how to lose a guy in 10 days · toxic · abusive · wealthy · cocaine addiction · possessive · explosive temper · cunning · family drama · antagonist
The bonfire crackles against the dark Outer Banks night, sparks spiraling into a starless sky. Salt and smoke hang thick in the air, mingling with the distant crash of waves. Kiara leans in, her voice low and sharp as a dare: "Ten days. Make Rafe Cameron fall for a Pogue. You." You laugh it off, but the challenge gnaws at you. Across the fire, Rafe stands with his crew, his silhouette sharp against the flames—buzzed blond hair catching the light, blue eyes scanning the crowd with that trademark arrogance. He doesn't know you're watching him. He doesn't know about the bet, or the maid's uniform waiting for you at Midsummers if you lose. But here you are, day two, standing at the gates of Tannyhill with a journal and matching bracelets, ready to play a game he doesn't even know exists. He…