Faking For Her

by Kira Blakely

I needed a girlfriend, so I bought one.
Well, I tried, but Shawna’s not the compliant type.
She’s sassy, full of spice, and everything nice.
Not to mention an ass any man would die for.
But, in Vegas, anything is possible.

Because in this town, I’m a fucking boss.
Unfortunately, a company I’ve been trying to buy won’t give me the time of day because they don’t TRUST ME. For fuck’s sake!
I need a girlfriend to show I’m steady and trustworthy.
Shawna is the perfect candidate and one of the only waitresses at my casino who hasn’t slept with me.
And she’s just been evicted from her apartment because of her stalker ex-boyfriend.
Perfect timing!
She needs my money and protection. I need her soft body in my arms.
Shawna, will you be my… fake girlfriend?

Genres: Romance, Erotica, Contemporary Romance, Billionaires, Contemporary, Amazon

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First published May 13, 2017

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Reviews

[♡Tonya♡]

ick - she's watched him sleep around.

[Candy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gage is a casino owner in Las Vegas, he has his pick of a different women every night & has been lusting after one of his cocktail waitresses, Shawna. Shawna is not impressed with Gage because of his womanizing reputation but she secretly lust of him too. When Shawna's ex show up at Gage's casino making a scene wanting Shawna back, Gage steps in announcing that him & Shawna are an item. He even goes as far as to say that they're moving in together. The arrangement is beneficial to both of them because Shawna needs protection from her ex & Gage needs to prove his reputation as a playboy is a thing of the past in order to land a deal. Gage figures Shawna will want something from him, probably money but she is independent & not the least bit interested in his finances. The two of them banter back & forth over everything & the attraction between them eventually becomes impossible for them to ignore. While Shawna helps Gage to land his business deal that he has been trying to close, Gage finally says something so hurtful to Shawna that she leaves. Will Gage ever be able to admit his true feelings for Shawna? What will Shawna do with herself & her broken heart? Will Gage be able get Shawna's forgiveness?

This fake romance story is fun, sassy & full of hot steamy sex. The story is about two very strong will independent people who find themselves living together out of necessity. It is an entertaining journey following the rocky road these two travel to get to their HEA. Kira Blakely delivers a convincing tale & I look forward to reading more by her soon! This book is meant for mature readers.

I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader's Copy of this book.

[SheReadsALot · Rating 1 out of 5]

Free...

But also juvenile, misogynistic, nonsensical, abusive and filled with plot holes.

I did read the entire thing, but man was I tempted to DNF a few times with this laughable plot.

It read like high school drama.

Do not recommend.

[Coco.V]

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[MsChris1161 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gage and Shawna were hot together and their arguments? Funny and clearly foreplay. Shawna was smart, sassy, and didn't put up with anything from anyone. Loved her character!! Gage was charming and sexy, but had some serious trust issues to work through. Great story. Well-developed characters, witty dialogue, very steamy sex scenes, a little danger thrown in, and then a happy ending. Practically perfect.

One small criticism about the cover. Gage is described as looking like a Nordic god with hair and eyelashes so blonde they're practically white. The guy on the cover is hot, but isn't how Gage is described. 4.5 stars

*I read this bonus story added at the end of Kira's book, Untamed and titled Hot in Vegas.

[CeCe · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not for me. The writing was amateurish. The heroine sounded trashy at times. The author tried to make the heroine sound tough, but it all felt forced.

I could not understand why the hero wanted the heroine. I guess her curves and 'thick thighs' (loc 263) did it for him.



You may love it. Reading is subjective.

[Tracie Simister · Rating 4 out of 5]

I gave this Book a rating of 4 ✩’s
Title: Faking For Her
Series: Standalone
Genre: A Fake Relationship Romance
Author: Kira Blakely
Format: Kindle eBook
Published on: May 13, 2017

I voluntarily reviewed a Free Courtesy Advanced Reader Copy of this book
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Character’s Descriptions:
Shawna works in a casino
Gage Steele is a casino owner and needs a girlfriend STAT
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Summary Paragraph: Gage needs a girlfriend to help show that he is stable for another company he wants to purchase. Shawna has been having problems with Pierce and Gage comes to her rescue.
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What I liked/Didn’t Like: Another great read from Kira Blakely. Well thought out storyline and characters who make it fun to read.

