SOLVED. Contemporary RomCom about a teacher who has a bad habit of lying and tells her family she is dating a child doctor but that's not true. Meets the guy next door to a house she buys and plans to renovate and they fall in love. [s]

[Jasmyne]

I remember she also has a small pet and when she tells the guy the truth he breaks up with her, unable to deal with the lies. One of the main female friends/family goes to him and lets him know she came clean to everyone and is miserable. The female protag also visits/volunteers at an old folks home.

[Roseline]

The description fits Too Good to Be True by Kristan Higgins

[Jasmyne]

That's the book!! Thank you so much, this is solved!