The Ruse of Romancing: A Love Connections Sweet Romcom

By Hillary Slaughter

She's here to write a novel. He's about to become her biggest plot twist.

Bestselling author Dani Baldwin escapes to the Oregon coast expecting peace, quiet, and maybe a little inspiration. What she doesn't expect? A ladies' man for a neighbor with a talent for getting under her skin.

Mason Stuart, local heartbreaker and graphic designer, has one rule-no serious relationships. Whether it's with the tourists who breeze through town or the women who call Cascade Harbor home, all attachments are a resounding no. But when the sassy writer next door turns out to be exactly what he needs to boost his career, he makes a tiny, little, not-at-all-dangerous decision... to pretend he's someone else entirely.

As stolen glances turn into late-night banter and undeniable sparks, Dani finds herself falling for the town-and the charming artist who lives there. But when Mason's ruse comes to light, she'll have to decide if their love story is worth a rewrite... or if some stories are better left unfinished.

Pillow Talk meets Gilmore Girls in this delightful summer romance about a bestselling romantasy writer seeking her own happy ending and the infuriatingly charming flirt determined to win her heart.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FJ8YCZN5
• ISBN13: 9798987859339
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: HMS Press, LLC
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"