The Lies We Tell

Love at Royal Ridge: Book 1 of 2

by Cassandra Diviak

All's fair in love and war, even a few little white lies to stir up a little drama.

Giselle Courtland imagined her future revolving around a simple housewife life with her high school sweetheart, James. But when James unceremoniously dumped her for not being sophisticated enough, her certainty and self-confidence were shattered. Giselle didn't know how to pick up the pieces until someone she once knew returned to her life with a proposition.

Jude Beauregard had all the makings of a modern gentleman, complete with his focus solely on his studies. With his head in the books and a largely private personality, his parents worried about him wasting his best years stuck in study mode. Tired of dodging suitors, Jude discovered a solution in Giselle's recent split from his rival and an opportunity to fix a wrong from their high school years.

So, with one little lie, Jude and Giselle declare themselves a couple, planning to play lovestruck until they get what they need. But neither could anticipate how their arrangement might uncover old feelings throwing a twist in their fake relationship.

Publication Date: May 10, 2024

Cassandra Diviak is an indie author who resides in California. An avid reader and writer since she was young, Diviak aspires to write stories that not only entertain people but embody lived experiences and reliability. She loves stories of fantasy adventures and meaningful romance with heroes and heroines who belong to underrepresented groups in fiction.

She currently attends a Los Angeles-based law school, where she plans to study either civil rights or family and children's rights law after earning her political science degree with a minor in women and gender studies. Her mission in life is to help people through her passion and creativity.

When she's not writing, she can be found lounging around the house because she's a massive homebody. Her hobbies include cooking, watching television, and caring for her beloved cats.