[The Book Junkie Reads . . . · Rating 4 out of 5]

Temporary makes for a interesting ride . . .

Shawna was having issue with an ex that could not keep it in his pants but staked a claim where it was unwlecomed. Gage had been attracted to her since the first time meeting her. He has hit on her all that time. Shawna was made of more sterner stuff. She had moral, respect, and self-worth. They both needed something the other could offer. It turned in to more. Then it was lost. Come see how they get back what they created for the pretense of two different parties.

The cover was very misleading . . . downer but I got over it.

[Becky · Rating 3 out of 5]

This started out strong, had really good relatable, likeable characters. A good story that held your interest, a strong male & female lead. Decent drama what with Pearce being a stalker and Shawna the strong competent women she was. Good secondary characters that I looked forward to their stories. But some lines started to get on my last nerves. Such as " I can take care of my self", " she's a women and can't be trusted ". How many times in a story does certain things have to be said, how many times can I hit my head on a wall!? That aside I was still involved with these characters and enjoying the story until..... Gage (H), lost his shit on Shawna(near ending). And I do mean he lost his ever loving mind and accused her of horrific things! Shawna being the strong character she has been throughout this book doesn't stand for it! Well...that is until Gage (AT THE END of this book) finally professes something(no spoilers here) and wham bam Shawna just forgives everything!! Where is her backbone, where is her pride, where is the strong character she has been the whole book!?!?! Add in the stalker issue just resolved, poof! just he's caught as a statement nothing more when it was front and center THE entire book!
This book was a solid 3.5/4 stars until the end. It was like this author was tired of these characters/story and just wanted to be done! I say walk away and come back to it later and finish a story strong rather than just end it like she did.
Strong beginning middle, extremely disappointed ending!!!

[Kayread · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn't like the way Gage treated Shawna. He had several "I'm an asshole" moments before the St. Lucia trip but his biggest was at the end of the trip. He was a jerk. He wanted her to drop everything to do what he wanted. Yes, he was helping her stay safe from Pearce but protecting a woman from a crazy man should have been something any man would do without making her feel like an ungrateful whore. She forgave him entirely to easy. "I love you Shawna"-- omg I forgive you for being an asshole and treating me like a gold digging whore which caused me to runaway and leave myself unprotected by my crazy ex. He should feel guilty.

[Season · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow! Have is all man and we like him like that. Shawna is a small lady with a rough and tough exterior. Together they make quite a team if only they can let each other in. I sort of felt like I was in the middle of a series and maybe I was missing a few pieces of the puzzle and with Gate's brother around, he should have a story too. Lots of unforseen twists in this one. But a great read, especially at the beach!

[Sara Oxton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Faking for her by Kira Blakeley a fantaboulous five-star read. I am such a fan girl for Kira Blakely’s writing, I can’t get enough of her words. I devoured this book when it hit my Kindle, I have come to the conclusion sleep is for wimps!!
Gage Steele owns everything he wants, he doesn’t even have to ask for anything anymore. Women throw themselves at him for a chance for a second chance in his bed. The only thing his money can’t buy is a chain of Hotels that he wants, the current owner won’t sell them to him as he sees his chain as family friendly, the opposite of Gage. When he sees something going down on the floor of his hotel and casino he sees an opportunity to get what he wants.
Shawna Anabelle Peterson is a woman who has fought for everything she has ever had, she knows all about looking after number one. When her crazy ex, turns into crazy stalker she fights hard to do it all alone. But sometimes you have to admit you need help, and when help comes in the form of Gage Steele who is easy on the eye it doesn’t hurt, he needs a fake girlfriend to show he’s trustworthy and steady, and she needs protection to keep away the crazy Ex.
What starts as fake, soon starts feeling real, but they follow a path where there will be plenty of bumps in the road and also plenty of bumps and bruises to make them certain they should be together, but will sticks and stones break their bones and push them too far apart.

[Beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.

