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Krist Mellas, bassist for the band Half‑Life, is thrust into a media storm after a scandalous video goes viral. His agent suggests a staged engagement with bubblegum pop princess Madeline Fox to salvage his image. Krist barely tolerates the idea of a fake romance with the bubbly star, but the plan takes an unexpected turn when a heated backstage encounter sparks genuine attraction. Madeline, accustomed to living a lie under the spotlight, hides a budding crush on Krist while navigating the risks of a publicized affair. As glitter, diamonds, and media scrutiny loom, their fabricated vows begin to unravel, threatening to expose their true selves and damage both their careers.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: LGBTQ+ Fiction/Queer Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Shari Slade
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