In the glittering world of Hollywood, where every smile is a scene and every gesture is a line from a script, two unlikely hearts find themselves improvising the most authentic roles they’ve ever played. "While We Were Dating" by Jasmine Guillory unfolds the sizzling romance between Ben Stephens, an ad executive who’s mastered the art of keeping it casual, and Anna Gardiner, a movie star with a luminous smile and dreams that stretch beyond the silver screen. As they come together for a high-stakes ad campaign, their connection sparks a flirtation that swiftly blurs the lines between professional and personal, leaving them to wonder if they're acting or if the emotions are real. As Ben and Anna navigate the shimmering chaos of Los Angeles, their casual flirtation deepens into something more vulnerable and genuine than they ever expected. When a family emergency throws them into uncharted emotional territory, they share truths they’ve hidden from the world, discovering an unexpected intimacy. But with Anna’s star on the rise and the opportunity to turn their fleeting affair into a public romance for the cameras, the question becomes whether their behind-the-scenes love can withstand the spotlight. Guillory crafts a narrative as captivating as it is heartwarming, inviting readers to question whether the roles we play for the world might just lead us to the truth we seek.