How to Fake It in Hollywood
by Ava Wilder
Grey Brooks has been acting since childhood, but after a campy teen soap her career has stalled. Ethan Atkins was once a heartthrob, but grief, drinking and a divorce knocked him out of the business. Their shared…
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Fake Dating
- Length
- 368 pages
- Format
- Paperback
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How to Fake It in Hollywood
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A struggling actress and a disgraced former heartthrob enter into a fake relationship to revive their public images, only to find their chemistry becoming undeniable.
- Fans of Hollywood-set romances
- Readers who enjoy the fake dating trope
- Dramatic
- Features Fake Dating
This may not be ideal if…
- Standard trope execution
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Relatively balanced; both are desperate for career/image restoration.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Moderate angst.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Grey Brooks is a former teen soap star whose career has hit a wall, while Ethan Atkins is a fallen heartthrob dealing with the fallout of divorce and personal struggles. When their shared publicist suggests a fake relationship to boost Grey's visibility and restore Ethan's reputation, they agree to the arrangement. As they navigate the demands of a high-profile public performance, the lines between their staged act and genuine emotional connection start to fade.
Central Conflict
The tension between maintaining a manufactured, high-stakes public relationship and the development of authentic, private romantic feelings.
Setting
Hollywood
Strengths
- Strong central hook
- Clear character motivations
Consider before reading
- Standard trope execution
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 6
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 4, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Ava Wilder
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Dell
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 368 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780593358955
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