Romance novels have always been popular among readers, offering a glimpse into the lives of fictional characters as they navigate love and relationships. One popular trope in romance novels is the fake dating/engagement/marriage scenario, where two characters enter into a fake relationship for various reasons, only to eventually fall in love for real. These fake relationship stories often lead to plenty of misunderstandings, drama, and ultimately, a happy ending. Here are the top ten fake dating/engagement/marriage romance books that you should add to your reading list:

1. “The Hating Game” by Sally Thorne – This enemies-to-lovers romance follows Josh and Lucy, who work together at a publishing company and enter into a fake relationship to make their coworkers jealous. As they spend more time together, they realize their feelings are more than just pretend.

2. “The Deal” by Elle Kennedy – In this college romance, hockey player Garrett and introverted student Hannah strike up a fake relationship to help each other out. Their arrangement soon turns into real feelings, causing them to question their original motives.

3. “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” by Jenny Han – Lara Jean writes love letters to her past crushes, but when they are mysteriously sent out, she enters into a fake relationship with one of the recipients, Peter. As they navigate their fake relationship, they start to develop real feelings for each other.

4. “The Wedding Date” by Jasmine Guillory – Alexa and Drew’s fake relationship starts when Drew asks Alexa to be his date to his ex-girlfriend’s wedding. What starts as a convenient arrangement turns into a genuine connection as they spend more time together.

5. “The Kiss Quotient” by Helen Hoang – In this diverse romance, Stella hires escort Michael to teach her about relationships and intimacy. Their fake relationship soon evolves into something more, as they both learn valuable lessons about love and acceptance.

6. “The Unhoneymooners” by Christina Lauren – When Olive and Ethan’s siblings’ honeymoon plans go awry, they decide to go on the trip in their place, pretending to be the newlyweds. As they navigate their fake relationship, they find themselves falling for each other despite their initial animosity.

7. “The Proposal” by Jasmine Guillory – When Nikole’s boyfriend unexpectedly proposes at a baseball game, she turns to Carlos, a stranger in the crowd, for help. They enter into a fake relationship to navigate the aftermath of the public proposal, only to find themselves developing real feelings for each other.

8. “The Bromance Book Club” by Lyssa Kay Adams – Professional baseball player Gavin joins a book club of romance-loving men to learn about relationships after he discovers his marriage is on the rocks. As he reads romance novels and discusses them with his friends, he begins to understand the importance of communication and love in his own marriage.

9. “Roomies” by Christina Lauren – In this sweet romance, Holland marries Irish musician Calvin to help him secure a work visa. As they live together and navigate their fake marriage, they start to fall in love for real, despite their initial arrangement.

10. “Well Met” by Jen DeLuca – Emily joins the Renaissance Faire in her small town to help her sister, where she meets Simon, a grumpy English teacher who plays a pirate at the faire. They enter into a fake dating scenario to keep up appearances, but soon find themselves falling for each other amidst the fairytale setting.

These fake dating/engagement/marriage romance novels offer readers a blend of humor, heart, and steamy romance as characters navigate the complexities of their relationships. If you’re a fan of the fake relationship trope, be sure to add these top ten books to your reading list for a satisfying dose of love and happily ever afters.