when its real

From the acclaimed author duo Erin Watt, known for their #1 New York Times bestsellers, comes a gripping story about Oakley Ford, a teenage rock sensation grappling with a turbulent personal life. While adored by millions as a pop icon and famed for being the offspring of celebrity actors, Oakley struggles behind the scenes with a deteriorating family situation and an artistic crisis. With the press feasting on his controversial antics, his management steps in, concocting a plan to revamp his image—a plan that includes a fictitious relationship to present him as a more grounded individual.Enter Vaughn Bennett, a practical seventeen-year-old who juggles her time as a part-time waitress and a dedicated sister. Normally, Vaughn wouldn’t dive into such a charade as being someone’s pretend girlfriend, but financial pressure forces her hand. The lucrative deal offered by Oakley's team is tempting enough for her to endure the extravagant lifestyle and constant scrutiny from Hollywood's glare. Despite finding Oakley arrogant and self-absorbed, Vaughn questions whether their act might lead to genuine feelings. However, falling in love wasn’t part of the contract…or was it?