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Sunshine Wishes
I have endured my stalker for long enough.
I’ve read lots of fake dating romance books and I think I’m gonna need to hone my knowledge into reality.
And along comes Levi; a grumpy ass who doesn’t seem to like me very much, but offers me his spare room.
It doesn’t take many of our fake dates for me wishing for more with him, but from everything he tells me, I don’t think he wants that from me.
But what if we are meant to be?
I’ve read lots of fake dating romance books and I think I’m gonna need to hone my knowledge into reality.
And along comes Levi; a grumpy ass who doesn’t seem to like me very much, but offers me his spare room.
It doesn’t take many of our fake dates for me wishing for more with him, but from everything he tells me, I don’t think he wants that from me.
But what if we are meant to be?
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Published October 9, 2025
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Alexandria Mae
4 books7 followers Alexandria Mae is a new romance author who loves all the steamy romances with the happily ever after they all deserve.
She promises that all her books will have HEAs, even after all the trauma she makes her characters deal with. After reading so many romances, she has finally decided to take the leap and write her own. When she is not writing, you can find her reading romance books or cuddling her pup.
She promises that all her books will have HEAs, even after all the trauma she makes her characters deal with. After reading so many romances, she has finally decided to take the leap and write her own. When she is not writing, you can find her reading romance books or cuddling her pup.
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September 28, 2025DNF at 22% (chapter 6)
I really loved the first chapter of the book. Then it got a bit boring. I got as far as the main characters met for the first time, but I didn't feel anything at all between them. And it's a shame because the premise was really interesting.
Thank you Love Notes PR and the author for giving me this copy in exchange for my honest opinion of the book
I really loved the first chapter of the book. Then it got a bit boring. I got as far as the main characters met for the first time, but I didn't feel anything at all between them. And it's a shame because the premise was really interesting.
Thank you Love Notes PR and the author for giving me this copy in exchange for my honest opinion of the book
October 16, 2025
Grumpy sunshine AND fake dating??? Sign me up. Super cute quick easy read. Great for dipping your toes into contemporary college romance. Would absolutely recommend this to all!
October 3, 2025
This book had me hooked from the beginning. There were times I stayed up until 1am reading because I couldn’t put it down and had to force myself to. It got a little bit slower in the middle of the book but still an overall great book. Please check TW as this book does touch on some heavier topics.
*Thank you to Love Notes PR and the Author for selecting me to receive a copy in exchange for my honest review and opinion of the book*
*Thank you to Love Notes PR and the Author for selecting me to receive a copy in exchange for my honest review and opinion of the book*
October 16, 2025
3.5 ~ 3.8 ish ⭐️
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September 26, 2025Elsie intenta concentrarse en su vida universitaria, pero todo se complica con la presencia constante de Jared, un antiguo compañero convertido en acosador. Cada cambio de dormitorio, cada salida a escondidas y hasta un simple almuerzo con su abuela se ven marcados por su sombra.
Aun así, Elsie no está sola: cuenta con un grupo de amigas leales que le devuelven la risa y el ánimo cuando más lo necesita, y con la idea de fingir un romance para que Jared la deje tranquila.7
Lo que empieza como una estrategia de supervivencia podría transformarse en algo más: una oportunidad para sanar, recuperar su libertad y descubrir que, incluso en los días más oscuros, siempre hay espacio para la luz y el amor verdadero.
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Tenia potencial, pero la forma en que se trató el tema del acoso no fue la correcta: todo el libro Elsie se siente mal, se excluye, pierde su vida social e incluso la familiar para evitar que Jared la siga. Imagínense lo grave de la situación, que la abuela de Elsie se enferma al verlo porque ha estado presente en muchas de las escenas que él provocó. Y al final todo se resuelve con una disculpa, solo porque alguien le hizo ver al criminal ese que estaba mal su comportamiento. Nunca escuchó las palabras ni suplicas de Elsie cuando le decía que la dejara en paz, que no quería nada con él, pero mágicamente sí le hace caso a un extraño. Para colmo, el tipo le pide disculpas a Levi, ¿por? Él solo era el novio, aquí la afectada fue ella. Lo que debió pasar es que metieran preso al enfermo.
