When charming tycoon Cole Harrison sweeps Diana Foster onto a moonlit balcony with champagne in hand, what starts as a calculated business arrangement—he needs a wife to secure his empire, she needs to rebuild her image—feels dangerously like fate. Diana is graceful and kind, the exact opposite of Cole's usual ruthless world, and their champagne-fueled kiss seals a bargain neither expects to keep their heart. As they navigate the glittering Houston social scene as an engaged couple, the chemistry between them becomes impossible to ignore, threatening to transform their logical match into something neither of them saw coming. This is Judith McNaught at her most enchanting—a swoon-worthy romance where a convenient marriage becomes an unforgettable love story.

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Champagne-soaked nights, slow-burn chemistry, and glittering deception. Blend sultry R&B and indie pop with romantic ballads—think Jhené Aiko, The Weeknd, Hozier, and SZA. Lush production, tender vocals, moments of smoldering tension. Perfect for fake dating that feels dangerously real.

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