When small-town heartthrob Emmett Rhodes needs a fake fiancée to salvage his mayoral campaign, he strikes a deal with the one woman who can't stand him—sharp-tongued you. The chemistry is undeniable from day one, and what's supposed to be a purely transactional arrangement quickly becomes anything but, as stolen kisses and genuine moments blur the line between performance and reality. Between secret beach getaways and a swoon-worthy prom night do-over, you start seeing the real man beneath the golden-retriever charm, and keeping your hands (and heart) off him becomes impossible. It's sizzling, hilarious, and proves that sometimes the person you can't stand is exactly the person you can't live without.

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Sultry indie-pop and R&B tracks capturing stolen glances and undeniable chemistry. Think smoldering tension, late-night confessions, and the electric rush of pretend becoming real. Sensual yet intimate—passion wrapped in small-town vulnerability.