Pero esto no fue lo único que me molestó. También me pareció terrible la forma en que la madre de Elsie, sabiendo toda la situación, le decía a su hija que no era nada, que no exagerara, incluso que a ella le hubiera gustado que el padre de Elsie la acosara. ¿Perdón? Aun viendo claramente cómo toda la situación la afectaba, prefirió fingir que no pasaba nada e incluso incentivar a su hija a acercarse a ese delincuente. ¿Qué tenía en la cabeza? Y lo peor es que Elsie, a pesar de todo, se la pasó deshaciéndose en halagos hacia esa señora que de buena madre no tiene absolutamente nada.
Gracias Love Notes PR por el ARC.
Aun así, Elsie no está sola: cuenta con un grupo de amigas leales que le devuelven la risa y el ánimo cuando más lo necesita, y con la idea de fingir un romance para que Jared la deje tranquila.7
Lo que empieza como una estrategia de supervivencia podría transformarse en algo más: una oportunidad para sanar, recuperar su libertad y descubrir que, incluso en los días más oscuros, siempre hay espacio para la luz y el amor verdadero.
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Tenia potencial, pero la forma en que se trató el tema del acoso no fue la correcta: todo el libro Elsie se siente mal, se excluye, pierde su vida social e incluso la familiar para evitar que Jared la siga. Imagínense lo grave de la situación, que la abuela de Elsie se enferma al verlo porque ha estado presente en muchas de las escenas que él provocó. Y al final todo se resuelve con una disculpa, solo porque alguien le hizo ver al criminal ese que estaba mal su comportamiento. Nunca escuchó las palabras ni suplicas de Elsie cuando le decía que la dejara en paz, que no quería nada con él, pero mágicamente sí le hace caso a un extraño. Para colmo, el tipo le pide disculpas a Levi, ¿por? Él solo era el novio, aquí la afectada fue ella. Lo que debió pasar es que metieran preso al enfermo.
Pero esto no fue lo único que me molestó. También me pareció terrible la forma en que la madre de Elsie, sabiendo toda la situación, le decía a su hija que no era nada, que no exagerara, incluso que a ella le hubiera gustado que el padre de Elsie la acosara. ¿Perdón? Aun viendo claramente cómo toda la situación la afectaba, prefirió fingir que no pasaba nada e incluso incentivar a su hija a acercarse a ese delincuente. ¿Qué tenía en la cabeza? Y lo peor es que Elsie, a pesar de todo, se la pasó deshaciéndose en halagos hacia esa señora que de buena madre no tiene absolutamente nada.
Gracias Love Notes PR por el ARC.
October 17, 2025
If you're the author, please don't read this review!
I really wanted to like this book, but I just didn't. This reads like a Wattpad fanfiction. There were so many grammatical errors that it made me wonder if it was even edited. Or maybe it was before it got released, I don't know. But that made it hard to read. Also the whole stalker plotline was so unnecessary. If I had a stalker, I would've reported him to the police a long time ago, not find a random guy to fake date to "scare" my stalker away. There are so many better ways to write fake dating and this wasn't it. The dialogue in this book was insanely juvenile. These are not college students. They talk like they're still in high school. Elsie was an annoying character. She's constantly talking about how much she wants a "book boyfriend" and how Levi is such a "book boyfriend." It's repetitive and cringe. You could make a drinking game for this book where you take a shot every time Elsie says "book boyfriend." I also feel like a whole lot of nothing happened in this book. Just a few chapters of smut surrounded by a boring storyline. The characters were dull, the plot was poorly executed, and the smut was filled with the cringiest dirty talk I've ever read. Don't even get me started on the last minute plot twist. Talk about unnecessary fluff written just for the sake of adding another trope to the story, as if this book isn't chock full of tropes that are all poorly written. I'm sorry, but this really missed the mark. There's some potential in this but it needed to undergo a lot more editing. I know I compared this to Wattpad fanfiction, but the truth is, I've read fanfiction written better than this.
