Fake Skating

Like Fake Skating, this novel features the high-stakes world of competitive ice skating and the friction that arises when athletes must share the rink. It captures the same playful banter and the 'forced proximity' tension that fans of Lynn Painter's work adore.

This is the quintessential figure skating romance that mirrors the competitive drive and evolving partnership found in Fake Skating. It excels at the slow-burn development of trust and respect between two rivals who are forced to work together.

Since you enjoyed Fake Skating, Painter's most famous YA rom-com is a natural next step for its similar witty dialogue and 'fake dating' premise. It shares the same lighthearted yet emotionally resonant 'vibe' and focus on romantic tropes.

This story features a competitive academic/sporting environment where the protagonists are rivals who can't help but be drawn to one another. The snappy prose and focus on a specific niche subculture will appeal to readers who liked the skating setting.

This book features the 'fake relationship' and 'mutually beneficial arrangement' tropes that drive the plot of Fake Skating. It balances humor with more serious character growth and the pressure of being a high-level athlete.

A perfect YA companion to Fake Skating, this book focuses on a figure skater navigating a new pair-skating partnership and the drama of the professional circuit. It captures the same 'behind the scenes' athletic intensity and romantic tension.

While set in academia rather than on ice, this book is the gold standard for the 'fake dating' trope found in Lynn Painter's work. The witty banter and the 'us against the world' dynamic between the leads will resonate strongly.

This rivals-to-lovers story captures the high-energy, fast-paced romantic tension seen in Fake Skating. It focuses on two highly competitive individuals who realize their animosity might actually be a deep connection.

This novel dives deep into the emotional and physical toll of competitive sports while maintaining a strong romantic core. It shares the 'resilient athlete' theme and the complicated interpersonal dynamics found in Painter's skating world.

For readers who loved the 'fake relationship' aspect of Fake Skating but want a slightly more 'sweet' and 'lighthearted' execution, this book is perfect. It features the same playful tone and the transition from friends to something more.