Roman Norouzi needed a girlfriend—fast. His mother’s relentless matchmaking was reaching critical levels, and if he didn’t show up to the next family gathering with a woman on his arm, he’d be trapped in a dinner full of "eligible" women handpicked for him.
And me? As an independent gallery owner, I needed to look stable to impress a high-profile client. A relationship—even a fake one—would prove I was the perfect partner for a multi-million-dollar art deal.
So we made a deal.
💰 No real feelings.
💰 No messy complications.
💰 Just two successful adults keeping their lives in order.
Easy. Right?
Except…
1️⃣ Roman is charming in a way that gets under my skin.
2️⃣ One staged kiss feels a little too real.
3️⃣ And every time he looks at me like I’m the only person in the room, I forget we’re pretending.
His family adores me. My friends think this is the real thing. And worst of all? I’m starting to believe it too.
We had rules—rules meant to keep us safe. But now I see the man behind the witty charm, the one who listens when no one else does, the one who makes me feel like I belong.
Falling for Roman means risking everything—my heart, my independence, and the perfectly guarded life I’ve built.
We were supposed to end this when the deal was done. But the way he’s looking at me now?
Neither of us is ready to walk away.
ARC Review
Confident by Victoria Pinder is the fifth book in the Single Playboys series.
This story follows Roman Nourizi and Isabel Chambers. They meet through mutual friends and enjoy each other's company at social events. Isabel owns an art gallery and is trying to land a major client, but he doubts her stability because she is single. Meanwhile, Roman’s mother is constantly pressuring him to find a wife.
To solve both of their problems, Roman proposes the idea of a fake relationship, something that could benefit them both. Isabel is hesitant at first, but eventually agrees. No feelings involved, just a simple arrangement. What could possibly go wrong?
The fake relationship trope is one of my favorites, and it is beautifully written here. Roman and Isabel are complete opposites. Roman is confident and playful, while Isabel is more cautious and guarded, with strong emotional walls. It was fun watching Roman slowly get closer to her and show her what it feels like to be valued and loved.
There was quite a bit of back and forth from Isabel, which wasn’t my favorite aspect, but I understood why it happened considering her past and personality. My favorite scene was the gallery show, which felt especially meaningful and emotional. The moments where they shared their personal struggles added depth to the story and made their connection feel more real.
If you enjoy fake relationship romance stories, this book is definitely worth checking out.
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