Review: Playing Pretend by Tamsyn Bester

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Kadence Kavanagh has spent the last two years trying to rebuild her life. When a job opportunity presents itself, she can’t say no, even if it’s with the man who’s life was ruined by her father’s indiscretion. It’s been years since she last saw Caleb Callahan, and she’s not even sure he remembers her, but she’s determined to give herself a clean slate no matter who she has to work for.
In the unlikeliest of circumstances, Caleb becomes her savior – if somewhat reluctantly - and she discovers that the man she’s read about in the gossip columns is nothing more than a smoke screen. Kadence knows that keeping her distance is for the best, no matter how difficult, but when Caleb proposes the unthinkable, she finds herself caught between what’s real, and what she wishes was real.
Caleb and Kadence lose themselves in a lie, and when reality comes knocking, they realize that all they were doing was playing pretend…

I absolutely loved Playing Pretend by Tamsyn Bester!
Kadence has had a crush on Caleb since she was a teenager. Both from prominent families in NYC, Caleb is 7 years older and a ladies man.
There is a scandal between the families and Kadence moves away.
5 years later, she’s a broke college graduate on her way to an interview for Caleb’s company.
The storyline is fantastic! The characters are strong and lovable. I was emotionally hooked in the first paragraph.
The writing was great and it flowed seamlessly. – Reviewed by Christina Oswald