X-ed

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Since childhood, Chloe Grey has thought of Mrs. X as her adopted mom. A hopeful novelist, Chloe confides that the best authors are ones who’ve been through a devastating heartache of lost love. She’s never experienced it, so how can her stories reach her high expectations? Is her writing career doomed to failure before it even begins?

Jake Harrison’s life is finally falling into place. He has a spunky girlfriend, he’s launching his career, and he has obtained an apartment from eccentric artist Mrs. X. Her connections to New York galleries are priceless. His paintings will have a chance to be discovered and sought after. In return, Mrs. X has secured his help for her younger friend, Chloe. Not a big deal. Now, if only he could make himself believe that . . .