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Synopsis
I didnāt join the force to play dress-up in designer heels and pretend to be someoneās girlfriend, but apparently life has a twisted sense of humor. And mine comes with a six-foot-something ego, a movie-star smile, and a peculiar knack for getting under my skin. Marco Dal Santo is everything I donāt trust: cocky, charming, reckless, and way too comfortable in a world built on smoke and mirrors. Iām supposed to use him to get close to people who hide crimes behind champagne and expensive suits. Heās supposed to be a means to an end. Convenient. Temporary. And fake. But thereās one small problem. It doesnāt really feel fake because every time he touches me, every time he pushes past my defenses and makes me feel something real, I forget that weāre supposed to be pretending. Somewhere between the staged kisses and very real arguments, the lines get blurred, and I canāt tell whatās part of the jobā¦and what isnāt. Weāre caught up in a world where one wrong move can get us killed, yet Iām starting to realize the most dangerous part of this case isnāt the criminals weāre chasing. Itās him. Because if anyone finds out Iām developing genuine feeling for my fake boyfriend, Iāll lose my badge, my mentorās trust, and possibly my heart in the process. So yeahā¦Iām in way over my head. And the worst part? Iām not sure I want to be rescued. With explosive chemistry, laughter, tears, and a love that refuses to stay fake, Undercover Lover is a steamy, addictive romantic suspense perfect for fans of The Rookie , fake dating, forced proximity, and slow-burn tension that explodes into something unforgettable. Trigger warning: Gun violence, trauma victim and grief.
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Undercover Lover (A fake dating romance): content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
Adults only. Contains steamy explicit romance scenes, gun violence, and mature themes about crime and undercover police work. Features strong language and emotionally intense situations involving trauma and grief.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, steamy sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include grief, gun violence, and trauma (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adults will love the explosive chemistry between the tough female detective and her cocky fake boyfriend as they navigate danger and real feelings.