Confident

Isabel Chambers grew up a "prized possession" in a family that treated her like furniture, beautiful, expensive, and replaceable. Now she runs a Manhattan art gallery that's three commissions away from closing, and the only client who can save her is a traditional, old-money collector named Mr. Hardwick who only signs with stable, married partners.

Roman Norouzi is a tech billionaire with a brother named Xerses, a matchmaking mother named Roxanne, and a woman named Sophia currently being pushed at him from every dinner invitation. At Isabel's gallery opening, his mother arrives with Sophia on her arm. Roman walks past the cheese table, wraps an arm around Isabel's waist, and introduces her as his girlfriend.

No real feelings. No messy complications. Two composed adults keeping their lives in order.

Except Roman is charming in a way that gets under her skin.

Fake relationship. Friends-to-lovers. Emotionally guarded art world heroine + easygoing tech billionaire.