After her mother's death and a breakup that leaves her shattered, pretending is easier than processing.

At least, it was, until she meets Milo at her best friend's engagement party. The "doesn't do dating" groomsman sits at the top of her list of people to stay away from, but when he witnesses one of her weaker moments, he can't help but offer himself as a distraction.

Friends with benefits never backfires, right?

As Milo and Hanna get closer, they're both forced to admit they aren't as fine as they're pretending to be.

With her best friend's wedding on the horizon-to her ex's brother, no less-Hanna is juggling a grief that won't give up, an ex who won't give way, and a groomsman who won't give in.

Hanna must decide if she's willing to risk facing yet another loss and fight for a real shot at love, or if she'll settle once again for the safety of "fine".

🩷 Friends with benefits
🩷 Bridesmaid x Groomsman
🩷 Grief & loss
🩷 Anxiety & depression rep
🩷 Jealous ex
🩷 Forced proximity

CB is a cross genre romance writer spinning tales of love, loss, and whatever comes after. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, she is also one of the founders of Emrae Publishing.