Fleeting Love: A One-Year Romance

Torn apart by betrayal, Doris Reed sought refuge in the glittering heights of Hampstone's Elevate Lounge, unaware that her life was about to take a dramatically unexpected turn in this engrossing **romance novel**. Her world crumbled when she discovered her boyfriend, Ryan Watson, had secretly become engaged to another woman. Encouraged by her best friend, Lola Bates, to aim higher, Doris jokingly fixated on the enigmatic heir to the Hartman empire, a man shrouded in rumors of untouchability. Little did she know, fate had a mischievous plan in store. Under the soft glow of a moonlit garden, destiny intervened in the form of Biscuit, Lewis Hartman's playful corgi, whose enthusiastic tug at Doris's dress led to an encounter with the man himself. Lewis, strikingly handsome yet intensely reserved, captivated Doris despite his aloof demeanor. Fueled by a mix of heartbreak, audacity, and a desire for vengeance, Doris impulsively proposed marriage to him, a proposition that stunned them both. Her spur-of-the-moment proposal was far from a mere jest. Years of feeling belittled and unworthy in the eyes of Ryan's influential family had fueled a burning desire within her to seize control of her narrative. Doris refused to allow them to dictate her future, determined to prove her worth and redefine her destiny. Lewis Hartman, with his immense wealth and power, might just be the key to unlocking a new chapter in her life, one filled with possibilities she had never dared to imagine. This **contemporary romance** explores themes of resilience, self-discovery, and the intoxicating allure of unexpected connections. Doris's journey is a testament to the power of reclaiming one's life after heartbreak and the courage to defy societal expectations. As she navigates the complexities of her sudden engagement to a man she barely knows, Doris must confront her own vulnerabilities and discover the true meaning of love and happiness. Will Doris find the love she deserves with Lewis, or will their unusual arrangement crumble under the weight of their pasts and the pressures of their vastly different worlds? Can a marriage born from defiance truly blossom into something real, or is Doris destined for another heartbreak?