The Fake Mate by Lana Ferguson is a steamy and fun paranormal romance with a supernatural twist. The story follows Mack, a cheerful Omega, and Noah, a moody Alpha, both working as doctors at Denver General Hospital. Mack needs a fake boyfriend to please her grandmother and Noah is in need of a fake mate to keep his job & they both agree to pretend to be in a relationship. If you like to read such romance story you can checkout Daydream by Hannah Grace.
About the Author:( Lana Ferguson )
Lana Ferguson is an author famous for her contemporary romance novels and young adult novels. Some of her popular works are The Game Changer, The Nanny etc.
Synopsis of The Fake Mate- Lana Ferguson
The story is about “Mack” Carter, a bubbly and cheerful Omega, and Noah Taylor, a brooding and intimidating Alpha, who both work as doctors at Denver General Hospital. Mack has a little issue – her overprotective grandmother is trying to get her on dates, pursuing that she needs to find a good husband. To get her grandmother off her back, Mack lies and says she’s dating Noah, the hospital’s big bad wolf who has a reputation for being tough and scary. But as it turns out, Noah has his own problem. The hospital board has discovered that he’s an Alpha, a fact he’s kept hidden for years to avoid trouble.
Now, they’re questioning his ability to control his Alpha instincts and threatening his job. The only way for Noah to prove he’s in control is by showing he’s in a committed relationship. So, when Mack approaches him with her fake dating idea, he agrees, but only if she pretends to be his mate too.
Their plan seems simple —pretend to be in a relationship with each other untill they solve their problems. But as they start spending more and more time together, things get intimate. The natural attraction between an Alpha and an Omega begins to take over, and their fake relationship starts to feel all too real. Before they know it, what was supposed to be a temporary relationship turns into a friends-with-benefits situation, where their feelings for each other grow deeper and harder to ignore.
However, the story takes a darker turn when a blackmail plot is introduced late in the book. This twist throws a wrench in their relationship and brings a lot of frustration. Noah, struggling with his habits, makes some mistakes that almost cost them everything. Mack, on the other hand, has to deal with the emotional drain and protect her heart from getting broken.
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The Fake Mate Characters:
- Mackenzie Mack Carter – Cheerful and optimistic doctor who needs a fake boyfriend.
- Noah Taylor – A brooding doctor with a reputation for being tough.
- Mack’s Grandmother – A well-meaning but overbearing woman eager for Mack to settle down and start a family.
Book Review: The Fake Mate by Lana Ferguson
The Fake Mate by Lana Ferguson is a steamy and fun paranormal romance that combines the fake dating and office romance takes and scene. Their fake relationship soon turns into something more and close as they can’t ignore the kind of attraction between them. The omegaverse element, is funny and light. The book is not on heavy paranormal themes, focusing instead on the romance and connection between Mack and Noah.
The book also talks about omegaverse elements, which add a unique layer to the story. The concept of “knotting,” a part of the Alpha-Omega bond, intensifies the steaminess of the romance, making love between Mack and Noah even stronger. Their chemistry is undeniable, and the tension between them keeps the story exciting and engaging.
Even though a blackmail subplot late in the story adds some drama, it doesn’t clearly wash the fun effect. Despite the drama, The Fake Mate is a fast-paced and entertaining book. The humor, heat, and emotional moments keeps readers hooked from start to finish. Mack and Noah’s relationship grows naturally, with plenty of cute and intimate snippets along the way.
Quotes from The Fake Mate by Lana Ferguson
“He’s the storm, and I’m the calm before it. Together, we’re a force of nature.”
“You’re not a boogeyman of anything. You’re just a big stupid genius with good intentions and bad execution.”
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