**Previously published as The Dance Deception**

Kate is astonished when she secures a place in a televised dance competition… especially as it means she’ll be paired with a professional dancer to compete for a life-changing cash prize.

When she’s matched with the gorgeous Merle it quickly becomes clear that he’s just as keen to work on their chemistry as their routine. But when the competition is rocked by a scandal, Kate’s forced to switch to a new partner, Aleksis, who is just as devastatingly attractive as Merle – but seems to hate her.

With the odds stacked against them, Kate and Aleksis embark on a showmance to try and win over the public. But what happens when Kate’s feelings for her fake boyfriend become all too real? And how far will Merle go to sabotage her chances – both in the competition and in love?

Tropes:

• Enemies-to-lovers ⚔️♥️

• Fake dating 🤝➡️💖

• Spicy romance🌶️

Funny, feel-good and oh-so-steamy, this is the perfect read for the Strictly-obsessed and anyone who loves Hannah Grace and Tessa Bailey.

‘I loved it so much… It was perfect! Cute and witty characters, entertaining story and a sweet romance. Going to recommend to all romcom lovers.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A feel-good and steamy read with lots of funny moments. The chemistry is electric.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘ I had a blast… I instantly fell in love with the characters and found them very relatable. The chemistry between the two love interests practically sizzled off the page and there were so many laugh out loud moments as well.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Sexy, intriguing, and well-paced…will keep you entertained!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Lots of drama and steamy scenes. This was so good I stayed up late to finish reading’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Praise for The Dance Deception:

‘Romantic, sexy and full of drama, The Dance Deception is absolutely sizzling’ – SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR MELANIE BLAKE

‘Like seeing the Strictly curse play out in real time. This seriously sexy page-turner is one you won’t want to put down.’ OK! MAGAZINE

‘The Dance Deception is a breezy, sexy romance filled with passion, intricate dance moves, and a hero and heroine you can really root for. The perfect summer read!’ AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR, KIMBERLY ASH

‘A steamy yet heart-warming romance that will make your heart and temperature soar!' EMILY HOUGHTON

‘Sizzingly fun and sexy.’ HEAT

‘Feel good and funny!’ BELLA MAGAZINE

‘Steamy, heart-warming and well-paced, The Dance Deception has relatable characters and a story that will keep you guessing. It’s the perfect holiday read.’ THE DAILY EXPRESS

‘Heart-warming, unpredictable and filled with passion, this is the perfect summer read.’ NOTEBOOK

‘Becky Ward’s The Dance Deception is feel-good and funny!.’ THAT’S LIFE

Becky Ward is chief sub editor on celebrity mags OK! and New and the newspaper supplements of the Mirror, Express, Star and People. She's had hundreds of travel features, show and restaurant reviews published, as well as a short story in the fiction section of Saturday magazine.

Becky wrote her first book aged ten – a choose-your-own-adventure style novel – and more recently self-published an illustrated children’s book to raise money for charity. The Dance Deception is her first published novel.