Charlotte Beck has always marched to the beat of her own drum, much to her father's exasperation—but when he dangles an impossible offer in front of her, she finds herself reluctantly saying "I do" to the last man she'd ever choose: the infuriatingly arrogant English astronomer Alex Hambly. What starts as a convenient arrangement with a clear expiration date becomes delightfully complicated when Alex's feelings shift and he refuses to let her go, leaving Charlotte caught between her dreams of independence and the unexpected connection blooming between them. With witty banter, stubborn hearts, and a marriage neither of them planned for, this is the perfect blend of enemies-to-lovers tension and genuine emotional stakes. Will Charlotte find her way out of these vows, or will she discover that sometimes the best plans are the ones we never see coming?

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Blend historical romance yearning with indie folk sincerity and soft orchestral swells. Think acoustic vulnerability meets stubborn pride—wistful vocals, gentle piano, and warm string arrangements that capture reluctant hearts slowly surrendering to unexpected love.

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