The Lucky Limb
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Eliza Okafor has had enough of two things: relationships and, well... men.
After a brutal breakup that left her questioning her self-worth, the last thing she needs is a new distraction. But when her professor pairs her with Lucky Ashford-cocky, unpredictable, and annoyingly good at everything-Eliza finds herself in for more than just a challenge.
Their mission? Build a revolutionary prosthetic leg that can feel.
Their problem? They can't stand each other.
Too bad she swore off love.
Too bad Lucky might just be the exception.
Break a leg? More like risk a heart.
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