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

“I mean, since we’re awake anyway,” Rafi murmured, hands wandering, “I guess I’m not opposed to indulging my insatiable boyfriend.”


“Yes, I can see it’s a burden for you,” Julian said, rolling his hips against the evidence of Rafi’s interest.


Giddy and eager, Rafi kissed his way down Julian’s body to its most important point—and despite his restrained responses, it was immediately obvious no one had ever given Julian his mouth before. Criminal, but Rafi was pleased to introduce him to the practice. Julian didn’t make a sound until the very end, but that one—high and desperate and finally unself-conscious—was worth the wait.


Afterward, Julian tried to clean up again, but since his limbs weren’t working, Rafi laughed and pushed him back down while he handled it. They’d used protection again; Mother Moonwise would be proud.


“You haven’t,” Julian said, “I mean, you’re still—and I’m not—I don’t do that, I’m not going to…do…”


Chapter 75