I’d rather die than be famous. But when Sam follows me home, tries to convince my parents we are dating, and nearly ruins everything, dying feels easier than living under that kind of fear. Prince Oscar-yes, the same arrogant boy who kissed me when we were kids and later humiliated me-offers me a ridiculous proposal: pretend to be my boyfriend so the world will protect me.

I say yes because I don’t have a better plan. I say yes and then forget how to breathe when he kisses me for real. I say yes and then find out that fake can feel shockingly like truth: the whispered apologies, the public displays, the boat full of flowers. But healing is messy. Scandals, rage, and a violent past keep showing up to test us.

So here’s the question I keep asking myself: can I let go of the hurt he caused me as a child and trust him with everything I still have left?

*This is an enemies-to-lovers romance with heat–don’t go in thinking it will be sweet with an alpha male prince, steamy scenes, a strong heroine, and some surprises along the way.*

Author Note: This is a re-release where I changed from 3rd person to 1st and adding in a bonus scene to the end.