This book was as cute as can be! It read so much like a Lifetime movie, and I was enchanted.

Three hot football players open a cupcake shop. I mean come on - hot men baking - hello...

The grandaughter of the teams owner ends up working there. She is a spoiled reality tv star who is running from a scandal (a mnor one). They have nothing in common, so of course they will fall in love.

This book was really adorable if you are looking for the perfect rom-com. And since you are reading this review, you must be. :)

It was a fun, easy, romantic read. I loved that this book wans't all sex, sex, sex like so many of them are today. I am not a prude, but I want romance and intimacy in my books, not the sex so much. This satisfied my needs, so to speak.

I am certain this will be a series and the next story will be one of the other owners and I will absolutely pick it up.

Thank you to the publisher, the author #JamieWesley and #netgalley for the ARC which did not impact my review. I am looking forward to more books from this author.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an eARC of this book. I enjoyed getting an early peek!!

This book has a lot of things that are right up my alley: football, a strong grandmother, cupcakes, reality TV and enemies to friends to lovers. I liked that characters and enjoyed seeing their story develop. I thought it started a bit too slowly, but once it picked up speed I very much enjoyed it. I thought the entire cast of characters were a lot of fun and added to this sweet story. I'm already looking forward to the next book in this series.

I had been looking forward to reading this but could not get past the first chapter. This comes down entirely on my own shoulders as I really cannot stand people who are obtuse & rude for no reason. Standing in a space & outwardly bashing the establishment without even doing your due diligence is a level of classless I could not get past & it gave me such second-hand embarrassment that I couldn't continue, knowing these two characters would be meant to do later in the story.
I know this book will be appreciated by many but it wasn't my thing.

This book has everything you’d want in a rom-com read! From the adorable cover, and the slow-burn-enemies-to-lovers storyline (but with cupcakes and sass!), to the incredible representation! I loved that the author hopped between the main characters voices to provide insight into their thoughts and a narrative that was smoother than buttercream! The author did a great job of bringing the characters to life - building out their backstories slowly over time. I was hooked from the very beginning and It seems as though it’s being set up for a sequel (the epilogue makes me think that’s the case) and I am here for it! I will definitely recommend this book to rom-com fans when it lands!
Thank you NetGalley and St. Martins Griffin for the eArc in exchange for an honest review.

I received my copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Fake It Till You Bake It is a romcom centered around Donovan, a football player who also owns a cupcake bakery, and Jada, now internet famous for rejecting the proposal on a Bachelor-esque show. Jada ends up working at the bakery, and when paparazzi come around asking for details about the show, she impulsively tells them she is dating Donovan. This fake romance soon turns real but can they stay together?

I thought this book was a little slow at first. I got into it more, but I think the buildup was too slow. The "reveal" that inevitably happens with the faking dating trope also fell a little flat for me. Fine rom-com, but not my favorite fake dating romance or baking romance out there right now.

Fabulous romantic comedy, the author did such an amazing job with the characters I felt like I was watching a movie! One can only hope for one in the future. Jada and Donovan are electric, their banter is hilarious. Even their inner doubts caused by their respective families was true to life. Great friends, family members and cupcake customers make this a very fun read. Highly recommend.
I received a complimentary copy of this book, all opinions in this review are my own. Thanks @StMartinsPress. Thanks @Netgalley

The cover, diversity, and premise of the story is what instantly drew me in, plus my current trope obsession is fake dating and this fit the bill perfectly! It seriously has all the components for a great little romcom, but it just didn't work for me.

Pros:
- baking
- diversity
- slow burn romance

Cons:
- pacing
- poorly executed dual pov

Overall I thought Fake It Till You Bake It was super cute, but I struggled... HARD. The dual pov was weirdly done and hard to follow along with, plus the pacing was also off and made the storyline drag a bit... I just didn't click with the story or Jada and Donovan like I had hoped, but other than that I loved how diverse the book was, the fake dating romance plot. and obviously the baking.

In Fake It Till You Bake It, a charming, delightful romance novel, professional football player, Donovan Dell, is struggling to get more customers for his cupcake bakery. He has a great product, a great location, and an awesome staff, but something is missing. Enter Jada - a reality TV star turned villain, who gets a job in the bakery thanks to her grandma, who owns Donovan’s team. Jada and Donovan are like night and day: where Jada is impulsive and fearless, Donovan is more levelheaded and cautious. They quickly find out that a fake relationship could help fix their problems, but could also bring a whole new set of issues and shenanigans, and maybe even… true love.