He is working on a deal of a lifetime, the only thing that is preventing this deal from happening is his reputation. This is one time that his playboy ways have turned and bit him in the butt. Now he needs to prove that he has settled down and is no longer a part of that past. Gage knows exactly what he plans to do to make this deal go through. He even knows who…..now to convince her. As luck would have it, something just gave him an in for that …..

She works for him and goes to school. Completely on her own with no mother and no father and now no boyfriend. The last part, the one about the no boyfriend is because she caught the jerk she calls her ex having a very unprotected rendezvous with two “ladies.” Now he is stalking her and today he is at her place of work grabbing her and causing her physical pain and harm. Shawna can take care of herself, but at this moment Gage swoops in to help her.

Shawna has had enough of Pearce (the stalker ex) following her around, but this is a new low for him. She is shocked when Pearce grabs her arm and is hurting her, but she hears Gage’s voice from behind her to help her and protect her causes her to act without thinking. She clings to Gage, and due to their already there chemistry, he holds onto her. Later she goes home to her apartment to find an eviction notice on the door. She is busy packing and notices Pearce outside. At that same moment all she can think is call Gage. She only tells him about the stalker outside and he is over at her place (strange as she never told him where she lived) within minutes. He notices the packing and finds out she is being evicted (reason why is discovered too but it is completely untrue.) This poses the perfect opportunity for him to act on his plan.
Gage tells her that he will protect her from her stalker, and that she has a place to live, that would be with him. All he wants as payment is that she pretend to be his girlfriend for however long it will take to repair his reputation situation. Shawna is leery but with no choice goes for this. However, she does not fall for his charm and his gifts or his money. She is completely true to her roots although he keeps trying to impress her.
The chemistry between them is something that has always been there, but now it is sparked, after one night of dancing and the thought in both their minds of this is happening only to get it out of their system….well that doesn’t happen. Nope, this only causes the embers to become a raging fire, for both of them. Little by little their hidden feelings change. Although it seems rather fun how she tries so hard to avoid him at all costs, and Gage is not used to being treated this way at all from women. There are dark secrets that need to be brought to light for both of them.
The deal goes through, however instead of being able to celebrate that fact Gage goes and hurts Shawna very much with unkind words. She takes an early plane home (she bought her own ticket) and when she arrives at Gage’s house, his twin brother, Ryker (who has already made hurtful remarks about her to his brother and Gage doesn’t stick up for her) is there. She just greets him and goes to the room she has been staying at and packs. Two times Ryker offers her help in the financial way. Shawna doesn’t take it and she doesn’t even take any of the clothes or gifts Gage gave her. She even leaves the key.

Now the twist happens, true feelings can’t be ignored anymore. Funny part about that is Gage doesn’t want to fight it and is no longer keeping his dark secret hidden, he tells Shawna that secret. He also knows that she is nothing like the one who caused him to be this way in the first place. Shawna shares her feelings too. But in the meantime there is plenty of avoiding each other, slips into passion, jealousy with hurtful and cruel words, an accident and facing the truth for both of these two in order for them to reach their happy ever after.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Faking For Her
It was a great 5 story read, I love the story between Shawna and Gage. I love that this story is base in a Casino, Shawna works at a cocktail waitress and it so happen that she’s working at Gage’s casino. Gage has been trying to have Shawna go out on a date, she knows that Gage is a playboy so she wants no part of that. I love how the story flows between these two.

Happy Reading
Lisa

[Terri · Rating 1 out of 5]

I usually love Kira Blakey books but this was really a disappointment. Neither of the characters were very likable. The heroine was pretty much "white trash." The hero didn't trust any women because one woman broke his heart. He felt women were with him for his money and yet that's the women he seeks out. I don't want to read about classless, bitter people.

[ViolinVixen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this new release from Kira Blakely!

Shawna is a smart, down to earth young woman, doing what she needs to do in order to pay her bills and to get through her MBA program. As a cocktail waitress for a high-end casino, she's used to being gawked at, but her ex-boyfriend has taken it to a new level and stepped over the line. He's stalking her at work, harrassing and threatening her and just not getting the message that she's done with his cheating a$$.

