The Great Dating Fake Off BY Livy Hart

At an extravagant Italian wedding, best friends Nora D’Amato and her crush, Sebastian Rossi, find themselves entangled in a web of fake relationships. Nora is pretending to be smitten with her best friend to keep his nosy family at bay, while Sebastian has brought a fake date to keep up appearances and repay her for watching over his grandmother.

The setting is a luxurious resort in the Adirondacks, where the bride and groom's families are embroiled in constant feuding. Amidst the chaos of pickleball tournaments, angry patriarch showdowns, and a bull-riding bachelorette party, Nora and Sebastian are struggling to maintain their facades. Nora, a bookstore manager, is torn between her feelings for Sebastian and the need to keep their ruse intact.

Sebastian, who is often away for work, is equally conflicted. He can't ignore his growing feelings for Nora, but knows that a real relationship seems impossible given his lifestyle. As the wedding festivities spiral into a series of hilarious disasters, the two must navigate their fake relationships without revealing their true emotions.

With everyone watching their every move, Nora and Sebastian’s ability to keep their secrets becomes increasingly precarious. The tension builds as they inch closer to a romantic revelation, risking exposure and the potential fallout. In this comedic, romantic whirlwind, they must decide whether to keep playing their roles or take a leap of faith toward genuine love.