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

Rafi shook his head. “Okay, well, that might be faster than dealing with a stylist team, which brings me back to my original point. We’ll need to dress and eat, and that doesn’t leave us a lot of time for red carpet interviews or fan interaction.”


“Fan interaction,” Julian repeated.


“Julian.” Rafi leaned forward, pressing Julian’s hand between both of his, and spoke very slowly. “The people you will see behind barricades lining the red carpet? They’re called fans. They like you. They’ve probably waited hours to see you, and they’re the reason you have a career.”


Julian’s voice went dry. “How odd. My uncle always says he’sthe reason I have a career.”


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