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Matched to readers who loved The Deal by Elle Kennedy

A fake dating arrangement between a hockey star and ambitious student becomes surprisingly real in this addictive campus romance.

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• The Hating Game by Sally Thorne — Features the same enemies-to-lovers dynamic with sharp banter and workplace/academic tension that builds to inevitable romance.
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• Beach Read by Emily Henry — Combines fake relationship elements with witty dialogue and characters who challenge each other's worldviews in a contemporary setting.
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• The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas — Another fake dating arrangement between opposites that develops into real feelings, with similar pacing and romantic tension.
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• It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey — Shares the fish-out-of-water romance dynamic and features a confident male lead helping the female protagonist discover herself.
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• The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary — Appeals to the same audience seeking contemporary romance with humor, emotional depth, and characters who grow through their relationship.
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