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Publisher Description
The oldest trick in the book turns out to be the best thing that’s ever happened . . .
Jada Berklee’s acting career is finally heating back up after an on-set romance with her ex ruined her last job on a popular TV show. When she gets a second chance with a desirable supporting role in a hot new romantic comedy, Jada’s determined not to let on-set politics or her off-set ex get in the way again. She’s prepared, polished, professional--and she’s going to knock their socks off.
Still, despite Jada’s best efforts to keep her head down she accidentally walks in on leading man--and notorious lothario--Tristan Maxwell cheating on his latest fling. An intense and embarrassing showdown on set ensues. Of course, there are no secrets in Hollywood, and when their confrontation makes its way to the biggest gossip site in the world, it has consequences for both their careers.
With their reputations on the line, they need public relations rehab, and stat. Tristan’s agent suggests the perfect solution--a fake relationship to get the press off their back and repair both their images. Jada reluctantly agrees. But when their faux-romance begins to have real consequences for them both, Tristan and Jada need to decide if they’re in it for real, and not just when the cameras are rolling.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Television actors agree to a publicity relationship in Marie's uninspiring debut. After hot-tempered heartthrob and known womanizer Tristan Maxwell is caught on camera berating his relatively unknown costar, Jada Berklee, making him look like a bully and her look spineless, Tristan's agent cooks up a scheme to pull both of them out of the scandal: they'll pretend to be dating. It's not a terribly convincing setup, and Jada, who tends to panic when having to lie (an odd trait for an actor), only reluctantly agrees. Through a series of cursory interactions, Jada and Tristan forge an alliance, but a couple of jealous exes—combined with Jada's anxiety and judgmental attitude—threaten the ruse. Tristan, whose bad behavior is explained away by mommy issues, takes everything in stride, growing into an empathetic hero. Jada, however, remains immature and melodramatic throughout. Their tug-of-war for control over their fake relationship becomes tiresome as it drags on and hinders a much-needed emotional connection, leaving the romance reliant on physical attraction, obligation, and superficial goals. Readers will be underwhelmed.
