Val Bellini's life is spiraling out of control: a declined credit card, a persistent Mr. Wrong, and meddling parents pushing her to the edge. Enter Evan Shurden, the charming Tech Ed teacher, offering a lifeline.

Evan finds himself captivated by Val, even when he should be focused elsewhere. When Val proposes a no-strings hook-up with a side of fake dating, he can't resist.

As their charade deepens, unexpected feelings arise during flirty road trips and emotional roller-coasters. Val feels like she's losing control on the dancing pole of life. As the line between pretense and reality blurs, they discover the stakes are higher than they imagined.

Can they navigate the complexities of their fake relationship, or will their game of love lead to a fall they can't recover from?