Is a relationship built on a lie doomed to fail? Or could it recover from its false start?Beautiful. Anxious. Bitch.Georgia "Gia" Kennedy doesn't care what you call her, as long as you know her name.The aspiring starlet is set to be the next big television talent.She just needs to impress the producers and get the job first.When an attractive stranger saves her from an uncomfortable situation with a casting director, it seems logical to play along with the lie he gives.Boyfriend.Terribly in love.Exclusive.Unfortunately, he left out a small truth.He plays tight end for the Chicago Engines, and all of Illinois is watching him return from a career threatening injury.Weston Naylor has more important things to worry about than what a budding actress may be asked to do on the casting couch, but he doesn't seem to have gotten the memo.The more he sees of the woman behind the mask she shows the world, the better he understands she's more than just a pretty face with a tragic backstory.Can honest connection come from a lie?Or will fear of failure keep them apart?False Start is a standalone in the Gridiron Warriors shared world. You do not have to read other titles in the series to enjoy this story, but you will find characters from other TL Hamilton titles in this book.TROPES: * Fake dating* Athlete/Celebrity* One night stand* Found family* Toxic parents* Opposites attract* Cinnamon roll MMC