Change of Heart
by Clare Lydon
Erin Stewart hires professional actor Steph Mitchell to pose as her girlfriend for five days at her parents' anniversary celebration in the Scottish Highlands.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Fake Dating
- Heat
- Hot
- Published
- 2021
- Length
- 306 pages
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Change of Heart
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- To survive a high-pressure family event, Erin Stewart hires an actor to play her girlfriend, sparking an unexpected connection.
- Features Fake Dating
- Professional to personal transition dynamics
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: unknown
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Recommended audience: Fans of contemporary sapphic romance with fake dating tropes.
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Needing a buffer against her family at their anniversary party, Erin Stewart turns to a professional solution: hiring Steph Mitchell to play her girlfriend for the duration of the trip. As they navigate the forced proximity of the Scottish Highlands, the line between performance and reality begins to blur.
Central Conflict
Navigating the tension between a fake dating arrangement and genuine feelings while managing expectations during a high-stakes family event.
Setting
Scottish Highlands
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
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About the Author
Clare Lydon
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Custard Books
- Published
- 2021
- Length
- 306 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781912019168
- ISBN-10
- 1912019167
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