The dynamic between the innocent "good girl" and the tattooed "bad boy".
Their connection is complicated because Jase is the best friend of Carly's overprotective cousin.
Jase is described as a protective alpha who previously avoided commitment. Series Information
The story centers on Jase Steel, a 22-year-old tattooed and pierced tattoo artist who works at his family shop, Forever Steel . He is a known womanizer until he meets Carly, the beautifully innocent cousin of his best friend. Despite his friend's disapproval, Jase tricks Carly into a "fake dating" arrangement, only to fall hard for her as secrets from his past threaten their relationship. Main Characters:
An alpha male "bad boy" with a rough exterior but deep emotional secrets.
A "nerdy virgin" and avid reader who is immediately drawn to Jase’s dangerous charm.
The book utilizes a dual narrative, though it is primarily told from Carly's perspective, with shorter chapters from Jase interspersed throughout. Key Themes & Tropes
The central plot device that forces the two characters together.