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The Hart Of The Deal ✔️

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↠ Open Novella Contest Long List finalist.


Private Investigator, Alexander Hart has it all, he oozes confidence and charm. 
Women want him and men want to be him. 

But life wasn't always so perfect, was it Alex? 
You can change your name and your looks, but secrets don't always stay hidden, do they?

When a blast from the past, a bubbly woman named Summer Richards waltzes into his office needing him to help her find 'the one', in the form of a one night stand, Alex finds the walls he's so expertly built starting to crumble and everything he's worked so hard for starts to slip through his fingers. 

Things get a little tricky when old feelings resurface and 'the one' really ends up being the wrong one. 

Well, Mr. Hotshot, looks like it's time to make a decision. 

Your first love or your perfect case record?

*Male point of view*All Rights Reserved

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If you only knew...

What do you do when your heart yearns for something your mind can't embrace? How do you tame the feelings that keep surfacing for someone special, knowing you're committed to another? In a world filled with danger and betrayal, Ana Rose embarks on a new journey as a secret agent. Although she has a loving family and a supportive fiancé, she feels that something is missing in her life. Her thirst for adventure and desire to push her boundaries lead her to join the prestigious Black Veil company. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she is unexpectedly paired with a strikingly beautiful and mysterious young man for their missions. From the moment they meet, an intense desire ignites within her, leaving her breathless. Her untamed spirit and daring attitude harmoniously intertwine with his shy, reserved nature, creating a captivating connection that draws them irresistibly together. As they tackle dangerous challenges side by side, an unbreakable bond forms between them. Their playful banter only serves to amplify the undeniable chemistry, pushing their partnership beyond the confines of mere co-workers. Caught in a storm of emotions, Ana struggles with the reality of her intensifying feelings. Are these emotions just a fleeting passion, a powerful attraction, or something deeper? Meanwhile, guilt gnaws at her conscience, reminding her of the possessive fiancé waiting for her at home. Faced with a choice between a stable life and the potential of following her heart, she must decide: will she embrace the unknown, or will she suppress her desires to maintain the comfortable life she has built with her fiancé?