Love Me Like You Mean It

Now the whole internet thinks I’m engaged.

To my best friend.

I’m Emma—single, stressed, and definitely not in love.

So when I tried on a wedding dress at a boutique (just for fun), I didn’t think I’d get caught.

But then my childhood frenemy walked in. And I panicked.

So I did the only logical thing: I lied.

“I’m getting married too!” I blurted.

To who? No idea.

Except now the boutique’s social media account has posted a viral photo of me, looking radiant and “engaged,” and the whole town—including my boss, my ex, and my mom—thinks I’m planning a wedding.

Cue: damage control.

Enter Aidan. My best friend. The guy who knows all my secrets, including the time I once drunkenly professed my love for Chris Evans.

He agrees to pretend to be my fiancé. Just for a little while. Just until things calm down.

But then we kiss.

And the lie stops feeling like a lie.

Now I’m wondering if I messed everything up…

Or if this little white lie might be the best mistake I’ve ever made.

💍 Fake engagement + best friends to lovers

💍 A viral photo, a meddling mom, and one very flirty fake fiancé

💍 Swoony slow burn, awkward encounters, and emotional payoff

💍 For fans of Sophie Kinsella, Ali Hazelwood, and Christina Lauren

Note: Love Me Like You Mean It is a closed-door romantic comedy with laugh-out-loud banter, unforgettable chemistry, and a feel-good ending that’ll make your heart do cartwheels.

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