I really wanted to like this book, but I just didn't. This reads like a Wattpad fanfiction. There were so many grammatical errors that it made me wonder if it was even edited. Or maybe it was before it got released, I don't know. But that made it hard to read. Also the whole stalker plotline was so unnecessary. If I had a stalker, I would've reported him to the police a long time ago, not find a random guy to fake date to "scare" my stalker away. There are so many better ways to write fake dating and this wasn't it. The dialogue in this book was insanely juvenile. These are not college students. They talk like they're still in high school. Elsie was an annoying character. She's constantly talking about how much she wants a "book boyfriend" and how Levi is such a "book boyfriend." It's repetitive and cringe. You could make a drinking game for this book where you take a shot every time Elsie says "book boyfriend." I also feel like a whole lot of nothing happened in this book. Just a few chapters of smut surrounded by a boring storyline. The characters were dull, the plot was poorly executed, and the smut was filled with the cringiest dirty talk I've ever read. Don't even get me started on the last minute plot twist. Talk about unnecessary fluff written just for the sake of adding another trope to the story, as if this book isn't chock full of tropes that are all poorly written. I'm sorry, but this really missed the mark. There's some potential in this but it needed to undergo a lot more editing. I know I compared this to Wattpad fanfiction, but the truth is, I've read fanfiction written better than this.
October 6, 2025
sunshine wishes ☀️💐
"your ability to grump is outstanding," i mutter as i roll my eyes.
"and your ability to get under my skin is outstanding," levi mutters under his breath.
tropes📚
~fake dating
~broken boy
~grumpy X sunshine
"i’ve read a lot of books about alpha guys who say they're damaged and become the man their woman deserves."
review💭
elsie and levi were so different but so perfect for each other! he’s grumpy and mysterious and she’s all sunshine and bubbly, together they fit so well, elsie really is what he needs to bring him out of his shell and show him that he is worthy of love and happiness despite his past. i love faking dating so seeing them have these fake dates but both slowly growing feelings and wanting the other was everything. whilst i hated why elsie wanted a fake boyfriend i’m so glad levi was there, he allowed elsie to grow and get back parts of her life that she had been forced to give up due to being scared of her stalker. i liked seeing levi open up, he was so closed off but being around elsie we got to see little parts of his personality which i loved so much. both of them have sad pasts and really deserve the happiness that they found with each other. i also really liked how got to see luke and aurie still so in love. this book was filled with so many sweet moments that’s melted my heart, it was also emotional.
"else, no guy who has the pleasure of having you, would ever want to give you up. you would be any guys' dream girlfriend."
thank you so much alexandria for allowing me to beta read for you, levi and elsie were so painful but so beautiful to read about.
"your ability to grump is outstanding," i mutter as i roll my eyes.
"and your ability to get under my skin is outstanding," levi mutters under his breath.
tropes📚
~fake dating
~broken boy
~grumpy X sunshine
"i’ve read a lot of books about alpha guys who say they're damaged and become the man their woman deserves."
review💭
elsie and levi were so different but so perfect for each other! he’s grumpy and mysterious and she’s all sunshine and bubbly, together they fit so well, elsie really is what he needs to bring him out of his shell and show him that he is worthy of love and happiness despite his past. i love faking dating so seeing them have these fake dates but both slowly growing feelings and wanting the other was everything. whilst i hated why elsie wanted a fake boyfriend i’m so glad levi was there, he allowed elsie to grow and get back parts of her life that she had been forced to give up due to being scared of her stalker. i liked seeing levi open up, he was so closed off but being around elsie we got to see little parts of his personality which i loved so much. both of them have sad pasts and really deserve the happiness that they found with each other. i also really liked how got to see luke and aurie still so in love. this book was filled with so many sweet moments that’s melted my heart, it was also emotional.
"else, no guy who has the pleasure of having you, would ever want to give you up. you would be any guys' dream girlfriend."
thank you so much alexandria for allowing me to beta read for you, levi and elsie were so painful but so beautiful to read about.
October 11, 2025
I really enjoyed Sunshine Wishes! From the first page I didn’t want to stop reading! This story is about Elsie who is a college student, loves romance books and is dealing with a stalker. Then there is Levi who is this broody, grumpy, tall tatted up guy that might be the perfect guy to help a girl out with a stalker. Elsie and Levi were both likable and relatable in their own ways. The chemistry and banter between the two of was good. Along with the funny moments they have, there were some emotional moments they have too.
I found the pace of the story to be good. It didn’t feel like anything was rush or that things were moving super slow. It felt realistic. There are steamy scenes in the story. Those were well written. They weren’t over the top or over took the whole story. Which why the amount of steamy scenes was in here was good. Another good thing about this book was the secondary characters. Elsie and Levi best friend’s that are dating each other. ( who have their own book call “Butterfly Kisses), and Elsie friend’s . They were funny and add to the story.
