Naomi Gray
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Last published Thu, Feb 23, 2023
Naomi, a student in her last year of college loses her scholarship and her aunt has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. How does she pay for both college and brain surgery? The only option? play pretend wife.
Damien Black offers her money in exchange for a marriage which he needs badly. The business world is cutthroat and one slip-up might give up their ruse.
When Naomi discovers something shocking she must decide if she will choose love or pursue her dreams.
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