Lying Together - Fated Beginnings, #2

He's the movie star nursing a lifelong crush. She's the numbers-savvy babysitter from his past. Can a make-believe romance sum up to an unforgettable love story?Zahara's stepped into the center of a storm-and she'd done it willingly. When a dear friend escapes on vacation, Zahara fearlessly assumes the helm of a quaint, charming Bed & Breakfast in her small town. Yet, the weight of newfound responsibilities pushes her to her limits, and she struggles to stay afloat.
In the midst of these choppy seas, Gavin, her friend's son, steps in to lend a helping hand. But Gavin is no longer the young boy she once knew. He's all grown up, and as sparks fly, Zahara can't ignore the magnetic pull she feels, even if it defies all logic. From a childhood infatuation to a chance at something more, Gavin is determined to prove that he's the man Zahara needs. As they navigate the intricacies of running a bustling B&B together, an unforeseen scandal shakes their world.
In order to protect the inn's reputation, they make a daring decision - to pretend to be a couple. Amidst the tempest of pretend romance, genuine feelings flourish. Zahara and Gavin find themselves drawn together by a force neither can resist. As they strive to weather the challenges thrown their way, they must confront their own fears and insecurities. Will their fake relationship evolve into a real, everlasting love? Join them on this emotional rollercoaster as they strive to reach the calm after the storm, hand in hand.
Main Tropes Small Town Fake Relationship Age Gap (Older Woman/Younger Man) Forbidden Love Actor Hero He fell first and he fell hard ***********************************************************************A Clean, Sweet Romance with a dash of heat, grit and intrigue. Each book in the Fated Beginnings series is written to be readable as a standalone. This is a love story featuring a Age Gap Fake Relationship, Small Town dynamics, a Guaranteed HEA and multi-racial couple (bwwm black woman white man).
Includes discussions of faith by main characters who are Christian or are struggling with faith in Christ. Please Read: There are no sex scenes. This story is a bit spicier than general Clean & Wholesome. Content references purposeful instances of strong language.