The owner of the casino, Gage comes through the bar when Shawna's ex is being forceful and he comes right to her rescue. Doesn't miss a beat. It's not totally altruistic, he'd give almost anything to get his hands on Shawna too, but he does save the day. Shawna is grateful, but not enough to finally cave and go on a date with Gage. He keeps asking her out as she's one of the few employees he hasn't taken to his penthouse for a night of pleasure, but she's focused on her future. Shawna's not willing to throw her job away for a night with a sexy man who has no intentions of there being a second date. It's not that she doesn't find him attractive. Quite the opposite, she is extremely attracted to him, but she's trying to think with her head not her hormones.

When Gage realizes he finally has something to offer Shawna that she might accept, his protection from her increasingly crazy ex, he comes up with a proposition. He needs it to appear to a business associate that he's settling down with a serious girlfriend and Shawna would be perfect for that role. She's smart, beautiful and she isn't after his money or his power. He trusts her enough to bring her into his private world, but can he trust himself to keep his hands to himself?

This needs to remain a business arrangement. He has no plans to settle down. Ever. Until he started living in close quarters with Shawna, he'd never even considered having a real, long-term girlfriend. Now though, he's finding her quirks cute and not annoying. Her company is refreshing, not stifling. Not to mention the sexual attraction between them is completely off the charts hot!

Super steamy romance with a commitment-phobe, but sweet billionaire, a smart and strong grad student and enough heat to melt your Kindle! Great love story with funny, flirty and feisty dialogue and perfect HEA.

[Jenny Harris · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book with the understanding that I could leave a voluntary and honest review.

In this book we meet Shawna Peterson and Gage Steele. Shawna learned young the only person you can count on to take care of you is you. So when she starts having problems with an ex she does what she always has and handles it on her own. However Pierce is leaning into stalker territory and she isn't quite sure what to do about that. So on one time when her boss comes to her rescue she lets him knowing it is just a one time thing. Little did she know how much she would really need his help and what it might cost her to get it. Shawna knows nothing in life is free but is she willing to pay the price to be with Gage?

Gage has been burned by women in the past that is why he has his rule about one night only. However to land the business deal he is anxious to close he has to show himself as more than a one night guy. So he has a proposal for Shawna after watching a man he knows to be trouble grab her in his casino. Pretend to be his live-in girlfriend and he will protect her from her ex. Seems simple enough to him but little did he know what he was getting into with Shawna. Can he open up to her at least enough to make this work or will he blow his big deal and maybe loose the woman he is having real feelings for forever?

This is a story about two broken people who think they have the way to navigate this life figured out for themselves only to find out there is more to learn. It also leads to the question can two broken people find love or will they destroy it because of their past? This story has many twists and turns that you won't see coming in it. I want to tell you all about them but don't want to ruin it for any other readers. I will say this book is a must read, it will have you hooked from the first word to the very end. I would highly recommend it to anyone and everyone.

[Emily Pennington · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shawna spotted Pearce Worthington at the end of the bar. For two weeks he had been harassing her, trying to force her to come back to him. Wasn’t it bad enough that she had walked in on him with two other women? He wouldn’t get a second chance with her. So Pearce grabbed her arm so hard it would leave a bruise. She struggled to get free of his grip. Then Gage Steele, the owner of the casino and her boss, stepped up and asked if there was a problem. His presence and implied claim of Shawna was enough to make Pearce walk away, but the angry rich boy intended to get even.

A few days later, Gage called Shawna into his office. For a business venture, he needed to clean up his party-boy image with a steady girlfriend; and she needed protection from the retaliatory attack that Gage expected from Pearce. But she would have to move in with him for at least a year, and she wasn’t ready to do that… until she woke up Friday and found an eviction notice on her door! Pearce had used his influence and lies to get her tossed out of her apartment!

Gage showed up at her apartment as soon as he heard she wasn’t coming to work. With her eviction, it now made sense to move in with him. He started packing her suitcase, and they bantered back and forth over his pushiness. He put his arms around her at the door so that Pearce, loitering in the parking lot to watch her, would get an eye full! Maybe this would work out after all? Or would Pearce resort to something worse to get even?

