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Fake a Chance on Me
Fake dating and intimacy lessons with the town’s hottest, baddest rugby player to overcome my health issues? Bad idea. Catching feelings for him? A mistake that will shatter my heart.
Lucas Knight is the bad boy rugby star with perfect thighs and a love of trouble. But behind his cocky grin lies a secret that would shock his many haters.
Gabi Draper has a secret a medical condition she’s ashamed of. She’s sworn off dating and relationships because she’s terrified of anyone discovering it and of men getting close before she can overcome it.
A chance encounter leads to a two-month, no-strings, fake dating intimacy Lucas will give her steamy lessons in the bedroom to help her conquer her medical side-effects, and she’ll help him fix his reputation.
The closer they get, the harder it becomes to tell what’s real and what’s pretend. Their passion and feelings for each other are growing stronger with each passing day….
But their future has the potential to cause the greatest heartbreak either of them has ever known.
The Fake Out meets The Kiss Quotient in this fake dating rugby sports romance with forced proximity, virgin x bad boy, insta-lust, and single uncle tropes.
infertility and other gyne health issues.
Lucas Knight is the bad boy rugby star with perfect thighs and a love of trouble. But behind his cocky grin lies a secret that would shock his many haters.
Gabi Draper has a secret a medical condition she’s ashamed of. She’s sworn off dating and relationships because she’s terrified of anyone discovering it and of men getting close before she can overcome it.
A chance encounter leads to a two-month, no-strings, fake dating intimacy Lucas will give her steamy lessons in the bedroom to help her conquer her medical side-effects, and she’ll help him fix his reputation.
The closer they get, the harder it becomes to tell what’s real and what’s pretend. Their passion and feelings for each other are growing stronger with each passing day….
But their future has the potential to cause the greatest heartbreak either of them has ever known.
The Fake Out meets The Kiss Quotient in this fake dating rugby sports romance with forced proximity, virgin x bad boy, insta-lust, and single uncle tropes.
infertility and other gyne health issues.
- GenresRomanceSports Romance
425 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 26, 2025
About the author
Rebecca Chase
24 books85 followersRebecca Chase is an English rose and a pocket rocket with a taste for drama, romance, love and sex. She adores writing, whether it’s a short story with unexpected passion or a novel that takes you through the ups and downs of a blossoming relationship. She’s always looking for everyone’s next book boyfriend. When it comes to her stories you can guarantee there will be romance, there will be love, and most of all, there will be mind-blowing sex. You’ll be desperate for more while aching for a happy ever after.
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September 23, 2025
Huge thank you to NetGalley for this kindle ARC. It was my first ever ARC and I will always remember this book and opportunity to read early.
This was sooo bloody cute and refreshing!! Who knew that I needed to read about a devilishly handsome rugby player and a determined girl battling with gyne problems?!? This story hit so close to home with health issues and marrying my own rugby player who takes care of me ❤️
I related to Gabi so easily and my god did I fancy Lucas….what a man!!
Getting to know the other characters was fun too and I hope to read more about Henry and Amy in the future. She was the sassiest and funniest 9 year old and I utterly adored her.
I thought the story was so unique, and women’s health is not talked about enough (although more now than previous years). It is so relatable and refreshing for readers to see these topics covered in sexy, spicy, romance books.
This was a really great time 👏🏼
4/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was sooo bloody cute and refreshing!! Who knew that I needed to read about a devilishly handsome rugby player and a determined girl battling with gyne problems?!? This story hit so close to home with health issues and marrying my own rugby player who takes care of me ❤️
I related to Gabi so easily and my god did I fancy Lucas….what a man!!
Getting to know the other characters was fun too and I hope to read more about Henry and Amy in the future. She was the sassiest and funniest 9 year old and I utterly adored her.
I thought the story was so unique, and women’s health is not talked about enough (although more now than previous years). It is so relatable and refreshing for readers to see these topics covered in sexy, spicy, romance books.
This was a really great time 👏🏼
4/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
September 1, 2025
Fake A Chance On Me is the final book in The Bulls Rugby Series. While this is a swoony hot sports romance, the characters have a lot of depth, and Rebecca doesn’t shy away from some difficult topics. FACOM follows Gabi as she sets a goal to achieve. She’s lived her adult life in the shadows of her syndrome, but it’s time that changes. As she (quite literally) stumbles into Lucas’s world, she decides he’s the perfect candidate to help her achieve her goal - even if it does mean some fake dating.
It was great to see previous characters popping by, and it led to the perfect ending to this series. Fake A Chance On Me is a great mix of sweet and sexy.
*I was lucky enough to beta read this book*
It was great to see previous characters popping by, and it led to the perfect ending to this series. Fake A Chance On Me is a great mix of sweet and sexy.
