Ten Rules for Faking It
Radio producer Everly Dean starts her birthday by catching her boyfriend cheating, and things get worse when her furious rant about him accidentally goes out on air. Listeners love it, and the station turns her love life into a segment in which callers line her up with dates and vote on the results. Everly, who manages anxiety and would rather avoid people altogether, now has to date in public while pitching her own podcast idea. Complicating everything is her reserved boss, Chris, whose distance she reads as dislike but who may feel something very different. A gentle, slow-building romantic comedy built around a reality-show-style premise.
About This Book
Ten Rules for Faking It is a contemporary romance novel by Sophie Sullivan, first published in 2020 by St. Martin's Griffin. It runs 384 pages. Readers can expect slow burn.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Slow Burn
- Length
- 384 pages
- Format
- Trade Paperback
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- After a public breakup rant goes viral, a radio producer with anxiety must navigate the world of public dating while managing a complicated dynamic with her reserved boss.
- Fans of gentle romantic comedies
- Readers who enjoy workplace dynamics
- Seeking a gentle, low-angst romance
- Features Slow Burn
This may not be ideal if…
- Limited info on the romance depth
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Workplace superior/subordinate dynamic.
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
Recommended audience: Adult contemporary romance readers
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Everly Dean is a radio producer who finds herself the unexpected star of a station segment after a rant about her ex-boyfriend is accidentally broadcast. As she begins dating callers on air to boost ratings, she attempts to launch her own podcast, all while navigating a tense, professional-yet-ambiguous relationship with her boss, Chris. Everly's path is complicated by her own anxiety and her struggle to interpret Chris's guarded behavior.
Central Conflict
Everly's forced public dating life and professional anxiety vs. the slow-building attraction toward her reserved boss.
Setting
Radio station environment.
Strengths
- Clear, relatable premise
- Gentle tone
Consider before reading
- Limited info on the romance depth
Discussion Guide
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- 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?
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Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
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How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
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About the Author
Sophie Sullivan
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- St. Martin's Griffin
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Length
- 384 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781250624161
Ten Rules for Faking It: quick answers
- Who wrote Ten Rules for Faking It?
- Ten Rules for Faking It was written by Sophie Sullivan.
- When was Ten Rules for Faking It published?
- Ten Rules for Faking It was first published in 2020 by St. Martin's Griffin.
- What genre is Ten Rules for Faking It?
- Ten Rules for Faking It is a contemporary romance novel, with slow burn.
- How many pages is Ten Rules for Faking It?
- Ten Rules for Faking It is 384 pages long (Trade Paperback).
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