The Vacation That Changed Us: A secret Best Friends MM Awakening Romance

Logan Licks


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What happens when two straight best friends fake being a couple to win a dream Caribbean getaway…and accidentally fall madly in love?

Elliott Ponce never thought he’d win the luxury couples retreat, especially not the one meant for gay men. Panicking on the phone, he blurts out the only name he can think of: his lifelong best friend and coworker, Shawn Villa. One little white lie later, the two self-proclaimed ladies’ men are checking into a romantic villa with one king bed, a basket of “welcome gifts,” and a social-media contract that demands constant PDA. At first it’s all for show: staged kisses, shirtless selfies, practiced smiles.

But sun-drenched days, rum-soaked nights, and the thin line between pretending and wanting start to blur. What begins as a hilarious con turns into scorching confessions, first-time touches, and a passion neither of them saw coming. By the time someone from their old life threatens to expose the lie, Elliott and Shawn have to decide: walk away with the prize money…or fight for the love they never expected to find.

The Vacation That Changed Us is a steamy, slow-burn, friends-to-lovers MM romance full of forced proximity, and a hard-won happily-ever-after.

Note: This book contains romantic scenes, strong language, and mature themes. Please prioritize your well-being when choosing to read.
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