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Penelope Black · Avalon Falls #1

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Fake-dating her ex was meant to be simple — but a serial killer in their small town changes everything.

Content Warnings
violence/gore

Description

Jasper Devereaux: The Reapers’ golden boy, my ex-boyfriend, and the first man to truly break my heart.Oh, and now he’s my fake boyfriend.He insists a fake relationship is the best solution to our problems. My persistent ex will back off, and his mom will stop trying to set him up on blind dates. The rules are straightforward: act like we’re in love in public only, don’t let the lines blur, and whatever we do, don’t fall for each other. Again. Every touch feels too real, every kiss reminds me of what we once had, and sticking to our rules becomes nearly impossible.Our little charade is the hottest gossip in Avalon Falls, but as the sparks between us reignite, a chilling string of murders rocks our town, adding danger to the mix. Pretending to date Jasper was supposed to be a temporary fix. But as the danger closes in, I realize my heart—and maybe even my life—might be on the line.tropes:fake datingsmall townforced proximityblack cat & golden retrieverwho hurt you?one mf bed

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