In the novel Fake Dating Adrian Hunter by Skyla Summers, the "fake dating" feature is centered on a high-stakes in a tropical setting. Famous fashion designer Verena Valentine enters into a week-long fake relationship with her childhood-best-friend-turned-enemy, Adrian Hunter, to navigate the awkward presence of both of their exes.
The feature is built on several classic romance tropes that intensify the drama:
: The "fake" aspects, such as shared living quarters and necessary public displays of affection, quickly transition into real physical chemistry.