Dating Books in Order

Shop assistant Sarah agrees to pose as wealthy customer Jared’s girlfriend at his brother’s engagement party. Away from his office, he proves unexpectedly warm and thoughtful, making it difficult for either of them to distinguish their performance from real affection.

Christmas enthusiast Candice agrees to help Charlie, whose family sells Christmas trees, appear less miserable at seasonal events. Their opposing attitudes make them reluctant companions, but spending the holidays together begins to soften his grumpiness and change her expectations.

Stationery-store employee Caroline reunites with her first kiss when he arrives to choose wedding invitations with his fiancée. After discovering the bride’s infidelity, Caroline helps Alex through the breakup while wondering whether his renewed interest in her can last.

Seeking independence from her protective family, Stella invites burned-out businessman Carter to become her temporary roommate. Their unspoken history includes a one-night encounter, and living together makes it increasingly difficult to ignore the attraction neither has properly addressed.

Eleanor reluctantly tries a dating app and connects with Mitch, who wants someone to love him beyond his high-profile career. Their meeting seems to promise everything she has wanted, until the secret he keeps threatens their growing trust.

Kelsey poses as her best friend Theo’s girlfriend when he attends his former fiancée’s wedding. Their comfortable friendship makes the deception easy, but genuine attraction and a secret Kelsey has kept threaten to complicate the arrangement.

Newly free of a controlling relationship, Amelia reluctantly accepts a blind date at a wedding. Younger, considerate Isaac seems an unlikely match, but their easy connection makes her question whether she is ready to risk her heart again.