If you’re a regular reader of my reviews, you know I’m usually not fond of insta -love, but there are exceptions and Fakers is one of them. Paul’s actions, in particular, are endlessly comical. This becomes a comedy of errors among the foursome (no, not like that!) of heroes Brooks and Mal, and the other main characters, Ava and Paul. Things get interesting when Ava also brings home a fake boyfriend, her very gay bestie, burgeoning artist, Mal Forrester. Plus, his high school girlfriend, Ava (yes, he knew he was gay at the time) will be there and she’s bitter over their relationship. He drags his very straight coworker and friend, Paul, along as his fake boyfriend because Brooks’ mother refuses to believe he’s gay. So, against his better judgement, Brooks heads home to Tennessee – despite being in the midst of a vital ad campaign.

Head Licker – at Licking Thicket’s extravagant Great Centennial Lickin ’ Festival.Ī Johnson’s been Head Licker for as long as there’s been a Johnson in the Thicket. You see, Brooks’ father fell ill and can’t perform his duties as master of ceremonies – i.e. That is, until his mother calls him to come home. Now he has a successful career in advertising in New York City. He was never quite comfortable as the closeted gay kid in a claustrophobic small town. If you don’t have a sense of humor for the silly and suggestive, be on your merry way this isn’t the book for you.īrooks Johnson left his hometown and hasn’t been back in a decade.

There are abundant cow jokes, irreverent humor, and Head Licking innuendos. The name of Brooks’ hometown – Licking Thicket – is comedy gold. This is one of my favorite tropes, so reading a fresh take on the theme is a welcome change. Just don’t be surprised if you fall head-over-hooves in love with him.įakers is a fantastic, feel-good fake-boyfriend-with-a-twist novel. Just don’t be surprised when your ex-girlfriend does the same.Īnd when her incredibly hot fake boyfriend becomes the one island of calm in a sea of bovine-based insanity, it’s best to exercise caution… especially when he pushes you up against the rough barn wall to check you very thoroughly for splinters… When returning to Licking Thicket, TN, for the first time in ten years to reunite with your nosy neighbors, heart-broken ex-girlfriend, and matchmaking mama who never quite believed you were gay, it’s best to bring a fake boyfriend as backup…

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