Description

When L.A. costume shop owner Andie receives an invitation to her ex’s film premiere, she and her bestie, Malcolm, place an online ad to hire a boyfriend. Across town, unemployed actor Kyle needs a paying gig, or he’s on a bus back to Iowa. Their fake dating evolves into a partnership on an indie film with eccentric English director Nigel. They explore messy, explosive chemistry behind the scenes.

The fierce foursome produce a film that launches them into unexpected success. Fame puts pressure on their personal lives, and Kyle and Andie’s relationship faces devastating challenges. Can Andie open her battered heart to too-trusting Kyle, or will the vagaries of Hollywood come between them?

Tropes

Fake Dating
She’s Grumpy / He’s Sunshine
She’s Older / He’s Younger
Will They / Won’t They

contemporary romance / 3rd person, dual POV / past tense

This book contains mature themes and is recommended to be read by persons aged 18+. This narrative depicts a miscarriage, as well as themes of substance abuse and addiction. An episode of undiagnosed and untreated depression also occurs. A side character cheats. Please be gentle with yourself, reader.