One of Book Riot's "Growing Up: YA Authors with Debut Adult Novels in 2024"
“In her first romance book geared to adults, Sellet (Belittled Women) captures the banter and antics of an old Hollywood screwball romantic comedy while bringing the North Shore of Oahu to life. A perfect beach read.”—Library Journal (Starred Review)
“Inspired by the screwball comedies of Hollywood’s golden age, this madcap rom-com offers plenty of hijinks . . . the Hawaiian setting and light-hearted tone may appeal to readers looking for a beachy romance.”—Booklist
"Hate to Fake It to You has some of the funniest dialogue I've ever read, characters who are easy to fall in love with (even when they're running full-tilt into larger-than-life lies), sharp writing, and a beautiful setting. I was having so much fun laughing that I could have happily turned the page after the last chapter and kept going for another 600 pages. I absolutely LOVE this screwball romantic comedy and cannot wait to read Sellet's next books in the series!"—Sarah Hogle, author of Just Like Magic
"Amanda Sellet's adult romance debut How to Fake It to You hit every single comedic note for me. Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, it begs the question: if everyone knows social media is fake anyway, what's the harm in actually faking it? Sellet delivers on the promise of the premise, from awkward self-portraits to fake Irish housekeepers to wayward goats to the complication of developing very real feelings for the person you didn't see coming. I haven't laughed out loud this much from a book in a long time."—Alicia Thompson, bestselling author of Love in the Time of Serial Killers
"A delightfully hilarious read, Hate to Fake It to You is the perfect book companion for readers seeking a rom-com with heart and wit. Libby’s appeal is undeniable and will have you cheering for her (and Jefferson!) along with the rest of Sellet’s gloriously madcap cast of characters."—Lily Chu, author of The Stand-In and The Comeback
"Quirky, original, and laugh out loud funny, Hate to Fake It to You is romantic comedy about making hard (sometimes bad at the time) choices to get what you want in love and life, and how found family sticks with you through all the ups and downs of adulting. To sum it up in three words: WHAT A HOOT!”—Suzanne Park, author of So We Meet Again and The Do-Over
"Amanda Sellet is a comic genius. Hate to Fake It to You is quite possibly the funniest book I have ever read. Whip-smart humor paired with hilarious hijinks reeled me in from the beginning, but it was the authentic interactions of the lovable characters that kept me glued to the page. I absolutely loved it, and I can't wait to read the next book in the series."—Megan Bannen, author of The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy
★ 03/01/2024
Beginning as a joke and an outlet to hone their talents, three friends create a fake rich influencer personality named Lillibet, who happens to catch the eye of Hildy Johnson, beloved niece of a massive media mogul. After being rescued from an avalanche by Jefferson Jones, Hildy brings both the hot and observant Jefferson and the salivating media to find Lillibet in Hawaiʻi, hoping to create her own media empire with Lillibet as the feature. Libby, Jean, and Keoki quickly throw together a plan—fake house and fake husband for Lillibet included—and begin to put on the act of their lives in the hopes this will finally be the break they all need. With faux lovers, real feelings, hidden agendas, and imaginary lifestyles crashing together, hijinks quickly ensue, and Libby is sure it's only a matter of time before everything comes crashing down. VERDICT In her first romance book geared to adults, Sellet (Belittled Women) captures the banter and antics of an old Hollywood screwball romantic comedy while bringing the North Shore of Oahu to life. A perfect beach read.—Kellie Tilton
