When an abusive ex-boyfriend looms over them, childhood friends pretend they are in a relationship for protection. As tensions rise, the teacher and NFL player navigate the growing threat while trying to balance their equally growing feelings.
Eight years can change everything—except the bond between two childhood friends. When Jennifer Blakely, a teacher with a heart of gold, finds herself entangled once again with the her childhood friend, the NFL star, Adam Thompson, she never expects their reunion to ignite feelings long buried beneath the surface.
Returning to their hometown, Adam’s star power is undeniable, yet he carries the weight of fame and the scrutiny that comes with it. When Jennifer’s past resurfaces in the form of an ex-boyfriend with malicious intentions, Adam steps in with a plan: a pretend relationship that will, he hopes, help keep her safe. But as they navigate the delicate line between pretense and reality, sparks fly, forcing them to confront the truth about their feelings, their futures, and the fragile threads of friendship.
Genre: Romance, For fans of fake-dating, friends-to-lovers, protective best friends, small town romance, and a slow burn as the characters learn who they are, and who they want to be together.
Format Available: Paperback
Standalone / Series: Standalone
When an abusive ex-boyfriend looms over them, childhood friends pretend they are in a relationship for protection. As tensions rise, the teacher and NFL player navigate the growing threat while trying to balance their equally growing feelings.
Eight years can change everything—except the bond between two childhood friends. When Jennifer Blakely, a teacher with a heart of gold, finds herself entangled once again with the her childhood friend, the NFL star, Adam Thompson, she never expects their reunion to ignite feelings long buried beneath the surface.
Returning to their hometown, Adam’s star power is undeniable, yet he carries the weight of fame and the scrutiny that comes with it. When Jennifer’s past resurfaces in the form of an ex-boyfriend with malicious intentions, Adam steps in with a plan: a pretend relationship that will, he hopes, help keep her safe. But as they navigate the delicate line between pretense and reality, sparks fly, forcing them to confront the truth about their feelings, their futures, and the fragile threads of friendship.
Genre: Romance, For fans of fake-dating, friends-to-lovers, protective best friends, small town romance, and a slow burn as the characters learn who they are, and who they want to be together.
Format Available: Paperback
Standalone / Series: Standalone
