She’s his greatest rival\u2026and his greatest weakness.<\/p>\n
Handsome, talented, and beloved by (almost) everyone, Sebastian Laurent is used to being on top. The heir to a culinary empire, his sharp instincts and effortless charm have made him a legend.<\/p>\n
What people don’t see are the demons lurking beneath his golden-boy facade. There’s only one person who’s come close to knowing the real him\u2015Maya Singh, his childhood rival and secret obsession.<\/p>\n
She’s also the only one who’s ever successfully challenged him. He can’t stand her, but if that’s true\u2026why can’t he stop thinking about her?<\/p>\n
***<\/p>\n
Smart, witty, and competitive to a fault, top marketing executive Maya Singh is used to winning\u2015unless her opponent is Sebastian. It’s something that’s infuriated and motivated her her entire life.<\/p>\n
So when a series of unfortunate events forces her to work with her sworn enemy, she’s determined to one-up him and show the world who’s the best once and for all.<\/p>\n
What she didn’t count on? Not hating their time together. To her horror, she might even\u2026like it.<\/p>\n
There may be a thin line between love and hate, but that’s one line she’ll never cross. Not with him. Not ever.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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