Love and Lies
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Last published Thu, Sep 12, 2024
Book One of the Love and Series
Miles: I can't get her out of my head. My ex haunts every corner of my mind, and I'm desperate for a way to move on-or at least make her regret walking away. Enter Eliza Greene: beautiful, smart, and in need of her own fresh start. This fake dating scheme? It's foolproof. Or so I thought. With each event we attend, each moment we share, I find myself less focused on my past and more drawn to the woman by my side. But am I ready to let go and take a chance on something real?
Eliza: One public meltdown was all it took for my family to look at me like I'm broken. Now, I'll do anything to prove I'm still the put-together daughter they always wanted-even if it means pretending to date Miles Thorn. It's just for show, I tell myself. A way to repair my image and regain my family's trust. But as we navigate social gatherings hand in hand, I realize Miles sees me for who I am, OCD and all. With every understanding glance and gentle touch, I'm falling harder. Can I find the courage to drop the act and embrace my true self, even if it means risking my heart?
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