*I was lucky enough to beta read this book*
May 12, 2026
This story completely surprised me. I went in expecting a sweet, light romance because of the cute cover, but I was pleasantly shocked by how spicy it actually was. The steam level was absolutely on point, with great chemistry and some genuinely well-written intimate scenes.
Another thing I really appreciated was how emotionally mature the characters were. From the very beginning, their communication felt healthy, honest, and refreshingly direct, something that’s honestly rare in romance books. At times, though, their emotional intelligence almost felt too perfect, to the point where it came across slightly artificial or overly polished. Still, it was refreshing to read a romance with such emotionally developed characters.
Unfortunately, I think that same maturity became a problem toward the end. Because the relationship was built on such strong communication and emotional stability, the conflict felt forced and out of character. The reactions and decisions suddenly didn’t match the people we had gotten to know throughout the book, and it completely pulled me out of the story. It honestly felt like all their growth disappeared just to create drama.
That said, I still really enjoyed this book overall. It handled important intimacy and relationship topics in a thoughtful way, and I loved that the author chose to address them so openly. If you enjoy spicy romance, emotionally mature characters and strong communication, this is definitely worth picking up.
Another thing I really appreciated was how emotionally mature the characters were. From the very beginning, their communication felt healthy, honest, and refreshingly direct, something that’s honestly rare in romance books. At times, though, their emotional intelligence almost felt too perfect, to the point where it came across slightly artificial or overly polished. Still, it was refreshing to read a romance with such emotionally developed characters.
Unfortunately, I think that same maturity became a problem toward the end. Because the relationship was built on such strong communication and emotional stability, the conflict felt forced and out of character. The reactions and decisions suddenly didn’t match the people we had gotten to know throughout the book, and it completely pulled me out of the story. It honestly felt like all their growth disappeared just to create drama.
That said, I still really enjoyed this book overall. It handled important intimacy and relationship topics in a thoughtful way, and I loved that the author chose to address them so openly. If you enjoy spicy romance, emotionally mature characters and strong communication, this is definitely worth picking up.
September 27, 2026
YES!!! This is how you write a love story that has steamy sexual chemistry & intimate romance.
Gabi & Lucas are our main characters. They both have their baggage, their fears and their hopes to contend with. Neither is looking for a relationship but realise they can help each other out. This a fake relationship is born but the beginnings of a real friendship begins.
The sex here is actually the main plot of the book. Usually too much sex in a story pisses me off because it can detract from the romance and be boring to read after a while. If I wanted to read erotica I would & I do. But I also prefer plot and storylines. Fake a Chance on Me was the best of both worlds. The sex is hot, it’s essential to their bond but also their connection is just as important. I loved their dates. I loved their honest and vulnerable talks just as much as I loved their dirty talk. lol
I applaud the author or tacking women’s issues. As someone who battles many conditions one being endometriosis - I am all for shining a light on the hardships women can go through. How our bodies can fail or turn on us. The toll it can take. The misdiagnosis. Not being believed in the medical profession. Suffering in silence. Partners abandoning us. Dreams destroyed due to infertility or difficulty. Not feeling like a real woman or sick of being misunderstood by men who couldn’t possibly understand the agony.
It can be a lot. I felt for Gabi. I have been through a similar journey. Not being able to control our bodies is the hardest part. Lucas being so supportive of her syndrome and willing to do sexual activities on her terms was beautiful to read. He was the boost of confidence she needed in herself. She could see herself through his eyes. She could hear herself through his words & desires. The perfect man for Gabi. And I’m glad she saw it in him and let him know that the man she has always dreamed about was him. Not Thor. lol
I’m glad Lucas had his own journey to go through. The fans hating him was brutal to read. And Lexi messing with his head didn’t help his poor self esteem. I’m glad Gabi was able to lighten his load. That she wasn’t afraid to speak up for him and defend his honour. She was exactly who he needed in his life. The girlfriend he deserved.
It did drag for me a little bit in places. I don’t think it needs to be advertised as fake dating romance because it’s more of a friends with benefits trope.
I wish the Evie & Gabi stuff didn’t take up so much time even though they barely had scenes together… it still took up a chunk of the book with Gabi internally unravelling over whether or not to talk to her sister about her syndrome. Evie just came on so strong that I found her suffocating. No wonder Gabi struggled with talking to her. I would have avoiding that conversation too.
I would have liked for Lucas & Gabi to discuss the infertility side of her condition more. Apart from really choosing their present lives… I would have liked more talk about their future as a couple. Or an epilogue to see where they end up in 5 years or something.
Gabi running away got a little tiring. I’m not big on people who bury their head in the sand. She wanted to face her fears & yet she constantly let it affect her and her relationship with others. Both her and Lucas were incredibly honest, vulnerable and emotionally mature that at times when they had to reckon with a mistake or had to face a truth or when their relationship was tested.. they both shut down a bit or pushed each other away. It happened over and over. Got a bit tiring. Didn’t feel right for them.
