One broken engagement.
One fake dating disaster.
One love they can't pretend away.
Tessa Landon has sworn off messy emotions and even messier men. After a public breakup leaves her heart-and her reputation-in pieces, the last thing she needs is another disaster.
Enter Cole Morgan.
Her brother's best friend.
Her longtime secret crush.
And the only man reckless enough to suggest a fake relationship to save face.
The rules are simple:
Fake dates.
Fake smiles.
No real feelings.
But the longer they pretend, the harder it becomes to tell what's real and what's not.
Especially when stolen glances lead to stolen kisses.
Especially when the lines they drew start to blur.
Especially when Tessa realizes Cole isn't just faking it.
When the past resurfaces and fears threaten to pull them apart, they'll have to decide-
Is it safer to keep pretending?
Or are the best vows the ones they never meant to make?
Perfect for fans of messy slow-burns, brother's best friend drama, forced proximity swoon, and love stories that are as real-and reckless-as they come.