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The newest romance from New York Times bestselling, Audie Award winning author Kylie Scott!

He walks the red carpet. She’s more familiar with vacuuming one.

When a scandal tarnishes the reputation of hot as hell A-lister, Patrick Walsh, he needs a reputation rescue, pronto.

Enter waitress Norah Peers–a nobody who’s average with a capital A. She’s available, dependable, and has sworn off men for the rest of her natural born life. In other words: the perfect match for a no-strings fake romance.

For the right amount of money, she can avoid waitressing and play the part of his dependable down-to-earth girlfriend. What she can’t avoid–dammit–is the growing steam between them.

But being hounded by the paparazzi and having her life dissected on social media is a panic attack in the making. And while Patrick might be a charming rogue on screen, in real life he’s a six-foot-two confusing, gorgeous, brooding grump, who keeps her at a distance . . . but also makes her feel like this bond between them might be more than just an act.

Being dumped on cue should be no big deal. Except being fake with Patrick is the realist relationship Norah has ever had. What’s a girl to do, but flip the script, and ask for a re-match made in Hollywood?

“Fake kept me up late reading because I could not put this story down. I adored Patrick and Norah, the fun, the banter … all the sweetness. Not to mention the heat! Kylie Scott delivers again!" –Carly Phillips, New York Times bestselling author

“Kylie Scott has been one of my favorite authors for years. Her way with words, and her ability to make me fall in love with men I know I shouldn’t but do, anyways has always been the recipe for the perfect read for me. I absolutely loved Fake, and it was easy with brooding alpha Patrick and quirky lovable Norah. The two of them together are a match made in book heaven. I couldn’t put this book down once I started and know everyone will feel the same.” –Aurora Rose Reynolds, New York Times bestselling author

“Kylie Scott proves once again why she is one of my auto-buy authors. Fake is an absolute delight . . . for every woman who wished her celebrity crush would fall madly in love with her. Fake is romance gold from one of the genre’s best!” – Naima Simone, USA Today bestselling author

"Grumpy, megastar hero whose rare smiles bring out all the warm and fuzzies, and the upbeat, every girl heroine he never saw coming." –Ally Blake

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"Fake kept me up late reading because I could not put this story down. I adored Patrick and Norah, the fun, the banter ... all the sweetness. Not to mention the heat! Kylie Scott delivers again!" -Carly Phillips, New York Times bestselling author

"Kylie Scott has been one of my favorite authors for years. Her way with words, and her ability to make me fall in love with men I know I shouldn't but do, anyways has always been the recipe for the perfect read for me. I absolutely loved FAKE, and it was easy with brooding alpha Patrick and quirky lovable Norah. The two of them together are a match made in book heaven. I couldn't put this book down once I started and know everyone will feel the same." -Aurora Rose Reynolds, New York Times bestselling author

"Kylie Scott proves once again why she is one of my auto-buy authors. Fake is an absolute delight . . . for every woman who wished her celebrity crush would fall madly in love with her. Fake is romance gold from one of the genre's best!" - Naima Simone, USA Today bestselling author

"Grumpy, megastar hero whose rare smiles bring out all the warm and fuzzies, and the upbeat, every girl heroine he never saw coming." -Ally Blake

About the Author

New York Times and USA Today Best Selling Author - Kylie is a long time fan of love stories, rock n roll, and B-grade horror films. Based in Queensland, Australia, she reads, writes, and never dithers around on the internet.

You can learn more about Kylie from http://www.kyliescott.com/

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B092TSZ5C7
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kylie Scott
Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 18, 2021
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1.6 MB
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 258 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0648457329
Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled

Best Sellers Rank: #63,653 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #3,913 in Contemporary Romance Fiction
- #7,428 in Contemporary Romance (Books)
- #9,575 in Contemporary Romance (Kindle Store)

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Kylie is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today best-selling, Audie Award winning author. She has sold over 2,000,000 books and was voted Australian Romance Writer of the year four times by the Australian Romance Reader’s Association. Her books have been translated into sixteen different languages. She is based in Queensland, Australia; living and working on land traditionally owned by the Jagera people.

