A brooding author with a past. A publishing powerhouse with everything to lose. A deal that changes everything.

Xavier Titan, a reclusive psychological thriller author, has built a life of solitude, locking away a past he refuses to face—until a single proposition threatens to unravel it all.

Ari Swinton is fighting to save her career in New York's cutthroat publishing world, but when her new boss turns out to be the man she publicly humiliated by rejecting his viral proposal, survival means staying one step ahead.

When Xavier offers her a temporary, fake engagement that could solve both their problems, neither expects the lines between pretense and reality to blur. As their carefully crafted facades crack, buried secrets surface, and the biggest question remains—when the masks come off, will they risk everything for love?

A Beauty and the Beast retelling packed with humor, heart, and Nashville charm—perfect for fans of slow-burn romance, sizzling chemistry, and swoon-worthy happily-ever-afters!

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