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About this book
When Penny's public engagement falls apart, she swears off real romance in favor of her beloved book boyfriends—until her charming best friend Jake "Monty" Montgomery crashes back into town with a desperate bargain. He'll pose as her boyfriend to silence the town's gossip if she'll help him learn to write the passionate romance novel his career desperately needs. As they navigate fake dating at the Maple Festival and stolen moments in autumn-kissed orchards, their pretend romance starts feeling dangerously real, leaving Penny to wonder if this time, her happily-ever-after might actually be within reach. Perfect for readers who love small-town charm, witty banter, and the delicious tension of friends discovering they might be so much more.
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