She's Faking It (Original) - by Kristin Rockaway (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Smart, fun, fast-paced.--Helen Hoang, USA Today-bestselling author, on How to Hack a Heartbreak

You can't put a filter on reality.

Bree Bozeman isn't exactly pursuing the life of her dreams. Then again, she isn't too sure what those dreams are. After dropping out of college, she's living a pretty chill life in the surf community of Pacific Beach, San Diego...if "chill" means delivering food as a GrubGetter, and if it means "uneventful".

But when Bree starts a new Instagram account -- @breebythesea -- one of her posts gets a signal boost from none other than wildly popular self-help guru Demi DiPalma, owner of a lifestyle brand empire. Suddenly, Bree just might be a rising star in the world of Instagram influencing. Is this the direction her life has been lacking? It's not a career choice she'd ever seriously considered, but maybe it's a sign from the universe. After all, Demi's the real deal... right?

Everything is lining up for Bree: life goals, career, and even a blossoming romance with the chiseled guy next door, surf star Trey Cantu. But things are about to go sideways fast, and even the perfect filter's not gonna fix it. Instagram might be free, but when your life looks flawless on camera, what's the cost?

Review Quotes

"Rockaway skillfully skewers the tropes of social media, while her highly relatable heroine struggles to achieve an unfiltered life. Astute, touching and very, very timely." --Abbi Waxman, USA Today bestselling author of The Bookish Life of Nina Hill

"Fun, inventive, accessible, and destined to be a pleasurable beach read."--Booklist

"Smart, fun, fast-paced. Rockaway seamlessly blends the trials of modern dating with the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated workplace." --Helen Hoang on How to Hack a Heartbreak

"For everyone who has been wronged in the world of online dating! Revenge is a dish best served digitally in Kristin Rockaway's book capturing what it's like to pursue ambition and love in New York City. Snappy pacing, a delightful group of best friends, women innovating in tech and a workplace love interest made this a book I really enjoyed." --Sally Thorne on How to Hack a Heartbreak

"Rockaway has masterfully painted the current dating landscape so many are navigating these days." --Renée Carlino on How to Hack a Heartbreak

"Will have readers laughing and celebrating... Perfect for fans of Doree Shafrir's Startup and Hannah Orenstein's Playing with Matches." --Booklist on How to Hack a Heartbreak

"A fun, sexy debut perfect for readers who love exotic settings and a great love story." --Karma Brown, bestselling author, on The Wild Woman's Guide to Traveling the World

"Rockaway balances sarcastic humor with psychological depth, making it easy to care about her misguided heroine. Fans of smart romantic comedies will be pleased."--Publishers Weekly