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When It's Real
When It's Real | Erin Watt
Wealth, fame and a real-life romance she never expectedseventeen-year-old Vaughn Bennett lands it all when she agrees to become a pop star's fake girlfriend in this smart, utterly addictive novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author duo Erin Watt Under ordinary circumstances, Oakley Ford and Vaughn Bennett would never even cross paths. There's nothing ordinary about Oakley. This bad-boy pop star's got Grammy Awards, millions of fangirls and a reputation as a restless, too-charming troublemaker. But with his home life disintegrating, his music well suddenly running dry and the tabloids having a field day over his outrageous exploits, Oakley needs to show the world he's settling downand who better to help him than Vaughn, a part-time waitress trying to help her family get by? The very definition of ordinary. Posing as his girlfriend, Vaughn will overhaul Oakley's image from troublemaker to serious artist. In return for enough money to put her brothers through college, she can endure outlandish Hollywood parties and carefully orchestrated Twitter exchanges. She'll fool the paparazzi and the groupies. She might even start fooling herself a little. Because when ordinary rules no longer apply, there's no telling what your heart will do
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Booknerd222
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Sarahnaye
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Loved this book. Had all the feels.

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Purrfectpages
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A weak pick for me, but a pick nonetheless. This one definitely has a been there, done that vibe. Perhaps you can even say it‘s been done better before. Predictable and sappy, it still held my interest. The love story between Vaughn and Oakley has some glaring holes, but overall, the good outweighed the bad. And really, what girl has never dreamed of dating someone famous before?

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Purrfectpages
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This cover brings back such a specific memory from my childhood that I can‘t completely put my finger on. I want to say it revolves around the collection of novelty pens and pencils though 😆 Can I squeeze one more book in for the month of July? I don‘t know, but I do know I‘m definitely going to try!

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Gillyreads
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This was cute

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ShananigansReads
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Enjoyed this so much ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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ShananigansReads
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Only 24 minutes left, no need to go to bed now. Even if it is after midnight. #readallnight

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ShananigansReads
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Why do Vaughn and all her siblings have last names for first names? 😂🤔😂🤔

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PenguinInFlight
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This was a cute story, with a lot more depth than I anticipated. The alternating Him/Her chapters were done really well, and I also liked the Tweets sprinkled throughout the book. Perfect summer beach read if you‘re in the mood for something flirty, fluffy, and fun. 3.5/5🌟

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Floating in my tube and reading. I can‘t swim yet, but floating has been approved by my doctor. I‘m reading a book I won from GR and need to review...best to take my own books in the pool and not a library book or Kindle. (I‘m clumsy. 😣)

Where is your favorite summer reading spot? 😎☀️

Lreads Floating in the pool sounds wonderful! 😌 6y
wanderinglynn Floating sounds lovely. 👍🏻⛱☀️ 6y
britt_brooke Looks so relaxing! I love to read outside, but it‘s so damned hot in TN already. Need a pool! 6y
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Yay! The book I won from GR came today. It was a nice pick-me-up since I haven‘t been feeling well lately. #bookmail

LiteraryinLawrence Hope you feel better soon! 6y
PenguinInFlight @LiteraryinLititz Thank you! ❤️ I have surgery in 11 days, and I should be feeling MUCH better after that. ☺️ 6y
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PenguinInFlight
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Yaaaaaaay! 🎉🎉🎉 I used to win books from GR all the time (I think this is my 21st win since 2011) but haven‘t had much luck the past few years. This was an unexpected surprise this morning. ☺️

