I'm an idiot. Everyone knows that in a fake relationship, you keep it platonic. I knew it too, but I kissed her anyway.

From the first moment I met Emma Caldwell, I knew she was going to be trouble. Hot, adorable, complicated trouble.

So when she propositioned me—and not the sexy kind of proposition—I refused. Because the painfully awkward woman next door wanted lessons in love.
I don’t do relationships, and I sure as hell don’t do love—the whole town knows that. But after what happened with my ex-fiancée, they’ve been eager to see me happily settled down.

And that's when Emma sweetened the deal.
In return for being her relationship coach, she’ll be my fake girlfriend.

I agreed, but we needed ground rules…
No kissing. No touching. No feelings.
It was the perfect arrangement.

Until we broke all the rules.

Emma wasn’t just in my bed—she was in my head, my heart... making me feel things I shouldn't.
Because when this temporary relationship ends, I have to walk away.
And for the first time, I’m not sure if I’ll be able to.
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The Experiment is a steamy, laugh out loud, fake relationship, friends-to-lovers, neighbors-to-lovers, dating coach, small-town, standalone romantic comedy.