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Sahte Eş
SÖZ KONUSU AŞK OLDUĞUNDA
İÇGÜDÜLER ASLA YALAN SÖYLEMEZ
Mackenzie Carter, büyükannesinin onu zorla gönderdiği randevulardan kurtulmak için her şeyi yapardı. Buna hayali bir sevgili bulmak da dahil. Yalan söylerken aklına gelen tek ismin, çalıştığı hastanenin büyük kötü kurdu Noah Taylor olmasıysa belki de kaderin tuhaf bir cilvesiydi.
Noah işyerinde gerçek kimliğini yıllarca gizlemeyi başarmıştı. Ta ki isimsiz bir ihbar onun nadir görülen alfalardan biri olduğunu gün yüzüne çıkarana kadar. Artık önünde iki seçenek vardı; ya istifasını verecek ya da kendine bir eş bulacaktı. Tam da o gün Mackenzie’nin ondan sahte sevgilisi olmasını istemesi belki de bulunmaz bir fırsattı.
Böyle bir anlaşmanın sonu kötü bitemezdi, değil mi?
“Omegaverse’ün vahşi dünyasına mükemmel bir giriş...” – BookPage
“Tipik bir sahte ilişki hikâyesi olarak başlayan roman beklentilerin çok üstüne çıkıyor.” – Publishers Weekly
“Hem tatlı hem de çok ateşli olan bu romanı elinizden bırakamayacaksınız.” – Booklist
“Sahte Eş, en deneyimli romantizm okurlarını bile heyecanlandıracak.” – Shelf Awareness
İÇGÜDÜLER ASLA YALAN SÖYLEMEZ
Mackenzie Carter, büyükannesinin onu zorla gönderdiği randevulardan kurtulmak için her şeyi yapardı. Buna hayali bir sevgili bulmak da dahil. Yalan söylerken aklına gelen tek ismin, çalıştığı hastanenin büyük kötü kurdu Noah Taylor olmasıysa belki de kaderin tuhaf bir cilvesiydi.
Noah işyerinde gerçek kimliğini yıllarca gizlemeyi başarmıştı. Ta ki isimsiz bir ihbar onun nadir görülen alfalardan biri olduğunu gün yüzüne çıkarana kadar. Artık önünde iki seçenek vardı; ya istifasını verecek ya da kendine bir eş bulacaktı. Tam da o gün Mackenzie’nin ondan sahte sevgilisi olmasını istemesi belki de bulunmaz bir fırsattı.
Böyle bir anlaşmanın sonu kötü bitemezdi, değil mi?
“Omegaverse’ün vahşi dünyasına mükemmel bir giriş...” – BookPage
“Tipik bir sahte ilişki hikâyesi olarak başlayan roman beklentilerin çok üstüne çıkıyor.” – Publishers Weekly
“Hem tatlı hem de çok ateşli olan bu romanı elinizden bırakamayacaksınız.” – Booklist
“Sahte Eş, en deneyimli romantizm okurlarını bile heyecanlandıracak.” – Shelf Awareness
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First published December 4, 2023
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November 29, 2023
they won't let me blurb lana's books with things like "epically horny" or "majestically smutty" so I guess that's what goodreads is for. guys go get this book because it has epically horny shifters who are doctors who fake date and engage in majestically smutty (and knotty) activities. thank me later, love you bye :)
January 23, 2026
OKAY hello 911 yes my emergency is that I almost passed out a dozen times reading this. Take me specifically to denver general hospital c/o alpha wolf Dr. Noah Taylor. I am.....unwell. I knew ten pages in that this would be 5 stars and wouldn't you know it, I was right. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!
This book is both sweet and adorable and primal af. Let me preface this by saying that this is my first time reading wolfie books and its all uhh rather *fascinating.* More on that later. This plot hooked me from like no joke page one and had me smiling and drooling like a feral dog throughout the entire story. No skips, no flaws. No problems whatsoever. Noah is a cardiologist and is *secretly* an ALPHA wolf shifter but takes suppressants to dull his scent so no one knows because alphas are known to be volatile without a mate and thus he might be considered a risk at the hospital. Noah is also quiet and shy and people are afraid of him because he doesn't talk and keeps to himself and is intimidating af without trying but really he is a melting cinnamon roll. Mackenzie is *secretly* an OMEGA wolf shifter. She is sweet and kind and sunshine but also fierce af and a total smartass. Alphas and omegas are rare in this wolf shifter world, and neither has ever come across one before they meet. They fake MATE for reasons described in the synopsis, which to my surprise is QUITE DIFFERENT than simply fake dating. Take your fake dating trope and dip it in the most flammable substance you can find and then light it on fire. Thats this fake mating thing.
So. FAKE MATING, yes, where were we? I'm distracted already. It is very uhh scent based and uhh very biologically engrained in an alpha when he is around an omega, especially when said alpha doesn’t know said omega even is an omega until down the road. Our poor alpha doc is so confused when he stops taking his alpha suppressants and he’s suddenly reacting so uhh possessively around Mackenzie at the beginning of their scheme. Now remember when I said this is my first wolfie book? I did not know the nuances of literary wolf shifters, particularly that alphas have a certain *anatomical anomaly* that can only happen with an omega. So that was wild. And when Mackenzie goes into heat and Noah has to take care of her?!? OKAY. Was Jacob Black doing these things? I need to know. So anyways fake mating becomes fake-mating-with-benefits. At this point, the book just basically caught on fire. 🐺🤍🌙🥵🪢✨🧎🏽♀️
DO NOT make the mistake of thinking this is just some spicy book with no plot. THIS BOOK HAS BOTH. I LOVED THE PLOT. The plot was so good. Mackenzie and Noah are nuanced and complex with fleshed out back stories and lovable grumpy/sunshine personalities. The side characters were engaging and fun, too. Sassy hospital IT tech Parker and anesthesiologist Priya and prying grandma Moira!!! Again, zero flaws. The writing was fast paced, addicting, so well done and engaging. I need more books in this world (Denver lol but Denver with wolf shifters). This is going in my reread pile. RUN and read this when it comes out!!!
This book is both sweet and adorable and primal af. Let me preface this by saying that this is my first time reading wolfie books and its all uhh rather *fascinating.* More on that later. This plot hooked me from like no joke page one and had me smiling and drooling like a feral dog throughout the entire story. No skips, no flaws. No problems whatsoever. Noah is a cardiologist and is *secretly* an ALPHA wolf shifter but takes suppressants to dull his scent so no one knows because alphas are known to be volatile without a mate and thus he might be considered a risk at the hospital. Noah is also quiet and shy and people are afraid of him because he doesn't talk and keeps to himself and is intimidating af without trying but really he is a melting cinnamon roll. Mackenzie is *secretly* an OMEGA wolf shifter. She is sweet and kind and sunshine but also fierce af and a total smartass. Alphas and omegas are rare in this wolf shifter world, and neither has ever come across one before they meet. They fake MATE for reasons described in the synopsis, which to my surprise is QUITE DIFFERENT than simply fake dating. Take your fake dating trope and dip it in the most flammable substance you can find and then light it on fire. Thats this fake mating thing.
