Over the years, Joshua has watched most of his family fall in love. He and his cousin Nate are the last single Shaws standing, and while Nate's seemingly content to stay that way, Josh wants the kind of love his sister, parents, and grandparents have found. In the meantime, he's alone.



Sophia Montgomery is still reeling from the unexpected passing of her beloved father when she texts his old phone number—and gets a reply. The person on the other end, Josh Shaw, is sympathetic, funny, and kind . . . everything Sophia needs right now. And when her grieving mother suddenly focuses on Sophia's dating life, it's not long before Josh goes from text friend to fake boyfriend to get her mom off her back.



But the first time Josh and Sophia meet in person? Well . . . there's nothing fake about their instant attraction.



The young couple isn't prepared for the bombs about to go off in their lives—including revelations about Sophia's father and a Shaw family tragedy that rocks Josh's entire world.



No one ever said life would be perfect. But if Josh and Sophia rely on each other to get through their biggest challenges so far, their love could prove more than perfect enough.



Contains mature themes.