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Customers love Norah and Paddy's story, appreciating the witty banter and charming characters. The book features a drama and angst-free read with a fake-to-real relationship dynamic, and one customer describes it as an adorable grumpy-sunshine dynamic. Customers praise Norah's strength, with one highlighting her bluntness, while the pacing keeps readers wanting more.

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117 customers mention "Story quality"110 positive7 negative

Customers enjoy the story, particularly Norah and Paddy's narrative, with one customer noting how quickly they became invested in the plot.

"...An engaging story filled with humor, heart, and heat, as well as some suspense, I can already tell Norah and Patrick’s story is going to be another..." Read more

"...may not be the most memorable read, but it is a perfect sweet and light story to check out between heavier books...." Read more

"This book was so many things! Such a cute story, the characters were sweet and the romance was so hot. I loved everything about it." Read more

"This was perfect. Every time I thought I knew where the storyline was headed, there were delicious twists. ✔️ Single POV (Norah)..." Read more

69 customers mention "Humor"69 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, praising its witty banter and light-hearted fun.

"...An engaging story filled with humor, heart, and heat, as well as some suspense, I can already tell Norah and Patrick’s story is going to be another..." Read more

"...It was quick, light and easy and the characters were all very likable. Likes: •I loved how Norah was just a regular girl...." Read more

"...time I thought I knew where the storyline was headed, there were delicious twists. ✔️ Single POV (Norah) ✔️ Set in LA..." Read more

"I loved Norah with a fiery passion. She said some really funny stuff and didn’t take any crap. Good read." Read more

56 customers mention "Likable characters"56 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the characters in the book, describing them as sweet and fun, with one customer highlighting the great dialogue between them.

"...There are several other great secondary characters I hope we’ll get to see more of, including Norah’s best friend, Zena, Patrick’s friends, actor..." Read more

"...It’s a cinderella story that appeals to most women. It was quick, light and easy and the characters were all very likable. Likes:..." Read more

"This book was so many things! Such a cute story, the characters were sweet and the romance was so hot. I loved everything about it." Read more

"...Norah was an awesome heroine and I absolutely loved that she was determined to keep her heart out of the business relationship she started with the..." Read more

41 customers mention "Sweetness"41 positive0 negative

Customers find the book charming and sexy, with one customer particularly appreciating the adorable grumpy-sunshine dynamic between the characters.

"...Fake by Kylie Scott may not be the most memorable read, but it is a perfect sweet and light story to check out between heavier books...." Read more

"Scott is one of my favorite authors. However, well, this book was very cute and entertaining. It was pretty slow with low spice...." Read more

"...I am a sucker for my book heroes to be almost perfect. Good looks, money, a fabulous career, and a loving family made Paddy almost perfect...." Read more

"...Patrick and Nora are delicious together. Their personalities, their conversations, their chemistry… my my my! I was a goner, charmed, beyond words...." Read more

28 customers mention "Angst level"28 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the low level of angst in the book, describing it as a drama-free read with real emotions, and one customer notes the perfect balance of tension and heat.

"...An engaging story filled with humor, heart, and heat, as well as some suspense, I can already tell Norah and Patrick’s story is going to be another..." Read more

"...It is a low-angst, every woman’s fantasy Cinderella story, and I hope to read more in this series." Read more

"...It was a bit of light-hearted fun, with a side of serious...." Read more

"...highly recommend this if you love a contemporary romance, that is fairly low angst and is really focused on the relationship building between the..." Read more

17 customers mention "Relationship"17 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the relationship development in the book, with one customer describing it as a sweet employee-to-friends-to-lovers story.

"...It was a really sweet employee to friends-to-lovers story. It had some of the best elements of what made Kylie's books Pause and Repeat so good...." Read more

"I devoured this book in 5 hours! I loved the honesty between Patrick and Norah!..." Read more

"...The author does a great job of growing the relationship, having it move from business, to friendship, then to love...." Read more

"Patrick and Norah are amazing!! This is a fake relationship that becomes so much more......" Read more

17 customers mention "Strength"17 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate Norah's strength in the book, with one customer noting her bluntness and another highlighting her no-nonsense approach.

