It was just a childhood promise that somehow turned into a pretend relationship. But suddenly, our fake love is feeling like the real deal . . .

This one time at church camp, Tim Chaney and I made a promise. If neither of us was married by the time we turned twenty-five, then we'd marry each other. But deep down, I wasn't worried. I knew I was going to marry Brent Faulkner one day. So when I find out Brent's about to get hitched to someone else, I decide Tim is the person to help a girl out. There's only one problem… he thought our long-ago agreement was for real.

I've been smitten with Annie Broussard since the moment I met her. We were just fourteen, but I knew the spunky, smart--if a teeny bit awkward--redhead was all I'd ever want. That feeling only got stronger because Annie grew up to be a beautiful woman. The only trouble is, she doesn't have eyes for me. When Annie reaches out to me in a last-ditch effort to snag the man of her dreams, I find a fresh swell of determination... and that childhood promise is my ace in the hole.