the perfect fake-dating, small-town spicy romance novel for summer 2026

He's her worst nightmare. But she'll have to act like it's the perfect match.

Isla’s first rule of fake dating: don’t fall in love

After I got cheated on, I thought things couldn’t get worse … until I moved next door to Alistair Macabe.

Despite his dreamy eyes, we both had issues. I was sick of everyone feeling sorry for me. And he – the world’s grumpiest doctor – was struggling to get any patients.

So, naturally, the only solution to our problems was to hatch a fake dating scheme. One that will turn heads in this small town. I’ll prove I’m over my ex, and he’ll show he has a softer side.

But I never expected fake love to feel this good…

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