The Valentine Contract: Fake Relationship That Becomes an Unexpected Forever

By Marcelline Vale

The Valentine's Contract
by Marcelline Vale

What begins as a simple arrangement was never supposed to touch the heart.

She needs a solution fast before February 14 exposes everything she's been avoiding.
He needs one favor to protect the carefully controlled life he's built.

The answer seems simple: a temporary relationship.
Clear rules.
No emotions.
No future.

It's supposed to be easy.

Public smiles. Staged affection. A flawless performance convincing enough to silence questions, meet expectations, and end cleanly once Valentine's Day is over. Nothing more. Nothing real.

Until it is.

Because pretending to be in love comes with a dangerous side effect: feelings don't follow instructions. Boundaries blur. Small moments linger. And the very rules meant to protect them become impossible to keep.

As the deadline approaches, they're forced to confront the one question neither planned to ask-what costs more: walking away when the contract ends, or risking everything for a love they never meant to want?

The Valentine's Contract is a gripping, slow-burn contemporary romance about control, vulnerability, and the terrifying beauty of choosing love without guarantees. Emotional, heartfelt, and deeply satisfying, this story proves that some agreements aren't written on paper-but on the heart.

Perfect for readers who love:
- Fake dating that turns real
- Slow-burn tension and emotional depth
- Contemporary romance with Valentine's vibes

If you believe the best love stories start with the wrong reasons and end with the right choice, this is the romance you won't forget.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GJS413M9
• ISBN13: 9798245304021
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"