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The Engagement Deal (Promotional Presents)
192 pages
A deliciously trope-heavy romp where a childhood crush and a fake engagement collide in a flurry of banter and long-simmering tension.
What it feels like
This brisk, delightfully dramatic romance delivers the quintessential fake-dating experience wrapped in the nostalgic warmth of a childhood crush. The mood is breezy yet thick with romantic tension, balancing playful banter with the underlying angst of lingering adolescent insecurities. Readers are swept into a fast-paced narrative where every forced-proximity scenario and performative gesture blurs the line between pretense and genuine affection. The prose is accessible and dialogue-driven, keeping the focus squarely on the crackling chemistry and emotional push-and-pull between the leads. It is a perfect, bite-sized escape for anyone who devours the glow-up trope and loves watching a stubbornly oblivious hero finally fall for the woman who has been right in front of him all along.
- Mood
- breezy
- tension-filled
- swoony
- nostalgic
- Tone
- playful
- dramatic
- wry
- earnest
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- unrequited love · the glow-up · performance vs reality · second chances
- The writing
- Accessible, dialogue-heavy, and emotionally direct, focusing sharply on internal romantic turmoil and chemistry.
- The arc
- Moves from defensive pride and lingering adolescent insecurity to vulnerable, passionate mutual surrender.
- Who it's for
- Romance readers who devour classic, trope-heavy stories featuring fake relationships, playful banter, and the satisfying vindication of a childhood crush.
Content notes
- sibling rivalry
- mild emotional manipulation
About the book
Holly blushed to remember her last encounter with Niall Wesley. He'd rejected her teenage crush on him, making Holly vow that next time she saw Niall she'd be beautiful -- and he'd come begging....
Years later, Niall had indeed come begging: only, it was Holly's sister he wanted! She'd be a perfect fake fiancee, and Niall needed one -- fast. Holly was determined to prove she could play the part, and Niall secretly agreed. But in the meantime, he was enjoying Holly's efforts to convince him!
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