The Date
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Last published Sun, Oct 25, 2020
Kate Smith's life hasn't been easy, with a dark past and what looks like an even darker future, Kate finds herself walking down a path she knows she should have never been down. After running away from her foster parents she kinds herself jumping from job to job finding no luck but that's all about to change when Jay Minster makes her a deal she can't refuse.
Jay Minster is a top Irish born lawyer in London, with a rich family and high-end lifestyle Jay has everything he could ever want from life. Yet he still finds himself in need of Kate's help. With a holiday in the country coming up he can't stand another week of matchmaking from his Mother, so Jay has the brilliant idea of hiring Kate to pay his girlfriend for a week.
But not all believe this to be a great plan.
Meet Jake Minster, Jay's older brother, charming ladies' man, dashing, handsome and Ireland's Rugby captain. He knows what his brother's up to and can tell it's all going to end in tears. Jake feels nothing but angry for the couple knowing the heartache that it would cause his Mother and vials to put a stop to this 'brilliant plan' before everyone learns the truth behind Jay's lies.
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