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Faking the Shot

By Carolyn Miller
Faking the Shot by Carolyn Miller digital book - Fable

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Lights, camera... action? What happens when one wants to make their fake dating real?
Ainsley Beckett might be television's sweetheart, star of a dozen romantic movies and known the world over for her sweet-as-pie schoolmarm on hit historical TV show As The Heart Draws. But while she's always found love on-screen, her private life is less of a happily-ever-after. A string of one-date only and showmances has convinced her that finding true love is impossible, as no ordinary guy dares look at her, and the celebrity world is full of fakes. And then there are those fans who love her a bit too much...
Zac Parotti is used to fame and its flip side, like women throwing themselves at him, but he's finding his feet as a new Christian, and wants to do things God's way now. Yet even this power forward is intimidated by the combined forces of his mom and grandma, who have decided it's time for him to settle down -- preferably with someone like their favorite character from their favorite show. 
When a chance encounter at a Vancouver party brings these two together they decide a fake relationship might prove the best way to stop the media speculation and fan--and family--pressure. Until fake feelings turn into something deeper. For one of them, at least...
Faking the Shot is a fake-dating Christian romance and the fourth book in the Northwest Ice Christian hockey romance series. It can be read as a standalone, and is perfect for fans of banter-laden romance with hope, heart and humor.

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4.5
“Faking the Shot by Carolyn Miller is book number four in her Northwest Ice series, but is a stand alone novel.. Ainsley Beckett is well known for her role as a very good school teacher on a western historical show. She is all sweetness and also known as someone who does not date anyone more than once or twice. Zac Parotti is the star of the Vancouver team who led them to a Stanley Cup. Zac is a new believer and is intrigued when he meets Ainsely at a fundraiser. Ainseley wonders if fake dating would help them both, but real feelings may get in the way. I found myself deeply drawn to this story. Ainsley and Zac’s friendship and relationship were so engaging .I enjoyed the journey of getting to know them as the author uncovered the layers in each of their lives. The story had great romance and the fake dating was realistically done. It was fun to visit with past characters from the others books in the series. I appreciated the deeper topics discussed in the story, and how well they were handled by author. This story shares topics that are often overlooked. It is always a pleasure to visit the world of hockey with Carolyn Miller. The story had engaging characters, great romance, and well written hard hitting topics. I highly recommend Faking the Shot by Carolyn Miller. I was given a copy by the publisher and not required to write a review. TW: Abuse, domestic abuse;”
“Faking the Shot is my new favourite book from Carolyn Miller! It is filled with hope, deeper struggles, realistic characters, and the highs and lows of a hockey player and an actress! (And their friends)! We met Ainsley in A Cameo for a Cowgirl and are introduced to Zac in Pointe, Shoots, and Scores, and after meeting at a fundraiser, sparks and news headlines fly! Faking the Shot discusses several heavier topics, with a particular emphasis on domestic violence, which Carolyn handles exceptionally. This depth doesn't overwhelm the storytelling, though, as there are several more light-hearted moments to balance it out. Above all else, Faking the Shot is a wonderful story, and I would highly recommend it!! I received an ARC from the author, but this doesn't impact my thoughts or opinions on this book.”

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