"I loved Norah with a fiery passion. She said some really funny stuff and didn’t take any crap. Good read." Read more

"...Norah was no nonsense, she means what she says and says what she means. Patrick also was there to oblige her...." Read more

"...She is normal, average, available, dependable, and has never made him feel like a celebrity...." Read more

"...She is a strong woman and has such self assurance as the book goes on, we can all aspire to that. And Patrick had such growth as well...." Read more

16 customers mention "Pacing"12 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, appreciating its build-up and keeping them wanting more, with one customer mentioning they devoured it in just 5 hours.

"...It’s a cinderella story that appeals to most women. It was quick, light and easy and the characters were all very likable. Likes:..." Read more

"I devoured this book in 5 hours! I loved the honesty between Patrick and Norah!..." Read more

"...However, well, this book was very cute and entertaining. It was pretty slow with low spice...." Read more

"...despite being thrust into life with the rich and famous, she’s steady, smart, and strong. I just wanted more...." Read more

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An engaging story that’s going to be another favorite
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2021
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I’m always excited to get a new Kylie Scott novel, so there *might* have been some fangirl squeeing when this hit my kindle after I should already have been asleep. Add in that fake girlfriend/fiancée is a favorite trope, and, instead of going to bed like a reasonable (i.e., a non book obsessed) person, I, of course, immediately dove right in, lol. Note that while this book is set in the Stage Dive/Dive Bar universe, it’s not a part of either of those series (it’s subtitled “A West Hollywood novel”, which makes it the start of a new series) and there’s only what I consider very minimal crossover, with none of the main characters from the previous series making an appearance.

To start off with, there are the wonderful characters I expect to get from this author: curvy, sarcastic Norah working two jobs in order to take care of her grandmother, and broody, Hollywood heartthrob Patrick, who needs PR help, stat. Told from Norah’s POV, there’s plenty of humor as Patrick’s reticence often leaves it up to Norah to take the lead in selling their fake relationship to the world, including both Norah’s Gran (who I adored), and Patrick’s parents. There are several other great secondary characters I hope we’ll get to see more of, including Norah’s best friend, Zena, Patrick’s friends, actor Cole and guitarist Jack, as well as Patrick’s manager, Angie, and PA, Mei.

As for the plot, of course, you know Norah and Patrick are going to fall for each other, but there’s a surprise twist here and there waiting (it’s a bit of a slow burn) for them to both admit it. There’s also the boss/employee relationship that has to be carefully navigated (and I thought the author did a superb job there), and a lot of reminders about the difficulties of reaching a hea both for average people like Norah’s family, and for Patrick’s rich and famous friends. So trying to figure out how the two of them are going to overcome all the obstacles to a long term relationship helps keep the pages turning.

An engaging story filled with humor, heart, and heat, as well as some suspense, I can already tell Norah and Patrick’s story is going to be another favorite I’ll be revisiting. Here’s to hoping we also get a chance to revisit them when some of those secondary characters (I’m looking at you, Jack) get their own stories. 5 stars

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Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2023
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4.25 Stars

“Just in case this all goes to he!! and I say the wrong thing and you never want to talk to me again. I enjoyed every moment with you.”

While looking for an audiobook to read, I found Fake by Kylie Scott in my library and realized I bought it on release day (or pre-ordered it) and never listened to it! I have really enjoyed the other books I have read by her, so I jumped right into Fake.

And Fake jumped right into the story. The meat of the story started quickly, the moment the book begins. There was not really any scene-setting or meeting the characters, but it totally worked here. We meet Norah, a curvy waitress who is supporting herself and paying for her grandmother’s care. She has served the movie star, Patrick, several times, and though she internally fangirls, she never shows it on the outside. When Patrick is involved in a scandal featuring his best friend’s wife, he needs to change his image and have a regular girlfriend. Or a fake one.

