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.