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A workplace, fake-dating romance novel with mischief, stalking, and an FMC that is not afraid to wedgie someone when called for. Welcome to The Dinner Club Series, from the author of the reverse-kidnapping romantic comedy, The Unseen.
What do you get when you cross a boss with a metaphorical stick up his butt and an office manager who catches him stalking his patients?
A wildly chaotic, painfully public fake relationship—complete with moral fine print and a clause about “stalking patients only under extreme circumstances.” (And yes, a seagull attack totally qualifies.)
Dr. Alfie Adams is one meltdown away from losing everything he’s worked for. His obsession with control, and, okay, light stalking, might finally tank his career. Enter Mia bold, unpredictable, and far too good at pushing his buttons. She’s determined to keep him professionally afloat... at least until she gets that reference.
But when Alfie’s public profile gets them both caught in a lie, they’re forced to fake a relationship until things blow over. Which is fine, except Alfie keeps stalking patients, Mia starts stalking Alfie, and somewhere along the way, things get a little too real.
She’s already survived one life-uprooting disaster, and she’s not about to let it happen again. Even if her unfairly hot, devastatingly kind boss is making her fall for him.
Turns out love isn’t listed in the employee handbook, but if it were, Alfie and Mia would be breaking every rule in it.
What do you get when you cross a boss with a metaphorical stick up his butt and an office manager who catches him stalking his patients?
A wildly chaotic, painfully public fake relationship—complete with moral fine print and a clause about “stalking patients only under extreme circumstances.” (And yes, a seagull attack totally qualifies.)
Dr. Alfie Adams is one meltdown away from losing everything he’s worked for. His obsession with control, and, okay, light stalking, might finally tank his career. Enter Mia bold, unpredictable, and far too good at pushing his buttons. She’s determined to keep him professionally afloat... at least until she gets that reference.
But when Alfie’s public profile gets them both caught in a lie, they’re forced to fake a relationship until things blow over. Which is fine, except Alfie keeps stalking patients, Mia starts stalking Alfie, and somewhere along the way, things get a little too real.
She’s already survived one life-uprooting disaster, and she’s not about to let it happen again. Even if her unfairly hot, devastatingly kind boss is making her fall for him.
Turns out love isn’t listed in the employee handbook, but if it were, Alfie and Mia would be breaking every rule in it.
- GenresFake DatingRomance
497 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 5, 2025
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December 12, 2025
Yes! More please
I love her writing style. Its the perfect blend of rom com with darker themes without being dark dark. I love Dr Alfie he is damaged but puts in the work and changes. I need more from Ali Roberts! I need the whole Dinner Club Series soon. Please and Thank you
I love her writing style. Its the perfect blend of rom com with darker themes without being dark dark. I love Dr Alfie he is damaged but puts in the work and changes. I need more from Ali Roberts! I need the whole Dinner Club Series soon. Please and Thank you
December 22, 2025
Ali Roberts just keeps getting better and better! I loved the characters in this, it was at times hilarious but also heart warming and very romantic! I can't wait for the next one!!
December 21, 2025
Another novel by Ali that I couldn’t put down!
Dr. Alfie’s story did not disappoint! His relationship with Mia, understanding why he does what he does. Knowing Mia’s backstory. The plot twist, I wasn’t expecting that! Amazing!
Dr. Alfie’s story did not disappoint! His relationship with Mia, understanding why he does what he does. Knowing Mia’s backstory. The plot twist, I wasn’t expecting that! Amazing!
December 22, 2025
The first of the dinner club series!!! Who’s going to be in the second!!! THE PEOPLE WANT TO KNOW!!!
What a spectacular release for the outstanding Author Ali Roberts.
The comic timing and sexual tension keeps you turning page after page.
Ali you are amazing!!!
What a spectacular release for the outstanding Author Ali Roberts.
The comic timing and sexual tension keeps you turning page after page.
Ali you are amazing!!!
December 7, 2025
After reading The Unseen, I could not wait for this book to come out! Alfie and Mia had me cracking up in this book so many times, pun intended for this one.
Mia has been working for Alfie, or Dr. Adams, for three years now and she’s always had a crush on him. What Mia doesn’t know is that Alfie has also been harboring feelings for her. When stalking one of his patients goes bottoms up, these two pretend to date, at least until Mia is done with school.
I cannot tell you how many times I really laughed out loud in this book. The referencing back to the first time Mia caught him and the fact that Alfie was a little scared of Mia, was perfect. I loved that Mia was upset that he wasn’t stalking her but didn’t know that he really was.
The chemistry between them was delicious. I love build up and yearning. These two yearned for each other until it finally boils over. Alfie was the most patient man, waiting for Mia to be truly sure it was him she wanted.
