When a burnt-out GP returns to his sleepy hometown on the Isle of Skye, the last thing he expects is for his day to improve—until Isla arrives with her own baggage and a desperate need for a fake boyfriend to ward off her manipulative ex. What starts as a convenient arrangement between two people running from their pasts quickly becomes something neither of them saw coming, as they discover that pretending might be easier than admitting what's really happening between them. With Scottish charm, humor, and the cozy intimacy of a small island setting, this is the perfect story about finding unexpected love when you're not looking for it. Get ready to root for two beautifully flawed people as they learn that sometimes the best relationships are the ones that surprise you.

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Soft indie folk meets tender R&B—think acoustic guitars, whispered vocals, and slow-building chemistry. Scottish rain-soaked melancholy with warm, intimate moments. Yearning yet hopeful, with just enough spark beneath the surface.