For fans of Katherine Center and Nora Goes Off Script, How to Fake a Meet-Cute is a delightfully witty rom-com about a fake relationship that might just be the realest thing that’s ever happened.

When a clumsy trip on the red carpet leads to a viral photo of America’s sweetheart, actress Chloe George, in the arms of hockey’s bad boy, Axel Poteet, the internet explodes. With both their careers in a slump, they see an opportunity. A few staged dates, some curated social media posts, and one big public romance could be the PR miracle they both need. Chloe is a professional, after all–faking love is her job. But as the lines between performance and reality blur, their perfectly scripted love story is about to get a major rewrite, delivering the kind of heartwarming and hilarious tale that flies off the shelves.

While Chloe and Axel navigate their public charade, Chloe’s sister and manager, Leah, finds herself at odds with Axel’s infuriatingly fit personal trainer, Owen. The man’s favorite food is broccoli, he’s never had one sip of a Diet Coke in his life, and he thinks going on a five-mile run is fun. Seriously, who can trust someone like that? But it’s Leah’s job to protect her sister, and if that means putting up with the most annoying man alive and getting the world to believe this fairy tale between Chloe and Axel so her sister’s career will thrive, then she’ll do everything in her power to make it happen. 

Of course, Chloe and Axel’s secret isn’t the only one she’s trying to keep. Leah has a few of her own. Ones that have potential to destroy a lot more than just her sister’s career. But she’s on that too. As long as everything goes according to plan, it’ll all work out. All she has to do is trust her head and ignore the weird flutter in her heart every time Owen walks into the room.

How to Fake a Meet-Cute delivers a story brimming with hope, humor, and heartfelt emotion that will leave readers smiling.