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

“It’s lucky for you and for the Faire’s legal team,” he said, with a glower at Ollie, “that you’ve come out of this with only a goose-egg and some bruises, Mr. Reyes.”


“That and the blow to my pride,” Rafi said, “since it’s sure to be all over the internet by nightfall.”


“You deserve it,” Julian said, and pressed the medic’s ice pack gently to the side of Rafi’s head. Rafi thought of the cacti on the windowsill, Julian decorating with prickles, and smiled.


“We should get out of these folks’ hair and let them prepare for their next show,” Rafi said. “Other than the danger to my life, by the way, I really enjoyed it.”


“Really! Your whole troupe is good, but,” he glanced around and leaned closer, “you’re the best of the bunch.”


Ollie’s smile went wry. “Too bad Distant Kingdom isn’t hiring, huh?”


“Well, now,” Rafi said thoughtfully, “let me get back to you on that.”


Chapter 67