So. FAKE MATING, yes, where were we? I'm distracted already. It is very uhh scent based and uhh very biologically engrained in an alpha when he is around an omega, especially when said alpha doesn’t know said omega even is an omega until down the road. Our poor alpha doc is so confused when he stops taking his alpha suppressants and he’s suddenly reacting so uhh possessively around Mackenzie at the beginning of their scheme. Now remember when I said this is my first wolfie book? I did not know the nuances of literary wolf shifters, particularly that alphas have a certain *anatomical anomaly* that can only happen with an omega. So that was wild. And when Mackenzie goes into heat and Noah has to take care of her?!? OKAY. Was Jacob Black doing these things? I need to know. So anyways fake mating becomes fake-mating-with-benefits. At this point, the book just basically caught on fire. 🐺🤍🌙🥵🪢✨🧎🏽♀️
DO NOT make the mistake of thinking this is just some spicy book with no plot. THIS BOOK HAS BOTH. I LOVED THE PLOT. The plot was so good. Mackenzie and Noah are nuanced and complex with fleshed out back stories and lovable grumpy/sunshine personalities. The side characters were engaging and fun, too. Sassy hospital IT tech Parker and anesthesiologist Priya and prying grandma Moira!!! Again, zero flaws. The writing was fast paced, addicting, so well done and engaging. I need more books in this world (Denver lol but Denver with wolf shifters). This is going in my reread pile. RUN and read this when it comes out!!!
February 20, 2024
3.75⭐️ giggly and fun!!
January 6, 2026
This book started off very 5 stars-ish for me. I have read romance books in a stretch and it's not all the time that they give me butterflies, but this book does and it was very adorable too. I stand with my statement of what such a loser Noah is (affectionately) because smiling all by himself thinking of a woman he (might be) smitten of? I was howling (get that reference).
However, what went a bit south for me was when Mack started to get into heat and I felt like it was endless smut to the point I got a lil bit bored tbh. I mean we all love some smut in a book at times but it gets oversaturated with this one. Also, I get the nature of this books; it's been long too since I enjoy a werewolf book and this book is as werewolf as it gets, but I can't help but cringe at some of the dialogues lmaooo (could have just been me). Omega! Mine! Omega! Oh, please spare me 🫠
Then we have the third act breakup which could have been avoided if they communicate & its always the same 'he made the decision he thinks best without thinking what she thought best'... And so the jittering feelings I had earlier had gone and alas, this was enjoyable but it ended up being just an okay read for me~
However, what went a bit south for me was when Mack started to get into heat and I felt like it was endless smut to the point I got a lil bit bored tbh. I mean we all love some smut in a book at times but it gets oversaturated with this one. Also, I get the nature of this books; it's been long too since I enjoy a werewolf book and this book is as werewolf as it gets, but I can't help but cringe at some of the dialogues lmaooo (could have just been me). Omega! Mine! Omega! Oh, please spare me 🫠
Then we have the third act breakup which could have been avoided if they communicate & its always the same 'he made the decision he thinks best without thinking what she thought best'... And so the jittering feelings I had earlier had gone and alas, this was enjoyable but it ended up being just an okay read for me~
June 6, 2024
3.5/5
You know, it wasn't the best piece of literature I've ever read in my life, but I had fun, so that's all that matters.
You know, it wasn't the best piece of literature I've ever read in my life, but I had fun, so that's all that matters.
August 20, 2025
re-read August 2025 on a whim: hehehe this is still fun
Deliciously fun. I devoured this in two sittings in less than 24 hours and the only reason it took me that long was because I was so rudely interrupted by real life and having to do things. Had I started this on a lazy weekend day it would have been a one sitting read, I did not want to put it down. It's funny, it's sweet, it's GrumpyxSunshine and Fake Dating (two of my favorite tropes), and it's Reylo coded. This is a romance novel that was made for me.
I will say this book assumes you already know omegaverse mechanics because it's throwing around concepts like omega/alpha/scent/heat/glands/etc without any real explanation, so if you need a primer on all that head to google first or learn the way god intended, like the rest of us did: on accident on AO3.
Deliciously fun. I devoured this in two sittings in less than 24 hours and the only reason it took me that long was because I was so rudely interrupted by real life and having to do things. Had I started this on a lazy weekend day it would have been a one sitting read, I did not want to put it down. It's funny, it's sweet, it's GrumpyxSunshine and Fake Dating (two of my favorite tropes), and it's Reylo coded. This is a romance novel that was made for me.
I will say this book assumes you already know omegaverse mechanics because it's throwing around concepts like omega/alpha/scent/heat/glands/etc without any real explanation, so if you need a primer on all that head to google first or learn the way god intended, like the rest of us did: on accident on AO3.
March 4, 2025
horrendous.
February 19, 2026
I am unapologetically such a sucker for werewolf romances, and I definitely enjoyed this one. It was more unique than the usual since it's a contemporary romance with some werewolf details sprinkled in.
I really liked Noah and believe he should be protected at all costs. Mack was OK; I think she was being a little obtuse/selfish toward the middle when he was clearly having feelings and she thinks it's a good time to propose friends with benefits.
Also not really a fan of the 3rd act breakup. The whole I'm gonna leave you for you to protect you is bullshit. I think he could have groveled more imo, but I'll allow it. We also miss a very important event at the end, so booooo.
But overall recommend for contemporary romance and werewolf romance 3
Thank you NetGalley and Berkley Publishing for this arc in exchange for an honest review!
I really liked Noah and believe he should be protected at all costs. Mack was OK; I think she was being a little obtuse/selfish toward the middle when he was clearly having feelings and she thinks it's a good time to propose friends with benefits.
Also not really a fan of the 3rd act breakup. The whole I'm gonna leave you for you to protect you is bullshit. I think he could have groveled more imo, but I'll allow it. We also miss a very important event at the end, so booooo.
But overall recommend for contemporary romance and werewolf romance 3
Thank you NetGalley and Berkley Publishing for this arc in exchange for an honest review!
August 16, 2024
2 ★'s
This was bland. It kinda feels like the author's entire focus with this was 1) smut 2) omegaverse, in that sense she totally succeeded. But in that same hyperfocus she totally forgot to give her characters personalities.
