“He saw every crack in my armor, every shard of pain, and chose to love me harder for them.”

Kyson Allen, the family’s sharp-tongued “asshole” brother, is utterly dedicated to his work as a dog trainer. He’s more comfortable around rowdy pups than people, and he’s not afraid to let that show. When Livie, a sassy and smart veterinarian, arrives in Mesa, the sparks they strike off each other are far from romantic. Their clashing personalities turn every interaction into a battle of wills.

Yet, when Livie’s abusive ex reappears in her life, she and Kyson strike a deal. Fake dating. The friction that once set them at odds soon morphs into something far more complicated. Beneath the barbs and fiery banter, an undeniable connection begins to form.

In this enemies-to-lovers/fake dating romance, Kyson and Livie must decide whether the lines they’ve drawn between them are worth crossing, and if it’s worth risking their hearts in the process.