Name: Kim's review of Playing Pretend by Juliana Haygert
Item: Playing Pretend
Rating: 3
Author: Kim

Juliana Haygert

As the Governor's daughter, Charlotte McClain is an expert in playing pretend. High society, the men her mother shoves in her direction and a Pre-Law major are all a part of her perfect pretense. But when she pretends to be a nobody during Spring Break, she meets someone who rocks her world. Mason Rowell knows heartbreak and Spring Break don't mesh well, so he allows the mysterious Charlotte to seduce him. What should have been a fling, results in something deeper. After Spring Break has long since passed, he moves to Washington to pursue his graduate degree, but what he never expected to find living among the rich and pompous, was the girl who gave him the strength to change and the desire to start anew. When the guy Charlotte can't forget goes from a sensual memory to temptation in the flesh, her facade is put to the test. If she surrenders to his charms, she risks ruining her mother's perfect career and master plan. Playing pretend is what Charlotte does best, but how long can she pretend she doesn't love the man who made her proud of her true self? **A light, sexy NA Contemporary Romance (17+)**

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The basis of Playing Pretend was along the same lines as movies Chasing Liberty and First Daughter, except instead of being the daughter of the president, Charlotte was the daughter of the conservative, uptight governor of Virginia. Her mother, the governor, had Charlotte's future all mapped out for her. Of course, it's not the future Charlotte wants. She has to sneak around to spend time with her real friends, her mom handpicks her boyfriends (and they're a snoozefest) and she controls everything down to her wardrobe. I liked Charlotte, but I wanted her to grow a backbone. I did feel bad for her, but I felt like she brought it on herself. The things she wanted weren't that extreme. I mean, roller skating and drawing? Come on. Even the most uptight and controlling mother should be able to allow that. 

Charlotte gets a taste of freedom over Spring Break, but she knows it's short-lived. She meets Mason and they forge a connection. Neither of them were looking for anything more than a fling, but they find it. Of course, Charlotte hasn't been completely honest with him about who she is and they don't plan to keep in touch. But fate plays a hand and they find each other again when Mason moves to Washington, DC for school. The majority of the book takes place after they're reunited and focuses on their developing relationship and the troubles outside forces cause. Through it all, though, the book keeps things light and fluffy, sometimes steamy, and never gets too angsty, despite the complications. 

Playing Pretend was fun new adult romance. The characters were likable, the goings-on believable and the love scenes steamy. Charlotte and Mason had great chemistry and they were easy to cheer for. This was a quick, sweet read that I would recommend to new adult fans looking for a light romance. 

I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.

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