Cover Story is the slow-burn romance of actress Natalie and her bodyguard Taylor who must fake-date to fool the invasive press. Natalie was stalked years ago and remains traumatized from it. To her horror, the man is being released from prison. Natalie wants more security but does not want to alert the press to her predicament. Enter Taylor, a bodyguard who is ready to pretend to fake date Natalie. As the two grow closer, they will have to decide what to do when their fake relationship starts to feel real. 

Natalie and Taylor have a sweet fake-dating romance. I was immediately drawn in by the cover and sapphic bodyguard premise. I loved the little ways that Natalie and Taylor showed love for each other, from building a wheelchair ramp to creating special code words to get out of stressful situations. Rachel Lacey thoughtfully portrays issues of PTSD and anxiety. Taylor and Natalie clearly respect each other's boundaries, yet also challenge each other to push past old fears. The sense of pacing is excellent throughout, while still maintaining a calm and lighthearted atmosphere. I loved Natalie’s adorable pets! Readers who enjoy Anita Kelly should check out this book. Readers who love fake dating, slow-burn sapphic romance, and the bodyguard trope will love Cover Story. 

Thank you to Rachel Lacey, Montlake, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.