I had so much fun reading this book, I really didn’t want it to end! I loved the banter, the sparks between Jada and Donovan, who, along with being an amazing couple, were also great characters in their own right. I was keeping my fingers crossed for them throughout the entire book and it was so satisfying to see them change and grow. It was simply total pleasure and glee to follow their story, and I would’ve rated this book 5 stars if it wasn’t for the final plot twist that I found to be rushed and unnecessary. I loved the fake dating trope and I found the level of spiciness to be just right. The side characters were fun, but it was very clear who was the main stars of the show, and rightfully so! I could honestly read many more books about Jada and Donovan’s relationship.

Overall, Fake It Till You Bake It is an enchanting and captivating romance with awesome dialogue and characters that are truly funny. So lovely!

This new to me author was fabulous. This was a fun book and I enjoyed reading it. It was a quick read, it took me an afternoon, I would recommend to others and I look. forward to other books from this author.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Thank you to NetGalley and St Martin's Press for recommending this read. I actually enjoyed it more than I thought I would. I liked the diversity of the characters, and that racism wasn't the main issue they were facing here. I like when it's a non-issue, as it should be (in a perfect world).
I liked the chemistry between Donovan and Jada, and how they balanced each other out in their personalities. Admittedly, I did have to look up what bougie meant as I've never read it in a book before.
I felt like a light, fun read, filled with delicious food, and I got it.

Jada needs a boyfriend-- after all, she did turn down a proposal on reality TV on the grounds that she was in love with someone back home. Donovan needs customers in his cupcake shop. So when a tenacious reporter confronts Jada at the shop on her first day, it seems easiest for the two to fake a relationship.

Fake It Till You Bake It is a sweet story about vulnerability, privacy, and learning to trust the good things that come your way.

This sweet romance incorporates both enemies to lovers and fake dating themes. I loved that this centered around BIPOC characters and incorporated sports into the baking world.

It is a fluff read, despite dealing with some interpersonal family conflict, and great if you’re looking for a light romance.

I would have rated it higher, but the pacing was a little slow for me at times, and there were elements of the character/plot dynamics that seemed incongruent. Purely subjective, though.

A special thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Publishing Group for an electronic ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book had everything I could have asked for in a romance novel. And I’m so excited for this series to continue.

I don’t throw around the word perfect very often, but I honestly think this was just about there. It was sweet and honest and dealt with the issues between them without miscommunication or annoyance.

Jada, in the aftermath of a reality TV scandal retreats home and her well-meaning grandmother sets her up with a job at a local cupcakery, owned and run by three football players. She’s a chaotic breath of fresh air to uptight Donovan, who lets loose on the football field but runs everything else in his life by numbers and spreadsheets. When her scandal catches up to her, she invents a relationship with Donovan and together they use their fake relationship to help each other.

But what happens when they catch real feelings? Everything.

This was a resounding 5 star read for me. And this author is now on my radar!

Fake dating is always delightful, but this book was extra sweet.

Football player and bakery owner Donovan meets Jada - the most recent lady to turn down the Bachelor on TV - in the worst of circumstances and then, of course, Jada ends up working at his bakery. Donovan is logical, predictable, and swoon-worthy and the addition of Jada into his life pushes him out of his comfort zone in the best way possible.

This sweet story was exactly what I wanted it to be.

I really enjoyed this book by Jamie Wesley. It was very well done by the author and I would definitely recommend this book to anyone.

A fast paced blaze of a romance novel. Pro-football player/cupcake entrepreneur faces off with a disgraced former reality tv. A fun concept.

What a sweet (get it!?) read! I loved this one. It was fake dating with a little dash of enemies to lovers. I enjoyed how strong Jada was and ohhhhh Donovan! The chemistry was on point and while the book had a slow burn to it- it all came together great. Thank you to NetGalley and Jamie Wesley for this arc!

I really tried but I could not get into this book. It started slow and never gained momentum. In addition, the font made it hard to read and stay focused. I tried several times but book did not hold my interest.

The title, cover, and blurb make this way too cute. This is an perfect fake dating trope and I really liked seeing Donovan and Jada falling in love. Furthermore, I really enjoyed the supporting characters!I’m sure fans of the author’s and of contemporary romance in general will love this book.

A special thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press & Wednesday Books for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I loved every part about this book, it was so cute!!! I am always a fan of fake dating and this book did not disappoint. It did seem as though Jada and Donovan fell in love pretty fast but it worked. He was just always there for her and stood up for her and it made my heart so warm and fuy.

I received an arc through netgalley.