Pretending With The CEO

Life rarely goes the way we plan, and for Allison Walters, that truth couldn’t feel more real. A single mom juggling her dreams of opening a rehabilitation clinic and the daily grind of a nursing home job, Allison is tired—tired of struggling, tired of living under her parents’ roof, and tired of feeling stuck. When an unexpected opportunity for a better-paying job arises, she grabs it, only to find herself face-to-face with the last person she ever expected to see: Neil Holden, the man she had a one-night stand with five years ago. The man who also happens to be the father of her child—a fact she hasn’t shared with him. Neil, on the other hand, isn’t exactly living a fairytale life, despite his billions. Hardened by a rough childhood and still reeling from the loss of his sister, he’s focused on one thing: helping his adoptive son, Aaron, recover from the nerve damage that left him unable to walk. He needs a skilled physical therapist, and Allison comes highly recommended. But when she shows up for the interview, the past crashes into the present in a way neither of them can ignore. What starts as an uneasy partnership quickly becomes a complicated dance of emotions. Allison is determined to remain professional and keep her secret safe, but the chemistry she thought she’d buried resurfaces, and Neil is no better at hiding his growing feelings for her. Beneath his stoic exterior, he’s drawn to Allison’s warmth and the way she connects with Aaron. But trust doesn’t come easily for either of them, and old wounds, secrets, and unresolved anger threaten to keep them apart. Pretending With The CEO isn’t just about love—it’s about healing. It’s about two people learning to forgive, not only each other but themselves. It’s about finding connection in the messiness of life and realizing that vulnerability isn’t a weakness but a strength. As Allison and Neil navigate their tangled emotions, a looming threat from Neil’s past adds another layer of tension to their lives. Secrets will come to light, and difficult choices will have to be made. But through it all, one question remains: can love really fix what’s broken? Pretending With The CEO is a heartfelt, messy, and deeply human story about second chances, family, and the courage it takes to open your heart again.