Overall, Sunshine Wishes is a good fake college romance. The main characters are great. The pace is good. The secondary characters are good. From the moment you start reading the book you are draw into the story and won’t be able to put it down till the end.
I found the pace of the story to be good. It didn’t feel like anything was rush or that things were moving super slow. It felt realistic. There are steamy scenes in the story. Those were well written. They weren’t over the top or over took the whole story. Which why the amount of steamy scenes was in here was good. Another good thing about this book was the secondary characters. Elsie and Levi best friend’s that are dating each other. ( who have their own book call “Butterfly Kisses), and Elsie friend’s . They were funny and add to the story.
Overall, Sunshine Wishes is a good fake college romance. The main characters are great. The pace is good. The secondary characters are good. From the moment you start reading the book you are draw into the story and won’t be able to put it down till the end.
October 11, 2025
💠 Sunshine Wishes 💠
Author by Alexandria Mae.
This book is so me, I mean Im always romance book girl and dream to have book boyfriend. I really enjoyed this book! I was not expecting at all. It was so cute and their chemistry hm. yum. The story is good and the characters, they're so funny and adorable cute. Luke and Elsie are going to be my fav couple this year. and the spice goshh I feel myself sweating hahaha. I havent read the first book yet but im definitely adding it to my tbr and of course the ending have a little cute surprise hehe so cute.
Thank you to author Alexandria Mae and Love Note Pr for sending me an ARC copy of this book and making me part of your ARC team. I can't read or hear your news books to come 💗
⭐️Qoutes⭐️
“Elsie is her own woman; she does not want or nedd you or any man. I am only in her life because she wants me. Me. Not you.”
🔹️Trope 🔹️
🏫 college romance
❤️🔥 slow burn
📚 bookish heroine
🌥️ grumpy x sunshine
✨ fake dates
😾 grumpy AF hero
🙇♀️ she falls first
Spicy: 🌶🌶
Star Rate: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
(October 8, 2025- October 11, 2025)
Author by Alexandria Mae.
This book is so me, I mean Im always romance book girl and dream to have book boyfriend. I really enjoyed this book! I was not expecting at all. It was so cute and their chemistry hm. yum. The story is good and the characters, they're so funny and adorable cute. Luke and Elsie are going to be my fav couple this year. and the spice goshh I feel myself sweating hahaha. I havent read the first book yet but im definitely adding it to my tbr and of course the ending have a little cute surprise hehe so cute.
Thank you to author Alexandria Mae and Love Note Pr for sending me an ARC copy of this book and making me part of your ARC team. I can't read or hear your news books to come 💗
⭐️Qoutes⭐️
“Elsie is her own woman; she does not want or nedd you or any man. I am only in her life because she wants me. Me. Not you.”
🔹️Trope 🔹️
🏫 college romance
❤️🔥 slow burn
📚 bookish heroine
🌥️ grumpy x sunshine
✨ fake dates
😾 grumpy AF hero
🙇♀️ she falls first
Spicy: 🌶🌶
Star Rate: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
(October 8, 2025- October 11, 2025)
October 1, 2025
If you are in the mood for a contemporary new age romance, then Sunshine Wishes is for you.
Set at a University, Elsie is a girl after our own hearts with an affinity for romance novels. She is frightened by a man from her past. When her friends suggest fake dating to scare him off, she is reluctant. However, when she needs saving, Levi is there in a nanosecond.
Liam is every girls dream: tall, brooding, and tatted (oh and he rocks a mean grey sweatpant). Although he doesn’t think he’s relationship material, he shows that he is in spades.
These two may start out as fake but they are anything but. With tropes of forced proximity and fake dating, you will be along for a wild ride.
Be sure to check the trigger warnings before you read. This book touches on some heavy themes.
Set at a University, Elsie is a girl after our own hearts with an affinity for romance novels. She is frightened by a man from her past. When her friends suggest fake dating to scare him off, she is reluctant. However, when she needs saving, Levi is there in a nanosecond.
Liam is every girls dream: tall, brooding, and tatted (oh and he rocks a mean grey sweatpant). Although he doesn’t think he’s relationship material, he shows that he is in spades.
