Fake Fiance Playbook
(2026)(The third book in the Fourth Quarter Fantasies series)
A novel by Elle Arden
From 2026 Evergreen Award-Winning Author Elle Arden
The last thing a scandal‑plagued NFL star needs is a good girl who sees right through him.
Especially one who looks like she belongs in Sunday service… and makes me feel like sinning.
Claire Wells is the only woman in Houston who doesn’t care that I’m a celebrity.
And with the whole world treating me like the problem going viral on every sports channel, she’s the only person willing to bet on me.
Suddenly, I'm pretending to be engaged to the one woman I can't stop thinking about.
Twelve weeks of red carpets, VIP lounges, and acting like she's mine for the cameras.
On paper, it’s straightforward.
In reality Claire doesn’t play by the rules.
And when she calls me out, I want her a little more.
The first time I kiss her, neither of us wants it to end.
I stop pretending and start claiming what’s already mine.
She thinks this is temporary while I'm already imagining forever.
The woman brought in to clean up my mess becomes the one thing I can’t risk losing.
But just when I think I'm becoming the man she deserves,
the scandal that nearly destroyed me comes back to finish the job
If the truth gets out, I lose my career.
She loses everything she's worked for.
And now the internet is planning our future for us.
Starting with a baby.
Perfect for readers who love:
⭐ fake engagement
⭐ forced proximity
⭐ opposites attract
⭐ he falls first
⭐ surprise pregnancy
⭐ Happily Ever After (no cheating, no love triangles)
A story of redemption, loyalty, and a love worth fighting for… if you crave messy hearts, fierce devotion, and a guaranteed HEA, this one’s for you.
Genre: Romance
The last thing a scandal‑plagued NFL star needs is a good girl who sees right through him.
Especially one who looks like she belongs in Sunday service… and makes me feel like sinning.
Claire Wells is the only woman in Houston who doesn’t care that I’m a celebrity.
And with the whole world treating me like the problem going viral on every sports channel, she’s the only person willing to bet on me.
Suddenly, I'm pretending to be engaged to the one woman I can't stop thinking about.
Twelve weeks of red carpets, VIP lounges, and acting like she's mine for the cameras.
On paper, it’s straightforward.
In reality Claire doesn’t play by the rules.
And when she calls me out, I want her a little more.
The first time I kiss her, neither of us wants it to end.
I stop pretending and start claiming what’s already mine.
She thinks this is temporary while I'm already imagining forever.
The woman brought in to clean up my mess becomes the one thing I can’t risk losing.
But just when I think I'm becoming the man she deserves,
the scandal that nearly destroyed me comes back to finish the job
If the truth gets out, I lose my career.
She loses everything she's worked for.
And now the internet is planning our future for us.
Starting with a baby.
Perfect for readers who love:
⭐ fake engagement
⭐ forced proximity
⭐ opposites attract
⭐ he falls first
⭐ surprise pregnancy
⭐ Happily Ever After (no cheating, no love triangles)
A story of redemption, loyalty, and a love worth fighting for… if you crave messy hearts, fierce devotion, and a guaranteed HEA, this one’s for you.
Genre: Romance
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