Amanda has spent her whole life pretending. She pretends she doesn't mind that her mother makes her babysit her obnoxious little brother every day. She pretends she's not hurt that her "best" friend stole her boyfriend. She pretends she's not still in love with him. Pretends she's happy with her life. Nate Lewis is spoiled. Nate Lewis lives in a huge house and has always gotten whatever he wants without making the slightest effort. Nate Lewis thinks no one cares about him. When fate leads them to have to pretend they're dating, Amanda discovers that Nate is also the first person she can be herself with, the first person she doesn't have to pretend with. And Amanda is the first person who Nate feels like he's special and important to. The problem? They're already pretending. Pretending to be in love.