For the Love of Rom-Coms series Book 3

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What is Fake Dating the Footballer by Marion De Ré about?

Fake Dating the Footballer is the third book in the rom-com series by Marion De Ré.

Despite her intense dislike for football, Roxy finds herself in an ironic situation—dating Wade Hunter, known as England’s most eligible player, as part of a fake relationship. The charade begins when her longtime crush, Karl, returns with a fiancée just as she expected a declaration of love. To save face, she impulsively introduces Wade as her boyfriend, and he unexpectedly agrees to play along. As they navigate the fake relationship, Wade suggests using it to make Karl jealous and help her win a contest at work. Despite nursing a broken heart, she reluctantly agrees, embarking on a fake rebound that may just lead to unexpected feelings.

My thoughts on Fake Dating the Footballer

I absolutely adored this book! Wade is the epitome of a perfect book boyfriend—caring, empowering, kind, family-oriented, and a standout soccer player! What more could you ask for? Roxy’s journey and struggles with her weight really resonated with me, and I found myself rooting for her every step of the way. It was heartwarming to see her realize her true worth and understand that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. The author did a fantastic job crafting diverse and relatable characters, and it was refreshing to see a sports-themed story with a unique twist. I also appreciated that Kim, Roxy’s crush’s fiancée at the beginning of the book, wasn’t vilified. Despite the heartbreak and self-doubt, Roxy never harbored any animosity towards Kim, and their eventual friendship was a lovely touch.

Tropes

✔️fake dating
✔️sports romance
✔️cinnamon roll heroes
✔️forced proximity
✔️body positivity
✔️funny banter
✔️closed door/fade to black