Pop star Ayla Monroe has everything—fame, fortune, and a fanbase that adores her. But when burnout and addiction rumors threaten to destroy her career, her controlling record label devises a risky plan: fake a relationship with her new bodyguard, Marcus Grant.
Marcus, a military vet turned private security expert, isn’t used to playing the role of a boyfriend, but he’s willing to do whatever it takes to protect Ayla’s reputation. The plan seems simple—public dates, staged kisses, and convincing the world they’re in love. But the more time they spend together, the harder it becomes to tell what’s real and what’s an act.
As Ayla begins to reclaim her music and rediscover her voice, Marcus becomes more than just a protector—he becomes her muse. But when her ruthless ex-manager tries to tear them apart, they must confront the truth: Is their relationship just a strategic lie, or could it be the love they both need?
Can a fake romance built on public scrutiny survive when the real feelings start to show?
