Summer in the city
Romance · Comedy
Writer Elle needs to finish a NYC-set screenplay. Her neighbor Parker, a billionaire ex-hookup turned enemy, becomes her inspiration. They strike a deal: fake dating while exploring the city. Summer fling or something more?
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