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Asher and El (Unexpected)

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eBook cover of Unexpected by Bailey Black, a small-town slow burn romance with heartfelt family drama and an emotional love story

Asher and El (Unexpected)

$2.99 USD

Asher Anderson is an arrogant, insufferable prick. We’re not friends. We barely tolerate each other. So when he strolls up to me in the cafeteria on the worst day of my life, I know he’s up to something. Then he drops a bomb—telling Liam Heiter, my best friend and the guy I’ve been in love with for years, that Asher and I are dating.

It’s a lie. A reckless, ridiculous lie.

But then I see Liam’s reaction. The jealousy in his eyes. The possessiveness in his voice. For the first time, he looks at me like I’m his.

So, I do the unthinkable—I play along. If pretending to be with Asher makes Liam realize he wants me, then maybe this whole twisted game will be worth it. It’s not like I actually like Asher. Not his cocky smirk. Not his infuriating confidence. Not the way he kisses me just to sell the lie… and definitely not the way my body reacts when he does.

It’s just a game. A means to an end.

But Asher doesn’t play fair. And the longer we pretend, the more blurred the lines become.

What’s the worst that can happen?

Oh, right—falling for the wrong guy.

 

 

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A Little About Me

I didn’t set out to become an author. I started writing because the stories wouldn’t leave me alone.

Between work, family life, and late nights when the house finally goes quiet, I found myself thinking about characters, conversations, and love stories that felt too real to ignore. Writing became a way to slow down, to explore emotion, and to create the kinds of romances I always wanted to read. Stories full of tension, heart, and connection.

I never imagined that those stories would find their way into so many readers’ hands. Connecting with readers who see themselves in my characters or tell me a book helped them escape for a while is something I’ll never take for granted. Some days are hard, some days are exhausting, but messages from readers remind me why I keep showing up to the page.

I’m endlessly grateful for this community, for the readers who trust me with their time and emotions, and for the chance to keep telling stories that matter.

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