Author: Christina Lauren
Publisher: Piatkus Books
Title: Not explicitly named, but part of Christina Lauren's romantic fiction works.
Overview:
The next escapist romance from the bestselling duo, known for their hit The Unhoneymooners.
Praised as a perfect blend of heat, intensity, and comfort, with high praise from Jodi Picoult.
Plot Summary:
The story centers on Liam "West" Weston, the heir to the Weston Foods conglomerate, and Anna Green, a free-spirited artist.
Anna believed she married West for access to housing and thought their marriage was over after graduation.
Three years later, Anna is a struggling artist, and West is a Stanford professor with little interest in the family business.
Due to a clause in his grandfather’s will, West must stay married for five years to claim his inheritance—worth $100 million.
Facing family pressure, West must introduce his wife—his ex, Anna—to his wealthy family, leading to a fake marriage plot.
The story explores themes of love, wealth, and authenticity, questioning whether true love can survive a lie.