About the Book: The story features two childhood friends who reconnect years later, only to find they have grown into very different people. The classic “fake dating” and “opposites attract” tropes are central to the plot, as the protagonist, Dani, is forced into a pretend relationship with the now-popular hockey star, Alec. The small-town setting and the focus on first love, high school sports culture, and the complexities of teenage relationships are all key elements of the young adult and contemporary romance genres.