Forever Is the Sweetest Con comes out June 16, 2026!
Early Praise for Forever Is the Sweetest Con
“Clever, intoxicating, and filled with crackling chemistry, Forever Is the Sweetest Con explores what happens when survival, ambition, and attraction collide. Cleo has made a career out of faking it, until a mysterious offer lands her on a reality-TV set where the line between truth and performance blurs in dangerously seductive ways. Equal parts suspense and slow-burn romance, it’s twisty, sharp, and utterly addictive — a love story wrapped in a con you’ll never see coming.”
— Kristin Wollett, author of As A Last Resort
““What an exciting debut! Joanna Thurlow brings wit and heart to a fast-paced, reality-show adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat while rooting for Cleo and Kei.”
— Dani Collins, USA Today Bestselling Author
“A reality tv show competition set in northern Ontario quickly turns into a fight - not only for one another, but also for survival. This romantic suspense will have you on the edge of your seat! I couldn’t put it down!”
— Shannon Mac Naughton, Slow Burn Books, Calgary, AB
Inspired by…
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Love Island
The archetypes, the showmance, the people who aren’t there to make friends…
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Fyre Fest
The greatest party that never happened. A scam so good you can’t tear your eyes away.
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Summer Camp
The rituals, the campfires, the fun & games… and of course, the romance!
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The Canadian Shield
The vast and sometimes punishing wildness of Canada’s Boreal forest.