A steamy Vegas fling takes an unexpected turn when a charming Southern bad boy asks his temporary lover to pose as his girlfriend at his brother's engagement party—right where his actual "one that got away" will be waiting. What starts as a simple con with strict rules (hot sex, fake smiles, zero feelings) quickly spirals when real emotions crash the party, and suddenly neither of them can remember why they agreed to keep things casual. As secrets from Stevie's past threaten to unravel everything they've built, these two are forced to decide if they're brave enough to bet it all on each other. Jessica Peterson delivers the perfect blend of Southern charm, sizzling chemistry, and genuine heart—a story that proves sometimes the best relationships are the ones you never planned on winning.

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