Nelly Rae

Aria never imagined agreeing to be a surrogate would upend her life or her heart. When she enters Luca De Rossi’s world of wealth, power, and secrecy, she expects a strictly business arrangement. What she doesn’t expect is the tension that crackles between them, the quiet moments of care, or the slow, irresistible pull of attraction. From icy encounters to unexpected tenderness, Aria and Luca navigate a delicate balance of trust, control, and desire. But when the world discovers her pregnancy, rumors spiral out of control, forcing Aria and Luca to confront not just public scrutiny, but the truths they’ve been hiding from themselves. As secrets unravel, loyalties are tested, and emotions deepen, Aria must decide if love is worth stepping into a world she never asked for and if Luca, the man who promised protection, can truly let himself care. A story of surrogacy, slow-burning romance, and the fight to claim your heart when life won’t let you stay in the lines.