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Faking It

by Jennifer Crusie · 340 pages · Published July 2002
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3.89 / 5 across 12K ratings
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ (3/5)

A hilarious, fun Adult contemporary romance built around con artist, family, comedy. 340 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.

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Hilarious Fun Witty
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Content notes

Sexual Content
Con Artist
Family
Comedy
Book profile

Mood, trope, and intensity breakdown

How this book actually feels — based on mood analysis, not publisher blurbs.

Mood profile
Romance
70%
Fantasy
0%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
1/5
Spice
3/5
Core elements
Genre
Contemporary Romance
Comedy
Moods
Hilarious
Fun
Witty
Key Tropes
Con Artist
Family
Comedy
Ending
Satisfying
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How spicy is Faking It?

Moderate (3/5) — explicit content present but not dominant.

Who would enjoy Faking It?

Readers who love hilarious and fun stories with con artist and family. Best suited for Adult readers and up.

What kind of read is Faking It?

A hilarious, fun Adult contemporary romance built around con artist, family, comedy. 340 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.

What are the content warnings for Faking It?

Content notes include: sexual content. Sort By Cravings always flags these so you can make informed choices.

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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 Guide verified against current edition
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