Lainey has lost everything. Luckily one little fib (OK, quite a big fib) helps nail her dream job. Soon she s living in a stunning house by the sea, fending off obsessed fans for a retired – if far-from-retiring – actor and organising his charming but chaotic family. It s definitely worth the challenge of keeping her secret.

At least Lainey isn t looking for love. It s time for a break from all that. And yet . . . Seth, the actor s grandson, really is rather attractive. There s growing chemistry and a definite connection between them. But how would he react if he knew she hadn t been honest with him?

Lainey s not the only one with a secret, though. Seth has one of his own. And everything s about to start unravelling . . .

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