Mr. January by Hadley Raydeen

In high-stakes table games and luxurious resorts, Knox Forrester is a shadowy figure behind a casino empire. Born into a dynasty of wealth and power, Knox’s life is a carefully constructed facade, his true identity hidden beneath the glamorous veneer of Forrester International. But Knox harbors a secret vice, a gambling addiction that both fuels and threatens his empire.

Robyn Ayyagari is a young woman burdened by familial responsibilities and haunted by a tragic past. Working in Knox’s casino, she’s battling to keep her family afloat while her younger sister fights a life-threatening illness. Desperate times lead to desperate measures, and Robyn finds herself caught in a game of survival, stealing from the casino to make ends meet.
Their worlds collide when Knox, going undercover to unearth the thief in his midst, discovers Robyn’s deception. But what starts as a quest for justice becomes an unexpected journey of passion and vulnerability. Amidst late-night conversations and shared secrets, an irresistible attraction blooms, revealing the tender heart beneath Knox’s persona.

But their budding romance is threatened when Knox’s mother, determined to shape her son’s public image, insists he participates in the “Mr. January” Bachelor Series article. This feature promises to peel back the layers of Knox’s life, potentially laying bare his hidden identity and his clandestine relationship with Robyn.