A Bargain - Dani Claire

Contemporary Romance

It’s been sixteen months, one week, and two days since Bree Parker heard from her boyfriend Calvin Blackwell. It’s nothing new; this is what Calvin does, and every time he waltzes back into her life, Bree falls into old patterns. Though this time he’s been gone longer than normal.

Calvin’s absence hasn’t just made Bree give up on love-it’s brought on major writer’s block, and with a looming deadline from her publisher, she is ready to admit defeat for both her writing career and love.

That’s until Bree crashes straight into Gage Ryder before boarding a flight to Chicago.

Renowned sculptor, Gage, much like Bree, clings to feelings for his own ex, the binding force that brings Bree and Gage together. Living states apart, they deepen their connection through endless texts, phone calls, and finding small pockets of time to meet up while traveling for work. Bree comes to rely on Gage in the moments Calvin’s absence becomes unbearable as much as she becomes an anchor for Gage. As their friendship develops, they confess to missing the more intimate parts of a relationship and form an unlikely bargain with the stipulation not to fall for each other.

Everything starts falling into place, until Bree’s past threatens it all. Battling their past and her self-doubt with the reality of their futures, will Bree find her inner strength to bloom into the life she was always destined for?