by Meghan Quinn
First published 2021
Charlee Cox kneels before her boss, asking him to be her bridegroom. Her bright blue eyes hold hope as she waits for his answer. He stares down at her, bewildered by how they reached this moment. Just weeks ago, Charlee had insulted him. Now she works as his assistant, bringing colorful chaos into his ordered world. She drives him crazy while somehow making his life better. He suggested this ridiculous marriage scheme himself, creating what he knows will be an HR nightmare. The proposal scene caps a journey from mutual antagonism to this desperate gambit. As he considers her request, he reflects on their unlikely path from enemies to this moment of vulnerability. Charlee represents everything unpredictable in his controlled existence, yet she has become essential to him. The marriage proposal forces both of them to confront feelings that complicate their professional relationship and personal boundaries.
Genres: romance, contemporary, adult-fiction, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity
Audio CD · Dreamscape Media