Winging It with You
by Chip Pons
Asher Bennett's boyfriend dumps him at Boston's airport just before they were due to compete on The Epic Trek, a race-around-the-world reality show. Desperate, Asher talks a stranger into joining him: Theo Fernandez, an airline pilot grounded until he proves he can take a vacation. To win over viewers, they agree to fake a romance for the cameras. Across continents and challenges, the pretend relationship starts to feel very real. A frothy, globe-trotting rom-com.
About This Book
Winging It with You is a contemporary romance novel by Chip Pons, first published in 2025 by G.P. Putnam's Sons. It runs 400 pages. Readers can expect fake dating.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Fake Dating
- Length
- 400 pages
- Format
- Paperback
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- When a contestant is dumped before a globe-trotting reality show, he convinces a grounded pilot to become his partner for a fake-dating scheme that leads to real feelings.
- Fans of reality TV tropes
- Readers who enjoy lighthearted globe-trotting rom-coms
- Lighthearted
- Features Fake Dating
This may not be ideal if…
- Lack of information regarding character identities or specific relationship dynamics beyond the fake-dating setup
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary Rom-Com
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Equal partners in a professional and performative collaboration.
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?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult contemporary romance readers.
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
After being abandoned by his boyfriend at the airport, Asher Bennett is desperate to stay in the running for a high-stakes reality show, 'The Epic Trek'. He recruits a stranger, Theo Fernandez, an airline pilot currently on a forced hiatus, to act as his partner. The two agree to project a romantic facade for the cameras, but as they navigate intense international challenges, the line between performance and reality begins to blur.
Central Conflict
The tension between maintaining a manufactured romantic facade for reality television and the growing, authentic connection forming between the two protagonists.
Setting
International/Global (a race-around-the-world reality show context).
Strengths
- High-concept premise
- Clear, engaging trope usage
Consider before reading
- Lack of information regarding character identities or specific relationship dynamics beyond the fake-dating setup
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 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Chip Pons
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- G.P. Putnam's Sons
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 400 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780593853504
Winging It with You: quick answers
- Who wrote Winging It with You?
- Winging It with You was written by Chip Pons.
- When was Winging It with You published?
- Winging It with You was first published in 2025 by G.P. Putnam's Sons.
- What genre is Winging It with You?
- Winging It with You is a contemporary romance novel, with fake dating.
- How many pages is Winging It with You?
- Winging It with You is 400 pages long (Paperback).
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