by Josie Silver
First published 2025
Charlie Francisco faces three problems: his divorce destroyed his screenwriting career, he inherited a talent agency he never wanted, and his client wrote a brilliant romance novel but refuses to promote it. The book will succeed if Charlie can find someone to pretend to be the author during the summer tour. Kate Elliott needs the work. The former soap opera star is rebuilding after her own divorce when Charlie offers her the role of fake novelist. She accepts the deception, agreeing to handle every interview and book signing. Kate cannot learn the true author's identity, though the beautiful story makes her believe in love again. Charlie and Kate clash from their first meeting. They share only one thing: both are committed to maintaining their charade. The summer tour begins with careful planning and strict boundaries. But as temperatures rise and their lies multiply, staying in character becomes harder. The attraction between them grows stronger with each city they visit. Kate and Charlie must choose between following their script or risking everything for something real.
Genres: fiction, romance, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fake-dating, second-chance
352 pages · Paperback · Penguin Books Ltd