He wasn't supposed to say it out loud.

"We're together."

One sentence.
One impulsive lie.
And suddenly, Dr. Mara Ellison has a fake boyfriend.

Not just any boyfriend...
Drew Mercer.
The steady, protective, completely off-limits man who just claimed her in front of an entire room.

Now the whole town is watching.
What started as damage control quickly turns into something far more complicated --
late nights, lingering touches, and a connection that feels dangerously real.

Because Drew doesn't just play the part.

He shows up.
He protects her.
He looks at her like she's already his.

And Mara -- brilliant, guarded, and not used to needing anyone --
is starting to forget where the act ends.

But small towns don't keep secrets.
And when the truth comes out...

It won't just ruin the lie.
It might break her heart.

A swoony, small-town fake dating romance featuring a protective hero, a brilliant heroine, and a love that was never supposed to be real.

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