Danika Brown is an academic who prioritizes professional success over romantic commitment, pursuing strictly physical encounters to avoid emotional complications. During a campus fire drill, Zafir Ansari, a former rugby player struggling with anxiety and grief, rescues her. A video of the event goes viral, prompting the public to believe they are a couple. To leverage the publicity for Zafir’s youth charity, the two agree to a fake relationship. They navigate public appearances while managing their contrasting views on love, Danika’s cynicism, and Zafir's secret passion for romance novels.
Readers who enjoy contemporary romance with realistic depictions of mental health and professional ambition will find this story practical. It suits those interested in how grief and modern career pressures affect adult relationships. The narrative provides a look at establishing boundaries and the mechanics of building trust through vulnerability. Readers walk away with a perspective on balancing personal independence with the risks of emotional intimacy, alongside an understanding of how public perception influences private connections.
Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2020
- Language
- EN