JoScho So lucky! I have never won one from GR. 6y
Tianarose I won one but still haven‘t received it. It‘s been over a month. 6y
PenguinInFlight @Tianarose it can take up to six weeks, but you should contact them and let them know you haven‘t gotten it. They are pretty good about making it right. ☺️ That happened to me once, and they had typed in my address wrong. They sent another out right away. 6y
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Tianarose @PenguinInFlight i think by now it‘s been closer to 7 weeks. I did let them know I haven‘t received it yet so hopefully soon!! 6y
PenguinInFlight @JoScho I was really shocked. I used to win a LOT, but they have made changes in their giveaways, and I‘ve won twice in the past three years. I think there are a lot more entries on the really desirable books because they will email you when a book on your TBR is a giveaway, which makes it harder to win. 6y
SandyW Yay! Congrats on the win. I hope you enjoy it! 6y
PenguinInFlight @SandyW thanks! I think it‘s going to be a fluffy YA romance, which I don‘t typically read, but I think I‘m going to like it. Light and fun is what I need right now. 6y
SandyW @PenguinInFlight I don't usual read them either, but every once in awhile... 😝 6y
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sunshinegbruno
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This was a cute book. It wasn‘t spectacular or anything, and I feel like it ended abruptly, but I liked it and will probably read it again.

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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 👏🏻🙌🏻📚❤️ 6y
vkois88 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗😏 6y
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Decided it was a romance kinda day.

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4/5⭐
A cute, fluffy and adorable romance. It was an easy and quick read. Very light and sweet.I love the dynamic In the Bennett family. They are standing up for each other and would do anything for their brothers and sister. I wish we could of read more about the twins. There wasn't enough of them. I love how the author showed us in this book how life can be for celebrities. Life is not always easy for them and it can be lonely and sad sometimes.

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MartinaLove
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Just got these out of the oven! 😍

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MartinaLove
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Currently reading. 📚☺️❤️
So far, i really like this book!

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MarriedtoMrT
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If you like a good rockstar meets reality romance, I would recommend this! Still unbelievable but MUCH less drama than their other series. Fun, quick brain candy read. #romantsy

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Such an amazing story! I loved it so much!

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A nice fluffy ya romance. No surprises. A little trope-y but still fun. What got me most was the way the teens spoke, which might be real but definitely is not what I am used to.

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Xenatine
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I need to read this before the summer is over.

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Oh my inner 16 year old fangirl is squealing with delight! Who wouldn't want a hunky pop star (think Justin Bieber but better looking and less of a tool) to employ an ordinary good girl to be his fake girlfriend? Now imagine if a real romance blossoms. A fun, teen rom-com that is sure to please Erin Watt fans.

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Hey Kool Nerds!
I just got this book from my local library and I absolutely can't wait to read it! It sounds like something right up my alley ☺️

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Oh my gosh this book was just so, so flippin' cute! I was not a fan of this duo's previous work, but this book seems like they actually learned that toxic and abusive relationships aren't something to be romanticized. The main character has healthy and supportive relationships with other girls!!! It's sad that this is so exciting to me!! Vaughn and Oakley are adorable and care for each other in a healthy way. A great read. 😆👍💯❤️

Chachic Oh hey, thanks for sharing that comparison with their previous soap opera-ish titles. I only read the first book but read spoilers for the others. Maybe I'll check this one out since I've enjoyed the authors' separate books. 7y
eekabook @Chachic I've only read the first book too! I was looking forward to it because people rave about it, but then was disgusted by all of the super problematic things in it. This one was cute! Definitely YA, and not at all about manipulation. 7y
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Then you look until you find it. You don't settle until you find it. You'd be good doing anything. But you should do something you love.

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MarriedtoMrT
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#LaterLitsy of this early evening's vacation porch reading. Escapist book and tropical themed drink.

Chachic I read Paper Princess and was weirdly addicted to the soap opera drama but didn't feel like I wanted to invest the time and effort in the sequels so I just read spoilery reviews. Is this one written in the same style? 7y
MarriedtoMrT @Chachic I haven't read Paper Princess but from blurbs it seems like that series is darker. I'm pretty sure this book is Justin Bieber fanfic. It's light and easy and not doing anything new but it's fitting my mood perfectly. 7y
Chachic Paper Princess is PURE DRAMA but for some reason, I gobbled it up. Sounds like this one is an easier read. 7y
Reviewsbylola The perfect summer night! 7y
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“Until I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read. One does not love breathing.”
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#currentlyreading #bookstagram #yalit #bookgeek #bibliophile #bookblogger #booklover #whenitsreal #erinwatts #bookandcandle #instareads #ilovebooks

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Xenatine
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I love the cover of this book and am looking forward to reading it. I loved the Paper Princess series by Erin Watt.

