Part of The Cage Family
First published 2024
Blakely never expected a simple texting mistake to change her life. She gets accidentally added to the Cage family group chat, throwing their conversations into complete disorder. The mix-up leads to private messages with Aston, the family's oldest son. Their exchange starts as a polite goodbye but quickly becomes playful banter and ends with a lunch invitation. Aston carries hidden burdens that complicate everything between them. Maybe they should have stopped texting when they had the chance. This story reveals the first meeting between Blakely and Aston, setting up their journey toward love in the main Cage family series. Their connection begins with digital messages but grows into something that will define both their futures.
Genres: fiction, romance, adult, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, intimate, light-hearted, playful, romantic
Tropes: forced-proximity, friends-to-lovers, meet-cute, slow-burn
Period: 21st-century
73 pages · Kindle Edition · Carrie Ann Ryan