Ava has survived plenty of family gatherings solo-but a lavish wedding packed with judgmental relatives? That's one gauntlet she refuses to face alone. Desperate for an escape plan, the shy baker ropes in her charming gay best friend Ethan to pose as her date. It's the perfect fake-out... until Ethan ups the ante by bringing his bold, irresistible friend Layla along for the ride.

From the moment Ava meets Layla, sparks fly-and the playful ruse begins to blur into something dangerously real. Between whispered dares, lingering touches, and one unforgettable kiss, Ava's careful defenses crumble fast.

But navigating the heat building between three hearts is far more complicated than any pretend relationship. With emotions tangled and lines crossed, Ava must decide if she's brave enough to claim the love that's been hiding in plain sight.

Can a pact built on make-believe lead to the kind of happiness they never dared to imagine?