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GRACEFULLY ARRANGED[HOLD]
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Last published Mon, Mar 2, 2026
Book 1 - Forever After Series
What happens when duty brings two hearts together before love does?
When the eldest son of a powerful family-an unwavering, responsible CEO-is bound by tradition to marry the eldest daughter of another family, neither expects more than a life of obligations and shared responsibilities. But as they step into this arranged marriage, small moments turn into unspoken promises, and duty slowly blossoms into something far deeper.
In a world where family honor and expectations come first, their journey reveals that sometimes the most unexpected unions grow into the most beautiful love stories-built on trust, respect, and forever after.
TROPES:
Arrange marriage
CEO male lead
Elder son x Elder daughter
Slow Burn Romance
She Falls First, But He Falls Harder
Small Gestures / Silent Care
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