A ruse too tempting for words! In this Italians of Vermillion story, jilted the week before her wedding, romance bookstore owner Laila has given up on all men—except book boyfriends!That includes town heartthrob Nico—her infuriating landlord.Yet when he needs a fake date, Laila is the one he calls…precisely because she won’t accidentally fall for him.She’ll help if he stops questioning her business decisions.It’s the perfect on-paper pretence. But as she gets to know the real Nico, it becomes harder to separate truth from fiction… Swipe right for the one? Events planner Marissa can’t afford distractions—certainly not strangers she’s set up with against her will!Accidental date Rory is heart-poundingly handsome, but extremely unamused by the mix-up.At least she’ll never see him again… Only, it turns out he’s her fledgling company’s first client!Marissa just has to stand the buttoned-up billionaire long enough to plan a glamorous charity gala, and then they’re done.Yet when she sees beneath his stern exterior, dislike melts into something more dangerous…and she’s soon wishing their contract could last forever! Includes 2 titles! Perfect for fans of: 🤭 Fake relationship 💸 Billionaire 🔥 Enemies to lovers