The Man I Was Never Meant to Want: An African American Romance Standalone (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798266788718)

What if the man you were raised to hate... became the only one your heart could not let go?
Elena Carter has always lived in the shadows of a broken past. Her family's history is tied to betrayal, whispered lies, and the kind of revenge family drama that never ends. When she steps into a coveted internship, she finds herself working under Adrian Callahan-the charismatic heir whose empire is built on revenge family secrets.
What begins as a mentorship quickly becomes a dangerous pull between duty and desire. Each glance carries a hidden truth, every touch threatens to spark a revenge romantic drama that could shatter them both.
This is more than an heir intern romance-it is an intern heir romance tangled with power, loyalty, and betrayal. Adrian is caught between blood and love, while Elena faces the impossible choice of protecting her family or surrendering to a passion that feels like fate. Together, they are thrust into a world of boss intern heir romance, an enemies to lovers boss secretary romance, and even a boss secretary forbidden love story that defies generations of hate.
At its core, this novel is a gripping family feud romance, a heartbreaking family feud love story, and an emotional journey of two lovers bound by the past but desperate for freedom.
The Man I Was Never Meant to Want is an intense, emotional, and unforgettable African American standalone-an AA standalone romance novel for readers who crave forbidden love, dangerous secrets, and the kind of romance that leaves you breathless until the last page.
Step into this world of passion, betrayal, and choices that change everything.


Author: Jessica Morress
ISBN-13: 9798266788718
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 09/23/2025
Pages: 86
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.28lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.18d