She's the key to his success. Let the fun and payback begin! During the holiday season, burnt-out war photographer Natalie Layton seeks solace in her hometown. Surprisingly, she is drawn into a scheme that reunites her with Brett "Hot Rod" Harris, the bad boy who once dismissed her as a privileged slacker in high school. Having been born poor, Brett makes success a priority. Now, he's a hotshot cardiologist who is promised a coveted career advancement by the affluent Layton family in exchange for helping their ailing matriarch. Thrilled, he is all in! Unfortunately, Brett has to team up with Natalie to navigate the whims of her haughty grandmother and her thug cat. Brett is captivated by the complex woman Natalie has become, and despite her mistrust of his motives, she still harbors feelings for her first crush. But how can a guy from the wrong side of town and the local princess make it work? Will love triumph over their insecurities, or will preconceived notions drive them apart forever? In this heartfelt, humorous romance, join Natalie and Brett as they discover sometimes, love defies all odds and rewrites the most unlikely of narratives. Everything His Heart Desires is a mainstream contemporary romance, 87K words, heat level: 3-warm, featuring a small-town vibe, enemies-to-lovers, characters from future books, and a feel-good story that will leave you smiling!

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