Borrowed Heart
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Last published Sun, Jun 1, 2025
When 23-year-old Emma Carter agrees to become a surrogate to pay off her student loans, she tells herself it's just a job-nothing more. But from the moment she meets Nathan Hale, the reserved but kind-hearted tech entrepreneur who's longing to be a single father, something shifts.
What begins as a professional arrangement soon turns complicated. Nathan's gentle care and genuine interest in Emma's well-being make it impossible for her to keep her distance. As the baby grows, so does the emotional bond between them-one neither of them expected, and one they're both afraid to name.
Caught between the life she planned and the love she never saw coming, Emma must decide: walk away once the baby is born, or risk everything on a future that was never supposed to be hers.
A tender, slow-burn love story about boundaries, belonging, and the unexpected ways hearts can change.
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