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So Not Meant to Be
Series: Cane Brothers
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Fans of romantic comedies featuring enemies-to-lovers dynamics, slow-burning romances, and witty, heartfelt stories will enjoy this book. Ideal for readers looking for a mix of humour, steamy scenes, and emotional depth.
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When enemies are forced to share a penthouse, the only thing more dangerous than their banter is the temptation that follows. A steamy, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy perfect for fans of slow-burn tension and irresistible chemistry.
Kelsey Gardner has always known where she stands with JP Cane: firmly on opposite sides. He's the cocky, maddeningly attractive billionaire who makes her workdays feel like battles—and now, thanks to one ill-fated business trip, he's her unexpected roommate.
Trapped together in a luxury San Francisco penthouse, Kelsey and JP are one elevator ride away from disaster. Or desire. Because no amount of witty comebacks or slammed doors can hide the sparks flying between them. And the longer they're stuck together, the harder it is to remember why they're so not meant to be.
So Not Meant to Be delivers the perfect escape for romance readers who want it all: enemies-to-lovers heat, hilarious forced proximity hijinks, and heart-melting emotional moments that stay long after the last page.
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ISBN: 9781728294346
Publisher: Bloom Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 December 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Bloom Books
Illustration: Illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 34.0mm
Width: 136.0mm
Height: 214.0mm
Weight: 499g
Pages: 480
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New York Times, #1 Amazon, and USA Today bestselling author, wife, adoptive mother, and peanut butter lover. Author of romantic comedies and contemporary romance, Meghan Quinn brings readers the perfect combination of heart, humor, and heat in every book.
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