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Book One - Fake, Real, and Forever Series.
Lily Harper has always been invisible. Shy, awkward, and hopelessly nerdy, she navigates college life unnoticed-except by her friends, who love to tease her about her secret crush: Alex Kingston, the hottest, most popular guy on campus. Everyone says he'll never notice someone like her.
Fed up with being invisible, Lily blurts a lie: Alex Kingston is already her boyfriend, and they have a "date" this weekend. What she expects is a brief laugh-but instead, the lie lands her squarely in Alex's orbit. Faced with the truth, Lily must confess... only to find him intrigued. Suddenly, a fake arrangement begins: public appearances, staged dates, and hand-holding "for show."
But as they spend time together, the lines blur. Alex's teasing charm and quiet kindness chip away at Lily's insecurities, while her genuine heart and humor draw him in. Late-night study sessions turn into spontaneous adventures, touches linger longer than necessary, and their chemistry becomes impossible to ignore.
Just when Lily starts to believe that maybe this arrangement isn't so fake after all, external pressures strike. Friends tease, doubts creep in, and jealousy flares-culminating in an emotional fight that leaves Lily heartbroken and ends the arrangement.
In a race against time and their own fears, Alex must confront his true feelings before it's too late. He realizes that what started as a lie has grown into something real, something worth fighting for. In the end, Lily and Alex finally take the leap from fake to genuine, sealing their love with a kiss that is no longer pretend.
"Fake" is a heartwarming, flirty opposites-attract romance about taking risks, stepping out of your comfort zone, and discovering that sometimes, the best relationships start with a lie-but end with love.