A Long Time Coming: a Fated Beginnings Novella

Discover the sweetest surprise of all in this short, sweet & passionate Friends-to-Lovers romance!Clarita and Charlie have long shared a close friendship and a successful business partnership, but when fate leads them to a local auction, they’re in for a delightful twist of destiny.Sparks fly as Clarita inadvertently hints at desires she’s yet to even acknowledge, herself!And Charlie can’t resist the temptation.Could their bond evolve from loyal confidantes to something more?Join them on a heartwarming journey of unexpected love, where friendship blooms into romance in the most charming way.. Main TropesSmall TownFriends to LoversWorkplace RomanceHe falls first.. ***********************************************A Clean, Sweet Romance with a dash of heat, grit and intrigue.. This is a supplemental story that can be read as a standalone or as a great introduction to the Fated Beginnings universe. Each book in the Fated Beginnings series is written to be readable as a standalone.. This is a love story featuring a Friends-to-Lovers Romance, Small Town dynamics, a Guaranteed HEA and multi-racial couple (black woman white man). Includes discussions of faith by main characters who are Christian or are struggling with faith in Christ.. Please Read:There are no sex scenes.This story is a bit spicier than general Clean & Wholesome.Content references purposeful instances of strong language.