A review by duckyreads
The (Fake) Dating Game by Timothy Janovsky

fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The (Fake) Dating Game is a sweet and deceptively deep queer romance focused on Holden James and Leo Min. When we meet Holden, he is focused on auditioning for his favorite game show, Madcap Market, as a tribute to his mom. After a sudden breakup, he finds himself in Los Angeles looking for a last-minute partner. Here comes Leo, a concierge that Holden has immediate chemistry with. As they get their dating plan together for Madcap Market, the two quickly fall for each other and have to confront their (fake) feelings.

I enjoyed the story, and both Holden and Leo's relationships with their respective parents are a highlight, especially with grief being a central theme throughout the story. 

Thank you to Afterglow Books (Harlequin Romance) and NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
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