About the Book: The story follows Penelope Chen-Astor, a high-powered Manhattan lawyer who fled the strict life of her wealthy Singapore family. To claim her grandfather’s inheritance and protect her mother’s assets, Penelope is forced by the will’s terms to be married for one year. She enters a marriage-of-convenience with Xander Sutton, a billionaire co-founder of Dawn Capital, known for his charm which Penelope has always resisted. Xander agrees to the deal as an opportunity to finally win her over. As their strictly business arrangement descends into steamy encounters and genuine emotions, the couple must navigate meddling relatives, corporate espionage, and high-stakes legal battles, forcing them to confront whether their pretend marriage is worth more than just the inheritance