From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Better Than the Movies Lynn Painter comes a heartfelt and banter-filled rom-com about childhood sweethearts whose icy reunion in their hockey-loving hometown unexpectedly thaws when they fake a romantic relationship. Growing up, Dani couldn’t help but follow around the adorable son of her mom’s best friend. Funny, kind of nerdy, and a little soft, Alec was always down to hang with Dani when they were little. From play dates on the playground to sneaking into movie theaters, Dani and Alec were inseparable. Until Dani moved away. Alec promised they’d stay in touch—except, they didn’t. Flash forward and Dani is back in Minnesota for her senior year, she and her mom living with her grandfather. Dealing with the fallout of her parents’ devastating divorce, Dani wouldn’t mind a nerd-out with the cozy and comforting Alec (and maybe a chance to confront him on his MIA status for all these years). But teenage Alec is nothing like the kid Dani remembers. He’s a hockey star in a town where hockey players are worshiped as gods. Dani’s place as his shadow has been taken up by drooling female fans…and he loves it. Dani is resolved to ice out her former best friend until an unlikely series of events brings them together—and forces them to fake being a couple. Once forced together, the former childhood sweethearts begin to reconnect, unearth complicated family secrets, and face their true feelings towards each other…including the real reason Alec has been pushing Dani away all these years.
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Fake Skating
By Lynn Painter
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Better Than the Movies Lynn Painter comes a heartfelt and banter-filled rom-com about childhood sweethearts whose icy reunion in their hockey-loving hometown unexpectedly thaws when they fake a romantic relationship. Growing up, Dani couldn’t help but follow around the adorable son of her mom’s best friend. Funny, kind of nerdy, and a little soft, Alec was always down to hang with Dani when they were little. From play dates on the playground to sneaking into movie theaters, Dani and Alec were inseparable. Until Dani moved away. Alec promised they’d stay in touch—except, they didn’t. Flash forward and Dani is back in Minnesota for her senior year, she and her mom living with her grandfather. Dealing with the fallout of her parents’ devastating divorce, Dani wouldn’t mind a nerd-out with the cozy and comforting Alec (and maybe a chance to confront him on his MIA status for all these years). But teenage Alec is nothing like the kid Dani remembers. He’s a hockey star in a town where hockey players are worshiped as gods. Dani’s place as his shadow has been taken up by drooling female fans…and he loves it. Dani is resolved to ice out her former best friend until an unlikely series of events brings them together—and forces them to fake being a couple. Once forced together, the former childhood sweethearts begin to reconnect, unearth complicated family secrets, and face their true feelings towards each other…including the real reason Alec has been pushing Dani away all these years.
Popular Reviews(17)
Reviewed by NoemiOmggg ich habe dieses Buch geliebt. Ich habe es auf englisch gelesen. Das war so ein Buch bei dem man mit den Beinen in die Luft kickt weil man nicht fassen kann was gerade passiert ist. Der Schluss war sooooo gut. Ich konnte nicht aufhören zu grinsen 😁. Und das Buch wird verfilmt🥳. Alec und Dani sind für einander geschaffen. Lynn Painters Bücher sind allgemein sehr sehr empfehlenswert.
Reviewed by SophieIch habe das buch so schnell durchgelesen und konnte es gar nicht mehr weglegen. Ich hab mich von Anfang an in das Setting und die Charaktere verliebt. Die Geschichte war einfach nur perfekt und war genau so kitschig wie ich es am Liebsten mag. Es ist jetzt eines meiner absoluten Lieblingsbücher und eindeutig Lynn Painter‘s bestes Werk. 😍😍😍😍
Reviewed by Hannah💋hab Fake Skating auf Englisch gelesen, und es war sooooo gut! Dani und Alec sind so süß zusammen, und ich liebe, wie obsessed er mit ihr ist. Lynn Painter schreibt einfach die perfekten RomCom Bücher🫶🏻
Reviewed by Luna<b>Porque ahí estaba ella, en la oscuridad junto a mi auto, mirándome exactamente como siempre había querido que me mirara.</b> Primer libro que leo de Lynn Painter y que buena primera impresión. Aquí tenemos a dos amigos de la infancia, Alec y Dani, que por situaciones de la vida se dejan de ver por años, que incluso cortan comunicación y después de un tiempo Dani regresa a su pueblito. Para descubrir que ninguno sigue siendo como ese niño que conocieron. Pero cuando los recuerdos son fuertes y los problemas al acecho acaban en una situación donde tienen que fingir estar enamorados. Y DIOS MIO. Les aseguro que nunca fingieron porque esa química, esa química salía de las páginas, me hacía sonreír como pendeja y emocionarme por cada pequeña cosa que hacía ALEC, y es que lo amo, pero Dani no se le quedaba atrás. Adore a Dani, y la verdad siento que la relación con su padre es super real (Yo no tengo pero...asumo) Me hubiera gustado un poco más de tensión, más desarrollo en algunas cosas y en general MÁS, porque repito: LOS AMO. <b>No, confío en ti —dije—. Eres la única persona en la que he confiado para elegir libros de la biblioteca por mí. </B>
Reviewed by MilenaIch habe dieses Buch einfach geliebt! 🥹💕 Dani und Alec waren unglaublich süß zusammen und sie haben mein Herz komplett erobert. Die Story war witzig, romantisch und genau diese „feet-kicking“ Love Story, bei der man dauerhaft grinsen muss. Eine perfekte Wohlfühl-Romance💕 ABSOLUTE EMPFEHLUNG