My only other encounter with omegaverse is Bride, which I suspect isn't the best depiction? So with it being a newer experience there were a lot of novelties which kept me curious enough to keep reading. However, removing that aspect there wasn't really anything memorable about this book. The plot twist could be seen from a mile away. Both main characters manages to be both excruciating and severely dull, and I honestly couldn't care less about the romance.
Mackenzie, our fmc, is the most childish 29 year old I've ever heard of and her entire personality is that she loves soup. Her taunts and teasing always felt incredibly cheesy. Over to Dr stiff also known as Noah Taylor. I honestly cannot recall one remotely interesting thing about him. He goes from not having a personality, to his entire personality just being that he is obsessed with the fmc.
I usually love an obsessive kind of love but this was not for me.
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⌞Pre-read:⌝
This one seems totally ridiculous. I can't wait
This was bland. It kinda feels like the author's entire focus with this was 1) smut 2) omegaverse, in that sense she totally succeeded. But in that same hyperfocus she totally forgot to give her characters personalities.
My only other encounter with omegaverse is Bride, which I suspect isn't the best depiction? So with it being a newer experience there were a lot of novelties which kept me curious enough to keep reading. However, removing that aspect there wasn't really anything memorable about this book. The plot twist could be seen from a mile away. Both main characters manages to be both excruciating and severely dull, and I honestly couldn't care less about the romance.
Mackenzie, our fmc, is the most childish 29 year old I've ever heard of and her entire personality is that she loves soup. Her taunts and teasing always felt incredibly cheesy. Over to Dr stiff also known as Noah Taylor. I honestly cannot recall one remotely interesting thing about him. He goes from not having a personality, to his entire personality just being that he is obsessed with the fmc.
I usually love an obsessive kind of love but this was not for me.
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⌞Pre-read:⌝
This one seems totally ridiculous. I can't wait
March 25, 2024
No I will not explain the omegaverse, you’ll have to discover it by accident like the rest of us like the lord intended.
edit: never mind the author was allegedly kicked out of the reylo fandom for racist fanfics. ffs
edit: never mind the author was allegedly kicked out of the reylo fandom for racist fanfics. ffs
December 4, 2025
3.75 stars
The Fake Mate was a delightful and deliciously spicy read. This is the second book by Lana Ferguson and I can say one thing that I absolutely enjoy her books. They are always so entertaining, sexy and brimming with sweetness and witty banter. I haven't read many paranormal romances with Wolf shifters so it was fun reading something out of my comfort zone. I thought I would hate this book but I ended up enjoying it. I was curious before and I now know what all the hype is about alpha wolves.
I liked how Lana executed the plot with a fake-dating trope. I love this trope because all the yearning and chemistry that comes with it. It was a character-driven story but I liked knowing about how Omegaverse worked in their world. What powers shifters held in their world, the basic anatomies, the Knotting function and many more. It was dramatic but entertaining all the same.
➸ Noah Taylor is a grumpy, alpha wolf shifter. His alpha status has been discovered, and because of some stigma, he needs a mate, quickly and he choose Mackenzie for it. The girl he couldn't stop loving during their fake-dating relationship. Noah can be really sweet and thoughtful if he wants to be and he only shows his protective, jealous, and cinnamon roll side to Mackenzie only. He was going all alpha for her everytime she was in danger and it was kinda cute to see a big man like him go feral for his woman.
“I love you,” he tells me. “I don’t care how long it’s been. You’re the only one I’ve ever wanted, and you’re the only one I ever will want. I don’t care if it’s silly or crazy or whatever else—I love you, Mackenzie.”
➸ Mackenzie is also a wolf shifter but an omega one. She is the embodiment of sunshine walking on earth in human form. She was a bit annoying at first but she started growing on me in second half with her comebacks. I liked her growth throughtout the book but I liked Noah more than I liked her.
“Noah Taylor might not be my fake mate, not anymore—but he is mine. And that’s absolutely enough.”
Noah and Mackenzie had interesting dynamics, from chemistry to electric sexual tension, from witty and sexy banter to emotional intimacy. The characters were opposites of each other and complemented each other perfectly. The mutually beneficial fake dating/mating scheme end up getting more than they bargained for and I liked how they developed trust and love for each other. There were lots of denials but they found their way back to each other in the end.
The paranormal element is front and center throughout the story, yet it was easily understandable even to those who are new to the genre. Overall, a great book for someone who wants to dip their toes in Omegaverse and wants to know if it's something they'll like or not. The Fake Mate is the perfect choice if you want to know about Omegaverse and ofcource let's not forget about knotting.
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fake dating? wolf shifters? let's go 💅🏼
“Because when I’m with you . . . I don’t feel like I’m just going through the motions in life. When I’m with you . . . I feel like I’m actually living.”
The Fake Mate was a delightful and deliciously spicy read. This is the second book by Lana Ferguson and I can say one thing that I absolutely enjoy her books. They are always so entertaining, sexy and brimming with sweetness and witty banter. I haven't read many paranormal romances with Wolf shifters so it was fun reading something out of my comfort zone. I thought I would hate this book but I ended up enjoying it. I was curious before and I now know what all the hype is about alpha wolves.
I liked how Lana executed the plot with a fake-dating trope. I love this trope because all the yearning and chemistry that comes with it. It was a character-driven story but I liked knowing about how Omegaverse worked in their world. What powers shifters held in their world, the basic anatomies, the Knotting function and many more. It was dramatic but entertaining all the same.
➸ Noah Taylor is a grumpy, alpha wolf shifter. His alpha status has been discovered, and because of some stigma, he needs a mate, quickly and he choose Mackenzie for it. The girl he couldn't stop loving during their fake-dating relationship. Noah can be really sweet and thoughtful if he wants to be and he only shows his protective, jealous, and cinnamon roll side to Mackenzie only. He was going all alpha for her everytime she was in danger and it was kinda cute to see a big man like him go feral for his woman.
“I love you,” he tells me. “I don’t care how long it’s been. You’re the only one I’ve ever wanted, and you’re the only one I ever will want. I don’t care if it’s silly or crazy or whatever else—I love you, Mackenzie.”
➸ Mackenzie is also a wolf shifter but an omega one. She is the embodiment of sunshine walking on earth in human form. She was a bit annoying at first but she started growing on me in second half with her comebacks. I liked her growth throughtout the book but I liked Noah more than I liked her.
“Noah Taylor might not be my fake mate, not anymore—but he is mine. And that’s absolutely enough.”
Noah and Mackenzie had interesting dynamics, from chemistry to electric sexual tension, from witty and sexy banter to emotional intimacy. The characters were opposites of each other and complemented each other perfectly. The mutually beneficial fake dating/mating scheme end up getting more than they bargained for and I liked how they developed trust and love for each other. There were lots of denials but they found their way back to each other in the end.
