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Five Fake Dates
Adam
I've got it bad for my best friend, but he's only had eyes for my sister since we were kids. I don't know what I'll do if they hook up -- especially after a drunken kiss West doesn't seem to remember. Seeing them together just might kill me, so why I offer to help him hone his dating skills, I'll never know. FML.
West
Ever since a drunken kiss we haven't talked about, I've been seeing Adam in a new light. Trouble is, he thinks I want his sister. This whole bisexual awakening thing is scary, and I don't want to risk our friendship by moving too fast. But when Adam mocks my dating skills, I come up with a genius plan: Five Fake Dates. Adam thinks he's helping me, and I get to test the waters without risking our friendship. Win-win!
A few fake dates, increasingly real kisses, and a tiny deception between friends. What could go wrong?
Five Fake Dates was originally written for a promotional giveaway to fans. It has been expanded to approximately 27,000 words and now has a little more spice and a bonus epilogue with HEA!
I've got it bad for my best friend, but he's only had eyes for my sister since we were kids. I don't know what I'll do if they hook up -- especially after a drunken kiss West doesn't seem to remember. Seeing them together just might kill me, so why I offer to help him hone his dating skills, I'll never know. FML.
West
Ever since a drunken kiss we haven't talked about, I've been seeing Adam in a new light. Trouble is, he thinks I want his sister. This whole bisexual awakening thing is scary, and I don't want to risk our friendship by moving too fast. But when Adam mocks my dating skills, I come up with a genius plan: Five Fake Dates. Adam thinks he's helping me, and I get to test the waters without risking our friendship. Win-win!
A few fake dates, increasingly real kisses, and a tiny deception between friends. What could go wrong?
Five Fake Dates was originally written for a promotional giveaway to fans. It has been expanded to approximately 27,000 words and now has a little more spice and a bonus epilogue with HEA!
97 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 21, 2019
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D.J. Jamison
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December 28, 2019
~3.5~
I read an extended version of this book, which includes an epilogue, and thought it was rather adorable.
I mean, the premise is silly: straightish boy crushing on his best friend's older sister figures out he wants his male friend instead and woes him with "fake dates" under the guise of impressing said sister. But the execution is a lot of fun.
I could forgive the constant misunderstandings because the MCs are college freshmen when the story begins, and maturity is not their strong suit.
I liked the dual POV and the sexual experimentation aspect.
The story ends with a HEA.
I wish that last misunderstanding hadn't happened, but I don't see these guys breaking up.
This is a cute, sexy, low angst read requiring maybe an hour of your time.
I read an extended version of this book, which includes an epilogue, and thought it was rather adorable.
I mean, the premise is silly: straightish boy crushing on his best friend's older sister figures out he wants his male friend instead and woes him with "fake dates" under the guise of impressing said sister. But the execution is a lot of fun.
I could forgive the constant misunderstandings because the MCs are college freshmen when the story begins, and maturity is not their strong suit.
I liked the dual POV and the sexual experimentation aspect.
The story ends with a HEA.
I wish that last misunderstanding hadn't happened, but I don't see these guys breaking up.
This is a cute, sexy, low angst read requiring maybe an hour of your time.
January 25, 2021
Cute and a bit silly, this is a good short story to read in between longer books. The fake-relationship trope for which this appeared on my radar in the first place is nonexistent, though. The relationship was already established, the more-than-friendship feelings too, the fake dating was just an excuse one of the two friends came up with to test the waters before revealing the truth.
January 20, 2021
I enjoyed reading the first half. Things seem to be a little rushed and yes, expect some cringy moments. Most of the dialogues and the events seem half-baked. Well, one time easy read.
November 19, 2020
cis men should learn about something called communication...this will save them some day!
February 23, 2021
Short and sweet 🥰
July 17, 2020
For such a short novella it was surprisingly good. Usually something this short leaves me feeling unsatisfied because I don’t feel that I know the characters very well. I loved both Adam and West and enjoyed how quickly and easily they went from best friends to lovers. I also appreciated that there wasn’t some contrived breakup right before the end. A sweet read for in between other books.
February 5, 2020
This was a very quick, low to no angst light and sweet GFY. It combines two of my favorite tropes, fake dating and GFY featuring long time best friends.
