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Synopsis.
When the love of my life is the bad boy instead of the prince…
It was a simple arrangement.
People desperate for a come-up for different reasons.
It wasn’t supposed to snowball into real feelings or a fairytale proposal.
And definitely not a surprise pregnancy.
To most, my fiancé, Kareem Solomon, is the self-proclaimed, privileged prince of NOLA with a radiant smile and a heart of gold.
His family’s deep pockets have managed to hide his missteps.
A year ago, I was hired to help save him from his demons, reel him in from his depression, and rebuild the man his best friend and family once knew and loved.
In exchange, I would get the payout of my dreams and everything I needed to open my restaurant.
The catch? It’s his best friend who makes my pulse skitter.
Psalm Baptiste is everything I’ve ever wanted: handsome, poised, and an arrogant demeanor that leaves me dazzled.
Born and bred in the bayou, he wields the power and money to dismantle or rescue my heart.
I didn’t know what our agreement would mean for us.
That I would be spellbound by the number of zeros on the check and the essence of him.
That signing my name on the dotted line would leave three hearts hanging in a gray area.
That I would become the villain of my own love story.
It’s only a matter of time before the truth comes out and everything implodes.
But until then…
This steamy novella was previously titled House of Cards.
Fast Facts about In Exchange.
The theme of this story is love, and how far you’ll go in the name of it for the ones you say you care about the most.
Lotus is a reformed sex worker who is determined to open up a restaurant in the French Quarter by any means necessary.
Psalm is one of NOLA’s most eligible bachelors and has the resources to ensure he always gets his way.
Kareem is a war veteran who has PTSD and borderline personality disorder.
Psalm and Kareem have been best friends since childhood and are both in love with Lotus.
Tropes.
🌀 Insta love
🌀 Love Triangle
🌀 Dark secret
🌀 Arranged Marriage
🌀In Love with the Best Man
Vibe to the Official Playlist.
Character Interview featuring Lotus Pierce and Psalm Baptiste.
Q1: What are some things we can expect from your story?
A1: (Lotus): I’ve been in the pursuit of happiness my entire life. I started off thinking money could solve all of my problems, but the more I got, the more problems I incurred.
A2: (Psalm): In the blink of an eye, I go from sitting on top of the world to the world sitting on top of me.
Q2. What’s your greatest quality?
A1: (Lotus): My ability to keep a secret.
A2: (Psalm): Depending on the day, I’m unsure if I have any.
Q3. What is it like to be loved by you?
A1: (Lotus): When I love, I love hard. My love isn’t neat and proper. It’s a rollercoaster and a train wreck all at the same time.
A2: (Psalm): As much as my heart may be in the right place, I don’t always know how to show it so that it can come off as painful, overbearing, or controlling.
Q4. Drop five facts about yourself.
A1: (Lotus):
I’m a former sex worker turned the owner of an upscale restaurant in the French Quarter called Lotus.
I think pineapples on pizza are a crime against humanity.
I pour my milk into the bowl before my cereal like a psycho.
I’m a woman, and I understand the power that comes with that, and I use it to bring men to their knees.
Power naps are my love language.
A2: (Psalm):
I’m twenty-seven and the youngest Chief Financial Officer of United First Financial Bank, the city's oldest and largest banking institution.
I’m one of NOLA’s most eligible Black bachelors with zero babies or incurable diseases.
I’m wealthy, with many connections in and out of the city.
I like it when things are clear and straight to the point
One thing about me: I said what I said.
Q5. What’s the musical vibe for your story?
A1: (Lotus): “Ur Best Friend”- Kiana Ledé & Kehlani
A2: (Psalm): “All of Your Love” -Hotboii ft. Toosii
Meet the characters.
Characters from left to right: Kareem, Lotus, Psalm, Tiffany (Lotus's cousin), and Bianca (Psalm's assistant).
Welcome to Lotus: New Orleans
Character World Building Details.
Settings from left to right: Psalm's bedroom, a part of the French Quarter, Lotus and Kareem's room, Lotus's restaurant, and the note she receives.