The paranormal element is front and center throughout the story, yet it was easily understandable even to those who are new to the genre. Overall, a great book for someone who wants to dip their toes in Omegaverse and wants to know if it's something they'll like or not. The Fake Mate is the perfect choice if you want to know about Omegaverse and ofcource let's not forget about knotting.
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fake dating? wolf shifters? let's go 💅🏼
March 15, 2025
Here I am, giggling and kicking my feet for scenes that could belong to a bad porn - Noah’s words, not mine.
Firstly, I'd like to thank Ali Hazelwood for having taught me the basics of omegaverse.
As a beginner to the genre, this story is not extremely difficult, but it also doesn't clarify how things like knotting and heat works, or why Noah is so different from the usual idea of an Alpha, because they both are shifters that know these stuff about themselves.
You are probably less naive than me but, when he asked her what colour was her coat, I actually thought he was talking about her jacket. So yeah, I needed that first explanation.
If you're here for the smut, you're in the right place. Like, chef’s kiss to the author and her tremendous imagination.
But Mackenzie and Noah’s cute love story isn't less wonderful: from fake dating to friends-with-benefits to admitting they feel something for real to mated in a matter of weeks, after having rejected love all their life.
Call it fate, call it timing, call it hormones, I don’t care, I just wanna experience this all over again.
↠ 4 stars
Firstly, I'd like to thank Ali Hazelwood for having taught me the basics of omegaverse.
As a beginner to the genre, this story is not extremely difficult, but it also doesn't clarify how things like knotting and heat works, or why Noah is so different from the usual idea of an Alpha, because they both are shifters that know these stuff about themselves.
You are probably less naive than me but, when he asked her what colour was her coat, I actually thought he was talking about her jacket. So yeah, I needed that first explanation.
If you're here for the smut, you're in the right place. Like, chef’s kiss to the author and her tremendous imagination.
But Mackenzie and Noah’s cute love story isn't less wonderful: from fake dating to friends-with-benefits to admitting they feel something for real to mated in a matter of weeks, after having rejected love all their life.
Call it fate, call it timing, call it hormones, I don’t care, I just wanna experience this all over again.
↠ 4 stars
March 13, 2024
Three captivating tropes converge in this enticing read: the grumpy meets sunshine dynamic, an office romance, and a fake dating scenario with a paranormal twist. Prepare for steamy love scenes and an irresistible, sizzling chemistry between the characters. If that doesn't have you sold, I don't know what will! This paranormal romance, penned by the talented Lana Ferguson, combines the allure of Christine Feehan's paranormal romances with the captivating world of Grey's Anatomy. How could I possibly resist diving into its pages?
I must admit, I'm not typically drawn to shapeshifter romances, and when I first encountered the plot idea, I couldn't help but roll my eyes (just a little). However, I am now happily eating my words, as the inclusion of shapeshifter elements intensifies the steaminess of the romance—particularly the magical "knot" aspect. Oh boy, I must confess that, much like Mackenzie, my hormones seemed to take control as I began writing this review!
Aside from the added steamy elements, the relationship between an Alpha and an Omega is a classic case of opposites attracting, injecting an extra dash of spice into the story.
The narrative wastes no time in propelling the plot forward. Mackenzie, or Mack Carter, concocts a lie to appease her overprotective grandmother, who persistently attempts to set her up on meaningless and unsuitable dates. Mack claims to be dating Noah Taylor, the brooding big bad wolf of Denver General, known for reducing nurses to tears (although she insists it's an exaggerated lie).
When Mack approaches Noah and asks for his assistance in deceiving her grandmother, he reveals that he requires her help as well. On the same day, the hospital board summons him for questioning regarding his status as an Alpha—an identity he has kept secret for years, in order to control his inherent violent tendencies. The only way to appease the board is by proving he can manage his urges through a committed relationship. In a twist of fate, Noah urgently needs a fake mate, and Mack agrees to play the part, on the condition that he accompany her to her grandmother's dinner invitation to seal the deal.
Little do they know that by embarking on this lie and spending more time together, they will discover an animalistic attraction—an irresistible magnetic pull that draws them closer. Soon, they find themselves not only in a fake relationship but also in a friends-with-benefits arrangement they simply cannot resist.
Can Mack protect her heart from a man who is considering an offer to work in another city? Will Noah be able to restrain his feelings for her, convinced that she is out of his league and too good to be true?
This fast-paced and highly entertaining read is smoking hot, keeping me glued to its pages just like the author's previous work. I eagerly look forward to delving into more books by Lana Ferguson in the near future.
I extend my heartfelt appreciation to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing for providing me with a digital reviewer copy of this book in exchange for my honest thoughts.
I must admit, I'm not typically drawn to shapeshifter romances, and when I first encountered the plot idea, I couldn't help but roll my eyes (just a little). However, I am now happily eating my words, as the inclusion of shapeshifter elements intensifies the steaminess of the romance—particularly the magical "knot" aspect. Oh boy, I must confess that, much like Mackenzie, my hormones seemed to take control as I began writing this review!
Aside from the added steamy elements, the relationship between an Alpha and an Omega is a classic case of opposites attracting, injecting an extra dash of spice into the story.
The narrative wastes no time in propelling the plot forward. Mackenzie, or Mack Carter, concocts a lie to appease her overprotective grandmother, who persistently attempts to set her up on meaningless and unsuitable dates. Mack claims to be dating Noah Taylor, the brooding big bad wolf of Denver General, known for reducing nurses to tears (although she insists it's an exaggerated lie).
When Mack approaches Noah and asks for his assistance in deceiving her grandmother, he reveals that he requires her help as well. On the same day, the hospital board summons him for questioning regarding his status as an Alpha—an identity he has kept secret for years, in order to control his inherent violent tendencies. The only way to appease the board is by proving he can manage his urges through a committed relationship. In a twist of fate, Noah urgently needs a fake mate, and Mack agrees to play the part, on the condition that he accompany her to her grandmother's dinner invitation to seal the deal.
Little do they know that by embarking on this lie and spending more time together, they will discover an animalistic attraction—an irresistible magnetic pull that draws them closer. Soon, they find themselves not only in a fake relationship but also in a friends-with-benefits arrangement they simply cannot resist.
Can Mack protect her heart from a man who is considering an offer to work in another city? Will Noah be able to restrain his feelings for her, convinced that she is out of his league and too good to be true?
This fast-paced and highly entertaining read is smoking hot, keeping me glued to its pages just like the author's previous work. I eagerly look forward to delving into more books by Lana Ferguson in the near future.
