A fake date … a real secret An invitation to her ex's wedding is just the icing on a crappy cake for burlesque dancer Yolande. Her ex ghosted her just as they were about to take the stage for their neo-burlesque act. Yolande's friends at Seraph's Burlesque Club convince her that attending the wedding will show her ex that she's moved on. Only one problem - she just needs a date. Shy bartender Reiko has a secret, or two. She can't risk anyone discovering that her life as a penniless PhD student and bartender is a sham. And even though she's been in love with Yolande forever, when Yolande needs a plus-one to save face at her the wedding, Reiko knows any fantasy of romance is just that – a fantasy. Yolande will never notice the way Reiko looks at her. When the drama of the wedding reveals a spark of attraction between them, Reiko will have to risk her fake identity for the chance at true love. 'Show Up' is the first installment in the 'Seraph's Burlesque Club' – a series of lesbian romances set in a London burlesque club. Perfect for readers who love a steamy read with friends (with benefits) to lovers plot. If you love reading about a found family with queer people who thrive, this series has that and more. Trigger warnings – Please note that this book contains mentions of the following: -References to a character's mother dying in a car crash prior to the book -A minor discussion of racism -References to the pandemic - as the book is set in a post-COVID London where everyone is vaccinated