Summary of Pretend, by Riley Hart

Get ready for a wild ride in 'Pretend' by Riley Hart, where love and confusion collide in a hilarious small-town romance with unexpected twists!

Imagine this: a small town, some steamy secrets, and two guys who just can't seem to figure out if they're friends or frenemies. Welcome to Pretend, where awkwardness is the name of the game, and love is hiding behind the most absurd scenarios.

Our story revolves around two main characters who are basically the poster boys for mixed signals. There's Tyler, a guy who's got a mysterious past (because, of course he does) and then there's Riley, the classic lovable mess trying to navigate his feelings-because who needs straightforward relationships, right?

The twist? They're forced to pretend to be a couple. Yeah, you heard me. It's a recipe for disaster, and, surprise, they don't really follow the "pretending" part very well, because you know, the heart wants what it wants. Cue the tension! The type of tension that has you laughing one moment and cringing the next. Spoiler alert: it gets spicy.

As the story unfolds, readers will witness all the hilarious non-confessions, miscommunications, and dramatic swoons you can handle. Picture lots of eye-rolling at misunderstandings that only seem to escalate. You'd think they would get it together at some point, but nope! The universe has other plans, and we're here for the ride.

Set against the idyllic backdrop of Blackcreek, imagine all the small-town charm mixed with zesty romantic moments that make you wonder if the characters are actually just as confused about love as you are.

Tyler and Riley's journey is filled with moments that make you giggle, cringe, and maybe even roll your eyes so hard you can see the back of your skull. As they stumble through their fake relationship, they both learn some serious life lessons about being true to oneself. Who knew pretending could lead to some serious self-discoveries?

But hold onto your hats, because just when you think things are getting all wrapped up nicely, there's a twist. Yep, there's always a twist. Without spilling too many beans (because spoilers are the worst), let's just say that love doesn't always follow the script-and sometimes, it comes crashing down when you least expect it.

In Pretend, Riley Hart gives us a delightful romantic comedy vibe while tackling deeper themes like identity, acceptance, and what it really means to be vulnerable. The characters grow, they change, and they make you root for them even when they're making the worst decisions (but hey, isn't that just life?).

So if you're up for some laughs, swoons, and a rollercoaster of "will they, won't they", dive into Pretend-where the only thing more complicated than the storyline is figuring out how to actually pretend you're not obsessed with their love story. Grab the popcorn and cozy up, because this one's a wild ride!

Maddie Page

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