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I received this book for free from Goddess Fish Promotions in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Welcome back all ya'll! Today I’m talking about Playing House by Ruby Lang, a well-known contemporary romance author. This is her latest novel, a start to a fresh new series, and my first read of hers. No spoilers, but this won't be the last for sure. Check out all the deets, and a chance to win below!

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IMHO: Playing House


Playing House starts with fake dating between acquaintances that run in the same circles for years when happenstance ensures they get closer than ever before. I love the sparse history between the two that turns out to mean more than anyone could've guessed.

It's a short novel, packed with plenty to love and enjoy, with my only caveat being could’ve been longer! I would've been quite tickled with more fake dating time, more of the real deal, or any stage in between really.

Don’t get me wrong though. The characters are well done, the plot worked through, and it sticks the landing so it’s not like there’s anything missing necessarily. I just would’ve liked more time there, is all. So obviously, I can’t wait to get the next installment in this series. I’m particularly interested in Oliver’s little brother’s story, and as well as Fay’s business partners.

 The Rundown:



  • › Cute, short, & sweet.

  • › Quick & easy read

  • › Left me satisfied & wanting more

  • › Knew nothing about urban planning going in. Enjoyed their mutual geeking out and community concern

  • › Love their touch flirting and comfort & calm between them.

  • › The enthusiastic consent.

  • › The hot & realistic sex scene with a bed on the floor.

  • › Yesssss my lost struggling millennial cohorts.

  • › Real talk about feelings re: traditional jobs and freelancing for Oliver and Fay’s upstart business with friends.

  • › Fay’s apartment unpacking stalemate and her BFF chats.

  • › Oliver crashing with his gay younger brother

  • › Already itching for more of this series!

  • Haven’t read any of Lang’s work before and will be soon!




 

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