The Deal Maker

About this book

Lucy Jones is tired of living in her sister’s shadow. As the "other sister" always falling short of her mother’s high expectations, Lucy views her role as maid of honor as the perfect opportunity for a grand personal rebrand. She is determined to prove she is polished, sophisticated, and entirely in control—until she meets the best man. Hunter Bain is the human embodiment of a scowl. A career-focused business bro who considers wedding planning a chore, he is everything Lucy finds aggravating. Their forced collaboration on the bachelor and bachelorette festivities quickly devolves into a series of chaotic clashes. However, when an impulsive lie forces them to pretend they are a couple, the dynamic shifts. Utilizing the classic enemies-to-lovers trope, this fake-dating arrangement is meant to be a temporary solution to keep the peace. Yet, behind the sharp banter and feigned affection, genuine sparks fly. As they navigate drunken disasters and shared secrets, they both begin to confront their own family traumas and insecurities. Lucy and Hunter soon discover that the only thing harder than faking a romance is denying the reality of their growing connection in this witty, high-tension, and heartfelt romantic comedy.