Fake It Till You Bake It
by Jamie Wesley
Jada Townsend-Matthews became the most hated woman in America when she turned down a proposal on a reality dating show. Back home in San Diego to regroup, she takes a job at Sugar Blitz, a new cupcake bakery run by uptight pro football player Donovan Dell. When a reporter wrongly assumes the two are dating, they decide to play along, hoping the publicity will save the struggling bakery and repair Jada's image. Smitten by Books found the start slow but praised Jada's characterisation and the couple's fake-relationship game.
About This Book
Fake It Till You Bake It is a contemporary romance novel by Jamie Wesley, first published in 2022 by St. Martin's Griffin. It runs 320 pages. Readers can expect fake dating.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Fake Dating
- Length
- 320 pages
- Format
- Paperback
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- After a public rejection on a reality dating show, a woman attempts to rehabilitate her image by faking a relationship with a stoic professional football player.
- Features Fake Dating
- Strong characterization of the lead
- Forced proximity dynamics
This may not be ideal if…
- Reported slow start
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Balanced professional partnership.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Recommended audience: Fans of contemporary rom-coms and workplace tropes.
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Jada Townsend-Matthews becomes a national pariah after turning down a marriage proposal on a reality television show. Seeking a fresh start in San Diego, she joins forces with Donovan Dell, an uptight professional football player and bakery owner. When the press erroneously reports they are a couple, they lean into the narrative—Jada to repair her reputation and Donovan to promote his struggling bakery, Sugar Blitz.
Central Conflict
The tension between Jada's public image crisis and the professional necessity of maintaining a fake relationship with an uptight partner at their shared workplace.
Setting
San Diego, California; Sugar Blitz (cupcake bakery).
Strengths
- Strong characterization of the lead
- Engaging fake-relationship dynamic
Consider before reading
- Reported slow start
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
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 5
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
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About the Author
Jamie Wesley
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- St. Martin's Griffin
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 320 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781250801869
Fake It Till You Bake It: quick answers
- Who wrote Fake It Till You Bake It?
- Fake It Till You Bake It was written by Jamie Wesley.
- When was Fake It Till You Bake It published?
- Fake It Till You Bake It was first published in 2022 by St. Martin's Griffin.
- What genre is Fake It Till You Bake It?
- Fake It Till You Bake It is a contemporary romance novel, with fake dating.
- How many pages is Fake It Till You Bake It?
- Fake It Till You Bake It is 320 pages long (Paperback).
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