I extend my heartfelt appreciation to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing for providing me with a digital reviewer copy of this book in exchange for my honest thoughts.
May 20, 2024
★4 stars
✎𓂃 “Mine. Omega. Mine.”
Where do I find me my own Alpha bc this had NO RIGHT to be as good as it was! I did knot expect to love something with more cheese than a quadruple mac n’ cheese-cheeseburger-beer cheese soup-pizza (idk if that exists but I’m kinda curious now 👀), but I’m knot mad Ms. Lana Ferguson proved me wrong 🧀
☆What to Expect:
🐺 Hospital workplace rom-com
🐺 Grumpy x sunshine
🐺 Fake dating
🐺 He falls first
🐺 Set in contemporary Denver, CO
🐺 All the explicit knotty Omegaverse spice (but not in their wolfy forms sadly, missed opportunity imo)
🐺 Spice before the halfway point
🐺 3rd act breakup (but it makes sense!!) + all the groveling
🐺 HEA
☆My Thoughts:
Funny story, but I actually listened to the audiobook of this months ago after seeing some high ratings on this, as the only time I can process an audiobook is while I’m driving. Unfortunately, my Spotify decided to be a rude b**** and kept highjacking my listening experience by jumping around chapters multiple times that I had no sense of the book’s timeline. So now here I am, months later with a physical copy bc I will knot be trusting Spotify anymore (this could 100% be user error but I prefer to place blame anywhere else but me 🤣). This was also my first smutty audiobook I’ve ever heard, and omg…smut is a COMPLETELY different experience in auditory form 😅😅😅
⤷ (P.S. apologies, but please do knot mind my puns from here on out)
The Fake Mate is cheese, it is formulaic, it is predictable, and completely worth it. Mr. Grumpy Boogeyman Noah of Denver General needs a fake mate in order to keep his job and reputation, and Ms. Soup-loving Sunshiny Mackenzie needs a fake boyfriend to appease her “I need grandbabies NOW” Grandma. Noah’s about to accept a new job in Albuquerque, so the timing is perfect. They can disclose their “relationship” to the board, both getting what they want from each other, and no one’s feelings get hurt in the process. It’s all fake anyways, right??
LOL KNOT SO FAST. Bc he’s an Alpha and she’s an Omega, essentially the equivalent of each other’s biological match. I laughed so hard when they suggested a friends with benefits sitch, bc we all know how well that works 🤣 Needless to say I was knot angry–Noah’s Alpha means BUSINESS, and Mack is just the good little Omega he never knew he needed. I will say my brain put in some work bc I had so many questions with them falling asleep all knotted up, like HOW LONG and WHEN DOES THAT BALLOON POP and HOW CAN HE CONTROL HIS KNOTTY URGES?! 🪢
This was actually so cute and so much fun in the end, and I’d highly recommend for anyone who wants something light on the content, but heavy on the spice 🔥 My only wish is that the epilogue would have given us the scene we 👏🏼 really 👏🏼 wanted 👏🏼 to👏🏼 see!! Ms. Ferguson you are knot my fav for excluding it!!
☆Quotes:
✎𓂃“Every cell in my body seems to have modified itself to complement hers. Almost as if the organ in my chest no longer cares about its basic functions of moving blood through my body and oxygen to my brain–no, apparently not it just beats for her.”
✎𓂃“You’re not a boogeyman of anything. You’re just a big stupid genius with good intentions and bad execution.”
✎𓂃“When I’m with you…I don’t feel like I’m just going through the motions in life. When I’m with you…I feel like I’m actually living.”
✎𓂃“Mackenzie Carter is in my skin now. She lives in my blood. Without ever intending for it to happen…my pretend mate became the very real woman I’d like to spend the rest of my life with.”
* ゜・。。・゜゜・。。・゜*
Pre-review:
I do love me a shifter romance!! I hope you all do knot mind my future puns 😏🐺🪢
✎𓂃 “Mine. Omega. Mine.”
Where do I find me my own Alpha bc this had NO RIGHT to be as good as it was! I did knot expect to love something with more cheese than a quadruple mac n’ cheese-cheeseburger-beer cheese soup-pizza (idk if that exists but I’m kinda curious now 👀), but I’m knot mad Ms. Lana Ferguson proved me wrong 🧀
☆What to Expect:
🐺 Hospital workplace rom-com
🐺 Grumpy x sunshine
🐺 Fake dating
🐺 He falls first
🐺 Set in contemporary Denver, CO
🐺 All the explicit knotty Omegaverse spice (but not in their wolfy forms sadly, missed opportunity imo)
🐺 Spice before the halfway point
🐺 3rd act breakup (but it makes sense!!) + all the groveling
🐺 HEA
✎𓂃“Once you go knot you’ll…want for…not.”
☆My Thoughts:
Funny story, but I actually listened to the audiobook of this months ago after seeing some high ratings on this, as the only time I can process an audiobook is while I’m driving. Unfortunately, my Spotify decided to be a rude b**** and kept highjacking my listening experience by jumping around chapters multiple times that I had no sense of the book’s timeline. So now here I am, months later with a physical copy bc I will knot be trusting Spotify anymore (this could 100% be user error but I prefer to place blame anywhere else but me 🤣). This was also my first smutty audiobook I’ve ever heard, and omg…smut is a COMPLETELY different experience in auditory form 😅😅😅
⤷ (P.S. apologies, but please do knot mind my puns from here on out)
The Fake Mate is cheese, it is formulaic, it is predictable, and completely worth it. Mr. Grumpy Boogeyman Noah of Denver General needs a fake mate in order to keep his job and reputation, and Ms. Soup-loving Sunshiny Mackenzie needs a fake boyfriend to appease her “I need grandbabies NOW” Grandma. Noah’s about to accept a new job in Albuquerque, so the timing is perfect. They can disclose their “relationship” to the board, both getting what they want from each other, and no one’s feelings get hurt in the process. It’s all fake anyways, right??
LOL KNOT SO FAST. Bc he’s an Alpha and she’s an Omega, essentially the equivalent of each other’s biological match. I laughed so hard when they suggested a friends with benefits sitch, bc we all know how well that works 🤣 Needless to say I was knot angry–Noah’s Alpha means BUSINESS, and Mack is just the good little Omega he never knew he needed. I will say my brain put in some work bc I had so many questions with them falling asleep all knotted up, like HOW LONG and WHEN DOES THAT BALLOON POP and HOW CAN HE CONTROL HIS KNOTTY URGES?! 🪢
This was actually so cute and so much fun in the end, and I’d highly recommend for anyone who wants something light on the content, but heavy on the spice 🔥 My only wish is that the epilogue would have given us the scene we 👏🏼 really 👏🏼 wanted 👏🏼 to👏🏼 see!! Ms. Ferguson you are knot my fav for excluding it!!
