If you're a sucker for fake dating, reality show chaos (think Survivor meets Fear Factor meets The Amazing Race), and charming, swoony moments, Winging It With You by Chip Pons is a must read! This heartwarming gay rom com takes off with a hilarious and unconventional meet cute at an airport, setting the stage for an adventure packed with laughs, love, and self discovery.

Asher Bennet and Theo Fernandez are delightful leads, each bringing their own baggage (both literal and emotional) into a travel competition that forces them into proximity—and ultimately into each other's hearts. Asher's sarcastic charm and Theo's earnest vulnerability create a dynamic that feels both natural and electric, making their chemistry jump off the page.

The reality show premise is a refreshing backdrop, perfectly blending high stakes competition with moments of quiet intimacy. Watching Asher and Theo navigate their fake dating ploy while trying to win challenges (and each other's trust) is immensely satisfying. Chip Pons writes with humor and tenderness, balancing lighthearted fun with meaningful exploration of love, career pressures, and what it means to take risks for happiness.

The book's pacing is as smooth as a first class flight, and the dialogue sparkles with wit. By the end, you'll be rooting for these two to claim both the prize and the relationship they've been running toward all along.

Perfect for fans of Red, White & Royal Blue or The Charm Offensive, Winging It With You is a heart melting journey full of charm, heart, and unforgettable moments.

Rating: ✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️ (5/5 stars)

Thank you to NetGalley, Chip Pons, and G.P. Putnam's Sons for the eARC of this book.

Reality television meets fake dating meets insane chemistry! This was such a fun read following Asher, dumped by his long-term boyfriend, and Theo, recently grounded as a commercial pilot. Asher is in need of a boyfriend to compete in a travel reality tv show and Theo needs to show his employer that he has work-life balance. They’re a match made in heaven.

While criss-crossing the globe for extreme challenges, Asher and Theo have to fake a relationship under the most intense microscope.

I loved Asher and Theo and getting both of their POVs was delightful. The premise of the reality show, elimination criteria, challenges, etc. could have been a little more fleshed out, but it was a fun backdrop to the relationship. Theo had me *blushing* basically from the first page and Asher was so lovable that I was rooting for them from the start.