The Love Con
Cosplayer Kenya Davenport has made it to the finals of the reality competition Cosplay or No Way, a big step toward turning her passion into a career. Then she learns the last round requires contestants to bring their…
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Fake Dating
- Length
- 320 pages
- Format
- Paperback
Reading Options
The Love Con
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A cosplayer on the cusp of her dream career must find a fake boyfriend for the final round of a reality competition, only to discover real feelings might be developing with her best friend.
- Fans of contemporary romance
- Readers who enjoy friends-to-lovers dynamics
- Uplifting
- Features Fake Dating
This may not be ideal if…
- Readers seeking high-angst or dark themes
- Readers who prefer explicit sexual content
- Readers looking for fast-paced action
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: unknown
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Moderate comfort.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
May not suit
Recommended audience: Adults who enjoy contemporary romance with elements of competition and developing relationships.
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Kenya Davenport has reached the finals of a prestigious cosplay competition, a crucial step towards making her passion her profession. The final challenge, however, demands that contestants bring their significant other. Unprepared and single, Kenya turns to her best friend, Cameron Lassiter, for help. Cameron agrees to play the part of her boyfriend, but their staged romance begins to spark unexpected real feelings.
Central Conflict
Kenya must balance maintaining her performance in a high-stakes competition with the burgeoning, potentially real, romantic feelings that develop between her and her best friend while they are fake dating.
Setting
The setting appears to be contemporary, with a focus on the world of cosplay competitions and reality television.
Strengths
- Engaging premise combining a popular competition with a fake dating trope.
- Explores relatable themes of passion and career aspirations within fandom.
- Features a 'friends to lovers' dynamic with 'low-angst' appeal.
- Addresses microaggressions within fandom, adding depth.
Consider before reading
- Heat level is unknown, which might deter readers seeking explicit content.
- Pairing and orientation are not specified, leaving some ambiguity.
- Ending is unknown, which could be a concern for readers prioritizing a guaranteed HEA.
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
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 4, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
- eikna-public-book-intelligence-v1
About the Author
Seressia Glass
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Berkley
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 320 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780593199053
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