When rising pop star Alex Rivers flees the flashing lights of Hollywood after a headline-making scandal, the last place he expects to land is back in his quiet hometown. Fame follows him everywhere until he literally crashes into Noah Clarke, the no-nonsense bookstore owner who couldn't care less about celebrity status.
Noah likes order, quiet, and the comforting rhythm of running Havenbrook Books. The last thing he wants is the paparazzi storming his shop or the town buzzing with gossip. But when Alex's relentless manager spins up a "fake friendship" to salvage his public image, Noah gets pulled into the chaos.
What starts as staged outings and carefully arranged smiles quickly turns into something neither man expected: late-night talks that cut past the fame, shared laughter that feels too natural, and stolen moments that aren't for the cameras. But the world doesn't stop watching, and whispers of betrayal and scandal threaten to shatter the fragile trust between them.
For Alex, it's a chance to finally discover who he is when no one's looking. For Noah, it's risking the quiet life he's built for something unscripted, unpolished, and maybe unforgettable.
Can a pop star and a bookstore owner write a love story that's real when the cameras are desperate to make it look like just another performance?
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Part of the Happily Ever LOL series, this standalone romcom delivers laughter, heart, and a guaranteed happy ending.
Welcome to Happily Ever LOL, a feel-good collection of standalone romantic comedies that put a playful twist on love. Each story brings two men together in the most unexpected places whether in a quirky small town, a chaotic workplace, on a lively college campus, or under the spotlight of sudden fame. With laugh-out-loud banter, heartwarming moments, and endings that leave a smile, this series proves that love doesn't have to be heavy to be meaningful. Perfect for readers who crave joy, warmth, and just enough silliness to brighten the day, these romances guarantee happily-ever-afters with a big dose of LOL.
