Reid Matthews always knew he’d have to give up his dream job as a firefighter to take over as CEO of Matthews Enterprises. Defying his family’s expectations was nothing new—neither was resisting his mother’s endless parade of debutantes. But at his family’s glamorous New Year’s Eve gala, held in the iconic New York Public Library, he finds himself rebelling once more. Playing the role of a rented date for a friend, he dreads the night—until Lacee Hart walks in.
Lacee, his best friend’s little sister, once gave him the warmth his own cold, distant family never could. Now, she’s dreading the gala just as much, knowing the Matthews family’s disdain for hers will be on full display. Hoping to avoid their scrutiny, she reluctantly hires an escort—only to realize she doesn’t need one when fate intervenes.
As the night unfolds, Reid’s growing feelings for Lacee clash with his mother’s relentless matchmaking schemes. When Lacee stands her ground against his mother’s accusations, her honesty forces Reid to confront what he's always known—Lacee is the only person who truly sees him. But with family pressures mounting and old wounds resurfacing, will they finally find the courage to fight for the future they’ve always wanted?
In a night of drama, deception, and undeniable chemistry, Reid and Lacee must face their pasts and defy expectations to claim a love that could change everything.
Genre: Romance
Lacee, his best friend’s little sister, once gave him the warmth his own cold, distant family never could. Now, she’s dreading the gala just as much, knowing the Matthews family’s disdain for hers will be on full display. Hoping to avoid their scrutiny, she reluctantly hires an escort—only to realize she doesn’t need one when fate intervenes.
As the night unfolds, Reid’s growing feelings for Lacee clash with his mother’s relentless matchmaking schemes. When Lacee stands her ground against his mother’s accusations, her honesty forces Reid to confront what he's always known—Lacee is the only person who truly sees him. But with family pressures mounting and old wounds resurfacing, will they finally find the courage to fight for the future they’ve always wanted?
In a night of drama, deception, and undeniable chemistry, Reid and Lacee must face their pasts and defy expectations to claim a love that could change everything.
Genre: Romance
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