Rules for Fake Girlfriends

By: Raegan Revord

Narrated by: Raegan Revord

A charming and swoony YA rom-com debut written and read by Raegan Revord, star of the CBS hit series Young Sheldon, about a young college student as she navigates her first year abroad, first love, first loss, and finding her place in the world.

Rom-com obsessed but perpetually single Avery Blackwell abandons her plans to attend Columbia in favor of spending her freshman year at her recently deceased mother’s alma mater in a seaside town in England. On the train, Avery makes a deal straight out of one of her beloved romance books with a charming local girl named Charlie: if Avery will pretend to be her girlfriend to make her ex jealous, Charlie will help Avery solve the scavenger hunt her artistic, free-spirited mother left behind on campus decades ago.

As their quest takes them all over Brighton, Avery finally starts to connect with the mother she always loved but never really understood. Before long, pretending to be Charlie’s girlfriend starts to feel like more than just an illusion. But when long-hidden secrets come to light, Avery grapples with an uncertain future and whether or not love is worth the risk.

A Macmillan Audio production from Wednesday Books

Critic reviews

"The author charms." —Publishers Weekly

"What a charming, feel-good rom-com! Packed with banter, butterflies, and all the best romance tropes, Revord's debut is sweet, smart, and swoon-worthy!" —Sophie Gonzales, Internationally bestselling author of Never Ever Getting Back Together

"A tender, sparkling journey of love in all its forms." —Kelly Quindlen, bestselling author of She Drives Me Crazy

"Warm and full of heart, Revord’s Rules for Fake Girlfriends beautifully captures the power of love even in the face of grief. A delightfully inclusive debut that puts its own spin on all your favorite tropes." —Jennifer Dugan, author of Some Girls Do

"Rules for Fake Girlfriends made me cry and laugh and then cry all over again. Revord masterfully blends together the sneaky pain of grief with the sparkle of fresh hope, creating characters so real you just want to hug all of them. A brilliant debut!" —Lynn Painter, author of Nothing Like the Movies

"A deeply felt love letter to classic rom-coms and the evergreen allure of going abroad to find yourself, Revord's debut is hopeful and irresistible. It's a joy to explore Brighton, freedom, and other firsts through Avery's eyes." —Melissa Albert, author of instant New York Times bestseller The Bad Ones

this is one of the best books I've ever read

to Raegan this is one of if not the best book I've ever read and you are one of the most amazing writers I've ever had the pleasure of reading a book from thank you for this book I hope their will be more

Loved it all.

Soo much miscommunication love the remedies to the situations. I KNEW CHARLIE AND AVES WERE GONNA DATE. The ending made me so happy. (Read date: December 5th to December 13th, 2025)

Rules for Fake Girlfriends

I really enjoyed both the story and the narration! It had me hooked the whole time!! Looking forward to this author's next book!!

Honest friends

Everyone is afraid to tell their truth but you have to give it a try.

An impressive debut with an imperfect recording

The book itself is well written and extremely impressive for a seventeen year old. While I don't think it quite measures up to the best books in its genre, it's well worth reading.

Unfortunately, the recording isn't perfect. There are a few awkward lines where Revord stumbles a little, and Chapter 28 has a production error resulting in about 90 seconds of content being repeated.