Rafi Reyes figures going along with a fake-dating stunt is only fair after Julian Gault saves his life. The young actor is famously cold and snotty, and Rafi's rock band is falling apart in the wake of betrayal. A shiny new romance might be just what both their reputations need. It's too bad they don't actually like each other, but they'll both benefit -- a softer public image for Julian, revenge against his ex for Rafi.<br><br>But as they navigate public events, attend red-carpet premieres, and play cat-and-mouse with paparazzi together, Rafi gets to know a different Julian than he expected -- one who defends horses, takes care of his troubled cousin, and has Rafi's back against his dysfunctional family. Rafi starts to hope he and Julian have something real together.<br><br>But Julian has secrets more painful than Rafi can imagine. With Julian's powerful and controlling uncle scheming to turn them against each other, their relationship must become something much deeper if it -- and possibly either of them -- are to survive.

Star Bright

“I think it did me more good than harm, in the end. I guess it’s true what they say, no such thing as bad publicity.” Rafi arched an eyebrow at him. “Unless you spit on someone, maybe.”


Julian gave that a thin smile. “One wonders if your boyfriend was able to be so sanguine about it.”


Rafi grimaced. “I’d already broken up with Cory and gone back to Bo by the time the photos came out. Cory wouldn’t return my calls, so I don’t know how things went for him, but considering his conservative religious family…probably not well. Which kinda brings me to my point.”


“Oh, there was a point in here somewhere?”


“This, you and me, isn’t just going to be a relationship, it’s going to be you coming out. When you’re not even sure if you’re gay. Are you sure you want to do that?”


Chapter 14