Arranged but Chosen

Kneeling in front of me, he took my hands and helped me stand among the shards of glass.

"Hey... look at me," he murmured softly.

I couldn't.

"I'm so sorry," I whispered. "I don't belong here..."

His grip tightened, like he wasn't ready to let go.

"I don't belong with you."

And then I ran.

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Harper Rose Montgomery is a sweet, determined baker trying to save the only thing her parents left behind, their beloved family bakery. But in a world, that's constantly moving forward, her small Bakery is falling behind.

With no options left, Harper makes a choice that will change everything.

An arrangement.

One year. One contract. One condition.

Lawson Alexander Deveraux is the heir to a powerful empire built on legacy, sacrifice, and control. He's ready to take over his father's business, until his father makes one thing clear.

Success isn't built on business alone.

"One year," Mr. Deveraux says.

"One Condition," Lawson counters.

"Done," They both agreed.

What starts as an arrangement soon becomes something far more complicated than anyone imagined.

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💌 Please note that this is a billionaire romance with a few sweet, romantic moments. The slow burn focuses more on emotional connection and falling in love than physical intimacy, as I do not write explicit books.