By Avery Keelan: Otherwise Engaged

by Avery Keelan is a steamy, contemporary standalone romance that blends the high-stakes world of New York business with a tangled history of high school rivalry. Originally released in late 2021, the novel follows two former friends-turned-enemies who must navigate a fake engagement to save their reputations and careers. Plot Overview

As they play the part of a happy couple for investors and family, the "fake" chemistry between them begins to feel dangerously real, forcing them to confront the shared past that drove them apart. Core Tropes & Vibe

A mutually beneficial charade that quickly blurs the lines between performance and reality. Otherwise Engaged by Avery Keelan

The story centers on and Bennett Bradford . After a miscommunication in high school led to a bitter falling out, the two have spent years avoiding each other.

Bennett, a business rival to Thayer's sister's fiancé, discovers her lie. Facing his own business crisis and needing to repair his reputation, he leverages the secret to force Thayer into a fake engagement. by Avery Keelan is a steamy, contemporary standalone

Fueled by years of animosity and witty, biting banter.

Thayer invents a fake boyfriend to escape pressure from her family during her twin sister's wedding—especially since her sister is marrying Thayer's ex-boyfriend. Core Tropes & Vibe A mutually beneficial charade

Reviewers on Goodreads and The StoryGraph often describe the book as having vibes due to its elite setting and professional drama. Key tropes include: