{"product_id":"the-real-thing-susan-coventry-9798632961134","title":"The Real Thing: A Village of Holly Novel","description":"\u003cb\u003eLauren has been friend zoned by Elliot for years. But when her fake-dating scheme starts to feel real, will she abandon the plan or embrace the role?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrustrated with her lackluster love life, Lauren is determined to make a change. She's been in love with her friend Elliot for years, but no matter what she does, he sees her only as a friend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen she vents about her issues to Max, the contractor painting her house, they come up with a plan: Max will pose as Lauren's boyfriend to get Elliot's attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut as Lauren and Max spend more time together, they gradually form a genuine connection. To Max, the pretend relationship starts to feel real, and he wonders if Lauren will ever look at him the way she looks at Elliot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn time, Lauren sees Elliot in a different light. Maybe they were never meant to be more than friends... Besides, she's having a great time pretending to be in love with Max.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWill Lauren and Max turn their fantasy into a reality? Or will they call it quits and return to their lives?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Real Thing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is the third book in the Village of Holly series and is perfect for readers looking for an entertaining, opposites-attract, fake-dating romance.\u003cb\u003eOrder your copy now to find out if Lauren and Max are the real thing.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Susan Coventry\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798632961134\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/02\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 318\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.76lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.71d","brand":"Susan Coventry","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46962314903807,"sku":"9798632961134","price":13.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_26fab056-1b5f-4344-ae17-47148c642403.jpg?v=1750649981","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-real-thing-susan-coventry-9798632961134","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}