The Love Simulation

De: Etta Easton

Narrado por: Sisi Aisha Johnson

AN AMAZON BEST ROMANCE BOOK OF THE MONTH!

A passionate vice principal and a guarded science teacher compete for a grand prize, only to realize their budding relationship might be the real jackpot.

Brianna Rogers has been told a time (or six) she needs to stop jumping into things head first. But when the principal rescinds his approval for a library upgrade, deciding to spend the money on a football field instead, she sees red. Literally. Brianna throws her hat in the ring and joins a team of teachers who will spend their summer in a Mars simulation. As the sister of an astronaut, this should be easy, right? What she didn’t count on was the last-minute addition to the team—Roman Major: science teacher, son of the principal, and too handsome for his own good.


Roman and Brianna have been hot and cold all year, and living in close quarters intensifies their animosity and attraction. Brianna is sure he’s been sent by his father to sabotage them, foiling their chance at prize money that will cover all of the school’s actual needs. But each day, Roman proves himself to be a dedicated teammate—and Brianna finds herself falling harder and harder. While it’s clear the feeling is mutual, she can’t shake the sense that he’s hiding something. As the simulation nears its end, Brianna realizes she may have to make an impossible choice, between the school she’s dedicated herself to, and the man who has won his way into her heart.

Reseñas de la Crítica

“Easton’s books are a blend of family tension and bubbly fun, with a spark of chemistry at their hearts.”—New York Times

Praise for The Kiss Countdown

“Filled with humor and heart. This is how you do fake dating.”—Rebekah Weatherspoon

“Sexy, humorous, and filled with witty banter, Etta Easton’s charming debut dazzles! Fans of the fake dating trope will absolutely love this book.”—Farrah Rochon, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Hookup Plan

“Etta Easton’s The Kiss Countdown is a funny, fresh, and voicey debut that will keep you smiling–and swooning–until the very last page. I adored it!”—Mia Sosa, USA Today bestselling author of The Worst Best Man

“Sweet and sexy — fake dating and close proximity are a stellar recipe for love.”—NPR

“Easton delivers a sparkling fake dating rom-com that is both delectably tropey and utterly believable…The Kiss Countdown is a tribute to unexpected romantic connections, crackling chemistry, and the value of family.”—Entertainment Weekly

“In Etta Easton’s lovely debut, the struggling Houston event planner has three months before her new fake-boyfriend Vincent leaves the country…for outer space…This charming NASA-adjacent romance is certain to win Easton loyal fans.”—Elle

“This book is perfect for lovers of positive representations of Black love. And, what’s cuter than an astronaut coupled with an event planner? Yes, opposites do attract in this fun read, indeed!”—Essence

“A sweet, sparkling love story unfolds in this debut novel written by Etta Easton!”—Woman’s World

“In her novel debut, Etta Easton plays out the fake-dating troupe to a t and hits this one out of the atmosphere…pun intended.”—Daily Mom

“Easton has created unique and lovable characters and a clever setup in this sweet, funny, and spicy fake-dating romance.”—Booklist

“Easton takes her time building comfort and trust between the leads, making their love affair feel cozy and grounded, even as the plot around them moves at a fast clip. Easton is a writer to watch.”—Publishers Weekly

“Easton’s debut is perfect for readers seeking romance with excellent character development and STEM at its center. It’s a good read-alike for Denise Williams and Ali Hazelwood.”—Library Journal

“The space industry in Houston is a fun setting, though, leading to delightful space puns and general nerdery.”—Kirkus Reviews

Perfect Story to be Read After The Kiss Countdown

Love the story line, just need another book in this series from Camille’s POV. Only critique, the narrator mispronounced Amerie (The Kiss Countdown) name. Towards the beginning of the book it’s pronounced just like it is in The Kiss Countdown audiobook, then towards the middle she changes the pronunciation which threw me off a bit, as I thought it was a different character.

Great

This was a cute book! The story stared off slow at first but took a turn for the better by chapter 7. I liked the character development. Brianna and Roman were cute!

It was okay

Very predictable story. I got really bored from the middle to the end. Overall I say it was an okay story, but I wouldn’t read it again or recommend!

Loved loved loved!

Absolutely loved this book/audible. The perfect example of a pure love, although there were a few steamy schenes. Etta Easton is slowly becoming one of my favorite authors. Can’t wait to read her next release.

Cute & nerdy!

More nerdy space romance! Vice principle and science teacher who have both been quietly pining after each other for *reasons end up stuck in a space simulation for a few months during summer break to save their middle school library.

This was nerdy, had a more quiet romance, lots of plot on keeping their Mars simulation space home up and running, and a hero who is just stoically into the heroine. This was lighter, a bit bland, but overall a nice palate cleanser after reading some very angsty books recently.