This book was excellent! The story line was good and moved along quickly with a bit of suspense thrown in to keep the reader involved. The characters were great! Both of the main characters were very likable and funny, with strong personalities to keep things off-balance and interesting. I highly recommend this one!

[Hanne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Shawna has an ex who won’t leave her alone. When he harasses her at work, her boss Gage saves her. Gage offers to protect her, but then Shawna needs to pretend to be his girlfriend. Shawna doesn’t want to, but she needs his help. Shawna also moves in with him. Gage is happy that she has accepted his offer, because he has wanted her from the moment he first saw her.

I liked the Gage and Shawna. Gage is a rich, successful businessman whose a little damaged by an ex girlfriend. He doesn’t trust easily. He has a goal and a relationship isn’t part of that. Gage is very close to his brother and best friend. They support him and help him.

Shawna is smart, lonely, determined and loving. She’s still at college and studies very hard! She knows exactly what she wants. She isn’t like the other women Gage has met and that’s really refreshing for him and makes him fall in love with her. Shawna loves Gage’s looks and protectiveness. She has always had a little crush on him, but he’s her boss so off limits.

A fake relationship that becomes a real one is one of my favorite types of romances and that’s maybe why I expected more. I liked the characters and the writing and they make me want to read more books by this author. The thing I had a problem with was that I didn’t always feel the love between Shawna and Gage. They didn’t try to get to know each other better which led to fights. It also felt most of times that Gage just wanted to sleep with Shawna. I also saw another side of him and I loved that side, so I wished I saw that side more.

-- My honest review is based on an advanced reader copy of this book. --

[Mei · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shawna is a cocktail waitress at Gage's casino. Gage has been relentlessly asking her out and she keeps saying no since he's a player. When Shawna's ex, Pearce, shows up at her workplace, Gage is the one to stop Pearce from harassing her. Gage needs a fake girlfriend for business because of his playboy ways, he is not trusted with his business. So when Shawna ends up evicted, she reluctantly agrees to this deal. As Gage continues living with her, he finds out there are more than what meets the eye with Shawna. He is not like the past girls he has been with who want him for his money. She is so fiercely independent that Gage is so confused. As we know with fake relationships, there is a thin line between fake and real. With the bundles of trust issues that Gage has, it becomes far too difficult. Is this becoming a real relationship? What about his trust issues? Will Shawna get passed his image and meet the real Gage?

I have to say I did enjoy this book. I think Shawna was super awesome, I love how independent she was. But sometimes it is okay to get help. I think what bothered me was Gage. He had so many trust issues because he is used to women using him for his money. He has this past that haunts him. But it is affecting him in the present, that is where it becomes a problem. He is so frustrating because he can be so mean and cruel. He needs to either work on being a better person or she could do so much better. I would recommend others reading this book. It's a great, fun read.

I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this book.

[Rebecca Grove · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shawna is a server at a casino's bar. She has a run-in with her ex who won't take get lost as an answer. She dated the man for a couple of months and when she was ready to have sex, she catches him in bed with two bimbos. As her ex gets more threatening, Shawna's boss steps in and rescues her. They pretend to be dating.
Gage is a rich ladies man who has slept with all his female unmarried employees except Shawna. He wants her but she keeps shooting her down. Her troublesome ex gives him the perfect opportunity.She needs protection from her ex and he needs a pretend girlfriend to prove he is settling down. Gage wants to buy a chain of family resorts but the owner refuses to sell to a player. He proposes to Shawna that they pretend to be together for a year so he can keep her safe and she can help with his business deal. Shawna was planning on turning him down until she gets evicted from her apartment. Gage really is at a loss dealing with Shawna. He is used to women doing anything to get some of his money so Shawna's independence is strange and unusual. He provides her with clothes and everything she could want but she refuses to use them unless forced by their agreement. Gage has to learn that Shawna is different from all the girls he has ever met and to stop treating her like them.
This is a great book! I really enjoyed Shawna as the heroine because of her independence and strength. I voluntarily received a copy of this story and this is my honest review.

