This was recommended to me and I dove in, even tho it's book two. This was so sweet, and while it has some of my favorite things (fake dating and a demisexual (probable) MC) it handles these different to anything I've seen before.

I liked the casual, "Hey, I just met you, but you're in a pickle so sure I'll be your fake date" It was refreshingly simple, as opposed to some books that really get into the huge backstory. And it wasn't that either of them had been pining for the other before now, so it was nice to see them get to know each other and watch that forced proximity do it's magic. 

The offhand conversations that added to the characterizations were really great, too. We learned a lot about Colin from how he thinks about things, and articulates his feelings/philosophies. 

Overall, this was a pleasant surprise, and I'll definitely plan to read more from this author.