An Amazon Best Romance of the Month Pick!
“Filled with humor and heart. This is how you do fake dating.”—Rebekah Weatherspoon
“Sexy, humorous, and filled with witty banter, Etta Easton’s charming debut dazzles! Fans of the fake dating trope will absolutely love this book.”—Farrah Rochon, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Hookup Plan
“Etta Easton’s The Kiss Countdown is a funny, fresh, and voicey debut that will keep you smiling–and swooning–until the very last page. I adored it!”—Mia Sosa, USA Today bestselling author of The Worst Best Man
“Sweet and sexy — fake dating and close proximity are a stellar recipe for love.”—NPR
“Easton delivers a sparkling fake dating rom-com that is both delectably tropey and utterly believable…The Kiss Countdown is a tribute to unexpected romantic connections, crackling chemistry, and the value of family.”—Entertainment Weekly
“In Etta Easton’s lovely debut, the struggling Houston event planner has three months before her new fake-boyfriend Vincent leaves the country…for outer space…This charming NASA-adjacent romance is certain to win Easton loyal fans.”—Elle
“This book is perfect for lovers of positive representations of Black love. And, what’s cuter than an astronaut coupled with an event planner? Yes, opposites do attract in this fun read, indeed!”—Essence
“A sweet, sparkling love story unfolds in this debut novel written by Etta Easton!”—Woman’s World
“In her novel debut, Etta Easton plays out the fake-dating troupe to a t and hits this one out of the atmosphere…pun intended.”—Daily Mom
“Easton has created unique and lovable characters and a clever setup in this sweet, funny, and spicy fake-dating romance.”—Booklist
“Easton takes her time building comfort and trust between the leads, making their love affair feel cozy and grounded, even as the plot around them moves at a fast clip. Easton is a writer to watch.”—Publishers Weekly
“Easton’s debut is perfect for readers seeking romance with excellent character development and STEM at its center. It’s a good read-alike for Denise Williams and Ali Hazelwood.”—Library Journal
“The space industry in Houston is a fun setting, though, leading to delightful space puns and general nerdery.”—Kirkus Reviews
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