I never meant to fake an engagement with my best friend's little sister. But one night in my bed -- and one lie too many -- changed everything.

I faked an engagement to Harper Bennett to quiet the small-town gossip. Somewhere along the line, I forgot where the lie ended -- and where wanting her began.

Running my late grandmother's inn was to be temporary, a way to put down old ghosts and move on. But working side by side with Harper turns every ordinary day into temptation. Her laughter, her patience, the quiet way she loves people -- it all makes me feel seen, steady, alive. Like I'm finally home.

Then the threats start. Someone wants to hurt her, protecting her becomes my only priority. Moving her into my suite to keep her safe -- but it pulls her even closer.

She's the two lines I swore I'd never cross -- my best friend's little sister and my employee.

Between the stalking and our fake engagement, I'm terrified I'll lose her before I ever get to claim her for real.

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• RomanceContemporary
• RomanceWorkplace Romance

• Publication Date: October 22, 2025
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• Print Length: 283 Pages
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