:

Mackenzie Carter would do just about anything to get her grandmother off her back. To be fair – her grandma wants her to be happy, but she keeps equating happiness with a relationship. But Mackenzie can’t take any more of these awful setups.

So yeah, she jumped at the chance to get out of that situation. So what if she has to pretend to be the fake mate of her grouchy co-worker? They can make this work, can’t they? All they have to do is go on a few fake dates and tell a bunch of lies to her family and the rest of her co-workers.

My Review:

I’ll be the first to admit that The Fake Mate isn’t the type of book I usually snatch up with my book subs. That said, I couldn’t resist! I love a good werewolf story, and the idea of a werewolf rom-com-esque novel was just too much to say no to.

The Fake Mate is split into two perspectives: Mackenzie’s and Noah’s (Dr. Noah Taylor to us plebs). It’s a grumpy/sunshine romance with a few paranormal twists. Both have a good reason for pretending to be in this relationship and obviously, both will fall head over heels for each other, with a few bumps along the way.

By the way, those paranormal twists? They include actual werewolf mating habits, alpha and omega traits, and a lot of spice. Yeah, don’t read this book if you’re not looking for a spicy time! The romantic plot progressed very quickly, but I would have liked more time for them to be in the “getting to know you phase.” Then again, with werewolf hormones in the mix, I can hardly blame them. Can I?

The Fake Mate is a funny and cute novel with a lot of spice. The paranormal elements made it a lot more fun for me. I just wish that it had been a bit funnier? I know that sounds odd, but come on! That title screams comedy.

Highlights:

• Romantasy
• Alpha & Omega Romance
• Werewolves & Hospitals
• Grumpy & Sunshine

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