The Stunt: A Boston Blizzard Novella

MAVERICK

As the star defensive end for the Boston Blizzard, I pride myself on keeping my nose clean and my head in the game. I'm a no-nonsense kind of guy, but when I'm approached to fake date the world's biggest popstar to stir up publicity for her halftime performance at the biggest game of the year, I throw caution to the wind and agree to the crazy plan. But when I get to know the real Bella Simon, the one she doesn't show to the rest of the world, my feelings for her quickly start to become something very real.

BELLA

For the last ten years, I've toured the world, performing for millions of adoring fans. And while my life looks flashy and exciting from the outside, the reality is anything but. The friends I have are all for show, and at twenty-four years old, my busy schedule has prevented me from ever going on a proper date. So, when my publicist tells me the hottest pro football player to ever exist will be my fake boyfriend, I decide to enjoy the ride. I try to keep reminding myself that none of it is real, but my heart isn't getting the message. Because I can't seem to stop myself from falling for him...even though I know our whirlwind romance is just a stunt.