Love, Within Reason

Marcos Lopez has loved Mari Ortega since they were kids. Friend-zoned forever, he's used to secretly pining for her. As a landscape architect, he understands that beautiful things blossom over time. So, when Mari begs him to pretend to be her fiancé and make her ex, Javy jealous, Marcos agrees.

Mari's always seen Marcos as quirky, maybe even annoying. He’s just too much – too smart, too happy, and way too intense for her. But she knows he likes her and that is a weapon she can wield against Javy. One glimpse of Marcos by her side and Javy will come crawling back, begging for another chance. It's a manipulative plan, but "all's fair in love and war," right?

Except, the more time Mari spends with Marcos, the less "annoying" he becomes. Suddenly, the lines between pretend and reality blur. What if the jealous act ignites a real spark between them? And what if this game ends up costing them more than they're willing to pay?

Warning: this book contains flower bouquets, possessive partners, and a cute dog.