CARINA
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When the paths of two determined souls collide, fate has a way of rewriting their plans.
Mackenzie Banni, a bright and ambitious college student, has always dreamed of becoming a doctor.
Dante Moretti, a cunning multimillionaire, who rarely takes no for an answer, will stop at nothing to claim the CEO title of his family's company - but only if he can secure a wife first.
Their chaotic first meeting sparks an unlikely union, and as they navigate the entanglement of their whirlwind relationship, they begin to unravel hidden truths about their lives. As their initial wishes fade into the background, they must confront the unexpected emotions that have taken hold. Will Kenzie and Dante find a way to express their true desires and make their relationship work, or will their differences tear them apart?
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