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Kai Young, a reserved CEO and heir to a media empire, has long kept his life orderly and his heart guarded. Isabella Valencia, a free‑spirited bartender with purple hair and a quick wit, is everything he thinks he should avoid. Their worlds collide when Isabella’s charm brings chaos into Kai’s tense corporate schedule. Despite their opposing natures, an undeniable attraction sparks, forcing Kai to question his boundaries and pursue a forbidden romance that could threaten everything he has built.
The story follows their enemies‑to‑lovers journey as they navigate corporate intrigue, personal temptation, and the risk of losing it all for a chance at love. Their dynamic illustrates the tension between control and spontaneity, leadership and allure, and the possibility of change when two very different people find themselves irresistibly drawn together.
First publish date: 2023
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Ana Huang
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