Reviewed on 7th October 2023

The Faking Game by Portia Mackintosh

Genre: Fiction / Romance / Romantic Comedy
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The Faking Game by Portia Mackintosh Synopsis

Cara and Millsy have broken up… sort of.

After years of being everyone’s favourite couple, always up for a party and having fun wherever they go, things have fizzled out.

But when they realise they have a whole calendar of events and celebrations with friends and family coming up, Cara and Millsy can’t face letting them down.

So they decide to make a pact: just convince everyone they’re as madly in love as ever and get through the festivities without causing suspicion, and then deal with the break up in the new year. How hard can it be…?

Swept up in the festive spirit, will Cara and Millsy fake it til they make it? Or will they realise they are meant to be after all…?

The Faking Game by Portia Mackintosh Review

A Trope-Tastic Sequel for RomCom Lovers

Netflix do it so well, don’t they? All the movies about ‘faking a relationship’ that you just know is going to end up with ‘catching real feelings’. When the world feels like it’s spiralling into utter in chaos, how many of us reach for THOSE kind of movies?

Well, if you do, and you love them, unreservedly, this book is one for you. Grab a copy, snuggle up with a blanket and a massive mug of tea and devour it in one sitting.


About the Author:

Portia MacIntosh is the bestselling author of over 20 romantic comedy novels. From disastrous dates to destination weddings, Portia’s romcoms are the perfect way to escape from day to day life, visiting sunny beaches in the summer and snowy villages at Christmas time. Whether it’s southern Italy or the Yorkshire coast, Portia’s stories are the holiday you’re craving, conveniently packed in between the pages.

Formerly a journalist, Portia has left the city, swapping the music biz for the moors, to live the (not so) quiet life with her husband and her dog in Yorkshire.


But first – a word of warning – this book is a sequel. I would highly recommend reading “The Plus One Pact” first  before diving in. To understand the dynamic of these characters, I really feel like you need the understanding of the first novel. How they met, why they fell in love, their story – to really connect with this story, you need to have really believed in their story from the beginning.

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If you are a lover of truly typical tropes, this book will suit you down to the ground – ‘miscommunication’ and ‘second chance love’ are high on the list, it’s not a taxing read and Portia is always able to raise a chuckle.



The Faking Game is published by: Boldwood Books
ISBN: 978-180426-679-3

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