You Don't Have to Pretend
14 hrs. 48 min.
Language
Russian
Author
Katya Malovski
Author
Katya Malovski
Narrator
Ksenia Ogneva
Narrator
Andrey Kurkov
Description
First on paper! “You Don’t Have to Pretend” by Katya Malovskaya!
Love strikes without asking. And then, for each of us, it’s either an arrow to the heart or a brick to the head. The effect is the same—we fall in love.
At a student party “Anti-Valentine,” hosted for those who are lonely and disappointed in love, it’s no coincidence that Vadim Chekhomov, nicknamed “Punk,” meets Arina Tseits. He recently broke up with his girlfriend on his own initiative. She dumped the guy because of his many betrayals. Neither of them is really in the mood for relationships.
But of course, right when it’s least convenient, Arina’s ex shows up. And Vadim, in a gentlemanly fashion, tries to save the girl by claiming he’s her boyfriend. Then, just as unexpectedly, an invitation arrives to a family celebration, where he must definitely come with a partner. In gratitude, Arina offers to become his girlfriend—pretending, of course.
All that remains is to decide: will they keep playing at feelings—or is it already possible not to pretend anymore?
A double set of fake dating, the journey from strangers to lovers, and questions of trust. The author’s memorable style, vivid characters, and beautiful artistic presentation will leave no one indifferent. “You Don’t Have to Pretend” is a story about the fact that love doesn’t require much.
“Or maybe a breakup is an excellent reason to start a new life? Arina and Vadim’s story proves it! The book lifts your mood, telling of two broken hearts who decided to pretend they’re a couple. By the way, pranks bring people closer, and a date at a pottery studio is a very good idea.” — Alexandra, blogger, Merzaniknig, “the shimmering book world.”
Read in the author’s series: “I’m Not Suggesting You Fall in Love.”
For fans of Emily Green, K.O.V.Sh., Ava Hope.
Love strikes without asking. And then, for each of us, it’s either an arrow to the heart or a brick to the head. The effect is the same—we fall in love.
At a student party “Anti-Valentine,” hosted for those who are lonely and disappointed in love, it’s no coincidence that Vadim Chekhomov, nicknamed “Punk,” meets Arina Tseits. He recently broke up with his girlfriend on his own initiative. She dumped the guy because of his many betrayals. Neither of them is really in the mood for relationships.
But of course, right when it’s least convenient, Arina’s ex shows up. And Vadim, in a gentlemanly fashion, tries to save the girl by claiming he’s her boyfriend. Then, just as unexpectedly, an invitation arrives to a family celebration, where he must definitely come with a partner. In gratitude, Arina offers to become his girlfriend—pretending, of course.
All that remains is to decide: will they keep playing at feelings—or is it already possible not to pretend anymore?
A double set of fake dating, the journey from strangers to lovers, and questions of trust. The author’s memorable style, vivid characters, and beautiful artistic presentation will leave no one indifferent. “You Don’t Have to Pretend” is a story about the fact that love doesn’t require much.
“Or maybe a breakup is an excellent reason to start a new life? Arina and Vadim’s story proves it! The book lifts your mood, telling of two broken hearts who decided to pretend they’re a couple. By the way, pranks bring people closer, and a date at a pottery studio is a very good idea.” — Alexandra, blogger, Merzaniknig, “the shimmering book world.”
Read in the author’s series: “I’m Not Suggesting You Fall in Love.”
For fans of Emily Green, K.O.V.Sh., Ava Hope.
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