The Lion's Gambit

Retired NFL superstar Liam "The Lion" O'Connell has it all: a successful business, a city that adores him, and a promising campaign for mayor. But his single status is becoming a liability, so he makes a strategic play—he hires his brilliant campaign manager, Chloe Davis, to be his fake date for political functions. The arrangement is simple: a temporary contract to boost his public image. But the line between public and private blurs as their undeniable chemistry ignites a real romance, threatening to upend all of their best-laid plans. Just as Liam starts to believe in a future with Chloe, his past comes roaring back. His desperate ex-fiancée, Savannah, returns with a dangerous secret. Caught stealing from a ruthless criminal, she has one week to repay a massive debt or face a deadly fate. Now she's asking for the one thing Liam can't afford to give: help. Navigating a high-stakes game of political intrigue and life-or-death threats, Liam and Chloe must decide how far they're willing to go. Can they save Savannah without destroying Liam's career and their budding love, or will the lion's gambit cost them everything they hold dear?