FIRE & ICE
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Danelle McKenzie has built an empire with nothing but grit, sharp instincts, and a heart locked behind steel walls. Grumpy, cold, and untouchable, she's the kind of woman who doesn't believe in fairy tales-especially the kind that end in love. With a multi-million dollar empire spanning restaurants, hotels, and global markets, Danelle controls everything in her life... until she walks in.
Anushka Malhotra is everything Danelle isn't-warm, free-spirited, and hopeful despite the heavy weight of her family's struggles. Anushka's in her final year at a local college and is eager to graduate so she can land a good job and help her family out.
So, what happens when these two meet and everything goes south right from the start? Will they clash, or can they find some common ground despite their differences?
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