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Last published Mon, Apr 29, 2024
Two lives torn apart and thrust into an unknown future together.
Gabriella Marie Saunders is the new owner of her father's company. She is a polite, nurturing and sometimes ladylike young soul. Being the pride and joy of her parents; she's adored by everyone. Her parents would go to any length to protect their only child. So, when trouble sparks in paradise, they wasted no time to react.
This stunning beauty was on cloud nine when her boyfriend, Neil Miller, popped the question. Well, that was until her parents dropped a bomb on her-That bomb was Andrew Giovanni Nicotra.
Andrew has seen more bad days than good. He is a broken, hurt and cold individual. Neglected by his own parents at a young age; he has a messed up perception of love. The only ray of sunshine in his life is his on again- off again, high school sweetheart, Amelia. The epitome of perfection.
When his older brother dies in a car crash, Andrew is forced to uproot his entire life as an Architect to take his late brother's position as C. E. O. Much to his displeasure but, he did it for the sake of family. Fast forward to two years of normalcy. Life is good, Amelia is around... well, sometimes.
Out of the blue, his father tells him that he is arranged to be married to Gabriella and he has no choice but to comply.
Will they be able to let go of past relationships? Will Andrew allow Gabriella to show him what real love is? Or, will he cling to Amelia.
When situations arise, secrets are unveiled, motives are revealed and she discovers the real reason for their marriage, will she let the marriage go? Or, will love bring them closer together.
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