If You Loved The Love Hypothesis: 4 Fake-Dating Romances to Read Next

# Why this list exists The Love Hypothesis movie put the fake-dating trope back in front of readers. If you finished it and want more stories where two people pretend to be a couple and then, predictably, fall for one another, Book Riot collected several recent romance titles that match that itch. This brief summarizes those picks so you can choose by setting and tone.

# Quick guide to the picks

Faking Under the Mistletoe — Ashley Shepherd

A workplace Christmas romance. The setup: a bubbly social-media intern and her grumpy boss fake a relationship to make the boss's ex jealous. Expect holiday atmosphere, workplace banter, and emotional scenes alongside classic will-they/won't-they chemistry.

Winging It With You — Chip Pons

A slow-burn, adventure-forward fake-dating story set on an Amazing Race–style TV competition. Two competitors must pose as a couple to meet show rules, but the plot uses the travel and challenges to build intimacy and reveal contrasts between the protagonists.

Make a Scene — Mimi Grace

Sweeter Than Honey — Joy Avery

A small-town fake-dating romance featuring a baker and a sheriff. It combines town meddling and slow-unfolding attraction, with a cozy community setting that pushes the characters together repeatedly.

# How these compare to The Love Hypothesis If you liked the academic setting, banter, and intellectual-spark dynamic in The Love Hypothesis, Faking Under the Mistletoe mirrors the boss/employee tension and snappy dialogue. If you wanted more slow-burn development and an adventure frame, Winging It With You offers that. Make a Scene and Sweeter Than Honey give you the family-and-community pressure that forces characters into fake relationships, then into real feelings.

# What the original roundup includes

# How to pick your next read

• Pick by setting: workplace for snappy banter, reality-show travel for slow-burn chemistry, family events for emotional stakes, or small-town life for cozy, repeated encounters.
• Pick by pace: choose Winging It With You for a slow-burn, Faking Under the Mistletoe for faster romantic payoff.
• If you want seasonal mood, start with the Christmas-themed workplace romance.

# Final note This is a short discovery list meant to steer you toward similar vibes and setups after The Love Hypothesis. Use the descriptions above to match setting and pace to your reading mood.