☆Quotes:
✎𓂃“Every cell in my body seems to have modified itself to complement hers. Almost as if the organ in my chest no longer cares about its basic functions of moving blood through my body and oxygen to my brain–no, apparently not it just beats for her.”
✎𓂃“You’re not a boogeyman of anything. You’re just a big stupid genius with good intentions and bad execution.”
✎𓂃“When I’m with you…I don’t feel like I’m just going through the motions in life. When I’m with you…I feel like I’m actually living.”
✎𓂃“Mackenzie Carter is in my skin now. She lives in my blood. Without ever intending for it to happen…my pretend mate became the very real woman I’d like to spend the rest of my life with.”
* ゜・。。・゜゜・。。・゜*
Pre-review:
I do love me a shifter romance!! I hope you all do knot mind my future puns 😏🐺🪢
June 11, 2024
omegaverse’s greys anatomy that is UNNECESSARILY HATED 😤 honestly ate this up, she was steamyyyy and cuteeeeee and laugh out loud funny!!!!!
ugh miss lana they do not understand you like i do but this was a blast (i recently got the physical copy and just finished my reread, everything still holds up!!! they are hot as fuck i can’t lie 🤭💖)
ugh miss lana they do not understand you like i do but this was a blast (i recently got the physical copy and just finished my reread, everything still holds up!!! they are hot as fuck i can’t lie 🤭💖)
December 3, 2024
3.5/5 stars! The Fake Mate is a fun, fake dating romance, that is the perfect fall/Halloween read. it follows Mackenzie Carter, an Omega, and Noah Tyler, an Alpha, who are both doctors at the same hospital and agree to be fake mates to benefit one another. I had never read something that takes place in the Omegaverse, but it was cute, steamy, and overall really funny, which I was not expecting from a wolf-shifter romance. I really love the fake dating trope as well, so this one was right up my alley!
I enjoyed The Fake Mate much better than The Nanny , Lana Ferguson's debut, which I read and reviewed in July. one thing that bothered me about nanny, was the 2-dimensional characters, but in The Fake Mate, both main characters, and all of the side characters were well fleshed out! The banter in this book was also way smoother than the cringy dialogue in The Nanny, and her writing is stronger as well. It honestly reminded me of Ali Hazelwood's books because of the hospital setting, so if you're a fan of her books or a fan of paranormal romance, I highly recommend picking this book up!
Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group for the e-arc of The Fake Mate by Lana Ferguson in exchange for an honest review.
Read my reviews for Lana Ferguson's books here:
The Nanny - 2 stars
The Fake Mate - 3.5/5 stars
The Game Changer - 3 stars
Under Loch and Key - Release date: December 3rd, 2024
I enjoyed The Fake Mate much better than The Nanny , Lana Ferguson's debut, which I read and reviewed in July. one thing that bothered me about nanny, was the 2-dimensional characters, but in The Fake Mate, both main characters, and all of the side characters were well fleshed out! The banter in this book was also way smoother than the cringy dialogue in The Nanny, and her writing is stronger as well. It honestly reminded me of Ali Hazelwood's books because of the hospital setting, so if you're a fan of her books or a fan of paranormal romance, I highly recommend picking this book up!
Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group for the e-arc of The Fake Mate by Lana Ferguson in exchange for an honest review.
Read my reviews for Lana Ferguson's books here:
The Nanny - 2 stars
The Fake Mate - 3.5/5 stars
The Game Changer - 3 stars
Under Loch and Key - Release date: December 3rd, 2024
August 26, 2024
All my years of smutty shifter/omegaverse KU books have come in handy 🤭🤭
We finally have a cute romcom omegaverse book 💜BRING ON the KNOTTING!!!!!
We finally have a cute romcom omegaverse book 💜BRING ON the KNOTTING!!!!!
December 9, 2023
Dnf cause what in the wattpad was this?-
March 5, 2024
The way this audiobook had me grinning LIKE A FOOL. How was this so cute?? This is a fake dating werewolf romance and I was obsesseeddddd with the hero. He's more quiet and reserved and falls SO HARD for the heroine. Like, he has to see her and is sad he hasn't been able to SMELL HER FOR THREE DAYS. The spicy times were spicing and I just loved this so much!
February 27, 2024
this was knot the book for me tbh
December 5, 2023
4.5 ✮
Mackenzie and Noah are both doctors who also happen to be wolf shifters and they agree to “date” each other for different reasons that will benefit them both. Mackenzie is definitely one of my new favorite characters. she’s so sarcastic and outgoing, she just felt like someone who I would get along with in real life lol. I liked Noah too, it was so funny seeing him adjust to Mack’s personality and the way she was able to bring him out of his shell was so cute. their chemistry was jumping off the page and we love that for them. 🔥
Lana Ferguson must’ve put crack in these pages cause it made no sense how glued to this book I was, it’s so fast paced and entertaining. I loved the writing and the humor, I will be reading anything this author writes.
there’s a lot of side characters that I enjoyed (Noah’s mom, Mack’s grandma and her best friend Parker). I just wish we got more time with the mc’s cause I felt like we didn’t know much about them personally. there’s some phrases used during the sex scenes that had me rolling my eyes.. I mean Noah’s literally an alpha so he’s possessive but not in a way that was too obnoxious tbh.
when this book is released and I can do a reread it might reach a 5 star, but just know I really liked this regardless.
⇝ tropes: fake dating, grump x sunshine, age gap, fated mates, workplace romance, omegaverse
thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc, all opinions are my own.
Mackenzie and Noah are both doctors who also happen to be wolf shifters and they agree to “date” each other for different reasons that will benefit them both. Mackenzie is definitely one of my new favorite characters. she’s so sarcastic and outgoing, she just felt like someone who I would get along with in real life lol. I liked Noah too, it was so funny seeing him adjust to Mack’s personality and the way she was able to bring him out of his shell was so cute. their chemistry was jumping off the page and we love that for them. 🔥
Lana Ferguson must’ve put crack in these pages cause it made no sense how glued to this book I was, it’s so fast paced and entertaining. I loved the writing and the humor, I will be reading anything this author writes.
there’s a lot of side characters that I enjoyed (Noah’s mom, Mack’s grandma and her best friend Parker). I just wish we got more time with the mc’s cause I felt like we didn’t know much about them personally. there’s some phrases used during the sex scenes that had me rolling my eyes.. I mean Noah’s literally an alpha so he’s possessive but not in a way that was too obnoxious tbh.
when this book is released and I can do a reread it might reach a 5 star, but just know I really liked this regardless.