[Santa Cruz Love · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shawna is a full time graduate student and works as a waitress at a casino. She recently broke up with a cheating ex-boyfriend, Pearce. When he stalks her, and grabs her at work, the CEO of the casino, Gage Steele, steps in to help.

Gage Steele is a billionaire, totally hot Viking-like, alpha male who has slept with all the waitresses at the casino, except Shawna. Shawna has been seriously turned on by him since she first saw him but has always turned him down when he asks her out. She is not into one-night stands and playboys.

Gage is trying to acquire resort properties from a man who is not enamored with Gage’s lifestyle. Gage proposes to Shawna that she become his fake girlfriend, moving in with him to make it look like his has changed his ways. Because of new circumstances with Pearce that come up, she accepts.

When you fake relationships, do they sometimes morph into real relationships? That’s the question both characters are needing to look at through this story. The sex is hot, the strength of Shawna’s character is enlightening, and their relationship is tumultuous. It makes for a great story that can be read in one day (if you don’t feed your grandchildren lunch like I did). I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

[Kathleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a quick read that will have you laughing at times. It also has the romance and a bit of suspense as well.
Gage is a casino owner who wants to own a family resort company. The man who he wishes to buy it from wants him to be a bit more stable. He thinks gage's playboy reputation will ruin what he has built.
Shawna is a cocktail waitress in gage's casino. She is smart and sassy and knows what she wants. She does not want to be beholden to anyone. She also is the only woman who has ever told gage no, several times.
When Shawna has problem with her boyfriend gage steps in and helps. Gage then make Shawna a proposition. She help him by being his fake girlfriend so he can get the position and he will keep her safe from the ex.
The problem in they are both attracted to each other but Shawna does not want to get involved with gage and be "just another conquest".
Shawna agrees to go along with Gage's plan but in completing the plan she realizes she is attracted to him. Gage realizes that Shawna is unlike any woman he has known and really isn't after his money.
You will laugh at some of their fights and root Shawna on in her quest to be independent at any cost.
Quick read that will give you a smile.
I was given he book for an honest voluntary review.

[Dora Harvey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

This story is hot and sexy! If you like hot and steamy passion, scorching hot intimate scenes that are awe-inspiring, then this book is for you. The story held my attention and was exciting, but also was heartwarming and emotional. I was enthralled with the characters of Gage Steele and Shawna Peterson. I loved how the romantic relationship builds between the two protagonists. Gage is a tall, handsome, and a sexy playboy billionaire who owned a hotel and casino in Vegas. Shawna worked for Gage as a waitress in his casino. Gage made a proposition to Shawna—one that he felt she could not refuse. Would Shawna agree to Gage’s proposition? What type of proposition would Gage need to make to get Shawna? The chemistry between Gage and Shawna grows more potent the more times they spend together—the sex is off-the-chart hot! There is one problem—Shawna’s ex-boyfriend, Pearce! If you like your romance with a dose of sweetness, a dab of erotic and a pinch of fun, you will love this story. The scenes are well written, fast-paced and flow smoothly from one scene to the next. The book will pique your interest and draw you in from the beginning to the very end.

[Maria Hunt · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved Kira Blakely's latest book Faking for Her! It has a little bit of everything- awesome characters, a great storyline, drama, suspense, angst and steamy love scenes. Gage Steele is a successful businessman who is used to getting what he wants when he wants it. That is until he is faced with the possibility that his playboy ways may endanger a huge business opportunity. Shawna Peterson is a feisty, independent young woman determined to make it on her own. Shawna has worked at Gage's casino for several years and has shot him down several times when he's asked her out because of his playboy reputation. When an incident occurs where Shawna needs help Gage quickly comes to her aid. Thinking fast Gage offers Shawna a proposition in which they both win. What happens when the lines between real and fake are blurred? Will Gage and Shawna take a chance on each other? I highly recommend you get Faking for Her to answer these questions, you won't be disappointed. Kira will hook you from the very beginninging with this fantastic must read book! I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.

