Lisa is a quirky high school student who has been crushing on her best friend Matt however he doesn’t see her in that way. Knowing that she and Matt can never be more than friends she has decided it is time to move on and who better to do it with than Trey, the new boy in town, who has been paying her attention.

When Matt hears about the wedding ring phenomenon, which is a theory that people that are already in relationships are more attractive to others, he believes this is the perfect plan to go after the girl he wants, his sister’s best friend.

He convinces Lisa to pretend they are dating as it will not only help him get the girl he wants, but will help her with Trey as well. Spending time together as boyfriend/girlfriend starts to feel real but when Matt starts to see her as someone more than a friend will she give him a chance, or will she choose Trey?

This is a sweet young adult story about not realizing what is in front of you until it is almost too late.