The Secrets We Keep Between Us

In the heart of Oakbridge, where family ties are as thick as blood, Eadric Bennett finds herself caught in an unexpected web of obligation and deception. As her estranged sister Elara unravels over he artbreaking news, an ancient arrangement between their families surfaces, one that threatens to reshape their lives forever. Elara, desperately seeking true love, pleads with Eadric to step into her shoes and marry Rowan Hawthorne—a man bound by a pact that feels both archaic and bizarre in today’s world. However, as Eadric navigates the complexities of her sister's request, she discovers that this is no simple swap of partners. Rowan Hawthorne, far from merely being a puppet in this family drama, harbors secrets of his own. And then there's Thaddeus Hawthorne, whose intense presence ignites a spark in Eadric's heart, complicating her already chaotic world of arranged marriages and familial expectations. As the stakes rise and emotions bubble to the surface, Eadric must confront her own feelings about love, loyalty, and the price of familial duty. Will she take the plunge into this preordained life, or will she forge a path of her own choosing, even if it means shattering her family's plans? The café where it all began becomes the backdrop for a story entwined with aspirations, hidden truths, and tantalizing connections that could change everything for the Bennett sisters. As Eadric finds herself drawn deeper into the Hawthorne saga, she must navigate a labyrinth of social expectations and unspoken desires, ultimately discovering that the wild unpredictability of love might just lead her somewhere she never anticipated. In a world where love is treated as a contract and destiny is written by others, can two sisters reclaim their own futures and carve out their own stories against overwhelming odds? ...