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, is it true your uncle’s been arrested?”


“Julian, are you being charged with a crime?”


“Is Chris Petrie in there? Is he injured?”


“Are the sexual abuse allegations true?”


Rafi looked at his scabbed, aching knuckles and wondered how many more faces he could get away with breaking today.


“Julian, were you raped? Is that what turned you gay?”


Rafi actually took a step toward the one who said that, fists clenched, but the man’s eyes widened with glee instead of fear.


“Julian, did Rafi hurt you?”he continued.“Is that why you’re at the hospital? Is he threatening you? Should we call the police?”


“If I’m threatening anyone, it isn’t Julian,” Rafi growled, but Julian hooked an arm through his and steered him away.


“Lyle’s on his way with the car,” Julian said.


Chapter 89