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

In the check-out line, a tabloid headline pulled Rafi’s attention completely away from his phone.


He felt his brow furrow more and more as he read the article. He knew as well as anyone that the tabloids would say anything about anyone, and their “confidential source” might be their own imaginations. This dovetailed awfully well, though, with what Uncle Eddie had been saying about Julian’s erratic behavior.


Still one overflowing cart between him and checkout. Rafi had Uncle Eddie’s business card in his wallet; he pulled it out and eyed it uneasily.


Don’t be afraid to call me,Eddie had said. I can’t trust Julian to seek help when he needs it, but I hope you’ll do it on his behalf.


Rafi took a picture of the headline and texted it to Eddie’s number, along with the words,This is Rafi.Is this stuff true?


A typing bubble appeared almost immediately, which was a surprise. Uncle Eddie was surely a very busy man.


Chapter 32