My Favorite Fake Romance

The Favorites, Book 3

Faking it never felt this good.

Dr. Easton Walsh thought she’d be showing up to her best friend’s wedding with a dazzling ring and a fiancé everyone wanted to Instagram. Instead, her boyfriend dumped her over what was supposed to be a proposal dinner and the only man offering her a lifeline is the last one she’d ever choose: Elijah Cabot. Her best friend’s older brother. The guy who broke her heart once already.

He'll help make her ex jealous...All she has to do is help him drive his grandmother across several states to the wedding. Easy.

But the fake relationship is starting to feel real, and the longer the trip goes on, the harder it is for Easton to remember that Boston—and her carefully built life—don’t include Elijah. Especially when her ex starts dangling threats that could derail her career if she doesn’t come back to him.

Now Easton has to decide: risk everything for a second chance at the one man she shouldn’t want…or keep playing it safe, even if it means losing the best thing that’s ever happened to her—again.

©2025 Elizabeth O'Roark (P)2025 Elizabeth O'Roark

Easton & Elijah

Easton was hoping to get engaged before her best friend's wedding, but instead, she’s dumped. Determined to make her ex jealous, she convinces Elijah, her best friend’s brother, to pretend to date her if she agrees to take a road trip with him to the wedding. Their journey is so fun, and I can’t get enough of Elijah’s grandmother! Her hilarious, teasing comments at Easton’s expense are priceless, and Easton always has the perfect comeback.

As they travel together, the chemistry between Easton and Elijah becomes impossible to ignore, and their fake relationship starts to feel very real. Narrators Kasi Hollowell and James Cassidy bring Easton and Elijah to life beautifully, capturing all the tension, humor, and heart. I adore this series, and this book is just as fantastic as the rest!

Good story

There are many inconsistencies between the book and the audio (MMC 35 vs 36 years old, grandma Carol is referred to as Mary, the car is a Jetta and then a Honda, also some sentences are missing or different) i guess they used a different version. Other than that, the story is compelling. A little frustrating sometimes. The narrators are excellent.

simple amazing. Elijah and Easton.... sigh

•Tropes: Enemies to lovers, Best Friends brother, Forced Proximity.

• Thoughts:
Easton and Elijah are perfection!!! I have loved their story so much. The banter was freaking top notch! I laughed so hard, but not only that there was so much heart and so much emotion between these two. I loved how Elijah and Easton interacted with one another, how quick Easton is with her wit! I love how Elijah sees Easton for who she is! I devoured this book so fast, and I am not gonna lie, I am so sad this series is complete. Its been a top series for me this year!! I definitely will recommend this book, this series.

Narrator Thoughts:
Narrators: Kasi Hollowell and James Cassidy
•Duet Narration. 1.70x
I have not heard of Kasi before this book, but I will be seeking out her narrations. I adored her and how she brought Easton to life. She did an amazing job, and James Cassidy was fantastic . I freaking loved him as Elijah. He was perfection!!!

Honestly l, all three books were incredible, all 3 Audiobooks were phenomenal! Definitely amazing.

Loved favorite book in the series

Loved favorite book in the series . Such an amazing story with a HEA. Emotional with lots of funny parts throughout the book. Loved the narrators.

Fake dating, road trip & feelings that get real

I'll scream to anyone who will listen to me about Elizabeth's books. She's become one of my favorite authors. I LOVE her writing. She's SO good at building tension between her main characters that creates the most delicious longing & desire you are absolutely fit to be tied!

I was immediately hooked because when you've got this⬇️
A fake boyfriend who is HOT, sensitive & thoughtful✅
Road trip shenanigans with a sassy mouthed grandma & hilarious sidekick✅
A man whose pined over the girl for years✅
Banter between the MC's that's snarky, saucy & flirty✅
An FMC who upgrades BIG time from an insensitive jerk to ONE that think she's everything and more✅

Yep! This one has all the goodies guys & it's one you absolutely need to listen to because Kasi & James are FIRE! 🔥

Easton believes she's getting engaged. She thinks she's in love & is ready to start her life with her boyfriend of 2 years ONLY to be dumped by him at the very dinner she was led to believe was her proposal dinner. She desperately needs a fake boyfriend (to make her ex jealous) and attend her best friends wedding. Yep, you guessed it, she asks her besties older brother..' the one who once broke her heart years ago.

She ropes Elijah into a road trip that includes driving his onery grandmother, who can't stand her BTW, across several states to the wedding. What was supposed to be a "fake arrangement" quickly turns into awkward flirting, banter battles & some VERY real feelings!

Easton is so feisty, fierce & fun. I loved her character and in true Elizabeth fashion, one of her characters has suffered at the hand of an absolutely awful parent. 😂Her backstory was packed with emotion & heartbreak. Elijah is slightly infuriating but wildly enticing. He's extremely selfless & these two end up in the most mouthwatering reunion. The burn is slow people but when they hit that F-it moment, you are cheering for joy! It's so obvious these two are meant for each other.

🎤Let's talk audio: Holy smokes did I love Kasi & James together! They were so fun to listen to and their banter was next level with the perfect timing that was so satisfying to listen to. I adored Kasi's performance as Easton showcasing humor, emotion & heartwarming moments. Ya'll James Cassidy.... his deep & VERY low voice sent me into a tail spin. Elijah initially comes off as exasperating but James quickly turns this man into the most sensitive & thoughtful character! These two narrators are both extremely talented, voicing multiple characters with distinct & different voices. Shout out to Kasi for her portrayal of Grandma Betty & Mrs. Cabot. Sidekicks definitely worth mentioning.😂

This audio is so terrific & this book just shows off once again why Elizabeth is one of my absolute favorites. She's able to infuse humor, heartwarming moments & a desire to root for characters who are flawed but genuinely good people. GO listen to this one you guys! You won't be disappointed!