A fake relationship. A sun-soaked world tour. And a love that refuses to rush her healing.

Sofia Moretti Gómez has rebuilt her life piece by piece after an academic betrayal nearly destroyed her career. Now she's focused on ocean conservation, her independence, and never trusting too easily again.

Ilias Ríos El Idrissi is a golden-retriever Olympic surfer with a PR problem-and a smile the public can't get enough of. When a fake relationship offers them both exactly what they need, it should be simple.

It isn't.

Traveling together through Portugal, Morocco, France, Australia, and Italy blurs the line between what's real and what's for show, especially when Ilias falls first, falls harder, and refuses to rush Sofia's healing.

Perfect for readers who love Emily Henry, Ali Hazelwood, and Elena Armas, Salacia Project is a sun-drenched contemporary romance about trust, patience, and choosing love.
This slow-burn, fake-dating romance blends travel, emotional healing, and intentional love, following two people navigating visibility, grief, and attraction under the pressure of public perception. With a golden-retriever MMC, a guarded FMC, and a relationship built on consent and timing, Salacia Project celebrates softness, emotional maturity, and love that grows without urgency.

Ideal for fans of:Fake dating romance
Travel romance
Slow-burn contemporary romance
He-falls-first love stories
Emotionally grounded, character-driven romance