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

“He doesn’t get on well with other kids. He doesn’t get on well with people, period.”


Rafi’s phone rang. “Tasha! Did you get in touch with Christian?”


“No, he hasn’t answered. But I did hear from Lyle. Uncle Eddie managed to track Christian’s phone—they’re headed for somewhere in Chelsea.”


“Chelsea?” Rafi smacked the wall in a surge of epiphany. There was one person Christian got on well with. “Amber lives in Chelsea.”


Rafi had to turn on his headlights as they hauled tail to Amber’s Chelsea townhouse; for all that it was barely four, the sky was dark and thick with clouds, threatening rain any moment.


“—and if you hear from Christian, let us know, and for God’s sake don’t let my uncle near him.” Julian jabbed the end button on his phone.


“She’s probably still talking to the lawyers,” Rafi sighed. “Too polite to check her phone during a meeting.”


A text arrived with a tiny chime; Julian opened it and swore.


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