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- Content warnings: Sexual content, Toxic relationships
The Fake Out
by Stephanie Archer
Book 2 in Vancouver Storm
Read this when you want sports romance that knows the fake relationship should be fun before it gets tender. The banter is easy, the heat is high, and the feelings arrive with skates on.
goodreads 4.12/5 154,518 ratings
storykind_community 4.2/5 5 ratings
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Is this story right for you?
A decision-first view of the reading experience.
Length428 pages
Series statusCompleted series · 5 books
Spice5/5 · Passionate / intense
PacingFast
Story profile
What the story promises
The strongest reviewed signals about romance, fantasy, and the reading experience.
Romance promise
- Banter
- Male/female pairing (M/F)
- Medium burn
- High
- Passionate / intense
- Romantic fulfillment
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- Athlete
- Push and pull
- Dirty talk heavy
- Tension finally satisfied
- Secretly soft
- He falls first
- Playful / funny
- Feel-good
- Protective love interest
- Possessive / claiming
- Book boyfriend/girlfriend acquired
Fantasy promise
- Sports romance
- Fake dating
- Sports world / training facility
- Contemporary
- Big city / metropolis
- Athlete romance
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- Second chance
- Secret relationship
- Forced proximity
Reading experience
- Dual POV
- Fast
- Romantic
- Witty
- Career woman
- Playful
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- Banter-heavy
- Snarky/sarcastic
- Steamy
- Warm
- Fast-paced
- Heartwarming
- Comfort read vibes
- Series binge material
- Page turner
- Addictive pacing
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Book details
- Length
- 428 pages
- Publisher
- Stephanie Archer
- Language
- English
- Format
- Book