Love Arranged - By Lauren Asher

LORENZO

Five months. Two people "in love."

One fake relationship with an expiration date.

Sounds simple enough.

But Lily Muñoz and I have history.

So, when she volunteers to date me so I can improve my public image, I should say no.

Our past complicates everything, but since my future depends on her, I agree to her plan.

Faking it for the public is expected, but falling in love in private?

That isn't part of our arrangement.

LILY

Using a dating app sounded like a great idea, up until I discovered Lorenzo Vittori was my match.

My sister's boyfriend hates him. My mom is wary of him.

And me? I've spent the last year avoiding him.

By when my business is threatened, I'm forced into teaming up with Lorenzo to save it.

All I need to do is help him win the mayoral election, and he promises to protect my shop.

It doesn't take me long to learn that I'm not cut out for fake relationships, but Lorenzo?

He isn't capable of a real one.

Heart-melting tropes:

• Fake dating
• Second-chance romance
• Enemies to lovers
• Mixing business and feelings
• Witty banter and emotional stakes