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Counting Down with You

352 pages 2021 YA Contemporary Romance 🌶️ Clean Standalone
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The Vibe

Karina is a Bangladeshi-American teen who never breaks rules — until she fake-dates the school bad boy to make her parents' expectations more bearable. Except he's not actually bad, the fake part becomes real, and her 28 days of freedom are running out. A YA romance with authentic cultural representation.

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Clean — sweet YA romance.

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Is This Book for You?

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Ending: HEA
Pacing: Medium

What This Book Feels Like

Moods: Sweet Cultural Forbidden Tender

Tropes: Fake Dating Bangladeshi-American Strict Parents Tutoring

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Bangladeshi rep authentic?

Written by a Bangladeshi-American author — deeply authentic.

Is it just a fake dating trope?

The cultural identity exploration elevates it beyond trope.

Is it a standalone?

Yes, complete standalone.

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