Free Kiss and Confess (Love Unscripted Book 1) by Jane Lynne Daniels

but beckoned to Rob Smiley, who had at some point sauntered into the room. “Here.” She handed Rob three envelopes. “Go.”
    Burt signaled and an assistant stepped up with the clapper.
    Rob’s disinterested expression instantly transformed. He smiled at the contestants, his hands clasped in front of him. “Today,” he began, “we have a special activity—a challenge where you will complete specific tasks that have been assigned to you. Each couple will work together to compete against the other two. And each couple will be assigned their own unique tasks, in different parts of L.A.”
    “All right , now,” said Michael, nodding at Brittany. “We’ve got this, babe.”
    She turned to him and lifted her chin.
    “This will test your teamwork and problem-solving skills, which, as you know, a couple needs for a successful partnership and marriage,” Rob continued. “But aside from that, we think you’ll have fun while you’re at it.” He winked.
    Luke watched Charley and Marc from the corner of his eye. Damn, she looked good, though only a couple of hours ago, without any makeup, her clothes off, and her hair all messed up, she’d looked even better. He swallowed hard.
    “Contestants, come get your sealed envelopes.” Rob said.
    Michael stepped forward first, followed by Marc. Trevor came next, but Luke didn’t look at him. His eyes were on Marc and the way he was looking at Charley. Like he had any right to her. Like he had any reason to think she could fall for him.
    Jealousy squeezed at Luke’s spine, clouding his thinking. He squeezed his eyes shut tight. Marc was supposed to think Charley would fall for him. Luke was not supposed to think about Charley at all, except when it came to capturing moments of brilliant TV.
    Yeah, right.
    “In your envelope, you have everything you’ll need to win this challenge—a map, a pen, and a pad of paper. The rules are simple. Your camera crew will be with you to film the completion of your tasks, though they can’t assist you in any way. The first couple to complete all the assigned tasks wins. And there’s a great prize for winning, so give this everything you have.” Rob paused for effect. “Is everyone ready?”
    “We’re ready, Rob,” Michael shouted, his fist pumping the air.
    The other contestants turned to look at him. Brittany put her own arm in the air defiantly. “Ready, Rob.” She high-fived Michael.
    “We’re ready,” Jason murmured.
    “Ready,” Trevor echoed.
    “What kind of things do you think they’ll make us do?” Marc asked Charley.
    “I know, right?” Jason whispered to Marc.
    “It will all be on TV, so can’t be anything too bad,” Charley reassured them.
    “That’s true,” said Jason. “So we’ll just have fun with it.”
    Trevor squeezed his hand.
    “I wonder what I’m going to spend my bonus on,” Tasha sighed to Luke and Jen.
    He ignored her. Marc had taken Charley’s hand. She’d shot Luke a quick glance as she clasped her hand to Marc’s.
    She could not do that, look at him. As if asking his permission. Tasha had the sharpest eyes of anyone he knew—she’d guess something had gone on with him and Charley in a second. “Wrap it up, Rob,” he urged under his breath.
    “Great,” Rob enthused. “Then let’s head to the vans and get this party started.” He made a dramatic sweep toward the door with his hand. Burt nodded and signaled the contestants and cameramen to follow.
    Luke hung back, waiting until he was the last one to walk out. How in the hell was he going to work with Marc and Charley today and pretend that nothing had happened last night? He didn’t even know for sure what he’d said to her when he’d first showed up at her door. But he had the nagging feeling the whiskey might have said things he hadn’t approved for release.

    The van dropped Charley, Marc, and their camera crew at a spot on the Sunset Strip near The Comedy Store. Luke pulled his phone from his pocket and pressed a