Synopsis
'A swoony adrenaline ride. I couldn't stop smiling!' - Carlie Walker, author of CODEWORD ROMANCE
'A romance so steamy, it rivals the Florida heat.' - Allie Samberts, author of NOT ON THE SAME PAGE
A thrilling New Adult debut that combines high-stakes espionage with all-consuming attraction . . .
Charlie Ross is a women's running champion until she's struck down by chronic illness. Needing time to heal but wanting to stay in the sports world, she takes a job at FIRE, which specializes in logistics for international sporting events. But there's more to FIRE than meets the eye and when Charlie starts to question the purpose and inflated budget of the "Strategic Operations" unit, she locks horns with its grumpy and annoyingly sexy manager.
Declan Davidson has no room for love in his life. As the head of FIRE's clandestine espionage activities, it is his responsibility to keep his coworkers, and the world, safe from harm. He refuses to let anyone get too close - not after the disastrous mission that cost him his closest ally. With the World Games looming and a cache of stolen arms in the wrong hands, Declan has no choice but to recruit the too-curious Charlie into "Strategic Operations." They must put aside their differences to prevent disaster at a global sporting event.
As they encounter danger and double-crossing agents at every turn, Declan swears to keep her safe. And while Charlie might be able to hold her own during covert missions, holding onto her heart is proving much more of a challenge.
Charlie trusts everyone - except herself. Declan trusts no one - especially Charlie. As they jet between romantic European cities and super yachts, what could possibly go wrong?
A STEAMY ROMANCE BLENDING ENDURANCE SPORTS AND INTERNATIONAL ESPIONAGE.
'A romance so steamy, it rivals the Florida heat.' - Allie Samberts, author of NOT ON THE SAME PAGE
A thrilling New Adult debut that combines high-stakes espionage with all-consuming attraction . . .
Charlie Ross is a women's running champion until she's struck down by chronic illness. Needing time to heal but wanting to stay in the sports world, she takes a job at FIRE, which specializes in logistics for international sporting events. But there's more to FIRE than meets the eye and when Charlie starts to question the purpose and inflated budget of the "Strategic Operations" unit, she locks horns with its grumpy and annoyingly sexy manager.
Declan Davidson has no room for love in his life. As the head of FIRE's clandestine espionage activities, it is his responsibility to keep his coworkers, and the world, safe from harm. He refuses to let anyone get too close - not after the disastrous mission that cost him his closest ally. With the World Games looming and a cache of stolen arms in the wrong hands, Declan has no choice but to recruit the too-curious Charlie into "Strategic Operations." They must put aside their differences to prevent disaster at a global sporting event.
As they encounter danger and double-crossing agents at every turn, Declan swears to keep her safe. And while Charlie might be able to hold her own during covert missions, holding onto her heart is proving much more of a challenge.
Charlie trusts everyone - except herself. Declan trusts no one - especially Charlie. As they jet between romantic European cities and super yachts, what could possibly go wrong?
A STEAMY ROMANCE BLENDING ENDURANCE SPORTS AND INTERNATIONAL ESPIONAGE.
Details
04 June 2026
368 pages
9781785309168
Imprint: Ink Road
Reviews
“Fake Out, Make Out is a swoony adrenaline ride. I couldn't stop smiling!”Carlie Walker, author of CODEWORD ROMANCE, Carlie Walker, author of CODEWORD ROMANCE
“Fake Out Make Out was an absolute delight from start to finish. Kate Williams has shown her brilliance as she combined the high-stakes world of espionage with the physical and emotional demands of endurance sports, all while tugging on your heartstrings with a romance so steamy, it rivals the Florida heat. I couldn't put it down!”Allie Samberts, author of NOT A STRONG ENOUGH WORD and NOT ON THE SAME PAGE, Allie Samberts, author of NOT A STRONG ENOUGH WORD and NOT ON THE SAME PAGE
“The strengths of this book come through the author's own experiences of sports and of illness and that is for me what really stands it apart from other romances.”Waterstones Cheltenham, Waterstones Cheltenham
“It's one of my new favourite romances of all time. Not only was the romance amazing, but the plot was very entertaining. I really enjoyed the suspense and the mystery.”Waterstones Liverpool, Waterstones Liverpool
