by Lyssa Fairbanks (Author)

Meet Lucy Chang.

A rising star at Blackwell School of Medicine, she seems to have everything-great grades and a tight-knit group of med school girlfriends-but Weston Ashcroft, her abusive ex, continues to terrorize her. Previously drifting where others have directed her, she's beginning to wonder if she's lost her way. Now, she vows to take a break from love as she struggles to find her voice.

Meet Jake Whitlock.

A med school dropout turned ER nurse at Blackwell Hospital, he battles deep-seated insecurities due to his father's disdain. To make matters worse, his ex is now dating his arrogant older brother, Sterling. While he finds solace during performances at the local dueling piano bar, feelings of inadequacy continue to haunt him.

One fateful day in the ER, Lucy asks Jake to pretend to be her boyfriend in an effort to get Weston to leave her alone. What begins as a fake-dating scheme soon leads them both toward unexpected vulnerability, healing, and maybe-even-the first notes of a perfect love duet.

A slow-burn romance featuring fake dating, found family, emotional healing, and the kind of piano-bar serenades that give you a soft place to land.

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