Both characters are truly so thoughtful of each other in this book. And they are both in the field of psychology so it’s a no brainer but still it could have gone a totally different way. Alfie was, like I said before, the most patient man. He wanted to make sure when they finally stopped pretending, it was something Mia was ready for.
The side characters in this book were also amazing. Annie is my favorite, even though she is just a kid in this book, she had some of the best lines. Dinner Club had some of my favorite parts too. I loved getting to read about Alfie’s friends and imagining where their storyline is going.
Mia has been working for Alfie, or Dr. Adams, for three years now and she’s always had a crush on him. What Mia doesn’t know is that Alfie has also been harboring feelings for her. When stalking one of his patients goes bottoms up, these two pretend to date, at least until Mia is done with school.
I cannot tell you how many times I really laughed out loud in this book. The referencing back to the first time Mia caught him and the fact that Alfie was a little scared of Mia, was perfect. I loved that Mia was upset that he wasn’t stalking her but didn’t know that he really was.
The chemistry between them was delicious. I love build up and yearning. These two yearned for each other until it finally boils over. Alfie was the most patient man, waiting for Mia to be truly sure it was him she wanted.
Both characters are truly so thoughtful of each other in this book. And they are both in the field of psychology so it’s a no brainer but still it could have gone a totally different way. Alfie was, like I said before, the most patient man. He wanted to make sure when they finally stopped pretending, it was something Mia was ready for.
The side characters in this book were also amazing. Annie is my favorite, even though she is just a kid in this book, she had some of the best lines. Dinner Club had some of my favorite parts too. I loved getting to read about Alfie’s friends and imagining where their storyline is going.
January 1, 2026
Okay so the Fake-Dating trope is done again and again but WOW, I felt this was done in such a fantastic way that the fake dating wasn’t the main point, there was so much development around the characters and the TWIST, I genuinely didn’t see coming. I loved seeing (reading) Austin and Olivia and I’m super excited about the rest of the characters and can’t wait to read more about them.
This is the second book released by Ali Roberts and again (like the first, The Unseen) I was laughing out loud within a few pages.
I had gone off romance books for a while, turning to much darker books because I felt that plot was missing however that is NOT the case with this book, I was gripped and fell so hard for Dr Alfie and Mia I wanted to know everything about them. This is easily one of the best romance books I’ve ever read, an emotional rollercoaster with genuinely loveable main characters and fantastic friends that I can’t wait to read more about!
This is the second book released by Ali Roberts and again (like the first, The Unseen) I was laughing out loud within a few pages.
I had gone off romance books for a while, turning to much darker books because I felt that plot was missing however that is NOT the case with this book, I was gripped and fell so hard for Dr Alfie and Mia I wanted to know everything about them. This is easily one of the best romance books I’ve ever read, an emotional rollercoaster with genuinely loveable main characters and fantastic friends that I can’t wait to read more about!
January 13, 2026
Ali Roberts is such a fresh and funny new writer! I didn't love this book as much as I loved The Unseen, but it was really entertaining and quirky, with relatable characters. I'm interested in what she does with the rest of the series. I really liked how she explored psychology and the role of psychologists, and found her writing very emotionally intelligent.
My major criticism is that she desperately needs a good editor. Her writing is strong, but it could be much better with smoother transitions and fewer inner monologues, which are often lengthy and repetitive. She needs to learn to show, not tell, more. I felt the plot progression and elements of suspense were often overshadowed by the book's overwriting and lack of editing. The book didn't necessarily need to be nearly 500 pages. One minor criticism is that I hated the over-reliance on alcohol for socialising at the Dinner Club.
My major criticism is that she desperately needs a good editor. Her writing is strong, but it could be much better with smoother transitions and fewer inner monologues, which are often lengthy and repetitive. She needs to learn to show, not tell, more. I felt the plot progression and elements of suspense were often overshadowed by the book's overwriting and lack of editing. The book didn't necessarily need to be nearly 500 pages. One minor criticism is that I hated the over-reliance on alcohol for socialising at the Dinner Club.
January 3, 2026
So glad to have another book by Ali to get stuck into!! An incredibly witty read - I can’t wait for the rest of the dinner club series!
January 4, 2026
It was a fun read overall! I loved MIA the most. a good one sitting read. the banter and yearning was just top tier!
January 13, 2026
perfect
Read it immediately after The Unseen and couldn’t get enough. The way Ali makes her characters real and complex and solves their inner issues within the plot is truly astounding.
Had my heart in my throat reading through the last part.
Can’t wait for other books to come out.
Read it immediately after The Unseen and couldn’t get enough. The way Ali makes her characters real and complex and solves their inner issues within the plot is truly astounding.
Had my heart in my throat reading through the last part.
Can’t wait for other books to come out.
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