Marrying Him Was Easy, Loving Him Was Hell

“They Faked a Marriage in Summer. But Autumn had a Plan of Its Own. Ivy Monroe is in a bind. She's got a shot at the research grant of her dreams. There's just one catch: it's for couples only. No husband? No deal. That's where Lake Hart comes in. He's a broody, charming filmmaker who needs quick cash. She needs a fake husband. It's supposed to be simple: pretend to be married for one summer, fool a few people, and walk away richer. But nothing about this fake marriage is simple. They arrive at a romantic mountain retreat and things get complicated-fast: - Weird "touch therapy" that's way too intimate - One tiny bed that squeaks like crazy - "Practice" kisses that don't feel fake at all - Judges watching their every move-and a prize on the line Ivy swore she wouldn't catch feelings. Lake never sticks around long enough to. But the more they pretend, the more real it starts to feel. One lie. One summer. So many sparks. If you love: - Fake marriage shenanigans - Forced to share a bed (and a shower) - Enemies-to-lovers tension - Slow burn with major payoff - Hilarious, messy, steamy rom-coms Then this is your next read. Funny, flirty, and full of feels.”