Between Desire and Denial
Between Desire and Denial by Shain Rose, published by Page & Vine on September 17, 2024, is a contemporary romance that explores the complexities of friendship and attraction. The story follows the unlikely connection between Dimitri Hardy, a carefree investor, and a young woman trying to distance herself from her affluent upbringing. After a painful breakup with her professor, she finds herself in a precarious situation when Dimitri offers to help her with her master’s thesis in exchange for her assistance in gaining acceptance in her upscale hometown.
Readers will discover a narrative that delves into themes of romance and personal growth, as the protagonist navigates the challenges of a summer spent faking a relationship with Dimitri. The arrangement, intended to showcase his trustworthiness to the community, becomes increasingly complicated as hidden desires surface. This edition, comprising 416 pages, invites readers to explore the tension between public appearances and private emotions, set against a backdrop of wealth and ambition.
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Dimitri Hardy and I were never really supposed to be friends.
He was a risky, over-the-top investor. I was trying to avoid the glamorous lifestyle my parents had raised me in. He was fun and laid back. I was wound tight and dramatic. He had his life put together. I did not.
So having Dimitri witness my breakup was a low moment. Especially since my boyfriend was also my professor, and after cheating on me, he decided to make me redo my master’s thesis.
But Dimitri saw an opportunity. He offered to assist with my thesis. In exchange, I would help him gain the trust of the upscale town where I’d grown up—one he’d heavily invested in.
His proposal: Move back home and fake a relationship with him for the summer.
Show my town he’s trustworthy.
Adore one another in public and pretend there’s no desire brewing in private.
It seems like an easy plan.
But what Dimitri doesn’t understand is that a few months in my hometown can ruin you…and one summer of denying my desire of his stolen touches and longing stares just might ruin me too.
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