
The Fill-In Boyfriend
Kasie West
Dumped at prom, Gia convinces a cute stranger to be her fake date — then can't stop thinking about him.
Description
When Gia Montgomery's boyfriend, Bradley, dumps her in the parking lot of her high school prom, she decides to do the unthinkable…convince the cute guy waiting to pick up his sister to pretend to be her boyfriend for the night. The task is simple: two hours, zero commitment, a few white lies. The problem is that days after prom, she can't stop thinking about her fill-in boyfriend. But can Gia turn her fake boyfriend into a real one without exposing her lie and possibly destroying her friendships and her newfound relationship? Smartly observed and wonderfully romantic, Kasie West's talent shines in this tale of one girl's unexpected quest to find love…and possibly herself. One disastrous prom night. One fake boyfriend. And a lie that’s getting way too real. A Prom Night Disaster: Dumped in the parking lot, Gia has to convince a cute stranger to be her date. What could possibly go wrong? Romantic Comedy Hijinks: Two hours, a few white lies, and zero commitment—that was the deal. But Gia can’t stop thinking about Hayden, her charming fill-in. Sweet Teen Romance: He was just supposed to be an actor for the night, but the chemistry between Gia and Hayden feels anything but fake. Friendship and Secrets: With her friendships on the line and a rival digging for the truth, Gia’s lie is about to unravel. Can she turn her fake date into a real boyfriend before it all blows up?
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