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She’s Faking It

She’s Faking It


by Kristen Rockaway

⭐⭐⭐⭐ /5

Bree Bozeman docent have much going for her. Her life is in shambles. She lives in a dumpy apartment above a garage, she’s drowning in college debt for a program she didn’t even complete and now her car has died along with her minimal source of income.

Wow- at lease she can only go up from there- and what is the fastest and easiest why to improve your standing?? By becoming an Instagram influencer! Lol- this book was a real roller coaster of emotions as Bree tries to find purpose in her life. She’s a classic drifter with no focus until she finally loses everything does a true purpose and passion emerge from the rubble.

As someone who enjoys using Instagram for my personal and for my book sharing, I found the way the characters became instant influences a bit off. But I totally appreciated the sarcasm used and the reality of the “filter” put on the influencer lifestyle. That is not a real life. That is not a life that gives the liver sure purpose and fulfillment.

This book was like a shot hard smack of reality and I can imagine that someone reading this who is in Bree’s shoes could find it a little difficult to read. I am not in her position but I emphasized with the character and her struggles to find meaning in her life. Maybe Bree’s struggles will help others 

On a fun note: One of my favourite parts was the reference the old-school historical romance classic, Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase! Fan girl moment for sure! 

In general this was more a women literature type of book than romance, but the little bit of romance we had was fun, sweet and definitely added to the fun part of the book.




She’s Faking It by Kristen Rockaway was released June 30th, 2020 and is available now!


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Book Description
You can’t put a filter on reality.

Bree Bozeman isn’t exactly pursuing the life of her dreams. Then again, she isn’t too sure what those dreams are. After dropping out of college, she’s living a pretty chill life in the surf community of Pacific Beach, San Diego…if “chill” means delivering food as a GrubGetter, and if it means “uneventful”.

But when Bree starts a new Instagram account — @breebythesea — one of her posts gets a signal boost from none other than wildly popular self-help guru Demi DiPalma, owner of a lifestyle brand empire. Suddenly, Bree just might be a rising star in the world of Instagram influencing. Is this the direction her life has been lacking? It’s not a career choice she’d ever seriously considered, but maybe it’s a sign from the universe. After all, Demi’s the real deal… right?

Everything is lining up for Bree: life goals, career, and even a blossoming romance with the chiseled guy next door, surf star Trey Cantu. But things are about to go sideways fast, and even the perfect filter’s not gonna fix it. Instagram might be free, but when your life looks flawless on camera, what’s the cost? 
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I received a complimentary copy of this book from Harlequin and the Harlequin Publicity Team. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.



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