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Fake Marriage, Real Sparks: College Rom-Com Heats Up
2 Apr
Summary
- A fake marriage plot is used to secure university housing.
- The protagonist proposes to someone she swore she'd never speak to.
- The couple struggles to hide their marriage's true nature.
Julie Murphy's latest novel, "The Undergrads: Student Union," set to release on May 5, 2026, introduces a new college-themed romance series. The first book centers on Clover, a student facing a housing crisis at Wexley University. Her solution involves a marriage of convenience with Bennett, an old acquaintance she previously couldn't stand.
Clover's initial plan for a full scholarship and academic success is jeopardized when her housing grant is revoked. A loophole allows married couples to share dorms affordably, prompting her unconventional proposal to Bennett, the heir to a coffee empire.
Bennett, owing Clover a debt, agrees to the marriage despite their contentious history. As they attempt to conceal their arrangement, they find themselves unexpectedly drawn to each other, blurring the lines between their fake marriage and developing real emotions.
The narrative explores classic romance tropes within a contemporary college setting, promising a swoon-worthy and engaging read for fans of the genre. The series debut is poised to captivate readers with its blend of humor, romance, and new adulthood challenges.
