Always A Bridesmaid

Samantha has mastered the role of the bridesmaid, content to support her sister's wedding while shielding her own bruised heart. A successful attorney, she’s rebuilt her life after her own engagement fell apart, convinced that love isn’t in her future. Determined to get through the wedding without any drama, her plans unravel when her ex-fiancé shows up with his new partner. Caught off guard and desperate not to show her vulnerability, she blurts out that she too is engaged.

Dr. Tucker Ellison, the town’s new veterinarian, is everything Samantha isn't—easygoing and a believer in second chances. Despite a rocky start involving her sister's mischievous dog at his clinic, he finds himself in the unexpected role of her fake fiancé when he overhears her predicament at the bar.

Forced to maintain their pretend engagement, Samantha and Tucker navigate the wedding activities. With each passing day, their initial antagonism and Tucker’s laid-back charm begin to break down Samantha’s walls. As they act out their parts, the line between fiction and reality starts to blur, challenging Samantha’s resolve about staying alone.

In this sweet, clean romance filled with enemies-to-lovers and fake relationship tropes, Samantha is forced to reconsider her stance on love. Will the facade of a perfect couple lead to true love, or will it confirm her belief that happily-ever-afters aren’t meant for her?