
Our Secret Game
A fake-dating, friends-to-lovers romance between a football star and a theatre girl, perfect for fans of perfect for fans of High School Musical in 2025
Janisha Boswell(Author)
Sphere (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 15. October 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-1-4087-3485-8 (ISBN)
Description
Welcome to Drayton Hills!
Nora Bailey is a mess - in the best way. As a theatre major, she's dramatic, impulsive, and maybe a little too romantic for her own good. So, when she catches her boyfriend cheating, her first instinct? Kiss the first person she sees.
Now, thanks to some bad decisions and even worse timing, she's fake dating Wes Mackenzie - the guy who's been annoying her since birth - to save face. Wes has spent his whole life running - from expectations, from his problems, and from his feelings. But when his football-coach dad demands he clean up his act on and off the field, he knows exactly who can help: Nora.
For Nora, playing the role of doting girlfriend is easy. The only problem? Wes isn't acting. And the longer they fake it, the harder it is to ignore the very real, very inconvenient romantic feelings between them. Because when the final curtain falls, neither of them will be able to pretend anymore...
Your newest college romance obsession. Perfect for fans of Bal Khabra, Hannah Grace and Elle Kennedy.
Readers love Our Secret Game:
'This is a story about a love that grew over time and teaches us that it's okay to change paths; we just have to find the right person to do it with us.? ' Reader Review, 5-stars
'Okay, do not read this book if you don't want to be constantly swooning over Wesley Mackenzie *insert heart eyes emoji*. 10/10 would recommend!' Reader Review. 5-stars
'I absolutely LOVED the banter between Wes and Nora...honestly love Wes so much. I wish he was my boyfriend. Thank you, Janisha, for giving us an out of norm book boyfriend' Reader Review. 5-stars
'This is a must read and if you love a good spicy romance with some fake dating and childhood best friends with a unique MMC' Reader Review, 5-stars
Tropes:
-One bed
-Found family
-He falls first
-Football player x theatre major
-Friends to lovers
Nora Bailey is a mess - in the best way. As a theatre major, she's dramatic, impulsive, and maybe a little too romantic for her own good. So, when she catches her boyfriend cheating, her first instinct? Kiss the first person she sees.
Now, thanks to some bad decisions and even worse timing, she's fake dating Wes Mackenzie - the guy who's been annoying her since birth - to save face. Wes has spent his whole life running - from expectations, from his problems, and from his feelings. But when his football-coach dad demands he clean up his act on and off the field, he knows exactly who can help: Nora.
For Nora, playing the role of doting girlfriend is easy. The only problem? Wes isn't acting. And the longer they fake it, the harder it is to ignore the very real, very inconvenient romantic feelings between them. Because when the final curtain falls, neither of them will be able to pretend anymore...
Your newest college romance obsession. Perfect for fans of Bal Khabra, Hannah Grace and Elle Kennedy.
Readers love Our Secret Game:
'This is a story about a love that grew over time and teaches us that it's okay to change paths; we just have to find the right person to do it with us.? ' Reader Review, 5-stars
'Okay, do not read this book if you don't want to be constantly swooning over Wesley Mackenzie *insert heart eyes emoji*. 10/10 would recommend!' Reader Review. 5-stars
'I absolutely LOVED the banter between Wes and Nora...honestly love Wes so much. I wish he was my boyfriend. Thank you, Janisha, for giving us an out of norm book boyfriend' Reader Review. 5-stars
'This is a must read and if you love a good spicy romance with some fake dating and childhood best friends with a unique MMC' Reader Review, 5-stars
Tropes:
-One bed
-Found family
-He falls first
-Football player x theatre major
-Friends to lovers
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Little, Brown Book Group
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 126 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4087-3485-8 (9781408734858)
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Janisha Boswell
Our Secret Game
A fake-dating, friends-to-lovers romance between a football star and a theatre girl, perfect for fans of perfect for fans of High School Musical in 2025
E-Book
05/2025
Sphere
€6.49
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Person
Janisha Boswell is a twenty-year-old romance author known for her heartfelt and steamy stories. Her popular Drayton Hills and North University series delve into the lives of college students, exploring themes of love, career aspirations, and personal growth. Her work is celebrated for its warmth, diversity, and emotional depth, resonating with readers who seek romantic and inclusive tales.
You can often find Janisha locked in her room, curtains drawn and a document open in front of her. Writing has always been her passion and she's determined to continue to create passionate love stories even better than the last.
You can often find Janisha locked in her room, curtains drawn and a document open in front of her. Writing has always been her passion and she's determined to continue to create passionate love stories even better than the last.