Heart of Stone
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Heart of Stone has officially been submitted for the 2026 Wattys. No matter what happens next, I'm so grateful for every single one of you that has read, voted, and commented!
(#3 in marriage and #4 in arrangedmarriage 3/17/25 #9 in love 3/18/25 #1 in onenightstand 6/1/26)
In the business world of high society, Alexander Pearson is the oldest son of a wealthy businessman who suddenly passed away and left his young son to become the CEO of the family company, while Eloise Winter is the daughter of a struggling entrepreneur. Forced into an agreement created by their grandfathers, who were lifelong friends since gradeschool, Alexander and Eloise are to be wed to save her family from financial ruin. 5 years later, Eloise has yet to ever meet her wayward husband who left the country as soon as they were married on paper.
One fateful night, Alexander returns to the states, leading to an unexpected and passionate encounter with his unknown wife. What will he do when the enigmatic and captivating woman he can't get out of his head turns out to be the very wife he never wanted?
A story of passion, chance encounters, and high emotions, where a stony heart meets soft and lovely, and an arranged marriage of convenience sets fire to a blazing attraction.
TW mentions of abuse.
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