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Everett had one rule: Amie was off-limits. No exceptions. As the heir to his father’s billion-dollar real estate empire, keeping his priorities straight was a necessity—not a choice. And his sister’s best friend was not a priority.

But when Amie won’t stop gushing about some ridiculous crush on a mysterious biker content creator, he decides it’s time to step in. Someone’s got to help her move on from that impossible fantasy, right?

The only problem?

The guy she’s obsessed with…is him. She just doesn’t know it.

Scared of what would happen if she learned the truth, Everett does the only thing he can—he helps her chase her dreams while burying his feelings even deeper. She’s off-limits, always has been, and that can never change, no matter how badly he wishes it could.

Now, he’s stuck juggling flirtatious DMs, real-life awkwardness, and a growing need to kiss Amie senseless—all while pretending he isn’t the man she dreams about.

Because if the truth comes out, it could cost him the only woman he’s ever loved.

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Hi, I’m Darlene!

I’m a disabled self-published romance author who writes swoony, emotional stories for the daydreamers. My passion for writing began as a way to explore my own dreams of love, belonging, and connection.

Now, I pour my heart into characters that are relatable and real—people who embrace love in all its beautiful, messy forms. My stories are filled with swoon-worthy moments that shine a light on vulnerability, hope, and the belief that we all deserve to be loved for who we are.