Praise
Pretending to Be His by Everly Summers is a delightful and steamy contemporary romance that combines the allure of a fake relationship trope with heartwarming character growth and swoon-worthy chemistry. From the first page, readers are thrust into an emotionally charged and engaging story that explores love, healing, and the complexities of trusting someone enough to let them into your life—and your heart.
The spice level in Pretending to Be His by Everly Summers is moderate to high. The chemistry between the main characters, Gracie and Max, is undeniable, and the tension between them builds nicely throughout the story. While the book isn't overly explicit, there are several steamy moments that heat things up, especially as the characters’ fake relationship turns into something much more passionate.
The intimate scenes are written with a good amount of detail and intensity, making them sensual and satisfying without being overly graphic. So, if you’re a fan of romance novels with a little more heat, but not full-blown erotic content, you can expect a good balance of passion and plot here.
Spice Level Rating: 4/5
(Steamy, but not quite over-the-top hot, leaning toward a satisfying level of romance heat.)
Pretending to be His by Everly Summers is a debut novel that will grab you from the prologue. Violet is just the snarky FMC that we all love. Alex is the MMC that we all want to be with. I assure you that you will feel like you are in this story, not just reading it. Everly has a way of writing a story where all the characters have a place and fit perfectly. Her storytelling is top notch and you will be immersed into all things Alex and Violet. Pretending to be His is spicy!! However, Everly has added a page including the spice chapters so if spice isn’t your jam, you can still enjoy this fantastic debut that doesn’t read like a debut at all. This is the first in an interconnected series and I can’t wait for book two!!
Violet drew me in from the start. Her relationship was tangled into a dramatic mess! Reminded me a lot of heartbreak when I was dating. Things start to get exciting when she meets a new man… things tend to get spicy so buckle up! I am a sucker for a great romance novel! This book is awesome! Definitely recommend if you love a great story!