Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Maddox was a year older than Romina-he was thirty now.

As the only son in his family, both his parents and grandparents were constantly urging him to get married. He'd been set up on countless blind dates-he'd probably met every eligible rich girl in Eaglioncile.

But Maddox was swamped with work. He was expected to take over the family business with no one to share the load, leaving him with little time for

relationships.

There had been women he liked, and some who liked him back, but he just couldn't spare the time. Most of those blind dates fizzled out after a dinner or two. He'd met Romina three months ago.

Of all the dates he'd been on, Romina stood out the most. Not just because their family backgrounds matched, but because she was capable-exactly what he needed.

He didn't want a delicate socialite who needed constant pampering. He didn't have the time or patience.

sharp, but with a softer side too. They were both busy, so meeting

still upstairs?" Maddox

probably getting dressed and doing her makeup. Sit tight, I'll go check on her," Mrs. Lafond said,

chose-as long as her

quickly.

with a glass of warm water, fresh

Lafond gestured toward the fruit. "Maddox, help

up a

"please keep an eye

drink too much-she's got a bad habit of overdoing it.