“Playing House is relatable, heartwarming, and oh so sexy. I zoomed through this thoughtful and joyful story about two people finding themselves and each other.” —Jasmine Guillory, New York Times bestselling author of The Wedding Date and The Proposal
Romance blossoms between two city planners posing as newlyweds in this first in a bright new series by acclaimed author Ruby Lang

The last thing Oliver Huang expects to see on the historic Mount Morris home tour is longtime acquaintance Fay Liu bustling up and kissing him hello. He’s happy to playact being a couple to save her from a pushy admirer. Fay’s beautiful, successful and smart, and if he’s being honest, Oliver has always had a bit of a thing for her.

Maybe more than a bit.

Geeking out over architectural details is Oliver and Fay’s shared love language, and soon they’re touring pricey real estate across Upper Manhattan as the terribly faux but terribly charming couple Darling and Olly.

For the first time since being laid off from the job he loved, Oliver has something to look forward to. And for the first time since her divorce, Fay’s having fun.

Somewhere between the light-filled living rooms and spacious closets they’ve explored, this faux relationship just may have sparked some very real feelings. For Oliver and Fay, home truly is where their hearts are.

One-click with confidence. This title is part of the Carina Press Romance Promise: all the romance you’re looking for with an HEA/HFN. It’s a promise!

Ruby Lang is the pen name of non-fiction writer, Mindy Hung. Her essays and articles have appeared in The New York Times, The Toast, Salon, and many other fine venues. She enjoys running (slowly), reading (quickly), and ice cream (at any speed). Originally from Canada, she now lives in New York with a small child and a medium-sized husband.

Find her at www.rubylangwrites.com, on Twitter @RubeLang, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/RubyLangWrites/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ruby.lang/

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"The main couple is just plain likeable, even when they're bogged down in their issues, and the book builds to one of the best last lines I've seen in romance in a while. Count me in for this and for book two." –The Seattle Review of Books

"Light-filled living rooms! Spacious closets! Fake names for real estate tours! Finally feeling joy again! This sounds SO delightful. Playing pretend while being heart-eye-emoji at architectural details is my kind of love language." - Andrea, Love in Panels

"It’s a must-read for the summer if you’re looking for an adorable, empathetic, and joyful romance." -- Smart Bitches, Trashy Books