Pam was pure evil. I hate the Pam’s of the world.
Gabi & Lucas are our main characters. They both have their baggage, their fears and their hopes to contend with. Neither is looking for a relationship but realise they can help each other out. This a fake relationship is born but the beginnings of a real friendship begins.
The sex here is actually the main plot of the book. Usually too much sex in a story pisses me off because it can detract from the romance and be boring to read after a while. If I wanted to read erotica I would & I do. But I also prefer plot and storylines. Fake a Chance on Me was the best of both worlds. The sex is hot, it’s essential to their bond but also their connection is just as important. I loved their dates. I loved their honest and vulnerable talks just as much as I loved their dirty talk. lol
I applaud the author or tacking women’s issues. As someone who battles many conditions one being endometriosis - I am all for shining a light on the hardships women can go through. How our bodies can fail or turn on us. The toll it can take. The misdiagnosis. Not being believed in the medical profession. Suffering in silence. Partners abandoning us. Dreams destroyed due to infertility or difficulty. Not feeling like a real woman or sick of being misunderstood by men who couldn’t possibly understand the agony.
It can be a lot. I felt for Gabi. I have been through a similar journey. Not being able to control our bodies is the hardest part. Lucas being so supportive of her syndrome and willing to do sexual activities on her terms was beautiful to read. He was the boost of confidence she needed in herself. She could see herself through his eyes. She could hear herself through his words & desires. The perfect man for Gabi. And I’m glad she saw it in him and let him know that the man she has always dreamed about was him. Not Thor. lol
I’m glad Lucas had his own journey to go through. The fans hating him was brutal to read. And Lexi messing with his head didn’t help his poor self esteem. I’m glad Gabi was able to lighten his load. That she wasn’t afraid to speak up for him and defend his honour. She was exactly who he needed in his life. The girlfriend he deserved.
It did drag for me a little bit in places. I don’t think it needs to be advertised as fake dating romance because it’s more of a friends with benefits trope.
I wish the Evie & Gabi stuff didn’t take up so much time even though they barely had scenes together… it still took up a chunk of the book with Gabi internally unravelling over whether or not to talk to her sister about her syndrome. Evie just came on so strong that I found her suffocating. No wonder Gabi struggled with talking to her. I would have avoiding that conversation too.
I would have liked for Lucas & Gabi to discuss the infertility side of her condition more. Apart from really choosing their present lives… I would have liked more talk about their future as a couple. Or an epilogue to see where they end up in 5 years or something.
Gabi running away got a little tiring. I’m not big on people who bury their head in the sand. She wanted to face her fears & yet she constantly let it affect her and her relationship with others. Both her and Lucas were incredibly honest, vulnerable and emotionally mature that at times when they had to reckon with a mistake or had to face a truth or when their relationship was tested.. they both shut down a bit or pushed each other away. It happened over and over. Got a bit tiring. Didn’t feel right for them.
Pam was pure evil. I hate the Pam’s of the world.
September 22, 2025
Okay so confession… I hadn’t read the first two books in the series before picking this one up 👀 and honestly, the first few chapters had me a bit lost with all the name-dropping — who was dating who, who was related to who — it was a lot. I think if I’d read the earlier books I’d have been fine, but as a standalone it took me a minute to get my bearings.
✨ Gabi stole the show for me. I found myself rooting for her every single time she slowly started standing up for herself — by the end I was like yes girl, finally! Her handling of her diagnosis absolutely tugged at my heart, but also had me yelling “just tell your sister already!!” because watching her deal with it alone was painful.
⚡ Lucas… oof. I was so conflicted. Sometimes I adored him, other times I wanted to shake him. He did grow on me though, and by the end I got why he was the love interest — but I also understood why Gabi’s sister didn’t trust him at first.
🏉Trope-wise, it’s your classic fake dating sports romance — flirty banter, chemistry, a bit of angst. Heads up: there is a third-act breakup (not my favorite thing), but they don’t drag it out too much so it didn’t ruin the payoff.
⭐ Overall: cute, tropey, emotional in parts, and definitely one for fans of sports romance + fake dating. If you’ve read the first two books, I think you’ll get even more out of it!
✨ Gabi stole the show for me. I found myself rooting for her every single time she slowly started standing up for herself — by the end I was like yes girl, finally! Her handling of her diagnosis absolutely tugged at my heart, but also had me yelling “just tell your sister already!!” because watching her deal with it alone was painful.
⚡ Lucas… oof. I was so conflicted. Sometimes I adored him, other times I wanted to shake him. He did grow on me though, and by the end I got why he was the love interest — but I also understood why Gabi’s sister didn’t trust him at first.
