A runaway model x a billionaire.
Merri wants to live a normal life and her fiance’s scandal allows her to run to a rural town to begin working her plan. She falls into place and works well with her boss who takes care of her. But when her identity comes to light, he became upset as he thinks she stole the spotlight of his charity event to make a name for herself.
Duke x Bishop’s daughter (neighbor)
Will stumbles upon Verity at her digsite, at their lands’ border. Verity saw the distaste look on Will’s face upon seeing her, an archaeologist. As neighbors, they do a meet and greet where Will’s younger siblings find Verity fun to be with. They prank Will and Verity to be stuck on an island overnight and Will feels he now needs to marry her but Verity outright refuses.
Rancher x doctor (childhood friends)
Maggie asks Jake to accompany her to a party. Upon hearing trouble back at the ranch, she follows him back to take care of his niece and nephew. Maggie fits in immediately with the kids. Jake hires Diana to do paperwork. Seeing how good Diana is around Jake and the kids, and her promotion boosted earlier, Maggie decides to leave. Jake does not stop her and wishes her the best.
President x Temp Secretary
Heather asks Talie to be her stand-in to fly with Jude to NY on a business trip. She goes and is met with the man from the elevator, who she just finds out is the president. Nonetheless, she does her job as instructed by Heather. Jude is impressed with Talie’s skills. Her easygoing and optimistic vibes rub off on him and makes him see her in a new light.
Willow accidentally switched bags with Dante at an airport. Dante goes to Sussex to retrieve it but Willow asks him to pose as his boyfriend for the day at her sister’s wedding. He agrees. He really likes her but when she found out what she went through, he steps away because he believes he only hurts those close to him. After the wedding, rumors say they are engaged, which led his grandfather to ask Willow to stay with them for a week. Learning to mask her pain behind a smile, Willow agre
Single mom x ranger
Andrea wakes up in a hospital after a kidnapper got away with her son. Thankfully Jack was saved by Flynn. After being discharged, she lives with him as protection from her ex, who planned the assault. Andrea knows the happiness is temporary but she lives in the moment. Flynn is trying his best to protect them as it reminds him of his painful past. Together they save one another from their tragedies,
Recruiter x dancer
After getting hit by a truck, Melody spent 3 months isolated in the hospital, during which she sent divorce papers out to Zeke. Upon discharge, he takes her with him to a hotel and spends Christmas with her. Melody is conflicted on what she can offer by staying by his side, and leaves him.
Although I’m not a fan of age gap, I liked the fact that Zeke was SUPER patient and could work through her worries instead of just letting her go as she supposedly wishes.
Boss x assistant
Sophia is assigned to assist CEO Grey Barlow with his work from home for a few months. Grey is a recluse workaholic recovering from a few injuries. Sophia organizes papers, makes meals and helps field calls from his stepmothers. She realizes deep down they are worried about him, and that he knows it too. Falling harder as they get closer, they spend a night together. Next day Grey confronts her about her boyfriend, and she just runs with it to make it easier to leave.
Companion x Earl
Chloe is sent to the Hawthorne’s to work as a companion. First she thought it was the grandmother she had to work for, turns out it is the grandson Kitt. Kitt refuses Chloe as his companion and tries to figure out his grandma’s agenda. Chloe keeps on headstrong fulfilling her duties to help Kitt become better. They share a kiss or two along the way but when Kitt becomes his old self again, Chloe packs her stuff to leave.
Healer x spy
Jessica is a competent healer in Venice. She meets Francis after attending Cosma. Cosma suggests Francis go see her for the pain in his shoulder. Francis meets Jessica and is captivated, even his pain disappears after her treatment. Cosma spreads rumors to convict Jessica of witchcraft and stealing Francis from her after he rejected her. Francis and Jobe rescue Jessica and take her to England. Jessica loves him but their status keeps them apart.
No justice was done on the dad
Reflected Pleasures