Avalyn "Ava" Nazario, a pragmatic talent agency assistant, has learned to guard her heart. Years of witnessing an abusive father coupled with a cheating ex, have left her disillusioned with love. Her best friend, the vivacious Italianamerican supermodel Sophie De Luca, however, refuses to give up on her. Sophie's constant attempts to set Ava up with eligible, often famous, bachelors have become a running joke-a source of amusement, but also a source of weary resignation for Ava.
Then comes Charles Leclerc.
At a seemingly casual gathering at Sophie's luxurious Monaco apartment, Ava encounters the Formula 1 superstar. Charles, known for his breathtaking speed and charming smile, is a far cry from the shallow celebrities Ava has encountered before. There's a quiet intensity in his eyes, a genuine curiosity that draws her in, despite her best efforts to remain aloof.
Charles, in turn, is captivated by Ava's down-to-earth nature and the spark of resilience he sees in her. She's refreshingly unimpressed by his fame, treating him like a person rather than a spectacle. As they spend more time together, a connection ignites, fueled by shared laughter and stolen glances.
But their lifestyles are worlds apart. Charles lives in the fast lane, a whirlwind of races, endorsements, and relentless media attention. Ava, still haunted by her past and new to Monaco, struggles to trust again, especially in a world where appearances can be deceiving.
Can Ava break free from the shadows of her past and open her heart to the possibility of love with a man who lives life at breakneck speed? Can Charles prove that his feelings are genuine, amidst the glittering facade of his celebrity life?
In the heart of Monaco, amidst the roar of engines and the whispers of the elite, Ava and Charles must decide if their connection is a fleeting mirage or a love that can outrun the finish line.
Henley agrees to pretend to date millionaire Bennett Calloway for a fee, falling in love as she wonders - how is he involved in her brother's false conviction?
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Henley Linden's brother is in jail for a crime he didn't commit, and she'll take any job to raise the money needed to free him. Soon, she's agreed to pretend to date millionaire Bennett Calloway for ten thousand dollars, so his mother will ease up the pressure on him to find a wife. But once Henley is enmeshed in Bennett's world, he falls for her, and she starts to have feelings for him as well. Despite her romance with Bennett, as she grows closer to the Calloways, Henley realizes they are somehow involved in her brother's conviction. Journeying deeper into a world of wealth and conspiracies, Henley is forced to rely on Bennett, though doing so could cost her everything.
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