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A runaway bride returns to her small town, where she fake dates her best friend’s older brother in a plot to make her ex jealous – from the author of How to Break My Heart. 

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Maddy Beaumont has been dubbed the runaway bride of Cinnamon Springs after leaving her ex, Myles, jilted at the altar and escaping to Europe. But she can’t escape the townspeople’s judgement for long – months later, she’s forced to return home and face reality, and Maddy is surprised by feelings of regret when she learns Myles has a new girlfriend so soon.

Did she make a mistake by calling off the wedding? There’s only one way to find out. When Maddy is invited to an event with Myles in attendance, she strikes a deal with pastry chef Elliot, her best friend’s charming older brother. For one night, Elliot and Maddy are going to pretend they’re dating. Easy, right? Just hold each other’s hand and pretend to be in love.

But the more time Maddy spends with Elliot, the more she realises what they share might not be so fake after all. 

About The Author

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Kat T. Masen is a USA TODAY bestselling author from Sydney, Australia. She is also the founder of the first special edition romance bookstore in the world—Books Ever After. With a love of everything romance, she spends way too much time on BookTok. She lives with her husband, four boys, and one very anxious pug. Find out more at KatTMasen.com.

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  • Publisher: Atria Australia (July 28, 2026)
  • Length: 320 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781761630460

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