Borrowed Hearts
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I hired him to save my reputation. I didn't mean to lose my heart.
Elise Fontaine has one goal for the wedding of the century: prove she's over her ex.
Enter Callum: the escort, the shield, the perfect fake boyfriend.
He has three rules. I have one: keep it professional. But the castle is haunted by our past, my sister is keeping a secret that changes everything, and Callum is far too observant for a man who is supposed to be acting.
One week to survive the family. One week to fake a love story. And a lifetime of consequences.
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