Clarissa Fray is fresh out of college and can't find a job for the life of her. She moves to New York with her brother's promise of finding her a good job and a place to live. However, this new life isn't exactly what she expected. Her "new employer," Jace Wayland, needs someone to be his "fiance" to fool his boss, and fast! Unfortunately, it appears Clary's the one for the job.