Fake dating, he falls first & he falls harder, Cinderella-esque.

I am here for all of this. Really enjoyed this one. Quick read, not overly spicy for those who aren't exactly into that sort of thing.

If you like your stories with tension and heart this will be a good rec. I really enjoyed this read. It was really fun!

Crash is a fake dating romance between Alex, the director of his own company, and Evie his new intern.

💼 Workplace Romance
💥 Fake Relationship
💼 Romcom Cinderella Story

Let me start by saying Alex is a swoon worthy male MC and the epitome of he fell first AND harder (which I always love).

The issue for me with this one was with Evie the FMC. She kept bringing up how broke she was, which is relatable, but again became repetitive after a while. I also didn't love the way she treated Alex.

The pacing of this was off overall as well. The beginning was fun and nice to read but then it got slightly repetitive after a while, and I started skimming towards the end to get through it.

The writing in general was just not my favorite personally. I didn't mind the tropes, or even that it was a lot fluffier than I was expecting, I just couldn't connect with the characters and the writing again fell flat.

But that's just my personal opinion, and I could see how this could work for some.

Just wasn't for me 🤷🏼‍♀️

Wanted to love it - CEO and fake dating are usually two of my top tropes, but this one didn’t hit the spot. The main female character, Evie, wasn’t the most likable character. Her constant complaining was repetitive throughout the book, which detracted from the storyline. As a reader, of course, I want to know about the main characters, but this repetitive line just became too much. Alex was very likable, and his love of his family was evident - which is a redeeming quality of the story. Aside from that, the writing was a little bit difficult to read (cringe-worthy), which made for a not so enjoyable task. Overall, I wouldn’t recommend it unless you’re okay with all of the above - I was looking for light and fluffy - not what this one is!

As a usual crime novel reader, sometimes you need something a bit more lighthearted and this one hit the spot!! Really enjoyable easy read.

Was too wattpad-y for me. Premise was great and i liked the cover but was tough to get through when it doesn't feel believable

I have been reading Tamara Lush for years and I love her writing for a reason! I loved Crash and I highly recommend.

I voluntarily reviewed this book.

There was nothing groudbreaking about this book but I am a sucker for fake engagement/dating tropes, so I did enjoy this one. It was the second in a series, but my first by this author and I'd give her another read sometime!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC.

I love a good fake dating trope but this one was not it.

Predictable. Immature dialogue and writing. Repetitive.

Thank you, NetGalley, for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Absolutely amazing!



Thank you soo much netgalley, the author and the publisher for the advanced review copy if this book💗

This is the second book of The Pretenders series, but a first time read for me by this author and it won't be my last. This was one of my favorite tropes, fake dating, and it was written well. Although we all know how the story will inevitably end, it was the journey getting there that made this a fun ride. Alex is all set to take over the family company, but his grandmother is a tough one to impress, and he has to convince her his teenage shenanigans are in the past and he is the right man for the job. Evie is a new intern at the company, and they are both clearly attracted to each other. She is in need of money, and when Alex proposes they fake date to impress his grandmother, and that she will be generously compensated, she is on board.
This was a quick, entertaining read, with down-to-earth, solid characters. The story captured my interest from the start and kept it all the way through. I had a fun time reading this book and I look for6to reading more by this author.
I received a complimentary copy from Netgalley and am voluntarily leaving my review.

I gave this book 4 stars. This was an entertaining read from beginning to end. The main characters had great chemistry and were crafted well. The author did a great job determining the dynamics of their relationship. Also, you know I love a well-executed dual POV---and this one was great!

To be completely transparent----Was this the pinnacle of writing? No, but did it entertain me and keep my interest? Yes, it definitely did! Sometimes I find the dialogue in romance novels to be a bit cringy, but I don't recall any particular moments in this book that felt awkward or off-putting.
I liked this author's writing style quite a bit. When I was researching for this post and found the author's website, I saw that she writes cozy mysteries under the pen-name 'Tara Lush'. While I would definitely delve into her romance backlog, I would also love to go back and read some of her mysteries!

To my understanding, this book was originally published by the author on a story-writing app called, Wattpad. Wattpad is the home of many fan fiction stories and is full of indie authors. After several Wattpad stories gained traction (and a few later would be traditionally published and/or adapted for film/TV), Wattpad created their own publishing company. Crash was originally published on Wattpad but was traditionally published through Wattpad's publishing imprint, earlier this year!I love that I was able to read this book that I may not have stumbled upon otherwise. So far, the books sent by this publisher have all been enjoyable reads!

I would love to interview Tamara on my podcast, Raise Your Words. I remember reading Crash on Wattpad and it’s cool to see that it’s now an actual book!! I highly recommend this for anyone who likes books with characters who banter.

Cute qnd sweet read. This was just the right amount of sugar. Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read.

I liked this one! I love the fake engagement trope, so it had me there already. It wasn't anything groundbreaking, but it was a good read and I'm definitely interested in more from this author.

This was a quick, well written read, the writing style was easy to read and follow and well thought out.
I enjoyed the fake dating aspect of the book and the two main characters were enjoyable to read

This book was OKAY. I was wanting a romcom after reading so much mystery, but this one fell a little flat for me. I’m a sucker for a fake dating trope though, so I feel like that helped it some.

Cute story. Writing could use some work.

This is a good book. The two main characters are Evie and Alex. Evie is a college student, raising her younger sister, and an intern at Alex’s company. Alex runs a large company. This is where they meet when she takes some papers to his office. There is an instant attraction. Alex offers Evie a proposition where she would be his fake finance, he would provide a sum of cash and a rent free condo. She says yes to the offer. They each have issue but together they work them out and fall in love.

As always thanks to the publisher for the chance to read this book in advance.
What can I say?
If you're looking for a couple that makes sparkles since the first pages this is the book perfect for you.
The story is not really different for the usual trope; she needs urgently money to mantain her sister at school and he offers her a way to have them quickly, helping him to gain the position of CEO, convincing his grandmother he's mature enough. Obviously the attraction between those two is immediate, so you can imagine how this deal will go on...
I really liked how the two main characters relate with each other, but at the same time it wasn't something new.
The chemistry, the chain of the event, was absolutely fine, but not astonishing or really surprising.
That said, it's a nice book for sure for an enjoyable reading.

Another arc from NetGalley that I finished after the publishing date 😅. I actually read this one in a couple days because it was going to expire. But also, I got sucked in by the romance between a billionaire and a soon to be unemployed intern. I haven’t read many billionaire romances, although it seems related to celebrity romance where they can spoil and take care of their love interest. That was appealing to me, especially in this story because Evie had to grow up fast when her parents died and she was left to raise her teenage sister alone. I liked how responsible and capable Evie was. Alex had a bad reputation, but that was more rumor than substance. He reminded me a little bit of Fox from Hook, Line, and Sinker in that he was constantly underestimated by the people around him, including his own family. I enjoyed how these two characters brought their own unique strengths to the relationship and supported each other. There were some minor things about the character’s choices that seemed a little inconsistent, but overall I really liked watching them grow. I look forward to reading more from this author.