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This book also fell along the same lines as When Dimple Met Rishi. It was a fun book to listen to. Kirsten and I loved the Paper Princess Series also by Erin Watt and we had mixed feelings about this book. It didn‘t quite live up to our expectations but, I really enjoyed it. It's the book version of a soap opera!!!!

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☕️☕️☕️☕️.5/5: This story gave me all the major feels! It‘s so freaking cute and adorable and exactly the type of light read I needed. Everything about this story was fun, heart-warming, swoon-worthy, and the romance was the sweetest and cutest thing ever, yet full of all the witty banter! When It‘s Real is the perfect summer read!
https://lattenightsreviews.com/review-when-its-real-erin-watt/

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I've heard many mixed reviews on this book but I really enjoyed it! A cute, fast paced contemporary with a great fan (or not so fan) meets celebrity romance and lots of surprises!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5 stars

#bookreview #yabooks #contemporary

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Xenatine
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I got this book last week and I plan to take it to the beach with me in a few weeks. It looks like a great summer read.

Courtnireads I bought this one last week and am looking forward to it soon!! Have you read her paper princess series? 7y
Xenatine I did! And it was so addictive! 7y
Yabookgrl1981 It's so good!! I flew through it and absolutely adored it! 7y
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4.5/5

Love the author and love this book. It was adorable, addictive, and fun! The characters took some time to fall in love with but the plot was super fun! Add this to your summer MUSTS

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Finished When It's Real on the weekend, can't say I loved it as much as the Royals but it definitely kept me way up past my bedtime 💤 Great characters with flaws that make them seem real even in crazy circumstances. #erinwatt

BooksTeasAndBookishThings Welcome to Litsy!!! 😊❤️🙌📚🎉 7y
Maddsmarvellousreads Thanks! @BooksTeasAndBookishThings absolutely loving it!! 7y
MrBook Welcome to @Litsy ! We hope you enjoy your stay with us 😊👍🏻. We're the most positive, tight-knit, passionate bibliophile community you'll meet. Careful: this'll take over your life. 😂👏🏻🙌🏻 7y
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I really wanted to love this book, since I loved The Royals series, but just didn't. It was so predictable that I had a hard time even wanting to finish it. It's not a terrible book, but it's just too easy to know what was going to happen and who was doing what. :/

MrBook They can't all be winners. 👍🏻 7y
lil_birdie_reads_83 @MrBook You're right, unfortunately. 😜 7y
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Why not 💜💜

Inourfaults Bin gespannt ob sich das zum "neuen" insta entwickelt ? 7y
MrBook Nice pic! And welcome to @Litsy ! We hope you enjoy your stay with us 😊👍🏻. I think we may be the most positive, tight-knit, passionate community of bibliophiles this side of the Sun. And it'll take over your life. 😎👌🏻 7y
bookisglee So pretty 😍 7y
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Now reading the newest Erin Watt book. I have not read their Paper Princess series, but it's on my to-read list. Thought I would try this one first.

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⭐️5/5 Stars!⭐️

When It‘s Real by Erin Watt is a new YA novel by writing duo, Jen Frederick & Elle Kennedy, about teen rock-star Oakley Ford & Vaughn Bennett who is hired to be his girlfriend.

Like cats & dogs, but soon when its them vs. the world, this fake couple becomes real. A great YA romance w/ characters who win you over. 👍#newrelease #yalit

https://readeatlove.com/2017/05/18/when-its-real-by-erin-watt-releases-may-30th-...

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If you live in the US & you've pre-ordered When It's Real then head to AuthorErinWatt.com to check out their pre-order giveaway!

#OakleyApproved #ErinWatt #Giveaway

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Although this isn't my new favorite book of all times, I really enjoyed reading this cute and addicting story. It was pretty cliche at times but overall just an enjoyable and quick read.

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Have you pre-ordered Erin Watt? When It's Real yet? Do you love in the US? ✅ If you answered YES to both then head down to #ErinWatt website authorerinwatt.com and fill out the form! #illuminateyourlife #OakleyApproved #Giveaway 🌟

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It's exactly the book you think it is and I loved it.

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