First published 2026
Tyler Neumann walks into Stella McCormick's tattoo parlor with revenge on his mind. He has spent years hunting his father, not for a reunion but for destruction. Stella represents everything Tyler despises about privilege and wealth. She also happens to be his key into the glittering social circles where his target hides. Tyler forces Stella to pose as his girlfriend, using blackmail to secure her cooperation. Stella sees through his manipulation immediately but finds herself trapped in his web. She loathes Tyler from their first meeting, recognizing the danger he brings to her carefully ordered world. As they navigate high society events together, their mutual hatred burns alongside an undeniable attraction. Stella discovers that being blackmailed by someone plotting her family's downfall comes with unexpected complications. Neither can resist the pull between them, even as Tyler's dark agenda threatens everything Stella holds dear. Their fake relationship blurs the lines between performance and reality, forcing both to confront what they truly want.
Genres: romance, suspense, thriller, contemporary-romance
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fake-dating
371 pages · Paperback · Quercus