Kit doesn’t do dates. As the resident small town grump and part owner of the family bar, he’s perfectly content behind the tap. But when his brothers bet against him—claiming he’s too stuck in his ways to land a date for the biggest wedding of the year—Kit’s pride takes the wheel. He needs a woman who is temporary, uninterested in forever, and definitely not a local.

She’s looking for a fresh start, not a fake boyfriend.

Violet is a city girl with a plan: scout a new location for her business, find a house, and leave her cheating ex in the rear view mirror. She doesn’t have time for the sexy, older, gruff bartender with a permanent scowl.

But when he offers her a deal she can’t refuse in exchange for being his unofficial wedding date, Violet figures she can handle a few hours of "faking it."

The problem? Kit’s "act" feels a little too real. And in a town this small, a fake date might just lead to a very real heartbreak.

From snowy winters to sizzling summers, find your next favorite couple in the picturesque small town of Storyville, Colorado.Follow along with some of your favorite authors as they explore each season, beginning with winter.


Releasing Feb 18th, 2026 as part of the Seasons of Colorado collection.

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