Reason & Reality
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Last published Thu, Feb 2, 2023
When Abigail Collins' sister Helena signs up for a regency-themed reality dating show where her search for love must be vetted by her family and friends, Abi is dragged back to the 18th century. As on screen romance blossoms between Helena and her suitors, Abi is determined to protect her sister from fame-seekers and time-wasters, especially Miles, the handsome architect who Abi overheard talking to his girlfriend. Sasha, the ambitious but infuriating assistant-director, hungry for drama, encourages Abi to leak messages from Miles' phone but when the leak goes viral, the real world crashes into their carefully crafted reality. Abi only wanted to protect her sister, but she may have ruined her sister's chance at happiness...and her own chance at love.
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