At Seraph’s Burlesque Club—London’s most dazzling, inclusive stage—Yolande lives for glitter, feathers, and unapologetic confidence. So when her ex’s wedding invitation lands in her lap, she’s determined to make an unforgettable entrance… with the perfect date on her arm.

Reiko, a broke PhD student by day and sharp-witted bartender by night, has spent years hiding her secrets—and her crush on Yolande. So agreeing to be Yolande’s fake date should be simple....

Thrown into a whirlwind of wedding chaos, old flames, and found-family drama, Yolande and Reiko's undeniable chemistry threatens to turn pretend into something real. But with Yolande’s guarded heart and Reiko’s carefully constructed lies, falling in love could cost them everything.

A swoon-worthy queer romance featuring fake dating, slow-burn tension, and a glittering London burlesque backdrop.

A writer of Sassy Daring Romance, Renée Dahlia is an unabashed romance reader who loves feisty women and strong & clever men. Her books reflect this, with a hint of awkward humour.

Renée has a science degree in physics. When not distracted by the characters fighting for her, she works in the horseracing industry doing data analysis and writing magazine articles.

When she isn’t reading or writing, Renée spends her time with her partner and four children, usually watching them play cricket.