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When Honor Holland’s lifelong crush backfires and her best friend becomes engaged, she faces heartbreak and a small-town dilemma in Manningsport, New York. British professor Tom Barlow, whose visa is about to expire, must decide whether to obtain a green card or leave the United States, leaving his unofficial stepson behind. In a blend of romance and humor, Honor agrees to help Tom with a marriage of convenience—while also keeping her job at the family vineyard and keeping her ex‑crush at bay. As the two navigate the challenges of a pretend relationship, sparks fly and they both begin to realize that their fabricated partnership may be the perfect match for real love.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Kristan Higgins
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