Pretending I'm Yours

An Age Gap Romance (Forbidden Billionaires, Book 3)

By: Lili Valente

Narrated by: C.J. Mission, Lili Valente

What to do when the male "escort" you hired to take your virginity turns out to be a jaded billionaire playing games with your body...and your heart?

As a card-carrying Good Girl, I'm the last person anyone would expect to end up in a "Reverse Pretty Woman" situation...

I'm the sweet, shy one, not the type to hire an escort to show her the ropes in the bedroom. I'm also not the type to lie to my family, sneak away to New York City for a week of no-holds-barred pleasure, or enjoy being told what a "good girl" I am when I get down on my knees for a gorgeous, commanding older man.

All I know for certain is that every night with Anthony, the man I hired to be my first everything, is better than the last. He isn't just a sex god who brings my every fantasy wildly to life, he's smart, romantic, protective, and seemingly as affected by the chemistry between us as I am.

In just a few days, I'm falling hard for my fake boyfriend.

Even crazier? Anthony says he wants more, too.

More of my time, more of my body--and he's willing to quit the escort business to give the connection growing between us a real shot.

Soon, we're making plans for a future beyond our steamy week between the sheets.

But what happens when I realize the man I've been falling for isn't a sex worker, at all, but a jaded billionaire who's been lying to me from the start?

Can our love survive learning our time together truly has been one giant game of pretend?

©2025 Lili Valente (P)2025 Lili Valente

Anthony and Maya

My review is written after listening to the wonderfully presented audio version of this book, The narration is performed by C J Mission, who is wonderful as Anthony, the billionaire who has reached a point in his life where making money is just not enough and Lili Valente as Maya the woman from Maine who wants to lose her "V Card" in a safe and controlled way. Lili is also the author and a brilliant narrator, so who better to bring Maya to life?

I loved this crazy story and was drawn in from the beginning, and didn't want to stop listening until I reached the end. Anthony is a mathematical genius and a billionaire who one day just up and quits his position in the financial world. Maya is a wonderful woman, everybody's best friend but still a virgin. She has dreams of moving to New York City to live and to rid herself of her virginity there with a safe man who has been vetted. They met when they both went to a special club, where the owner Twyla agrees to help Maya and sets her up with Anthony, thinking it's just what they both need. From their very first glance across a library, their chemistry is palpable and hot. I love them together, but what will happen when she discovers that Anthony isn't who she thinks he is?

I loved this book, have loved the whole series, and have no hesitation in highly recommending it.

Steamy, age-gap billionaire romance

Pretending I’m Yours was a steamy, age-gap billionaire romance that was heartfelt and swoony with a smidge of angst. Maya and Anthony have an explosive chemistry from the moment their eyes lock and even though their relationship begins with a game of pretend and one big lie, it soon becomes apparent that the emotion between them is more real than they ever expected.

Maya was sweet and innocent, but she was independent and full of big dreams. I loved how she was determined to live her life on her own terms and her courage in reaching for dreams. Anthony builds her up and is consistently supportive of her goals. He was everything she had ever wanted, but will she be able to move beyond his lies once the truth surfaces?

Anthony was at a crossroads in his life and searching for his next challenge. In the midst of this, he meets Maya and finds himself “pretending” to be her boyfriend. She ignites a fire in him that he has never felt before and his feelings quickly become more, but can he convince her that his feelings are real and truthful?

C.J. Mission and Lili Valente narrate this title and they are fantastic. I always love Lili Valente's narration and feel she really brings her characters to life and C.J. Mission was perfection as Anthony. These two made the story come alive.

The instant chemistry and sweet banter between Anthony and Maya was electric and so full of emotion. I loved how easy their relationship was and how they shared all of their dreams and vulnerabilities with each other while also being unconditionally supportive of one another. Pretending I’m Yours was a sweet, emotional story that has wonderful characters and a swoony story that will touch your heart.