# That Kind of Guy: Fake-Dating Small-Town Romance, Queen’s Cove Book 1

Book: That Kind of Guy is the first Queen’s Cove novel, a spicy small-town fake-dating romance centred on a mayoral campaign and a restaurant-loan bargain. Its enemies-to-lovers setup, humour and happy ending are aimed at readers after a standalone contemporary rom-com with heat.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 7.74 GBP
- Previous price: 10.99 GBP
- Discount: 30%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T15:09:43.166Z
- Rating: 4 / 5
- Reviews: 13505

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## At a glance

- Fake engagement is tied to the hero’s mayoral campaign and the heroine’s restaurant loan.
- The listing describes enemies-to-lovers tension, romantic dates, a prom-night redo and a secret beach visit.
- The publisher description says this opening series novel can be read as a standalone and has a happy ending.

## Pros

- The fake-dating premise connects the romantic arrangement to the characters’ practical goals rather than relying on a chance meeting.
- A standalone ending offers an entry point to the series without requiring prior books.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Series and position: The Queen's Cove Series Book 1
- Publisher: Orion
- Publication date: 4 April 2024
- Language: English
- Print length: 320 pages
- ISBN-13: 978-1398724419
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 220 g
- Dimensions: 12.8 x 2.8 x 19.6 cm

## A good fit for

- Readers looking for a humorous, spicy fake-dating romance in a small-town setting.
- Fans of enemies-to-lovers plots and contemporary romantic comedy.

## Less suited to

- Readers who prefer romance with little or no sexual heat.
- Readers seeking a non-romance or non-fiction book.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback describes the book as a lighthearted small-town romance, highlighting humour, tender moments, writing style, pacing and spice, as well as the enemies-to-lovers story. This aligns with the listed rom-com premise, though those reactions are subjective and do not establish that every reader will enjoy the heat level or pacing. Aggregate ratings are broadly positive but include a substantial middle rating category, so they indicate varied levels of enthusiasm rather than unanimous approval.
- Positive themes: Customer feedback highlights humour and a cute small-town romance.
- Positive themes: Feedback also praises the writing style, pacing, spice and romantic story.

## Frequently asked questions

### Can this book be read on its own?
The listing identifies it as the first Queen’s Cove novel and says it can be read as a standalone.
### What is the romance premise?
The heroine agrees to pose as the hero’s fiancée to help his mayoral campaign, while he agrees to co-sign her restaurant loan.
### What tone and content should readers expect?
The description presents it as a humorous, spicy contemporary romance with enemies-to-lovers and fake-dating elements, ending happily.

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