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Rules Don’t Apply in Paradise

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Rules Don’t Apply in Paradise

By: Sophia Karlson
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No one said fake dating was going to be easy…

Two weeks ago, Lexi O'Reilly had her perfect job. Today, she's being fired for seeing something she shouldn't have. With a social media scandal waiting to drop, all she wants is to disappear until the storm has passed.

Enter Tristan Martinelli, her brother's best friend and oceanographer. With a deadline looming for his upcoming TV series, Tristan has run out of footage, money, and sponsorships to finish his series. All he wants is to wrap up his life's work and meet his deadline.

When the perfect job presents itself – a three-month stint at an exclusive private island resort with some of the best-preserved reefs in the world, where Lexi will run the hotel, and Tristan the dive centre – the only snag is that they must be a couple to apply. Despite knowing how she feels about Tristan, they make a deal to fake being engaged to apply for the job. Surely pretending to be in love with the man you're already in love with should be easy, right?

What to expect when the rules don't apply…

  • Brother's best friend
  • Fake dating
  • Forced Proximity
  • Remote island location
  • Spicy
©2026 Sophia Karlson (P)2026 HarperCollins Publishers
Contemporary Romantic Comedy
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