Faking It With The Single Dad: A Small Town Sweet Romance

I'm fake dating my ex's grumpy brother.

Running my quaint café as a single mom in Cedar Ridge keeps me busy. The last thing I need is Ryan Blackwood, my ex's billionaire brother, unexpectedly turning up at my café door.

After my ex broke off our engagement and disappeared, leaving me embarrassed and struggling, Ryan was the only Blackwood who reached out. Initially raw with emotions, I pushed him away.

Now, Ryan's in a bind with a land deal and a chilly reception from the town, prompting a surprising offer—a fake relationship. He'll fund my café, and I'll help soften his image.

What begins as a business arrangement quickly deepens. Staged dates blur the line between pretense and affection, revealing the warmth beneath his gruff exterior. Watching him with his daughter touches something deep within me, reigniting feelings I thought were lost.

Just when I start to fall for him, my ex suddenly reappears wanting another chance.

He failed to appreciate me once…there is no way I’m going back now. Especially when the future looks so bright. Rated '1/5 - Glimpses and kisses' for steam/spice/heat level.