⇝ tropes: fake dating, grump x sunshine, age gap, fated mates, workplace romance, omegaverse
thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc, all opinions are my own.
April 3, 2024
4.25 out of 5 Stars!
If you're looking for a book that is similar to 'The Love Hypothesis' definitely give 'The Fake Mate' a go!
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*Sees cover:* ''Oohh, it looks like a good rom-com book cover with doctor main characters.''
*Looks more further into the cover:* ''Aww, there are paw prints on the floor, maybe there's also a cute little puppy in it.''
*Reads the first three words of the synopsis and realizing what it's actually about* ''Oh. Ooooh.''
Smashes the 'want to read' button!
If you're looking for a book that is similar to 'The Love Hypothesis' definitely give 'The Fake Mate' a go!
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*Sees cover:* ''Oohh, it looks like a good rom-com book cover with doctor main characters.''
*Looks more further into the cover:* ''Aww, there are paw prints on the floor, maybe there's also a cute little puppy in it.''
*Reads the first three words of the synopsis and realizing what it's actually about* ''Oh. Ooooh.''
Smashes the 'want to read' button!
November 1, 2024
How many times have we been-here-before and still allowed ourselves to love it? Or, like it? Of course, the title is a give-away, right?
You have her and him.
First her. Mackenzie. Her grandma is badgering her to have a boyfriend. So, she pretends that the first doctor she sees walk through the hospital door, just happens to be, Noah Taylor, sexy cute Cardiologist. Thus, he will be it.
Then him. In order for him to get his promotion, the Hospital Board expects for him to be in a relationship. I know, silly rules. But that is how this story goes. So, Noah Taylor needs a her.
So, there you have it. Mackenzie and Noah have the perfect plan.
Fake mates. (Hence: the title of the book!)
But as in all meet-cutes, with these two as doctors, we know what is going to happen, right?
Will they or won’t they fall in love with each other? And, will they or won’t they have someone try and sabotage their relationship? Right?
And, that is what makes this meet-cute a sexy, fun, page-turning romp an easy-to-read, predictable, yet sweet, hot, book, deliciously good.
You have her and him.
First her. Mackenzie. Her grandma is badgering her to have a boyfriend. So, she pretends that the first doctor she sees walk through the hospital door, just happens to be, Noah Taylor, sexy cute Cardiologist. Thus, he will be it.
Then him. In order for him to get his promotion, the Hospital Board expects for him to be in a relationship. I know, silly rules. But that is how this story goes. So, Noah Taylor needs a her.
So, there you have it. Mackenzie and Noah have the perfect plan.
Fake mates. (Hence: the title of the book!)
But as in all meet-cutes, with these two as doctors, we know what is going to happen, right?
Will they or won’t they fall in love with each other? And, will they or won’t they have someone try and sabotage their relationship? Right?
And, that is what makes this meet-cute a sexy, fun, page-turning romp an easy-to-read, predictable, yet sweet, hot, book, deliciously good.
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October 10, 2025
Rating: 1.5 stars.
“You’re the only one I’ve ever wanted, and you’re the only one I will ever want.”
Mackenzie might just be the most immature 29-year-old I’ve ever read about, her whole personality revolves around loving soup, and her teasing felt more cringy than charming.
Then there’s Dr. Stiff himself, Noah Taylor, who’s… well, completely forgettable.He starts off as having zero personality, and once he falls for Mackenzie, his only defining trait becomes his obsession with her. I usually eat up obsessive love stories, but this one just didn’t hit. It felt flat, forced, and honestly a little exhausting.
“Sometimes you just have to listen to your heart more than your head.”
Take away the spice from this book, and there’s really not much left, the plot is flimsy and lacks depth. Since I don’t normally read Omega verse, some parts confused me, but even my friends who do read it said a lot of the elements didn’t align with the genre at all. The fact that the characters were doctors felt completely pointless, considering we never actually saw them doing anything remotely medical. Plus, the repetitive writing made the story feel even more hollow. In the end, it just didn’t have much substance beyond the steam.
And honestly, the number of times she mentioned how big or massive he was made it sound like he was some kind of titan or giant, it completely pulled me out of the story every single time. It was so overdone that instead of finding it attractive or intense, it just gave me the ick.
_____
“If he hits, I hit back, twice as hard and with the same hostility.”
⋆.˚🦢⋆ Okay, so I’ve been craving a spooky fall romance, and by pure chance, this one caught my eye. It’s paranormal, which, honestly, isn’t usually my thing, especially when there’s romance involved, so I’ve been avoiding books like this for ages. But I think it’s finally time to give it a shot. 🍂✨
I am scared...I can't lie...
“You’re the only one I’ve ever wanted, and you’re the only one I will ever want.”
Mackenzie might just be the most immature 29-year-old I’ve ever read about, her whole personality revolves around loving soup, and her teasing felt more cringy than charming.
Then there’s Dr. Stiff himself, Noah Taylor, who’s… well, completely forgettable.He starts off as having zero personality, and once he falls for Mackenzie, his only defining trait becomes his obsession with her. I usually eat up obsessive love stories, but this one just didn’t hit. It felt flat, forced, and honestly a little exhausting.
“Sometimes you just have to listen to your heart more than your head.”
Take away the spice from this book, and there’s really not much left, the plot is flimsy and lacks depth. Since I don’t normally read Omega verse, some parts confused me, but even my friends who do read it said a lot of the elements didn’t align with the genre at all. The fact that the characters were doctors felt completely pointless, considering we never actually saw them doing anything remotely medical. Plus, the repetitive writing made the story feel even more hollow. In the end, it just didn’t have much substance beyond the steam.
And honestly, the number of times she mentioned how big or massive he was made it sound like he was some kind of titan or giant, it completely pulled me out of the story every single time. It was so overdone that instead of finding it attractive or intense, it just gave me the ick.
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“If he hits, I hit back, twice as hard and with the same hostility.”
⋆.˚🦢⋆ Okay, so I’ve been craving a spooky fall romance, and by pure chance, this one caught my eye. It’s paranormal, which, honestly, isn’t usually my thing, especially when there’s romance involved, so I’ve been avoiding books like this for ages. But I think it’s finally time to give it a shot. 🍂✨
January 9, 2024
I’m really digging these contemporary romances that feature supernatural creatures. No snarly pack wars, no vampires leaving a trail of blood across the city, just romances with…unusual challenges. :D
This one is so fun! It’s basically The Love Hypothesis vibes with werewolf doctors, except way less hectic and sitcom-zany, and even funnier and cuter and sexier. (Oh my god, the amount of extended foreplay with them literally just necking as they leave their scents on each other for weeks and weeks is so much hotter than actual sex scenes in most books.) Both of them are so smart, but the author doesn’t exhaust you trying to prove it. This is probably the best version of the popular grumpy + sunshine trope I’ve read after The Hating Game, with his terrifying reputation written with wry understanding and affection, and her hilarious banter and cheerful refusal to be intimidated by him convincing you they’re a great match. Plus the author subverts a lot of typical romance choices, with a minimum of misunderstandings and exaggerated rom-com shenanigans. Which is saying something, considering the premise, haha.
