Dancing with Time
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[ Previously Not Love A Business Contract]
Juliet, a headstrong 19-year-old, wrestles with a devastating reality - her mother lies in a coma after a hit-and-run on Thanksgiving. As grief hangs heavy, another blow lands: a marriage contract. Juliet is to be wed to America's most eligible bachelor, Keith Carlton.
Devastated by a recent heartbreak with her boyfriend, Lucas, Juliet scoffs at the idea of love, let alone a forced marriage. Keith, a self-made billionaire with a gentleman's heart, is determined to honor the contract, showering Juliet with romantic gestures straight out of a fairytale and chipping away at the walls she's built around her heart.
Bound by an ironclad agreement, Juliet longs for freedom, and Keith harbors a dark past threatening their fragile bond. As they navigate their unusual situation, sparks fly. Yet, can a love built on obligation blossom into something real? Can they overcome their differences, confront their pasts, and learn to trust each other?
Dancing with Time is a captivating tale of forced proximity, where love ignites in the most unconventional of places.
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