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).