Of Pranks and Passion: An Unexpected Love Story

Everyone loves the golden child. They’re the hero of every family story, the one who can do no wrong. This isn’t that story. This is about the other sibling—the one who gets blamed, overlooked, and underestimated—and how he claws his way to his happily ever after with a little help from a found family who refuses to let him stand alone. Gary has spent his whole life under his sister’s thumb—punished for her mistakes, ignored when he succeeded, and treated like he’d never measure up. He thought that was just the way life worked… until Easton crashed into it. Easton is crass, grumpy, and shows up to class with bruised knuckles and a smirk that promises trouble. The moment he sees how Gary’s family treats him, he makes an offer: Let me help. And help, in Easton’s world, means fake boyfriends, prank wars, and a few strategically scandalous moments to shake up the wedding of the year. But the more convincing their “relationship” becomes, the more Easton’s protective streak turns personal—and the harder it is for Gary to remember it’s all pretend. Fake vows, real heat, found family, and the sweetest revenge—Gary’s about to learn that sometimes, the quiet ones have the loudest happily ever afters. Tags: Gary wants to be helpful, He caught the attention of a prankster, Fake boyfriends, “Practice” makes it more realistic, Easton is ready for a fight, Pranks are his love language, It’s the quiet ones you have to watch out for, Fake wedding plans, Gary finally stands up to his family, Chaos ensues, Guaranteed HEA View Less