Revenge is a dish best served with a hot new boyfriend.

Melanie Bennett has it all. She’s one of the biggest names in pop music, on a sold-out cross-country tour, and just a signature away from finalizing her divorce. She should be on cloud nine, but despite the illusion that she’s perfectly put together, she’s crumbling inside.

After her ex pulls her into the tabloid wars–again–Melanie reaches a breaking point. Making an impulsive decision to get back at him, she uses the one thing she knows will hurt his pride: a new boyfriend. But when the staged photo goes viral, Melanie has no choice but to continue the charade, now forced to fake an entire relationship for the public with her friend and hit podcast host, Austin Rivas.

Soon, Melanie’s revenge plan is not the only thing spiraling in unexpected directions–so is her relationship with Austin. Grappling with the crushing weight of maintaining her pop star persona while trying to find herself again, these new feelings have Melanie questioning everything. What started as an impulsive idea for petty revenge has her realizing Austin's steady presence and unwavering support might be more than she was prepared to handle.

Being Melanie’s boyfriend was never on Austin’s radar.

Austin Rivas’ podcast, The Tracks, has seen unprecedented growth since joining Melanie Bennett on the road. Viewership is up, ratings are better than ever, and the entire team is loving the change in direction. After months of working together, the biggest surprise has come from behind-the-scenes–the friendship he's developed with the star of his show. 

Austin’s familiar with playing the supporting role, having done it for years with his own family. So when Melanie asks him to be her fake boyfriend, it's an easy yes for him, even at the risk of exposing feelings he’s been hiding. What’s one more person to take care of–especially when Melanie could use someone in her corner?

Becoming Melanie's boyfriend might not have been in the plans, but as lines blur and their relationship begins to feel anything but fake, it may be time to re-write the script.

Lost in the Gray is Book 2 in the Tinted Truths Series.