🏉Trope-wise, it’s your classic fake dating sports romance — flirty banter, chemistry, a bit of angst. Heads up: there is a third-act breakup (not my favorite thing), but they don’t drag it out too much so it didn’t ruin the payoff.
⭐ Overall: cute, tropey, emotional in parts, and definitely one for fans of sports romance + fake dating. If you’ve read the first two books, I think you’ll get even more out of it!
September 14, 2025
Thank yo9u to Netgalley for a chance to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
Fake a Chance on Me absolutely nails everything I want from a fake dating sports romance. Rebecca Chase brings the perfect mix of chemistry, banter, and heart, wrapping it all up in the gritty, adrenaline-fueled backdrop of rugby. The romance builds with delicious tension—what starts as a “just for show” setup quickly spirals into stolen glances, flirty comebacks, and feelings neither character is prepared to admit.
The rugby setting isn’t just background; Chase ties the physicality, teamwork, and intensity of the sport directly into the relationship’s emotional beats. And oh, the slow unravel into real love? Perfection. Both leads are layered—balancing ambition, vulnerability, and fear of getting hurt—and that makes their eventual fall for each other feel so earned and so satisfying.
Verdict: A 5-star must-read for fans of fake dating, sports romance, and characters who make you grin one page and swoon the next. Easily my favorite in the series so far.
Fake a Chance on Me absolutely nails everything I want from a fake dating sports romance. Rebecca Chase brings the perfect mix of chemistry, banter, and heart, wrapping it all up in the gritty, adrenaline-fueled backdrop of rugby. The romance builds with delicious tension—what starts as a “just for show” setup quickly spirals into stolen glances, flirty comebacks, and feelings neither character is prepared to admit.
The rugby setting isn’t just background; Chase ties the physicality, teamwork, and intensity of the sport directly into the relationship’s emotional beats. And oh, the slow unravel into real love? Perfection. Both leads are layered—balancing ambition, vulnerability, and fear of getting hurt—and that makes their eventual fall for each other feel so earned and so satisfying.
Verdict: A 5-star must-read for fans of fake dating, sports romance, and characters who make you grin one page and swoon the next. Easily my favorite in the series so far.
October 9, 2025
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Oh my god I am a puddle on the floor.. the final book in this series done!
Tropes; small town, rugby sports romance, she has a gyne issue, bad boy X good girl, cinnamon roll MMC, intimacy lessons, he falls first & harder, grand gestures, found family.
Smut was 2.5/5 on the spice scale and its a HEA in the series of interconnected standalones.
Gabi is our FMC, shy and sheltered, tryna get over a huge hurdle and when she succeeds?? Man she thrived so well. It was heartwarming to witness actually!
Lucas is our bad boy rugby player but my heart ached for him. The hostility and rudeness he endured.. he was trying his best and his character arc was wholesome AF.
Oh my god I am a puddle on the floor.. the final book in this series done!
Tropes; small town, rugby sports romance, she has a gyne issue, bad boy X good girl, cinnamon roll MMC, intimacy lessons, he falls first & harder, grand gestures, found family.
Smut was 2.5/5 on the spice scale and its a HEA in the series of interconnected standalones.
Gabi is our FMC, shy and sheltered, tryna get over a huge hurdle and when she succeeds?? Man she thrived so well. It was heartwarming to witness actually!
Lucas is our bad boy rugby player but my heart ached for him. The hostility and rudeness he endured.. he was trying his best and his character arc was wholesome AF.
January 17, 2026
Thank you NetGalley for this E-Book ARC! Having not read books 1-2 before starting this one - I was a bit lost but only for a few chapters. I went back and read the first two books and loved them. Great light reads for usually being a fantasy reader. Its giving Heated Rivalry but rugby and I'm here for it.
June 25, 2026
Fake a Chance on Me is a perfect weekend binge-read if you love sports romances that don't shy away from heavy heat but still carry a grounded, emotional core. It manages to balance the high-stakes drama of professional sports and PR fixes with a very quiet, sweet story of personal healing. I also love the banter of the book .
September 9, 2025
It was a nice read. Very quant. If you are looking for a calm, easy love story, this is a great place. Lots of talking and a very healthy relationship between the two main characters. And if you love consent, this is your place to be!
September 12, 2025
thank you for the ARC. absolutely loved this book. it was emotional at times and humorous also. I've read Rebecca's previous booked and loved them also.
January 10, 2026
omg 1st 100 pages are boring and confusing
in 2/3 i'm tired of them, their problems with themselfs ehhhhh
in 2/3 i'm tired of them, their problems with themselfs ehhhhh
June 1, 2026
Written very weirdly, I was confused the whole time and it genuinely just repeats itself but not THAT bad
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