The Invitation

<p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>I <em>hate</em> Ripley Brewer.</strong></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>So why am I cuddling on his lap peering into his ocean-blue eyes while cameras record our every move?</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>My best friend needs my help to save her career and I would do anything for her. Besides filming a reality show sounds fun ... until Ripley shows up to play the role of my fake boyfriend.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>As always we nearly come to blows within minutes of seeing each other. The playboy billionaire accuses me of a setup but I insist I'd rather live in a world without carbs than spend a minute with him.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>At some point during the melee we sign contracts. I can't stand the look of his six feet two inches of chiseled abs and broad shoulders. And I loathe his arrogance. But now that he's my pretend beau I'm stuck acting like I'm falling in love with my biggest enemy.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>It turns out that Ripley's a good actor too. Every soft touch on the small of my back makes my heart thump faster. His sultry smirk feels like it's only for me. I should detest every word that passes his kissable lips.</span></p><p></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Is this all a ruse or does Ripley want to end this episode of The Invitation going from enemies to lovers? Because now? I'm not convinced I can despise him anymore.</strong></p><p></p><p></p>