[Di · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read a few of Kira Blakely's books and this one so far in my opinion is the best one yet. A great story of a billionaire playboy, Gage, and one of his waitresses, Shawna. He has asked her out a few times and she has always refused him, she knows he is a playboy and only wants one night. He comes to her rescue one night when her ex won't let her go they strike up a deal, pretend to be his girlfriend so he can land a deal and he will give her protection against her ex. Soon they act upon their attraction but they keep going hot and cold between them but keep the farce going because he needs her for the deal and her ex starts to become more desperate and scary when going after her. When she thinks there could be more between them while vacationing a misunderstanding that leads to hurtful words sends her packing for good. But her ex is waiting and this time he just may get to her before Gage can save her.
A great read with a bit of suspense, steamy scenes and fake becoming real. I really enjoyed Shawna, her sass, her strength, her independence, her standing up for herself and not allowing Gage to "buy" her.
*I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book"

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book! Shawna is a great h! She was strong, hardworking and very independent. She is used to doing things for herself and is reluctant to ask for help from anyone.
I liked Gage for the most part. He is sexy and rich and used to getting what he wants, especially women. Shawna is a waitress and Gage is her boss. He has wanted her for years but Shawna is less then impressed with his womanizing ways! Shawna's ex-boyfriend has been harassing her to getting back together. When he steps to far at her work Gage steps in to help her he ends up offering her a deal, she becomes his live in girlfriend in exchange for protection against her ex. This is where the story really takes off. The chemistry between the two is off the charts and the sex scenes are panty melting hot! Gage is used to women only wanting him for his money but Shawna is different and no matter how hard he tries he can't seem to understand her. This leads to Gage acting out at times and pushes Shawna away. At times you want to smack him. I really enjoyed this book and looked forward to reading what she writes next! I voluntarily read an arc copy for my honest review!

[Jill Badker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Had the privilege of reading and ARC copy of Faking for her by Kira Blakely. Great book! Shawna had a huge crush on her boss, but he was a player and she was not about to let him play her. Her mother was a player and she wanted nothing to do with anyone like that.
Gage was a billionaire and showed it off. He was gorgeous and knew it and shared it with every girl. He had asked one of the waitresses from his casino multiple times and she kept turning him down. Then one day he walks in on her fighting off someone. He steps in and helps her and they end up striking up a deal.
Gage needs a girlfriend to close a deal he's been working on and Shawna needs a place to live and someone to protect her from her ex. So she moves in with him and they play their charade. But neither of them can deny the strong pull towards each other they are discovering.
Kira did it again with Faking for her, she kept me on my toes and wanting more. Lot's of drama which is what real life is, but there is still an HEA, which makes reading a book so worth it.

[Gladys · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kira Blakely has written another winner. A wonderful story of a smart, independent woman that works hard and tries very hard not to let lust and attraction rule her life. I found this somewhat refreshing because often this is not what we see in books. Shawna works hard to try to achieve the dreams and plans that she has. Her life is not easy but it could certainly be better if she didn't have a crazy ex-boyfriend threatening and stalking her. Gage has it all. Successful, handsome and rich he's very used to getting what he wants, when he wants it. This has not been the case with Shawna though. Until finally an opportunity arises that is mutually beneficial to both of them. A fake relationship to offer her protection and him a semblance of respectability and trustworthiness. A deal is struck. But neither one planned on what started out as fake becoming so real and with hearts on the line faking it isn't going to cut it anymore. Great book. Super sexy and hot. I highly recommend it. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC copy of this book.

[Tai Nelson-Barnes · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this book, from the first sentenced down to the last one it has you.
Gage is the owner of an adult only resorts and is very proud of everything he has accomplished in his life. He takes great strides in making sure love is never entered into it. He is a playboy and is very proud of it.
Shawna works in one of Gage's casinos and knows exactly what Gage is like and what he is after when he asked her out years ago when she first started working there. But being a woman that wants nothing to do with a womanizer she said no.
Now years later she is being harassed by an ex-boyfriend at work and when Gage sees it he comes to her rescue. Seeing this makes Gage think she just might be the woman to help him with his little problem of purchasing a family friendly resort.
What happens when you put a headstrong woman that wants nothing to do with money and prestige, and a man that wants nothing to do with love and everything to do with sex?
I voluntarily read an advance reader copy for my honest review.