They have interviewed many candidates, but Patrick can’t imagine spending that much time with any of them. So when he is out to lunch with his publicist(?) and Norah serves him, he decides that she would be perfect for the part, because she is genuine and doesn’t swoon over him. While it’s not something Norah would normally do, the job would pay for her beloved gran to move into a much better home, which would make it all worth it.

I loved this drama and angst-free read! It’s a cinderella story that appeals to most women. It was quick, light and easy and the characters were all very likable.

Likes:
•I loved how Norah was just a regular girl.
•Told from only her POV. I like that for a change!
•It was a quick and easy read.
•I really loved all of the characters.
•The slow-burn build-up.

Dislikes:
•It ended abruptly.
•It felt very novella-like. It didn’t have a lot of meat to it.

The Narration:
And Arndt did a great job with this one! She always does, but I wasn’t sure she would fit this character as much. I needn’t have worried, she was fantastic, and I highly recommend the audiobook version of the story.

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Fake by Kylie Scott may not be the most memorable read, but it is a perfect sweet and light story to check out between heavier books. It is a low-angst, every woman’s fantasy Cinderella story, and I hope to read more in this series.

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Laura Williams
Cute, Sweet and Hot!
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2025
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This book was so many things! Such a cute story, the characters were sweet and the romance was so hot. I loved everything about it.

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5 Stars for the Best Fake Relationship Romance
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2025
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This was perfect. Every time I thought I knew where the storyline was headed, there were delicious twists.

✔️ Single POV (Norah)
✔️ Set in LA
✔️ Open-door contemporary romance (3.5/5🌶️)
✔️ Tropes: Fake relationship; Hollywood romance

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good book
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2025
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I loved Norah with a fiery passion. She said some really funny stuff and didn’t take any crap. Good read.

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Cute, But Slow.
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2025
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Scott is one of my favorite authors. However, well, this book was very cute and entertaining. It was pretty slow with low spice. I guess I’m just used to Scott’s books being more… Just more.

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Lisa Bolton
Un-put-down-able Factor 10/10
Reviewed in Australia on July 14, 2021
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It's every girl's fantasy becoming reality in this story by Kylie Scott. Fake will have you hooked by the first page and obsessed by the first chapter. A classic fake relationship plot but with a twist, a role reversal with the heroine rescuing the leading man, both learn that sacrifices must be made for love. Belying its title, Fake gets more than real and hits you with all the feels. A must read for all Kylie Scott fans and everyone who loves to believe that dreams can come true.

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Bella sorpresa
Reviewed in Italy on May 20, 2021
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È il primo libro che leggo di questa autrice e devo dire che mi è piaciuto molto. Una favola moderna assolutamente godibile. Da leggere tutto d'un fiato. Consiglio vivamente.

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Ju Galvão
Leve e legal
Reviewed in Brazil on May 27, 2021
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Gostei desse livro, uma distração legal e leve para o momento, as 3 estrelas são pela previsibilidade dos acontecimentos e desenrolar.

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Vivien
Forever real!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 19, 2021
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Kylie Scott does it again - this book was a slice of perfection. Patrick Walsh has been caught in a Hollywood scandal and become persona non grata around town. Sitting in his favourite restaurant with his publicist, it's decided that Patrick needs to be in a relationship. Norah Peers is his usual waitress when he visits and she's the one he wants! What happens when they start to have feelings? Can Norah survive the lifestyle? Will Patrick open up and tell all? This book was addictive and funny and at times has some angst. The characters were smart and funny and not perfect which is why I fell in love with them! This just cements why Kylie is one of my favourite authors!

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Kathy Zimmer
A Five Star Read
Reviewed in Canada on May 27, 2021
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This time Ms Scott has outdone herself. I loved everything about
this book. I especially loved the strong woman Norah was. Yes the hero was dreamy, and brooding but the heroine stole the show. Norah was so funny,so strong ,making this an absolute delight . I can’t recommend this book enough, it’s an absolute joy and a gem of a book.

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