The plan was simple: fake the wedding, save her career. Then she met the best man.
Vivian Whitlock’s social media empire is about to crumble. She’s closing in on thirty, and her fans are moving on to their ‘weddings and babies’ era. About to be dropped by her management team, she pretends she and her secret boyfriend are ready to take the plunge.
There’s just one problem: he doesn’t exist.
Enter Dominic James, a charismatic actor working at the idyllic Paradise Bay Resort. He’s got Broadway dreams and the perfect cover story. The two strike a deal—he’ll play her doting fiancé, and she’ll launch him into New York stardom.
But Vivian’s picture-perfect plan takes an unexpected turn when she moves into the beachside bungalow Dominic shares with his brother, Ben—an intense, fiercely-devoted single dad with no time for romance.
Surrounded by swaying palms, ocean breezes, and a precocious five-year-old who steals her heart, Vivian starts to wonder if she’s been chasing the wrong dream all along.
Is she about to lose everything she built—or finally find something that lasts?
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This sunny romcom brings together fake relationships, unexpected parenthood, and social media drama in a heartwarming (and often hilarious) package. The story centers around Benjamin, a young contractor and devoted single dad to five-year-old Henry—a sweet surprise left on his doorstep years earlier. He lives with his flamboyant and fabulous brother Dominic, whose larger-than-life personality provides plenty of entertainment and heart.
Enter Vivian Whitlock, a struggling influencer whose career is teetering on the edge of collapse. To save her brand, she needs a wealthy, devoted boyfriend—stat. Dominic, always game for drama and mischief, volunteers to play the part. Vivian soon finds herself living with the two brothers and an adorable little boy who quickly steals her heart.
The setup is classic romcom chaos, and Melanie Summers pulls it off with her usual flair for humor and emotional depth. The chemistry between Benjamin and Vivian is slow-burn and satisfying, and little Henry adds an irresistible layer of charm to every scene. The fake engagement leads to real feelings, of course, and while the story leans into trope territory (especially the influencer angle and pretend relationships), it still manages to feel fresh thanks to likable characters and great pacing.
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