PLAYING THE PART

He’s the famous actor, but it’s her job to play the perfect wife.
Noah Ryder is one of Hollywood’s hottest stars. For years, he’s played into the bad-boy reputation that sells out box offices. But then a scandalous headline breaks even Noah didn’t see coming—and it threatens to cancel his biggest role ever. It will take an overnight image makeover to save his career.

Olivia Shaw swore off relationships after being left at the altar by her runaway groom. Discovering her grandmother is in dire financial trouble that puts her home at risk, Olivia vows to do anything to save her. But when her best friend suggests pretending to be the doting wife of a spoiled celebrity… Well, that will take an Oscar-worthy performance.

The photo ops and fancy red-carpet events are easy. But playing their parts for the prying eyes of the paparazzi blurs the lines when they’re off the public stage. From extravagant dates to luxury vacations, Olivia learns there’s a side to Noah beyond movie-star good looks—a side that’s as tender as it is compelling.

But can a marriage that started as play-acting end in happily ever after? Or will a shocking new scandal leave their romance on the cutting room floor?