Synopsis

When Pretend Turns Real

Best friends since high school.
One fake relationship.
And a love that refuses to stay buried.

Brice Richardson knows ambition. As the third billionaire in the pact, he’s focused on sealing his next big deal. The problem? It hinges on convincing everyone he’s in a stable relationship. There’s only one person he trusts for a favor this big—Imani Sharif, his best friend… and the one woman he’s never stopped wanting.

Imani has spent years guarding her heart. Brice shattered it once, and even though they rebuilt their friendship, she never truly let go. Agreeing to be his “pretend bae” might help him land the deal—but will it cost her everything?

Pretend Bae is a sweet, emotionally layered best-friends-to-lovers romance that explores what happens when faith, fear, and love collide. Perfect for readers who love:

✔ Friends-to-lovers tropes with deep emotional payoff
✔ Fake dating with very real feelings
✔ Billionaire heroes with loyalty and heart
✔ A heroine with quiet strength and guarded tenderness
✔ Clean but swoon-worthy Black romance with cultural depth

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