The grumpiest, hottest server on the cruise ship wants me to be his fake wife? My dream is to be on stage, but I’m more background scenery than a performer. So when I accidentally become a jello monster in the middle of a show and the cruise director uses me as material for his comedy routine: my dream comes true. Then shock dominates the theater: a stranger, with ocean blue eyes and a jaw stronger than a riptide, stands up for me. Me. Imagine my surprise when I learn that my savior, Theo, thinks that it was a chore to defend me. How is it possible that the ultimate pessimist used to be a performer? What’s even more confusing? He asks me to be his fake wife. He has his reasons, and I have mine. I’ll be his fake wife until the end of his employment contract, as long as he prepares me for the entertainment team audition. This is more of a lease agreement than a marriage contract. We’re roommates, not lovers. I should feel good about this. We’re both getting what we wanted. So why do I want this fake marriage to be real? Bunking Up is a steamy standalone romantic comedy featuring a cynical hero and a cheerful heroine. It contains no cliffhangers or cheating, but includes a Happily Ever After.