Ava needs a flawless plus-one for her sister’s engagement—Noah, her ex, is the groom’s best man. Julian, a charming friend-of-a-friend, volunteers for a single weekend of make-believe. What starts as a polite performance under golden-hour lights slides into real laughter, dangerous confessions, and a kiss that breaks the rules. Sweet, salty, and achingly bittersweet—Golden Hour Lies is Part 1 of The Pretend Weekends trilogy (3 parts).
Celeste Hana is a writer, content strategist, and certified survivor of the modern corporate grind. With over a decade of experience in soul-sucking offices, endless Zoom calls, and middle-management chaos, she’s seen it all and lived to write about it.
She’s worked across industries from tech to publishing, often as the youngest (and most quietly frustrated) person in the room. Celeste has questioned why we’re told to smile through burnout, pretend to love our commutes, and bond over awkward team-building. This book is her way of saying: you’re not the problem, the system is.View all by Reid Quinn
