When Charlotte was younger, she loved to play make-believe. Her best friend's brother was her favorite partner in crime. In their teens, the child's play became anything but. Then a promise was broken along with her heart, and she vowed to leave fantasy behind. Unfortunately, the reality was boring AF, and she found more joy rolling dough in the kitchen than rolling in the sheets. Now he was offering her a role she hadn't played in years. Would history repeat itself, or could he make her dreams finally come true?
When Lance was younger, he had a secret that ruined the best relationship he ever had. It took him years to make his way back into a friendship role with his sister's best friend. Now he was ready to do whatever it took to get her back in his arms again, including pretend for now that his heart didn't beat harder just for her. Lucky for him, he knew a side of her no one else did, and he wasn't above using that knowledge to push his advantage. When the same secret threatens to come between them again, he vows to fight harder than ever to close on the most important deal of his life.