This story contains themes of: depression, domestic violence, child abuse
Stephanie Hale “I’d rather die than let love find its way back into my life.” After losing her parents, Stephanie Hale locked away her heart, building a life centered on control and her passion for cooking. Love, she decided, was a weakness. Now, at the peak of her career, she’s mastered the art of staying busy, avoiding feelings, and staying alone—until her past starts haunting her again. Ethan Smith Anderson “Love is a trap. I’m not foolish enough to fall for it.” Ethan Smith Anderson’s life is driven by cold ambition. Abandoned by his family and hardened by years of isolation, he views love as a vulnerability, a dangerous distraction. In his world, emotions have no place, and trust is a luxury he can’t afford. When their paths cross, it’s not a meeting—it’s a collision. Their hatred is instant, undeniable, and intense, each seeing in the other everything they despise. A powerful cook with a shattered heart and a ruthless businessman who trusts no one—can they coexist, or will their hatred destroy them both? The question isn’t whether they’ll meet again... it’s how they’ll survive the fallout.
For the delulu girlies who fall in love with fictional men before breakfast,
who believe bare minimum is boring,
and that love should be loud, healing, and holy.
For the ones who set the bar in the stars—
may you never lower it for a man who can’t reach.
And for the real men reading this:
Take notes.
She deserves a love that feels like her favorite chapter—
the one she keeps rereading because it makes her feel safe.
Soft.
Seen.
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