It was very short so there wasn’t any over the top, unnecessary drama.
I love it when the friend that has always identified as straight but starts to recognize emotional or sexual feelings towards his friend, then fully and openly embraces his feelings or the need to explore those feelings. It gives me heart eyes for days to see two people who have been friends for years to finally “SEE that person” for the first time....dreamy sigh.
Anyway, this novella might not knock your socks off, but it left me feeling happy and satisfied. It’s a perfect quick read for when you’re needing something light and sweet. It happened to be exactly what I was looking for.
It was very short so there wasn’t any over the top, unnecessary drama.
I love it when the friend that has always identified as straight but starts to recognize emotional or sexual feelings towards his friend, then fully and openly embraces his feelings or the need to explore those feelings. It gives me heart eyes for days to see two people who have been friends for years to finally “SEE that person” for the first time....dreamy sigh.
Anyway, this novella might not knock your socks off, but it left me feeling happy and satisfied. It’s a perfect quick read for when you’re needing something light and sweet. It happened to be exactly what I was looking for.
October 26, 2019
A sweet, gentle story that was a joy to read .
July 24, 2020
Cute little novella! Really enjoyed it.
November 4, 2020
This was a 3.5 for me, my first DJ Jamison book, listened to this on audio and it was a cute story with just enough hot moments for how short it is. I can read more books from this author...👍🏼
May 31, 2021
West and Adams were so cute together. They were best friends, inseparable childhood friends and was even roommates through college.
West was the guy who just dive into things without thinking and Adam thinks too much. So it was so West-like to decide to chase after Adam by getting him to agree on five fake dates. The way they were together was just amusing and hilarious. From the title I was hoping for some fluffy low angst easy read and this did not disappoint. This is a read that puts a smile on your face.
West was the guy who just dive into things without thinking and Adam thinks too much. So it was so West-like to decide to chase after Adam by getting him to agree on five fake dates. The way they were together was just amusing and hilarious. From the title I was hoping for some fluffy low angst easy read and this did not disappoint. This is a read that puts a smile on your face.
June 30, 2020
I love friends-to-lovers and GFY/OFY. So this story was perfect for me. All syrupy sweet and perfect for a rainy afternoon. Was it a perfect story? Of course not. We're talking about two college-aged guys who decide to go on five fake dates, one thinking it's to practice to impress the other's sister, the other because he really wants his friend. But there was a good amount of romance and passion packed into such a short story.
March 1, 2022
wow, this was a fast, cute read!
January 16, 2021
2,75 *
The start was a bit messy . We got some flashbacks here and there to acknowledge the current situation between the mcs and bammm ! The dates start! But the way they get into all this is not very convincing for me :/ something was off and the story don't get my attention. I really left this book aside several times.
On pros the mcs are cute, and happy ending!
The start was a bit messy . We got some flashbacks here and there to acknowledge the current situation between the mcs and bammm ! The dates start! But the way they get into all this is not very convincing for me :/ something was off and the story don't get my attention. I really left this book aside several times.
On pros the mcs are cute, and happy ending!
September 26, 2021
This was a cute novella. I really enjoyed the premise but I think it needed to be a full length novel to reach its full potential. It felt rushed and covered way to big of a time span for a novella.
January 14, 2020
3 FAKE STARS ⭐️
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FIVE FAKE DATES BY D.J. JAMISON
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Adam y West han sido mejores amigos desde niños , West le pide ayuda a Adam con 5 citas falsas para mejorar su experiencia en citas y sorprender a la hermana de Adam , ya que West siempre ha tenido un pequeño crush con ella.
Este fue un libro OK para mi, senti que en la marca del 50% debió haber acabado , ya estaba todo dicho y hecho y no había conflicto que resolver , pero el autor se saca algo bajo la manga y alarga el libro un poco demasiado para mi gusto , fácil pudo haber sido una novella y le hubiese dado 5 estrellas.
Recomendado , no gay freak out , friends to lovers , MM , cute romance.
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FIVE FAKE DATES BY D.J. JAMISON
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Adam y West han sido mejores amigos desde niños , West le pide ayuda a Adam con 5 citas falsas para mejorar su experiencia en citas y sorprender a la hermana de Adam , ya que West siempre ha tenido un pequeño crush con ella.
