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Not Pretending Anymore by Penelope Ward, Vi Keeland
5.0

Laughs, emotions and heat. This story had it all.

I completely fell in love with Declan from the beginning. He is charming, witty and a man who cooks and bakes? Yes, please! Molly is also a likeable character. I loved the instant connection these two had and the easy friendship they developed. The chemistry brewing between them was just jumping out of the pages and they both put up a good fight to avoid it.

This story isn’t all cinnamon French toast and pink M&M’s though, there are some emotional aspects that had me crying a few times. Declan was struggling and I just wanted to hug him. Molly was also experienced her own struggles and my heart broke for her. I loved that they were able to lean on each other for support, especially when they both needed it most.

I couldn’t help but fall in love with these characters and this story. Once I started reading it was difficult to put it down. I wanted more of Declan and Molly from their friendship, to their stories, to their relationship.

If you’re looking for a friends to lovers fake dating, slow burn this is one to read.