Claire never imagined she'd have to face her ex's high-profile wedding alone. Desperate to avoid being the bitter single friend, she hires a plus-one service—only to be stuck with Ethan, the same sarcastic guy who humiliated her during a college debate. Forced into fake couple mode, they're both determined to keep things strictly professional… and maybe a little antagonistic.
At the luxurious destination wedding, Claire and Ethan can't help but clash. Old rivalries resurface, and their bickering is as fierce as ever. But when they're pushed closer together—sharing a room, navigating nosy friends, and dealing with lingering insecurities—lines blur between pretending and something more.
Ethan's protective side surprises Claire, and she can’t ignore how his teasing now feels more like flirting. But old wounds and secrets threaten to unravel their fragile truce. When a misunderstanding risks exposing their fake relationship, Ethan must decide whether he’s willing to risk his heart—and Claire must confront her fear of trusting again.
Is this unexpected connection just part of the act, or could it be the start of something real?
Sometimes, the best love stories begin with pretending… and end with risking it all.
