After I Won the Lottery, I Hired a Boyfriend

“A lottery winner hires a boyfriend for a family birthday party and discovers the arrangement may be the real thing.”

Emily wants her winnings to protect her family, not fuel her aunt's humiliations. She hires Ethan to pose as her boyfriend at Grandma Rose's birthday, but the performance soon becomes the safest, most honest relationship in her life.

WRITTEN BY
Lena Hartwell
NARRATED BY
Riley Brooks
01—9

SEASON ONE

Episodes

Headphones recommended
01

The Winning Ticket

Emily's lottery windfall changes her family's fortunes and brings old resentments into the open.

6 min
02

A Boyfriend for Grandma's Birthday

Emily hires Ethan to accompany her to Grandma Rose's eightieth birthday.

6 min
03

A Toast with Teeth

Lauren tries to embarrass Emily at dinner, but Ethan helps turn the tables.

5 min
04

The Hallway Confrontation

Lauren confronts Emily after dinner and comes close to uncovering the arrangement.

3 min
05

One Guest Room

A night at Emily's parents' house lets her and Ethan talk beyond their roles.

4 min
06

When the Contract Ends

As the family drama continues, Emily realizes she dreads the day Ethan's paid role is over.

5 min
07

A Real Date

Ethan asks Emily to leave the contract behind and give their relationship a real chance.

6 min
08

Life Beyond the Rumors

Emily and Ethan build an ordinary relationship while setting boundaries with her family.

4 min
09

The Best Purchase

Marriage, family, and everyday arguments show what their unusual beginning grew into.

5 min

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