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A woman begrudgingly takes her identical twin sister's place on a reality competition show, but there’s more than money at stake when she fakes a strategic relationship with another contestant—her first love—in this thrilling debut romance.

Willa was never supposed to have the adventure. That path was Bernie's—the golden child and not the twin dealing with a quarter-life crisis while working at Sip & Scrab, their family’s struggling board game cafe. But when Bernie can no longer compete on Rival Isle, a new reality survival show, Willa must secretly take her place in hopes of winning the million-dollar prize. Spending four weeks on a deserted island competing against total strangers is her literal nightmare, but she'll do anything to save the cafe from bankruptcy.

Her concerns of passport fraud and sleeping in the sand are soon forgotten when she comes face to face, as Bernie, with fellow competitor Noel, the man who broke her heart eight years ago. But she needs to play smart, and upon learning that they'll need to appeal to their rivals and at-home voters to stay in the game, the two form an alliance and on-screen-only romance. After all, who doesn't love a love story?

Between underwater endurance challenges, double-crossing elimination ceremonies, and never-ending meals of coconuts and rice, Willa unlocks a side of herself that's long been buried. But as she reconnects with Noel under the mask of Bernie, it becomes harder to distinguish what's real and what's for the game. Caught between the tides of public perception and private longing, Willa must ask herself: Are her feelings really just for show?

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs