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

“Julian, let’s dance,” he said, butting right in over Uncle Eddie’s voice.


“I would love to,” Julian said without hesitation, and took Rafi’s arm as they entered the fray on the dance floor.


He could almost feel Julian’s brow furrowing as Rafi continued pulling him along, not stopping to dance, merely pushing through the crowd. Rafi led him all the way to the middle, where the DJ’s dais rose above the rest of the floor, and up the steps.


Up and onto the dais, where Rafi appropriated the mic from the irritated DJ. “Ladies and gentlemen! May I have your attention! Ladies and gentlemen, eyes up here!”


A significant number of eyes turned their way. The DJ, admitting defeat, tapered off the music, and now they were the center of attention.


Chapter 23