Este fue un libro OK para mi, senti que en la marca del 50% debió haber acabado , ya estaba todo dicho y hecho y no había conflicto que resolver , pero el autor se saca algo bajo la manga y alarga el libro un poco demasiado para mi gusto , fácil pudo haber sido una novella y le hubiese dado 5 estrellas.
Recomendado , no gay freak out , friends to lovers , MM , cute romance.
July 29, 2020
Light and fluffy
January 31, 2025
story of Adam and West
This is a best friends to more romance, featuring Adam and West, and is a standalone novella.
These two were so cute together! This is a low angst story with a little spice and whole lot of dating, it’s a great novella. I loved that West’s eyes were wide open after a little game of truth and dare with Adam. And once West knew, he was all in with Adam.
Things to expect in this book are:
Standalone novella
MM romance
Best friends to more
Roommates
Secret crush
Truth or dare
Bi awakening
Fake dates
Admitting feelings
Coming out
Some spice
HEA
This is a best friends to more romance, featuring Adam and West, and is a standalone novella.
These two were so cute together! This is a low angst story with a little spice and whole lot of dating, it’s a great novella. I loved that West’s eyes were wide open after a little game of truth and dare with Adam. And once West knew, he was all in with Adam.
Things to expect in this book are:
Standalone novella
MM romance
Best friends to more
Roommates
Secret crush
Truth or dare
Bi awakening
Fake dates
Admitting feelings
Coming out
Some spice
HEA
January 2, 2020
Unexpected and totally adorable. Best "straight" friends realizes hes is not in love with the sister, but in love with his best friend. I didn't expect to love it so much, but this story is packed with cuteness, shyness, firsts, and cluelessness. Great short story.
June 4, 2023
Really sweet and quick novella. Best friend, sexual awakening 🥰
August 30, 2024
Cute quick read, some of the date ideas made me nostalgic, like the carnival.
March 19, 2021
Fun and sweet. A cute friends to lovers story.
September 23, 2021
2* Historia corta un poco ridicula e infantil.
Dos amigos y la excusa de citas falsas para probar si funcionan como pareja.
Ni siquiera llegó a ser dulce, ni divertido o caliente. Fue un ok
Dos amigos y la excusa de citas falsas para probar si funcionan como pareja.
Ni siquiera llegó a ser dulce, ni divertido o caliente. Fue un ok
March 27, 2020
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Cualquiera que me conozca sabe que no soy muy fan de los relatos. No es que no me gusten realmente, sino que me saben a poco. Lo que no he probado muy habitualmente son las historias cortas (más allá de historias cortas relacionadas con sagas que esté leyendo), pero en esta ocasión fue un plus a la hora de escoger el título.
Siempre he admitido que la trama de "relación falsa" me gusta. Creo que si los autores juegan bien con el asunto, el desarrollo de la relación y los acontecimientos a lo largo del libro pueden ser tan divertidos como románticos. Claro está, como con todos los géneros/tipos de tramas, que te puedes encontrar de todo: está lo muy bueno y lo muy malo.
Cuando me topé este título en GR me llamó la atención, pero me dio un poco la sensación de que sería un pelín demasaido tópico y surreal. Tenemos a los dos mejores amigos del mundo, uno gay y el otro hetero. El hetero lleva toda la vida enamorado de la hermana mayor de su colega pero de repente, tras un beso ebrio en una fiesta descontrolada, se empieza a replantear las cosas. ¿Suena tópico? Confirmamos, lo suena. Así que a priori iba a descartar leerlo... hasta que vi que no alcanzaba las 100 páginas. Y me dije: bueno, ¿por qué no? Me viene bien para desconectar de tramas más enrevesadas.
Y oye, ha estado bien. Considero que es muy difícil que a mí una historia corta me resulte épica, que me marque por completo y pase a ser de mis títulos favoritos. En sí misma una historia corta me parece que carece de la profundidad argumental y de desarrollo de los persoanjes para lograrlo... pero al leer esta, he llegado a la conclusión de que puede ser una opción ideal para disfrutar de una historia ligera y sin demasiadas pretensiones que cumpla con tus expectativas.