These two may start out as fake but they are anything but. With tropes of forced proximity and fake dating, you will be along for a wild ride.
Be sure to check the trigger warnings before you read. This book touches on some heavy themes.
October 9, 2025
ARC Review 📚 - Sunshine wishes 💛
This book revolves around fake dating which started accidentally by a text message. The story is set up somewhere in between college fake dating which I thoroughly enjoyed ✨🤌🏻💛 Characters were to die for - Grumpy X sunshine (My favourite trope tbh )
Final verdict - If you want a good beginner friendly spicy college romance, this book is made for you 🤌🏻💛
Rating - 4/5 ⭐
This book revolves around fake dating which started accidentally by a text message. The story is set up somewhere in between college fake dating which I thoroughly enjoyed ✨🤌🏻💛 Characters were to die for - Grumpy X sunshine (My favourite trope tbh )
Final verdict - If you want a good beginner friendly spicy college romance, this book is made for you 🤌🏻💛
Rating - 4/5 ⭐
October 5, 2025
*4.5
This was really cute. A bit spicier than I expected but I loved it. Levi had been through os much in life and had no idea how to open up. It was a journey but he made it through and found someone who he can be open with. He was also such a fierce protector of Elsie and I loved to see it.
I received an arc from love notes pr.
This was really cute. A bit spicier than I expected but I loved it. Levi had been through os much in life and had no idea how to open up. It was a journey but he made it through and found someone who he can be open with. He was also such a fierce protector of Elsie and I loved to see it.
I received an arc from love notes pr.
October 6, 2025
Poor Elsie and her expectations of what a boyfriend should from her romance books (don’t we all have expectations though?). Levi doesn’t stand.a chance staying grumpy around Elsie. Don’t let Levi’s hard shell scare you away though. He’s there for Elsie however she may need him to be, whether it is in or out of the apartment they share together.
October 8, 2025
Very cutesy college romance with a stalker aspect I didn’t expect honestly! The small friend group that Elsie has found in college is the perfect mix of people and how you can really find your family in a random part of your life. This was a perfect example of how I picture myself finding a book boyfriend 😂
October 13, 2025
I didn't really get warm with the female main protagonist, so it basically was a lost battle from the start for me.
While the story had some ups and downs, I found it okay, but not as good as other fake dating stories that I've read before.
I think it is a good book for a new author, but I hope her writing style evolves a bit more over time.
While the story had some ups and downs, I found it okay, but not as good as other fake dating stories that I've read before.
I think it is a good book for a new author, but I hope her writing style evolves a bit more over time.
October 16, 2025
This book felt slow going to me for the first 20% of the book in terms of the overall story. Once she and Levi met it was way too “easy” for her to trust him having had a stalker for years. Even though the “fake dating” aspect is intentional and important to the story she was way too trusting too fast and that was kind of off putting for me considering why they were fake dating.
October 9, 2025
I felt like this was a bit too lukewarm for my liking which took out my enjoyment and investment but i think this is perfect for anyone looking for something not too tumultuous!
Thank you to lovenotes pr for the arc!
Thank you to lovenotes pr for the arc!
October 16, 2025
I really enjoyed Sunshine Wishes! The fake dating and roommate tropes were super cute, and Elsie and Levi’s personalities played off each other perfectly. The story has some heavier topics but handles them well, adding real depth. Definitely a solid romance with heart!
October 16, 2025
3.5 ⭐️
Cute and easy read.
Elsie and Levi had a great connection and banter. Side characters were funny. Pacing was good. Some slightly dark elements so check TW.
Cute and easy read.
Elsie and Levi had a great connection and banter. Side characters were funny. Pacing was good. Some slightly dark elements so check TW.
October 17, 2025
This book was very good in the beginning! It definitely gets you hooked. There were some places that were a little slow and hard to read but it’s pretty good overall!
October 17, 2025
Accidental text? Check. Fake dating? Double check. 💌
This book has that perfect mix of college chaos and swoony romance — and I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it. 💕
This book has that perfect mix of college chaos and swoony romance — and I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it. 💕
October 26, 2025
This sweet fake-dating romance is ideal for the book girlies who've ever always dreamed of a real-life book boyfriend.
October 12, 2025
This book was a sweet read!
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