I’m really excited to read more of this author’s books. Anyone who can make you laugh out loud and arch your neck a little more thinking about handsome werewolves moves right onto the auto-read list.
4.5 stars
This one is so fun! It’s basically The Love Hypothesis vibes with werewolf doctors, except way less hectic and sitcom-zany, and even funnier and cuter and sexier. (Oh my god, the amount of extended foreplay with them literally just necking as they leave their scents on each other for weeks and weeks is so much hotter than actual sex scenes in most books.) Both of them are so smart, but the author doesn’t exhaust you trying to prove it. This is probably the best version of the popular grumpy + sunshine trope I’ve read after The Hating Game, with his terrifying reputation written with wry understanding and affection, and her hilarious banter and cheerful refusal to be intimidated by him convincing you they’re a great match. Plus the author subverts a lot of typical romance choices, with a minimum of misunderstandings and exaggerated rom-com shenanigans. Which is saying something, considering the premise, haha.
I’m really excited to read more of this author’s books. Anyone who can make you laugh out loud and arch your neck a little more thinking about handsome werewolves moves right onto the auto-read list.
4.5 stars
October 18, 2023
3.5 stars
i really like this, i thought it was fun and i hope a lot of werewolf books like these come out in the future. i think the authors biggest problem is that these books are 400 pages. there’s no reason a romance book should be longer than 320 pages and this was no exception. i felt like the smut happened too soon. it was about 39% so the rest ended up being ok because the build up was gone. i also felt like these characters were too grown to be dumbasses. why are you confused as to why you can tell when his mood changes. you know why, don’t be dumb. other than that! i do recommend this book!
i really like this, i thought it was fun and i hope a lot of werewolf books like these come out in the future. i think the authors biggest problem is that these books are 400 pages. there’s no reason a romance book should be longer than 320 pages and this was no exception. i felt like the smut happened too soon. it was about 39% so the rest ended up being ok because the build up was gone. i also felt like these characters were too grown to be dumbasses. why are you confused as to why you can tell when his mood changes. you know why, don’t be dumb. other than that! i do recommend this book!
December 7, 2023
sometimes you need to read the bad shit to know what bad shit is
December 10, 2023
Ok - SO. This was a really good shifter romance but not in the way that most shifter romances go!! I think when most people snag a werewolf/shifter romance from Kindle Unlimited - they follow a very typical lineup of rejected mates, fated mates, with much of the plot lines following 'pack' drama.
The Fake Mate is so much more than that!! It's a world where shifters/werewolves are basically integrated into society, and this follows a couple of werewolves fake-dating to save their furry butts from annoying/career-destroying paths!
I think I knew I would like this - but I didn't expect to feel so attached to the characters!! Their spice became believable... EXCEPT for oneeee.... lil thing...
THE KNOTTING. If you're used to shifter romances - there's a whole lot of conversation surrounding specific monster romance sexual acts!! lol a bit wild, but I'm not not into it? 😂😂😂
NOTES:
- 🌶️🌶️🌶️/5 - Slow burn that absolutely EXPLODES
↑↑ Update - Finished December 8th, 2023 ↑↑
This was also delivered yesterday, and I think I'm going to add it to my must-read pile this week just so that I'm not distracted before I start The Gentlemen's Gambit?
I love the feeling of having too many books to read at once! I leave one in my car for emergencies.. one on my desk at work for breaks, one on my nightstand, and one in my day bag at all times.
Do you carry books with you everywhere?
↑↑ Update - Started December 6th, 2023 ↑↑
The Fake Mate is so much more than that!! It's a world where shifters/werewolves are basically integrated into society, and this follows a couple of werewolves fake-dating to save their furry butts from annoying/career-destroying paths!
I think I knew I would like this - but I didn't expect to feel so attached to the characters!! Their spice became believable... EXCEPT for oneeee.... lil thing...
THE KNOTTING. If you're used to shifter romances - there's a whole lot of conversation surrounding specific monster romance sexual acts!! lol a bit wild, but I'm not not into it? 😂😂😂
NOTES:
- 🌶️🌶️🌶️/5 - Slow burn that absolutely EXPLODES
↑↑ Update - Finished December 8th, 2023 ↑↑
This was also delivered yesterday, and I think I'm going to add it to my must-read pile this week just so that I'm not distracted before I start The Gentlemen's Gambit?
I love the feeling of having too many books to read at once! I leave one in my car for emergencies.. one on my desk at work for breaks, one on my nightstand, and one in my day bag at all times.
Do you carry books with you everywhere?
↑↑ Update - Started December 6th, 2023 ↑↑
January 5, 2024
I’ve been going back and forth on whether to write this review, because I REALLY, REALLY (REALLY) don’t want to. But for the good of mankind, imma do it. Lord, forgive me.
This book was the cringiest, wackiest thing I’ve probably ever read. And I hated it, BUT if you loved it, then let me be helpful: maybe you’d like Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match. I only made it about 100 pages into that paper brick of absolute unhinged insanity before running like hell and have yet to return. But hey, reading is subjective, so why not give it a try? Can’t be worse, I promise.
Now, the part I really didn’t want to put out here, but alas I’m doing my saintly duties. The amount of times she uses the word “KNOT” in reference to male autonomy during sex scenes is an automatic, emphatic NO from me. Thank you very much, next.
And what is this industry’s strange obsession with publishing Reylo fanfiction writers recently?
On second thought... if the goal was to make me hate the fake dating trope, then 5 stars.
This book was the cringiest, wackiest thing I’ve probably ever read. And I hated it, BUT if you loved it, then let me be helpful: maybe you’d like Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match. I only made it about 100 pages into that paper brick of absolute unhinged insanity before running like hell and have yet to return. But hey, reading is subjective, so why not give it a try? Can’t be worse, I promise.
Now, the part I really didn’t want to put out here, but alas I’m doing my saintly duties. The amount of times she uses the word “KNOT” in reference to male autonomy during sex scenes is an automatic, emphatic NO from me. Thank you very much, next.
And what is this industry’s strange obsession with publishing Reylo fanfiction writers recently?
On second thought... if the goal was to make me hate the fake dating trope, then 5 stars.
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