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The Fake Mate

an unmissable steamy paranormal fake dating romcom

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The Fake Mate

By: Lana Ferguson
Narrated by: Joe Arden, Samantha Summers
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'Addictive, epically smutty and the breath of fresh air the romance genre didn't know it needed' ELENA ARMAS, New York Times bestselling author

Two wolf shifters agree to be fake mates but unexpectedly find something real in this bestselling steamy paranormal romantic comedy by Lana Ferguson, perfect for fans of Rosie Danan

Fake mate . . . or perfect date?

Mackenzie hasn't had a successful date in months. She's only a year out of residency, and her grandmother's obsession with finding the perfect mate threatens to drive her barking mad, so it should be a small thing when she lies about meeting someone . . . until she blurts out the name of the last man she would ever date: Noah 'The Big Bad Wolf of Denver General' Taylor.

Noah, interventional cardiologist and all-round grump, has spent his entire life hiding what he is - an unmated alpha. But when an anonymous tip brings everything to light, he's left with two choices: come clean to the board and risk his career or find himself a mate. So, when the chatty, overly friendly ER doctor asks him to be her fake boyfriend the same day he's called to meet the board, it must be kismet, right?

Mackenzie gets her grandmother off her back, and Noah gets the chance to prove he can continue to work without a real mate - it's a mutually beneficial business transaction. But when the fake-mate act turns to a very real friends-with-benefits arrangement, lines start to blur, and they quickly realise love is a whole different kind of animal.

⭐ Praise for Lana Ferguson ⭐

'Lana is the undisputed queen of anything Omegaverse! She writes the best sex scenes and her stories never fail to make me laugh!' ALI HAZELWOOD

'Unique, atmospheric, playful and so hot . . . her books are everything' TARAH DEWITT

'Like if Ali Hazelwood and Tessa Bailey had a smutty baby. I devoured every page and was sad to see it end' RUBY DIXON

'Smart, fun, sexy, and sizzling with romantic tension' SARA DESAI

⭐ Tropes ⭐
🐺 omegaverse - wolf shifters
☀️ grumpy/sunshine
😉 fake mating (with benefits?)
♾️ fated mates
🪢 knotting
💕 he falls first
❄️ snowy cabin getaway with all the heat©2023 Lana Ferguson Fantasy Paranormal Paranormal Romance Romance Romantic Comedy Comedy Fiction Wolf
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Critic Reviews

The Fake Mate delivers the best of my two favourite worlds: a grumpy dark-haired doctor who - literally - howls to the moon, and the high stakes fake-dating conundrum he's thrusted into. Make no mistake, Lana weaves fantastically the elements we love from a paranormal romance (namely, attractive shifters with extremely interesting drives), with the humour characteristic from the best contemporary rom-com you can get your hands on. This book is addictive, epically smutty and the breath of fresh air the romance genre didn't know it needed
This fun, steamy romance has interesting, well-drawn characters who happen to be shifters . . . Fans of fake relationships will appreciate Ferguson's paranormal twist on the trope
What begins as a typical fake relationship story quickly slides into a delightfully endearing study of two people overcoming expectations
Charming. Funny. Primal. Ferguson's paranormal romance manages to be sweet and spicy at the same time, with two likable leads who can't ignore their wolfish urges
Lana Ferguson's The Fake Mate is the perfect introduction to the wild world of the omegaverse . . . Whether you're new to the omegaverse or a longtime fan, the scorching The Fake Mate will thrill those in search of a book that turns the heat all the way up
An overall delightful experience . . . Funny, sweet, and very hot, The Fake Mate is the ideal venture into mystic romance
The Fake Mate is a great example of how professional and personal obstacles can be important to a romance plot without compromising character development. This mashup of Grey's Anatomy, Ali Hazelwood, and high-heat Reylo fan fiction will make even the most seasoned romance readers' hearts beat a little faster
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Overall was throughly enjoyable, plot was engaging and moved along nicely and spice level was great.

Cute yet spicy

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I actually started listening to The Fake Mate one day after uni, and when the last hour of my Spotify ran out, I immediately renewed my audible account because of this book 🙌🏻

The way this book made me blush and giddy, cover my face and crack up laughing was endless!

I will absolutely be reading and listening to The Fake Mate again 💖

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First off I just have to say how sexy the male narrators voice was! Listen just for his voice, the female narrators voice gets a bit annoying at times but nothing you can’t put up with.
I didn’t know what to expect starting this but I loved it!! The spice was amazing and their chemistry was just so cute.
If you’re not into the werewolf / shifter / mates type of vibes then this won’t be for you but if it is you’re going to love this!

If you like werewolf/mates you must listen or read!!

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The female narration was over done, felt like she was going to say “you’re watching Disney channel” the story itself is just smut. All good if that’s what you’re into but I like a bit of plot in my books lol

Make narration was good but

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Interesting take on the werewolves storyline. Enjoyed the story, first encounter of a wolf story without the typical pack/warrior fight plot. Like the interaction and connection between the main characters.

Cute Story

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