Cover of Ten Rules for Faking It by Sophie Sullivan
Contemporary

Ten Rules for Faking It

by Sophie Sullivan

384 pages · Trade Paperback

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…

Slow Burn
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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

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Should I read this?

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
Romance Profile

The Romance

Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.

Tropes

Slow BurnWorkplace RomanceBoss/Employee

Relationship Dynamics

Workplace tensionMiscommunication

Details

Type: Contemporary

Pairing: unknown

Power balance: Workplace superior/subordinate dynamic.

Relationship TensionStrong (50 out of 100)
Emotional Experience

How It Feels

The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.

Moderate comfort.

AngstMild (25 out of 100)
ComfortStrong (50 out of 100)
Pacing: medium
Tone:GentleHumorous
Heat & Explicitness

Heat Level

Based on available metadata and editorial review.

Explicitness: unknown
Heat information is based on available metadata and editorial review. Reader sensitivities vary.
Reader Fit

Who Is This Book For?

Best for

Fans of gentle romantic comediesReaders who enjoy workplace dynamicsReaders who like stories about overcoming anxiety

Reading mood

Seeking a gentle, low-angst romance

Recommended audience: Adult contemporary romance readers

Content Guidance

Content Guidance

Story & Themes

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
Book Club

Discussion Guide

Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.

  1. 1

    How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?

  2. 2

    How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?

  3. 3

    How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?

  4. 4

    Who would you most want to recommend this book to?

  5. 5

    How did the pacing affect your reading experience?

  6. 6

    Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?

Questions are generated from approved book intelligence and may not reflect every reader's experience.
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How This Profile Was Created

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Last reviewed:
October 13, 2026
Confidence:
Moderate confidence
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About the Author

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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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