First, Coffeezilla torpedoes my career as a barista.
Then he dangles my dream job like a carrot on a stick.
So what do I do? Make a deal with the devil.
I learned the hard way: trust no one.
That’s why I’m stuck serving lattes in the first place.
Then Trent Saunders, aka Satan, waltzes in.
Mr. Hot Shot is too busy barking into his phone to stop and read.
Is it my fault he missed the big DO NOT USE sign on the table?
OK, maybe I shouldn’t have laughed when he spilled coffee all over himself.
But he deserved it.
And for that the Table Tyrant got me fired!
At least I got the last word. Or so I thought…
Because it turns out, this gorgeous grump is the answer to my professional prayers.
He wants me to design high-end furniture for his grandmother.
A sweet old woman who mistakes me for his girlfriend.
And does this genius bosshole correct her?
No! He asks me to play along!
Which means I’m stuck fake dating a man I loathe.
What’s even more annoying? He might not be a total villain.
He’s actually kind of sweet. Sometimes.
But I’m not about to fall for his whole “good guy’ routine.
I mean, what kind of a woman would I be if I fell for a bosshole?
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Natasha, an ambitious furniture designer, is working multiple jobs to open her own custom furniture store after her ex stole her designs. She first meets Trent, the grumpy CEO of a family furniture company, when he gets her fired from her café job after ignoring her warnings about a broken table. Their rocky encounter turns into an unexpected opportunity when Natasha is commissioned to design pieces for Trent’s grandmother, Dee Saunders—Natasha’s idol in the furniture world. Mistakenly believing Natasha is Trent’s girlfriend, Dee encourages her to design a sustainable furniture line for the company.
As Natasha and Trent work together, their fake relationship slowly turns real. Trent grows to admire Natasha’s creativity and drive, while Natasha sees past Trent’s gruff exterior to the vulnerable man beneath. Despite their growing connection, unresolved family tensions and past heartbreaks threaten their relationship. Natasha encourages Trent to mend his relationship with his parents, but his boundaries remain firm, creating conflict.
With humor, heartfelt moments, and a refreshingly honest take on family dynamics, this “grumpy-meets-sunshine” romance celebrates ambition, love, and the power of setting boundaries in a beautifully crafted story.
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