Trouble with the Fake Boyfriend

Their banter and tension kept me hooked, but I wondered if the author was going for more subtle sparks early on or full-on heat from the beginning.

The humor had me laughing, but there were moments that felt genuinely touching. Was that a deliberate choice to keep the tone light yet sincere?

The fake relationship trope is so popular, but this felt fresh. Curious about whether the author planned the emotional stakes from the start or let them evolve naturally.