West y Adam son unos protagonistas adorables. No hay suficiente tiempo para desarrollar una profundidad sentimental impresionante, aunque la autora se las apaña para conseguir que empatices con los sentimientos de ambos y, curiosamente, me he creído más a West (el supuesto hetero) que a Adam (que se supone que lleva toda la vida enamorado de su amigo). No sé si es porque se incide más en el monólogo interno de West para desarrollar su crisis existencial, pero así ha sido.
Su historia se desarrolla de forma divertida y rápida (obviamente, no hay tiempo para una trama lenta) y la química entre ellos es brutal. Me ha encantado el equilibrio entre sexo y romance, y era una de las cosas que me preocupaba al leer un LGBT tan cortito...
Si buscáis algo corto (muy corto, lo podéis leer en cuestión de una hora no más) que os mantega entretenidos y con una sonrisita en la boca, es una opción perfecta. No, sigo sin ser la mayor fan de las historias cortas, pero empiezo a verles la gracia.
Cualquiera que me conozca sabe que no soy muy fan de los relatos. No es que no me gusten realmente, sino que me saben a poco. Lo que no he probado muy habitualmente son las historias cortas (más allá de historias cortas relacionadas con sagas que esté leyendo), pero en esta ocasión fue un plus a la hora de escoger el título.
Siempre he admitido que la trama de "relación falsa" me gusta. Creo que si los autores juegan bien con el asunto, el desarrollo de la relación y los acontecimientos a lo largo del libro pueden ser tan divertidos como románticos. Claro está, como con todos los géneros/tipos de tramas, que te puedes encontrar de todo: está lo muy bueno y lo muy malo.
Cuando me topé este título en GR me llamó la atención, pero me dio un poco la sensación de que sería un pelín demasaido tópico y surreal. Tenemos a los dos mejores amigos del mundo, uno gay y el otro hetero. El hetero lleva toda la vida enamorado de la hermana mayor de su colega pero de repente, tras un beso ebrio en una fiesta descontrolada, se empieza a replantear las cosas. ¿Suena tópico? Confirmamos, lo suena. Así que a priori iba a descartar leerlo... hasta que vi que no alcanzaba las 100 páginas. Y me dije: bueno, ¿por qué no? Me viene bien para desconectar de tramas más enrevesadas.
Y oye, ha estado bien. Considero que es muy difícil que a mí una historia corta me resulte épica, que me marque por completo y pase a ser de mis títulos favoritos. En sí misma una historia corta me parece que carece de la profundidad argumental y de desarrollo de los persoanjes para lograrlo... pero al leer esta, he llegado a la conclusión de que puede ser una opción ideal para disfrutar de una historia ligera y sin demasiadas pretensiones que cumpla con tus expectativas.
West y Adam son unos protagonistas adorables. No hay suficiente tiempo para desarrollar una profundidad sentimental impresionante, aunque la autora se las apaña para conseguir que empatices con los sentimientos de ambos y, curiosamente, me he creído más a West (el supuesto hetero) que a Adam (que se supone que lleva toda la vida enamorado de su amigo). No sé si es porque se incide más en el monólogo interno de West para desarrollar su crisis existencial, pero así ha sido.
Su historia se desarrolla de forma divertida y rápida (obviamente, no hay tiempo para una trama lenta) y la química entre ellos es brutal. Me ha encantado el equilibrio entre sexo y romance, y era una de las cosas que me preocupaba al leer un LGBT tan cortito...
Si buscáis algo corto (muy corto, lo podéis leer en cuestión de una hora no más) que os mantega entretenidos y con una sonrisita en la boca, es una opción perfecta. No, sigo sin ser la mayor fan de las historias cortas, pero empiezo a verles la gracia.
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December 31, 2019DNF - chapter 3
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Just wasn't for me, the idea wasn't bad but I found the writing poor
No rating
Just wasn't for me, the idea wasn't bad but I found the writing poor
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May 10, 2020This book was cute. It had great sexual tension and banter. It was hard to buy West's emotional journey about his sexuality, and for that reason, I won't give this book a rating, but I enjoyed it.
October 5, 2021
3.75 stars
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