Think twice if…
- Content warnings: Sexual content, Death of a parent, Grief, Abandonment, Alcohol use, Alcoholism, Terminal illness, Infidelity, Stalking, Bullying, Anxiety, PTSD, Panic attacks, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationships

by B.K. Borison
Book 1 in Lovelight
This is fake dating for readers who want the fake part to last about five minutes emotionally. Stella and Luka have years of friendship doing most of the heavy lifting, so the payoff feels warm, soft, and deeply earned.
Goodreads 3.8/5 181,444 ratings
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