Saint Stephen's Lake Series by K.C. Brooks

The first rule of fake dating? Never fall for your pretend boyfriend. But no one ever warned me about falling for his best friend. Alex Green has spent the last three years rebuilding her life from scratch. Sure, her job is hell, and her boss is Satan incarnate, but that’s a small price to pay for a fresh start. She’s content living her life within her perfectly drawn confines, unwilling to let anyone get too close... moreThe first rule of fake dating? Never fall for your pretend boyfriend. But no one ever warned me about falling for his best friend. Alex Green has spent the last three years rebuilding her life from scratch. Sure, her job is hell, and her boss is Satan incarnate, but that’s a small price to pay for a fresh start. She’s content living her life within her perfectly drawn confines, unwilling to let anyone get too close. But when popular movie star, Adam Rice, comes to her small town, Alex finds herself in a situation she never could’ve imagined. At first, it seems like pretending to be Adam’s girlfriend will solve all of their problems. He gets the press off his back, while she gets the benefits of being in a relationship without any messy feelings. The only downside? Adam’s best friend- Cole. Cole Campbell has no problem watching the world from a distance. After dealing with a rocky few years, he’s content to stand on the sidelines of his best friend’s booming acting career. But when they travel to the opposite side of the country to film Adam’s latest movie, Cole expects things to continue as they have. At least, until he meets Alex, and for the first time in a long time, he finds himself wanting someone, even if she’s the last person he should have feelings for. When annoyance turns to attraction, Alex and Cole find themselves drawn to each other. Feelings and loyalties get questioned, and they both have to decide if love is worth the risk, even if it comes at the most unexpected time. less

The first rule of friendship?Never fall for your best friend’s little sister.But loving her is the role I was born to play.For years, Adam Rice was on the top of his game. As one of the biggest movie stars in the world, he thought he was as invincible as the superhero he played. However, after an encounter with a stalker rattles him, he’s left with only one choice: walk away from the spotlight... moreThe first rule of friendship?Never fall for your best friend’s little sister.But loving her is the role I was born to play.For years, Adam Rice was on the top of his game. As one of the biggest movie stars in the world, he thought he was as invincible as the superhero he played. However, after an encounter with a stalker rattles him, he’s left with only one choice: walk away from the spotlight. With his best friend settling down and getting married soon, Saint Stephen’s Lake seems like the perfect place to hide out and clear his head. But when his best friend’s little sister, Victoria, decides to visit for the wedding, Adam offers to keep an eye on her and make her feel at home. However, after spending more time with Victoria, he starts to seek her out more- and not just because he’s looking out for his friend’s sister. Victoria Campbell never thought she’d see her brother again. Not after his alcoholism formed an insurmountable rift between them. But after years of distance, she accepts his olive branch to attend his wedding in upstate New York. Then, she can see for herself if he’s doing as well as he says. But their fresh start isn’t without strings- she’s hiding a major secret: she’s a mother. And she has no intention of telling her brother until she’s sure he’s changed. As Victoria tries to navigate her new normal with her brother, she’s determined to keep her walls up. However, she never counted on her brother’s best friend to see through her defenses. The more time she spends with Adam, the more she wants to get to know him. The real Adam, not the one the public gets to see. And maybe- he can help her get to know herself again. As the days tick toward the wedding, both are grappling with their connection. When secrets are exposed, and their pasts come back to haunt them, Victoria and Adam need to decide if their relationship is worth the risk or if it’s destined to remain an unspoken secret. less