Trope Talk is BACK, and this season, Mackenzie and Lily are talking about a beloved trope that many people don't necessarily have experience with IRL: Fake dating. Find out why it's so cherished — and why Lily believes she'd be awesome at it if the opportunity ever arose.

Major episode timestamps: Introduction (0:00), Housekeeping (2:05), Introduction to Main Topic (3:28), Discussion of Fake Dating Book Recommendations (12:22), What Else We’re Reading (32:13), Conclusion (36:49).

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Friends to Lovers is a Bad Bitch Book Club podcast hosted by BBBC founder Mackenzie Newcomb and writer, editor, and bestie Lily Herman. Each week, they use books as a jumping off point to talk about sex, relationships, dating, love, romance, and more.

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