Strangers To Lovers
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  • Time 6h 31m
marie200013
Complete, First published Feb 04, 2023
businessandpleasurecoffeeshopcontemporarydramafakerelationshipfinancialagreementfriendshipsirresistiblelovestorymulticulturalnewadultrelationshipsrichandpoorromantic-romancesocialclassstrongfemaleleadwealthyprotagonist
In a world where devotion and love clash, Ella Smith finds herself at a fork in the road. Driven by her need to provide for her family, she sets out on a dangerous quest to rescue her brother who has been falsely convicted from the grip of a cruel system.

Then along comes charming billionaire Luke Connor with a unique proposition. He gives Ella a ten thousand dollar lifeline if she would only pose as his girlfriend. It's a calculated effort to lessen the constant strain from his high-society background, where getting a good wife is a difficult task.

The distinction between pretense and desire becomes more hazy as Ella explores Luke's lavish world. A surprising romantic relationship emerges, adding to the complexity of their plan. But in the middle of all the glamor and flash, Ella discovers a shocking truth: there could be a connection between the Connors and her brother's false conviction.

Ella's increasing feelings for Luke and her unyielding will to find the truth are causing her heart to race in different directions. She is in a world of luxury, secrets, and intrigue where she needs Luke's assistance more than ever since the stakes are so high. Failing would mean losing her own life as well as her brother's freedom.

Ella's journey is told in a gripping story of love, sacrifice, and suspense in which every decision she makes might result in safety or disaster.
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The Billionaire's Irresistible Enemy

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