The Last Eligible Billionaire

Hayes Rutherford is a billionaire heir to a movie empire who is emotionally unavailable, distant, and resistant to social interaction. He is pursued by matchmaking relatives and interested women, but he hires a woman to pose as his girlfriend to keep them away. In exchange for her help, Hayes agrees not to ruin her life over a misunderstanding between them. As the woman gets to know Hayes beyond his wealth and status, she discovers they have more in common than expected. She begins to see the person beneath his defenses and wonders if their fake relationship could become real. The story follows their fake dating arrangement as complications arise, including scandals. The novel features a botched wax job, a misguided dog, and grand romantic gestures.