He’s her mountain man; she’s his secret Valentine... Tessa As the quiet owner of The Velvet Book in Hope Peak, Montana, I’ve always been more comfortable surrounded by fictional love stories than living one. So when Ryder Hawke, the town’s rugged mountain man and wilderness tour guide, asked me to be his fake girlfriend, I hesitated. We’re complete opposites—he’s adventurous and wild, while I prefer the comfort of my cozy bookstore. But I couldn’t resist the chance to help him out, even if it meant risking my heart. When I started receiving secret, steamy Valentine notes that made my heart race, I dared to hope Ryder might be the man behind them. Falling for him wasn’t part of the plan… but my heart doesn’t seem to care. Ryder Living off the grid and guiding wilderness tours in Hope Peak, Montana, suits me just fine. But when my ex started making waves, I needed a quick fix—and who better than Tessa Voss, my best friend’s little sister and the one woman I’ve been secretly in love with? Pretending to date Tessa was supposed to be a simple arrangement to keep my ex at bay. But the more time I spent with Tessa, the more I realized our fake relationship was turning dangerously real. Now, I’m her Secret Valentine, leaving heartfelt notes, hoping she’ll see me as more than just a mountain man with a reputation. But when the line between fake and real blurs, will Tessa take a chance on us? _When fake dating turns real, can love survive the truth? \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ Love blooms unexpectedly in this Valentine’s season, but can these fake relationships turn into something real?_ The charm of quaint Valentine's celebrations is the perfect backdrop for these heartwarming romances. Circumstances bring together heroines and their pretend partners, who discover that true love can bloom from the seeds of make-believe. As they navigate the season of hearts and their own hesitations, they learn that sometimes, all it takes is one faux date to change everything. Each story in 'Be My (Fake) Valentine' celebrates the joy of finding genuine connections during the most romantic time of the year. Join us this January through to February for over 15 steamy romances from some of your favorite Romance Short authors! This steamy romance series will be filled with body positivity, OTT protective fake boyfriends, and the magic of unexpected love blossoming around Valentine's Day.

A fake Valentine’s date was meant to be the easy way out… until real feelings start complicating everything. Addie If I don’t show up to my parents’ Valentine’s gala with a date, they’ll set me up with Mr. “Perfect” I’ve been dodging for years. Desperate, I turn to Perfect Plus One, but who answers my ad? Logan, the rugged, older guy from the gym I’ve been low-key crushing on. How am I supposed to fake it with him when I already know he’s my perfect Valentine? Logan Ever since Addie started at the gym, I’ve been hooked. Gorgeous, smart, off-limits—until I catch her hunting for a last-minute date. I won’t let her settle for some random guy, so I make sure she matches with me. But one fake date with her might just ruin me for real. A secret crush, a Valentine’s date, and one shot to make it real—can they pull it off, or will sparks fly? This age-gap, curvy girl, fake relationship, small town romance will have you believing that crushes are sometimes very mutual! My Perfect Valentine is a quick, steamy read perfect for your lunch break or a cozy evening escape. Part of the multi-author “Be My Fake Valentine” series but totally standalone. It promises NO cheating, NO cliffhangers, and a guaranteed HEA! Join us this January through to February for over 15 steamy romances from some of your favorite Romance Short authors! This steamy romance series will be filled with body positivity, OTT protective fake boyfriends, and the magic of unexpected love blossoming around Valentine's Day.

Fake a relationship with the woman I love to hate? I can barely stand being in the same room with Red...until our fictitious engagement makes it the bedroom. Ronald "Rowdy" Jameson After years of beating up my body on the rodeo circuit as a team roper with my best friend, Billy Cash, we decide on a contingency plan. Jameson & Cash—a clothes and leather goods brand that'll give us the longevity we crave while capitalizing on our hard-earned fame. But while I'm wooing investors and nailing down the best suppliers and producers to fuel our company's growth, Billy's in an early mid-life crisis that he neglects to tell me about.... Until I get an email that his older sister and NYC-based fashion designer, Lesley "Red" Cash, just bought out his half of the company. I'd rather do eight seconds on a bull than one moment as the bossy redhead's business partner. Tensions mount when she moves back home, geared up for a battle of wills. To top things off, a misunderstanding forces the fiery beauty and me to fake an engagement that I'm certain will have disastrous consequences. Especially when sparks fly, and I find myself yearning to make our steamy charade more than pretend. If you like small-town cowboy romance with delicious tropes like enemies to lovers, reverse age gap, fake engagement, and brother's best friend, you'll love My Cowboy Valentine . Part of the Be My Fake Valentine Story series, this sizzling collaboration showcases 15 of your favorite short, steamy romance authors. Get ready for love stories filled with body positivity, OTT protective fake boyfriends, and the magic of unexpected love blossoming around Valentine's Day.

When 24-year-old Ella lands a coveted internship at the city’s hottest art gallery, she never expects her boss to be Simon—a brooding, 42-year-old genius who’s more interested in his paintbrush than romance. But when a family wedding threatens to expose her single status, Ella concocts a a fake relationship with her moody mentor. With quirky dates, accidental paint splatters, and enough awkward moments to fill a gallery, Ella’s determined to show Simon that love can be as vibrant as the art they create. Will their pretend romance turn into a masterpiece of the heart by Valentine’s Day, or will Simon’s fears leave them both on the sidelines? This standalone includes a steamy paint scene (trust me, they get down & dirty), a grumpy boss, an innocent heroine, a big family with big secrets, and a fake romance that gets a little too real in the bedroom (wink wink) Join us this January and February for over 15 steamy romances from some of your favorite Romance Short authors! This steamy romance series will be filled with body positivity, OTT protective fake boyfriends, and the magic of unexpected love blossoming around Valentine's Day.

Violet Turcott has sworn off love. Burned too many times by failed relationships, she's done with dating, romance, and the illusion of happily-ever-afters. But when her boss insists, she must attend the company's Valentine's party, Violet is faced with a dilemma—show up alone or risk another romantic disaster. Desperate to avoid both, she hires the charming and enigmatic Dex Faletti to play the part of her perfect date. What starts as a simple arrangement quickly becomes more complicated. Dex is everything she ever wanted—handsome, intelligent, and genuinely attentive. He's the kind of man who seems too good to be true, and Violet’s heart isn’t ready to believe he could be different. As their pretend romance starts to feel more real, she faces the hardest choice of keep her heart locked away or take a chance on love one more time. In a season of hearts and second chances, will Violet find the courage to trust her heart one last time?