Lights All Faded by Kimberly Chance: Book Review

 **ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own. 

The Book

Becca Evans looks like she has it all: flawless makeup, loyal followers, and the kind of online presence most beauty influencers dream of. But behind the red lipstick and curated posts, she’s exhausted, yearning to walk away from it all…if only her platform weren’t the financial lifeline keeping her and her dysfunctional mother afloat.

Lucky DeLucca became an internet sensation thanks to his reckless charm and dangerous stunts—until one nearly killed him. Now, with his career on the line, he’s clawing for a comeback. Even if it means facing his worst fear: getting hurt all over again.

When a high-stakes competition for content creators pairs Becca and Lucky together, sparks fly—and not the cute kind. But the cross-country adventure, with media coverage and a $100,000 prize, could solve both their problems. They manage to form a friendship, but when they discover viewers prefer their rivalry, they launch a fake-hating scheme that rockets them to the top of the leaderboard and closer to the win they both desperately need.

Off-camera though, real chemistry simmers, and a kiss captured on video goes viral, unleashing the worst of the internet trolls and exposing their ruse. They are forced to confront what happens when the likes become dislikes—and when pretending turns into something real.

With their reputations, their futures, and their hearts on the line, Becca and Lucky must decide what they're more willing to lose: their platforms or each other.

The Author

Kimberly Chance is a small town romance author who drinks way too much coffee and relates most to the little reindeer in Frozen 2 who says, “I just love love!” When she’s not writing kissing scenes or crying over her own characters, she spends her days teaching high school English. You can also find her re-reading her favorite books for the hundredth time, watching True Crime with her hubby, or playing soccer mom to her three incredible kiddos.

Book Review

From the moment I saw this cover, I knew this one had to make it to my TBR. Not only did I really enjoy Kimberly's previous book, but Roswell signs on the cover and lyrics from one of my favorite songs as a title? I'll take it! Thankfully, the story inside lived up to and exceeded my expectations. From their awkward meet cute, Becca and Lucky won me over. Their rivalry is immediate (cue the banter)... but short lived. When it seems their audience prefers when they don't get a long, they give them what they want with some fake hating. As a romcom reader, I read a lot of fake DATING, but I think this is only the second time for fake hating... and honestly, I need more of it! This is such a fun twist... we still get all that fun enemies' banter, but behind the scenes, the chemistry is flying off the pages... and I love it! Beyond the banter and humor though, Lucky and Becca's story has a lot of heart and tackles some tough subjects too, making me root for them that much more. I'm not always sure what to expect in stories with influencers, but I appreciate how this one gave us a look beyond the fame and glamour you might expect to see the struggles behind the camera. If you love road trip romance with a reality show-like competition filled with equal parts heart and humor, this is one you won't want to miss. 

Lights All Faded is a closed-door romance with implied intimacy and some language throughout. 


You can purchase your copy here: https://amzn.to/4s59JpC