They’ve been internet enemies for months. Now they’re fake dating for the fans… and just in time for Christmas.
Ava Bell is the reigning queen of sweet romance on ShelfSpace—sharp, self-assured, and not afraid to drag a fantasy author or two when their emotionally vacant warlords mistake violence for vulnerability.
Soren Pembry is the brooding darling of dark fantasy—gruff, magnetic, and the man who once called Ava’s favorite trope “a glitter-coated delusion for the weak-hearted” on a livestream.
Their online feud is legendary, and has captivated readers, sparked heated debates, and turned them into icons of genre warfare.
So when their tension finally boils over during a live author panel, complete with crackling chemistry and barely restrained loathing, the internet goes wild.
In the wake of their viral fame, their managers strike a deal: fake date through the holiday promo circuit and turn all that heat into hype.
Ava sees a PR nightmare. Soren sees the opportunity he’s been waiting for.
Because while she’s spent months calling him insufferable, Soren’s been hiding a secret: he’s completely, inconveniently, into her.
And now, he’s got four magical chances to turn pretend into real before the ball drops and their fake romance runs out of time.
