A PRETEND ROMANCE...STAT! Widowed GP Tom is determined to avoid unwanted questions about his romantic life. And it seems the new nurse, Claire, is too. Their unconventional solution? A fake relationship! Safe and temporary, no strings attached. Except Claire's positivity, despite the loss she's faced, makes Tom's bruised heart race again... And as they slowly lower their carefully constructed walls, the shocking—yet very real—bond between them flourishes. But now, will their ruse rescue them from the past and lead to happiness—together? Perfect for fans of: 🤭 Fake dating 🏛️ Small-town romance 👔 Workplace romance