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Pretend You're Mine

by Lucy Score · Benevolence #1 · 478 pages · Published October 2018
Spoiler-light guide Series order included Similar books included
4.01 / 5 across 45K ratings
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ (3/5)

A sweet, steamy Adult contemporary romance built around fake relationship, military hero, small town. 478 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.

Best for readers who want…

Sweet. Steamy. Fun.

Sweet Steamy Fun

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Sweet Steamy Fun
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Content notes

Sexual Content
Fake Relationship
Military Hero
Small Town
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
Small Town
Moods
Sweet
Steamy
Fun
Key Tropes
Fake Relationship
Military Hero
Small Town
Ending
Satisfying
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How spicy is Pretend You're Mine?

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

Do I need to read Pretend You're Mine in order?

Pretend You're Mine is book 1 in the Benevolence series. Start here.

Who would enjoy Pretend You're Mine?

Readers who love sweet and steamy stories with fake relationship and military hero. Best suited for Adult readers and up.

What kind of read is Pretend You're Mine?

A sweet, steamy Adult contemporary romance built around fake relationship, military hero, small town. 478 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.

What are the content warnings for Pretend You're Mine?

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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