Echoes From the Past

Shawn Bailey

Summary

Billionaire Winston Smith has died, and at the reading of his will, his workaholic grandson Nolan Smith is shocked to learn he will be disinherited if he does not find a mate and marry by Valentine's Day. Nolan, who swore off relationships after his grandfather found out he was dating a guy and his grandfather made him break off the relationship. Since then, Nolan has been spending long hours working at his grandfather's publishing company. Another stipulation of the will is he must produce an heir in one year or the publishing company will go to the city.
When Cooper Jackson overhears a conversation between his next-door neighbor Nolan Smith and his older brother John, he thinks it's funny at first, but then changes his mind when he finds out Nolan has no friends besides John and has no clue what to do. Cooper agrees to marry Nolan for two reasons. One, he wants the money and two, he's secretly carried a torch for Nolan for years.

Available since: 02/15/2025.

Print length: 89 pages.

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