The Real Fake Fiance, Sara Jane Woodley
The Real Fake Fiance, Sara Jane Woodley
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The Real Fake Fiancé

Author: Sara Jane Woodley

Narrator: Justis Bolding, David Bendena

Unabridged: 10 hr 48 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/31/2023


Synopsis

Hi, I’m Dee, and I’m captain of the friend zone. I didn’t ask for this dubious honor, but don’t worry, I like it this way. I’m happy not dating and just being “one of the guys” on my volleyball team. At least I was until my scary new boss informs me that my job—I’m a developer at a dating app (ironic, right?) that I coded from scratch, an app that is essentially my baby—is in jeopardy. So I lie—tell him that I’m living proof the app works, because I’m engaged to a man I met on it. And who do I name as my lucky (fake) fiancé? My best friend, Noah Jackson. Noah is my longtime confidant, teammate, and all around favorite person…and while he always says he’d do anything for me, this is surely overstepping the friendship boundary. Right? Apparently not. To my surprise, Noah agrees to go along with my crazy story and be my fake fiancé. And what’s more, he makes it look convincing—so convincing I’m starting to wonder where the line is between friendship and “more” and if it would really be so bad to cross that line and leave the friend zone for good…

About Sara Jane Woodley

Sara Jane Woodley is the author of multiple YA novels, including those in the Love in Mirror Valley, Aston Falls, and Legacy Inn series. Inspired by the mountains, she sets her sweet romances—which have guaranteed Happily Ever Afters—in the beautiful nature she hikes, bikes, and skis in. For more information, visit EleventhAvenuePublishing.com/Sara-Jane-Woodley.

About Justis Bolding

Justis Bolding is an NYC+CT-based actor, best known for her portrayal of Sarah Roberts on the ABC daytime drama One Life to Live. She has performed on Broadway, regionally, Off-Broadway, and in various television shows and films, and her voice can be heard in numerous commercial campaigns, video games, and animation. She has recorded over eighty audiobooks.

About David Bendena

David Bendena is an actor and a musician based in the Midwest. His theatre experience over the past twenty years has taken him to stages throughout Chicago, Kansas City, and Michigan. He is very proud to be a member of the Actors Equity Association and to be a Resident Artist with the Purple Rose Theatre Company.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Heather Adores Books on May 14, 2025

4⭐ Genre ~ contemporary romance Series ~ Love in Mirror Valley #3 Others in the series ~ The Next Worst Thing, The Right Wrong Match Publication date ~ July 6, 2023 Est Page Count ~ 348 (35 chapters) Audio length ~ 10 hours 48 minutes Narrators ~ Justis Bolding, David Bendena POV ~ dual 1st Featuring ~ fake......more

Goodreads review by Oceana on July 10, 2024

I didn’t like how the trope played out. Cute couple for sure but how they got there was more cringe than entertaining.......more

Goodreads review by Emily on August 24, 2023

The Real Fake Fiancé ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Author: Sara Woodley I requested a digital advanced readers copy from Sara Woodley and providing my opinion voluntarily and unbiased. Synopsis: Hi, I’m Dee, and I’m captain of the friend zone. I didn’t ask for this dubious honor, but don’t worry, I like it this way. I’m......more

Goodreads review by Danielle on January 08, 2024

This is a syrupy sweet small town, best friends to lovers, with a pinch of fake dating story. Dee and Noah have best friends their whole lives, Noah has been in love with Dee since they were teens and Dee has never had any interest in dating. When Dee's job is on the line she makes up a fake relation......more

Goodreads review by Tiffany on July 16, 2023

Kisses only. I liked the writing style just fine but the book was kinda boring and didn’t hold my interest. My two biggest issues with the book: 1. Noah has been in love with Dee for years but instead of doing anything about it he casually dates lots of women. Nothing says “I love you” like parading......more