Trope where characters pretend to date for external reasons. One of the most popular and reliably commercial romance tropes.
The external reason must be convincing enough to sustain disbelief.
The gradual blurring of fake and real feelings is the entire emotional arc.
Holiday fake dating (Christmas, family event) boosts seasonal sales.
Add an enemies-to-lovers layer for maximum commercial appeal.
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