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

The room erupted in exclamations of alarm, and a bark of startled laughter from Max. Rafi jumped to his feet, already handing his napkin to Julian and gathering more. He didn’t have it in him to glare at Bo after what Julian had said to her, but he wasn’t about to cheer her on, either.


“Oh, no, I’m so sorry,” Bo said, with just enough plausible sincerity in her voice that no one could call her out on it. “I’m so clumsy these days—did you know pregnancy affects your joints? It’s the funniest thing.” She sat back and drained the last few drops from her glass as Rafi came around the table and helped Julian clean up.


Julian’s cravat was soaked; he pulled it off and laid it flat on the table. He seemed calm, even cheerful about the whole thing, rising up on his toes to peck Rafi on the cheek as Rafi dabbed grenadine off his face.


“What on earth did you say to my girl?” Carlos demanded, leaning across Bo to glare at Julian.


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