In the small town of Benevolence, Luke Garrison, a National Guard hero, seeks a temporary solution to family pressure before his next deployment: a fake girlfriend. Harper stumbles into his life, running from her own past and searching for a new beginning. What starts as a convenient arrangement soon evolves as they navigate hidden truths and unexpected emotions, challenging their agreement that this is 'only pretend'.

Why You Should Read?

• Explore a classic fake-dating trope with a compelling emotional core.
• Uncover the secrets of two protagonists haunted by their pasts.
• Experience the beginning of Lucy Score's popular Benevolence Series.
• Delve into a story of unexpected love and the courage to settle down.