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 caught his arm. “Are you actually going up there?”


“Would you have me turn coward and disgrace myself?” Rafi winked at him. “A kiss for luck, my darling?”


“I’ll tell you what you can kiss,” Julian muttered.


Rafi was pretty sure he knew what was up. He and Ollie had first met at their university’s wrestling club, where Ollie had enjoyed many victories—but he’d never beaten Rafi. He somehow thought he’d have better luck now. Ha.


Although, Rafi thought as he stepped onto the stage, he had to admit he’d forgotten just how tall Ollie was. It was hard not to feel just a little bit of doubt about his chances when his opponent loomed half a foot over him—and Rafi wasn’t anyone’s idea of short.


“I’ve grown two inches since you last saw me,” Ollie said, grinning through his beard.


Holy giraffe legs, Batman. “You still have all the muscle tone of a chrysanthemum,” Rafi retorted, returning the grin.


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